Sony PCG-Z505RX manual Troubleshooting, My computer does not start

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VAIO Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide

Troubleshooting

This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support.

When you reconnect devices, be sure to turn off the computer as described in “Shutting Down Your Computer” on page 12. Turning off the computer using other methods may result in data loss.

My computer does not start

Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on.

Check that the battery is inserted properly and that it is charged.

Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive.

Confirm that the AC adapter and all cables are connected firmly, as described in “Connecting Peripheral Devices” on page 36.

If you plugged the computer into a power strip or UPS, make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working.

If you are using an external display, check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on. Check that the brightness control is adjusted correctly. See the manual that came with your display for details.

Moisture condensation may have occurred. Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn on the computer.

When I turn on my computer, the message “Operating system not found” appears and Windows does not start

Check the floppy disk drive to see if a non-bootable diskette is in the drive.

If a non-bootable diskette is in the drive, turn off the computer, remove the diskette, and then turn on the computer again. Confirm that Windows starts properly. If Windows still does not start, follow the procedure below to initialize the BIOS.

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Contents Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Page Owner’s Record Safety InformationRegulatory Information Declaration of ConformityFCC Part Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines CanadaIndustry Canada Notice Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Page Contents Using Infrared Communication Devices Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User GuideWelcome FeaturesWelcome Unpacking Your Notebook Computer ManualsOther Recovery CDsSoftware CDs Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerFront Locating Controls and ConnectorsBack Locating Controls and Connectors LeftRight BottomUsing the AC Adapter Connecting a Power SourceConnecting a Power Source Using Battery Power To insert the battery packConnecting a Power Source To charge the battery pack Battery Indicator Light Status MeaningTo remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Starting Your ComputerShutting Down Your Computer Configuring Microsoft Windows Configuring Microsoft WindowsRegistering Your Computer Using the Keyboard Using the KeyboardKey Description Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Key Description Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 Key Combinations FunctionsIndicators Functions IndicatorsLight Off Combinations/Functions Feature Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeySome functions are not available until Windows launches Using the Touchpad Using the TouchpadActions Descriptions Using Smart Pad To use Smart PadTo connect the floppy disk drive Using the Floppy Disk DriveUsing the Floppy Disk Drive To insert a disketteTo remove the floppy disk drive To carry the floppy disk driveUsing Memory Stick Cards To insert a Memory Stick cardPage Using Memory Stick Cards Using PC Cards To insert a PC cardUsing PC Cards Release button Using Smart Connect Using Smart ConnectTo use infrared communication with a digital still camera Using Infrared Communication DevicesTo use infrared communication with another computer Using Infrared Communication Devices System Idle Mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode To activate System Idle modeUsing Power Saving Modes System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation Mode To activate System Suspend modeConnecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Connecting a Phone LineConnecting to the Network LAN About 100M lamp and Link/Act lampConnecting the i.LINK Port Replicator Connecting the i.LINK Port ReplicatorTo remove the port replicator Connecting a Printer To connect a printerConnecting an External Display To connect a computer displayConnecting the i.LINK Port Replicator To connect a projector To select a displayConnecting a Desktop Computer or Serial Device To connect a desktop computerPage Connecting the CD-ROM Drive To connect the CD-ROM driveConnecting the CD-ROM Drive To insert a CD-ROM discTo remove the CD-ROM drive Connecting an i.LINK device Connecting an i.LINK deviceTo connect a digital video camera recorder Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceTo connect a USB device Conversion adapter Connecting an External Display Connecting an External DisplayTo remove the display adapter Adding Memory Adding MemoryTo install a memory module Cable Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To remove a memory module Troubleshooting My computer does not startTroubleshooting My LCD does not display anythingCannot print My computer locks upMy software program locks up or crashes Movements of the displayed images are awkward not smoothMy speaker has no sound My floppy disk drive cannot write to a disketteMy modem does not work My mouse does not work Cannot use DV devices and messages appear on the screenTroubleshooting My computer does not shut down Power ManagementMy PC card is not working Using the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsPage Using the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDsUsing the System and Application Recovery CDs Hard Drive PartitionAbout the Software on Your Computer Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business EditionCompuServe About the Software on Your ComputerMedia Bar MindSpring Internet Desktop Smart Capture Smart Write About Your Recovery CDs For Answers to Your Software Questions Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation McAfee VirusScan Network Associates, IncNetscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corporation Quicken Basic Intuit IncSony Service Center Specifications MpegSpecifications PCG-Z505RXVaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Index Vaio 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide CD-ROMLCD Vaio 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Setup
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