VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start
❑If you plugged the notebook 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 and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. See the manual that came with your display for details.
❑Take the battery pack off the notebook, unplug the power cord and plug it in again, then turn on the power.
❑If the power control button does not function, remove the AC adapter and battery pack and wait 1 minute, then reattach them and press the power button.
❑Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction. If this occurs, do not use the notebook for at least 1 hour.
My notebook starts but a BIOS error appears.
When the internal backup battery is low on power, your system may not start properly, and the message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup” may appear at the bottom of the screen. Follow these steps:
1Press F2. The BIOS Setup menu appears.
2Set the date (month/day/year). Press Enter.
3Press Ð to select System Time, then set the time (hour: minute: second). Press Enter.
4Press Î to select Exit, then press Ð to select Get Default Values. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.
5Select Yes and press Enter.
6Select Exit (Save Changes), then press Enter. The message “Save Configuration changes and exit now?” appears.
7Select Yes, then press Enter. The notebook restarts.
✍If this occurs on a regular basis, contact Sony PC Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport).
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