Sony PCV-R528DS - Manual (Page 203)

any questions on using the Application Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support.
To use the Application Recovery CD(s)
1. Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all applications.
2. When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Sony Application Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive. The
Application Recovery utility loads automatically.
3. When the Application Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery
process.
Your system may include one or two Application Recovery CDs. If you have two Application Recovery CDs,
insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program. You may be prompted to insert the second CD,
depending on the application you wish to restore.
I need to change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional
You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility. To access System Setup, click the Start
button, select Shut Down, and then select Restart. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your
keyboard after you hear the Sony jingle. Select "Chipset Features Setup" from the CMOS Setup Utility screen. Use
the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode. You can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), ECP+EPP, ECP,
and EPP options using the Page Up (PU) or Page Down (PD) buttons. When the desired setting displays, press the
Escape key to return to the CMOS Setup Utility screen. Select the F10 key to Save and Exit. Select Yes (Y) to save
the CMOS settings and exit. Press the Enter key. The system automatically starts with the new settings.
My CD-ROM drive is not reading a CD
After inserting a CD, you must wait a few seconds for the CD to be detected before trying to access it. If your drive
reads some CDs but not others, check the shiny side of the disc for dirt or scratches. You may also need to clean
the CD-ROM drive lens with a CD-ROM cleaner.
I need to set up faxing in Windows 98
Windows 98 does not provide a built-in fax utility. Sony has included the Symantec WinFax® Basic Edition for your
faxing needs. To set up WinFax Basic, click the Start button, point to Programs, and select Configure WinFax Basic
Edition. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the fax utility.
Note that if you use America Online, you must disable the automatic fax receive feature. Right click the WinFax icon
in the task tray at the bottom right corner of your screen, and then select Exit.
I need to change the video resolution of my display
From the Start menu, select Settings, and then click Control Panel. Click the Display icon. Select the Settings tab.
Move the slider under Screen area to change the resolution.
Windows locks up during shut down
Windows may not shut down properly for many reasons, including incompatible or conflicting drivers, damaged files,
or non-responsive hardware. For troubleshooting information, you can search Windows 98 Help. From the Start menu,
select Help, click the Contents tab, click Troubleshooting, and then click Windows 98 Troubleshooters. Click the
subject for which you want information, and then answer the questions that are appropriate for your problem.
My system is running slowly
Your system speed varies depending on the number of applications that are open and running. Close any applications
that you are not currently using. Increasing the system memory may also help. The computer has two memory slots.
For memory upgrades, use only 3.3V 64-bit PC-100 SDRAM DIMM modules.
There is no sound in any application
There are several independent controls for your system volume.
 There is a volume control icon in the Windows task tray. Click the icon and slide the lever to increase the
volume.
 In addition to adjusting the volume, check that the Mute check box is not selected. To access the Mute
check box, right click the Volume Control icon and select Open Volume Controls. The Mute check box is
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