press the Escape key.
PCV-R536DS/PCV-R538DS/PCV-R539DS
You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). To
access System Setup, click the Start button, select Shut Down, and then select Restart. When the
Sony screen displays and you hear the Sony jingle, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 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 DVD-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 DVD-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,
choose Symantec WinFax Basic Edition, 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
The Windows
®
operating system 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 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's responsiveness 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.
Sony computer supplies, accessories and peripherals can be purchased from your dealer or by
contacting Sony at
http://www.sony.com/accessories
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 located below the Volume Control in the Volume Control dialog box.
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