Sony PCG-FXA33 Manual

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VAIO® Notebook Quick Start
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Troubleshooting the Printer
I cannot print.
Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from a 
power saving mode. If this occurs, follow these steps to reset the printer 
connection:
1
Click Start and then select Control Panel.
2
Click the Printers folder.
3
Right-click the icon of the printer that is not functioning, and then select 
Properties to access the Properties window.
4
Click OK to close the Properties window. The printer should now 
function properly.
Verify that the parallel port is set to the proper mode.
1
Restart your computer, and then press the F2 key when the Sony logo 
screen appears. The BIOS setup menu appears.
2
Press the Esc key.
3
Select LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS, and then press Enter.
4
Select EXIT SAVING CHANGES, and then press Enter.
5
Press Enter again. The BIOS defaults are reset and the parallel port 
configuration is set to default values.