VAIO® Computer Quick Start
Troubleshooting Your Computer
Why doesn’t my computer start?
❑Make sure the computer is securely plugged into a power source and is turned on. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. See “Turning On Your Computer” on page 26 for more information.
❑Make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged.
❑If the floppy disk drive is installed in the multipurpose bay, make sure it is empty.
❑If the computer is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working.
❑If you are using an external display, make sure it is plugged into a power source and turned on. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. See the manual that came with your display for details.
❑Remove the AC adapter and battery. Wait one minute. Reattach the AC adapter and reinsert the battery, and turn on the power.
❑Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction. If this occurs, do not use the computer for at least one hour.
❑If the computer still does not turn on, follow these steps:
1 Unplug the power cord and remove the battery.
2 Use a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) to press the reset button. See “Locating Controls and Ports” on page 19 to locate the reset button.
3 Reinsert the power cord and the battery.
4 Turn on the computer.
Why does a BIOS error appear when my computer starts?
If the message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup” appears at the bottom of the screen. Follow these steps:
1Press F2. The BIOS Setup menu appears.
2Set the date (month/day/year). Press Enter.
3 Press the Down Arrow key to select System Time, and then set the time (hour: minute: second). PressEnter.
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