Sony
Notebook U
s
er Guide
Getting help
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My PC Card is not working
❑
Make sure the PC Card is compatible with your version of Windows
®
.
❑
Use the
Sony Notebook Setup
utility to disable devices you are not currently using.
❑
If you are using two PC Cards, use the
Sony Notebook Setup
utility to disable the devices you are not
currently using.
I cannot print
❑
Check that the printer cables are correctly connected.
❑
Check that your printer is correctly configured and that you have up-to-date drivers. If needed, contact
your dealer.
❑
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
Device
tab. If the printer port
mode is set to
ECP
, change it to
bi-directional
. If the printer port mode is set to
bi-directional
, change
it to
ECP
.
❑
Check the cable to see if you do not have missing of bend pins.
❑
Try a printer self test (if available) to see if the printer itself is still working properly. For more
information, please consult the manual supplied with your printer.
❑
Some printers have a specific installation procedure. Please check the manual supplied with your printer.
About digital video captures and DVgate
While I am recording images to a digital video device using DVgate, my system displays the message
'Recording to DV device failed. Check the power and cable connections to the DV device and try the
operation again...'
❑
Close all open applications and restart your computer. Frequent recording of images to a digital video
device while using DVgate sometimes causes this error.
