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 “Connecting a Power Source” for more information.
❑Make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged.
❑If the computer is connected to a docking station with a floppy disk drive or to an external floppy disk drive, make sure the floppy disk drive 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 battery from the computer, unplug the power cord, and plug it in again. Turn on the power.
❑If the computer does not turn on, remove the AC adapter and battery. Wait one minute, and then reattach them before pressing the power button.
❑Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction. If this occurs, do not use the computer for at least one hour.
❑Unplug the power cord, press the reset button by using a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip), remove the battery if one is installed, plug the power cord in again, and turn on the computer. To find your computer’s reset button, see “Locating Controls and Ports” in the “Setting Up” chapter of your supplied VAIO® Quick Start.
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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