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Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems.

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Troubleshooting Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown? 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. 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears. 2 Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog box. 3 Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Follow the on-screen instructions according to your specific situation. How do I change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional? You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). To access System Setup: 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. Select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard. 3 Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen. 4 Select "I/O Device Configuration" and press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter. ✍ You can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options using the directional arrow keys. 6 Select the desired setting displays, and press Enter. 7 Press the F10 key to Save and Exit. 73

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Troubleshooting
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Why does the Windows® operating system stop responding during shutdown?
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.
1
Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select VAIO Help and Support. The
VAIO Help and Support dialog box appears.
2
Select Fixing a Problem and then select Startup and Shut Down problems. A
list of specific problem topics appears on the right side of the dialog box.
3
Select Startup and Shutdown Troubleshooter. Follow the on-screen
instructions according to your specific situation.
How do I change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi-directional?
You can change the parallel port type using the System Setup utility (CMOS
Setup Utility). To access System Setup:
1
Click Start in the Windows taskbar and select Turn Off Computer. Select
Restart.
2
When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your keyboard.
3
Select the Advanced tab from the Setup Utility screen.
4
Select “I/O Device Configuration” and press Enter.
5
Use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode and press Enter.
6
Select the desired setting displays, and press Enter.
7
Press the F10 key to Save and Exit.
You can toggle between the Normal (bi-directional), EPP, ECP, and ECP+EPP options
using the directional arrow keys.