Sony PCG-Z505RX manual Troubleshooting, My LCD does not display anything

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Troubleshooting

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If the floppy disk drive is empty or contains a bootable diskette, use the following procedure to initialize the BIOS:

1Remove the floppy disk drive, port replicator, PC card, and any other peripheral devices from the computer.

2Turn the computer off and then turn it on again.

3Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu screen appears.

4Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.

5Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter key. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.

6Check that Yes is selected, then press the Enter key.

7Press the arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes) and then press the Enter key. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appears.

8Check that Yes is selected, then press the Enter key. The computer restarts.

When I turn on my computer, the message “C:\WINDOWS” appears and Windows does not start

Enter “win”, then press the Enter key. When the message “MS-DOS is activated. Do you want to return to Windows and restart applications?” appears, press the Enter key again. Windows starts.

When shutting down your computer, follow the procedure in “Shutting Down Your Computer” on page 12. Windows should start automatically the next time you turn on your computer.

My LCD does not display anything

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 is on.

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

The computer may be in LCD (Video) Standby mode. Press any key to activate the display.

The video output may be directed to an external display attached to the port replicator. Press Fn+F7 until video output appears on the LCD.

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Contents Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Page Declaration of Conformity Safety InformationRegulatory Information Owner’s RecordFCC Part Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act United StatesIndustry Canada Notice Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Page Contents Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Using Infrared Communication DevicesWelcome FeaturesWelcome Manuals Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerUnpacking Your Notebook Computer Recovery CDsSoftware CDs OtherBack Locating Controls and ConnectorsFront Left Locating Controls and ConnectorsBottom RightConnecting a Power Source Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter To insert the battery pack Using Battery PowerBattery Indicator Light Status Meaning Connecting a Power Source To charge the battery packTo remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Starting Your ComputerShutting Down Your Computer Configuring Microsoft Windows Configuring Microsoft WindowsRegistering Your Computer Key Description Using the KeyboardUsing the Keyboard Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Key Description Combinations Functions Combinations and Functions with the Windows 98 KeyLight Off IndicatorsIndicators Functions Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/Functions FeatureSome functions are not available until Windows launches Actions Descriptions Using the TouchpadUsing the Touchpad To use Smart Pad Using Smart PadTo insert a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveUsing the Floppy Disk Drive To connect the floppy disk driveTo carry the floppy disk drive To remove the floppy disk driveTo insert a Memory Stick card Using Memory Stick CardsPage Using Memory Stick Cards To insert a PC card Using PC CardsUsing PC Cards Release button Using Smart Connect Using Smart ConnectTo use infrared communication with another computer Using Infrared Communication DevicesTo use infrared communication with a digital still camera Using Infrared Communication Devices To activate System Idle mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode System Idle ModeTo activate System Suspend mode System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation Mode Using Power Saving ModesConnecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Connecting a Phone LineAbout 100M lamp and Link/Act lamp Connecting to the Network LANConnecting the i.LINK Port Replicator Connecting the i.LINK Port ReplicatorTo remove the port replicator To connect a printer Connecting a PrinterTo connect a computer display Connecting an External DisplayTo select a display Connecting the i.LINK Port Replicator To connect a projectorTo connect a desktop computer Connecting a Desktop Computer or Serial DevicePage To connect the CD-ROM drive Connecting the CD-ROM DriveTo insert a CD-ROM disc Connecting the CD-ROM DriveTo remove the CD-ROM drive To connect a digital video camera recorder Connecting an i.LINK deviceConnecting an i.LINK device Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To connect a USB device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceConnecting a Universal Serial Bus 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 My computer does not start TroubleshootingMy LCD does not display anything TroubleshootingMovements of the displayed images are awkward not smooth My computer locks upMy software program locks up or crashes Cannot printMy modem does not work My floppy disk drive cannot write to a disketteMy speaker has no sound Cannot use DV devices and messages appear on the screen My mouse does not workMy PC card is not working Power ManagementTroubleshooting My computer does not shut down Using the System Recovery CDs Using the System and Application Recovery CDsPage To use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDsHard Drive Partition Using the System and Application Recovery CDsAdobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition About the Software on Your ComputerAbout the Software on Your Computer CompuServeMedia Bar MindSpring Internet Desktop Smart Capture Smart Write About Your Recovery CDs For Answers to Your Software Questions Quicken Basic Intuit Inc McAfee VirusScan Network Associates, IncNetscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corporation Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications CorporationSony Service Center Mpeg SpecificationsPCG-Z505RX SpecificationsVaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Index CD-ROM Vaio 505 SuperSlim Notebook User GuideLCD Vaio 505 SuperSlim Notebook User Guide Setup
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