Sony PCV-RX860P Quick Start Guide - Page 40

Why is my system running slowly?, How do I change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bi,

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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Why is my system running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies depending with 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. For information on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. How do I change the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bidirectional? 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. 40

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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start
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Why is my system running slowly?
The system responsiveness varies depending with 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. For information on installing
memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide.
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.