Sony PCG-F430 Manual

Troubleshooting

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My computer does not shut down

It is best to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on 
the Windows 98 Start menu. Using other methods, including those listed 
here, may result in loss of unsaved data. If the Shut Down command does 
not work properly, follow these steps:

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Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. If this does not 
work, press the power button and hold it for at least four seconds to 
turn off the power.

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Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery 
pack from your computer.

My PC card is not working
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Make sure the PC card is compatible with Windows 98.

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Use the Sony Notebook Setup utility to disable devices you are not 
currently using.

The sound of my computer’s fan is too loud

Use the PowerPanel utility to change the Thermal Control Strategy 
setting to Quiet. This setting slows down the CPU fan speed. See the 
PowerPanel Help for more information.

I cannot print
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The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most 
printers. If you cannot print, try changing the printer port mode. In 
Sony Notebook Setup, select the Printer tab. If the printer port mode 
is set to ECP, change it to bidirectional. If the printer port mode is set 
to bidirectional, change it to ECP. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook 
Setup Screen” in the online document Customizing Your VAIO

Notebook Computer for details on using Sony Notebook Setup.

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Your connected printer may not function after the computer resumes 
from a power-saving mode. When this occurs, follow the procedures 
below to reset the printer connection:

1

Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, and then select 
Properties.

2

Click the Device Manager tab.

3

Select Refresh, and then click OK. The printer should now function 
properly.