Sony PCG-C1VE manual Getting Help

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Check that [Yes] is selected and then press the Enter key.

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, eject it and press any key on your keyboard. Windows then starts normally.

If Windows still does not start, follow the procedure below to initialize the BIOS. If the floppy disk drive is empty, follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS: Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer,

Turn the computer off and then turn it on again,

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

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

4 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.

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

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

8 Check that [Yes] is selected, then press the Enter key. The computer will restart.

When I turn on my computer, the message “ No system disk or disk error. Replace and press any key when ready” appears and the computer does not start.

Remove the diskette from the floppy disk drive by pressing the Eject button and then press any key.

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Contents Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Safety Information Owner’s RecordEquipment emitting electromagnetic radiation Regulatory Information Disposal of Lithum Ion battery Dispose of properly at end-of- lifeWelcome Printed Documentation About the User GuidesOnline Documentation Welcome Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerErgonomic Considerations Ergonomic ConsiderationsWelcome Locating the Controls and Connectors Locating the Controls and ConnectorsLeft Locating the Controls and Connectors Front Right Bottom Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter Using Battery Power Using Battery PowerComputer is using battery power Using Your Notebook Computer To remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Starting Your ComputerShutting Down Your Computer Using the Start Button of WindowsShutting Down Your Computer Registering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerUsing the Keyboard Using the KeyboardCombinations and functions with the Windows key for further Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Combinations FunctionsIndicators Indicator FunctionsCombinations/Feature Functions Some functions are not available until Windows launches Using the Pointing Device Using the Pointing DeviceThen let it go at the desired point Using the Jog Dial Using the Jog DialLauncher mode To Use the Jog Dial Using Memory Stick Using Memory StickTo insert a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Motion EYE built-in camera Using the Motion EYE built-in cameraCapturing a still image Using Your Notebook Computer Capturing, a normal image appears Using PC Cards Using PC CardsTo insert a PC card Insert in the direction of the arrowTo remove a PC card Using Power Saving Modes Using Power Saving ModesSystem Suspend Mode Normal ModeSystem Hibernation Mode Connecting peripheral devices PC card modem Connecting to a phone linePC card modem Floppy Disk Drive Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a diskette To carry the floppy disk drive CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM DrivePrinter PrinterExternal Display External DisplayTo connect a computer display To connect a projector Turn off the computer, then unplug the display adapter To connect a TV Link device Link deviceConnecting peripheral devices To connect your computer to another Vaio computer External Speakers External SpeakersExternal Microphone External MicrophoneUniversal Serial Bus USB Device Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceTo connect a USB device Printed documentation supplied with your computer About Sony’s Support OptionsAbout Sony’s Support Options Online user guides supplied on your computer’s hard driveAbout Sony’s Support Options Other sources of information Troubleshooting TroubleshootingAbout the computer and software Getting Help Guide Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete Put it back where it was and press it until it clicks About Digital Video Captures and DVgateAbout the display About the Motion EYE Camera About CD-ROMs and diskettes About sound About the modem Open My Computer Open the Control Panel About peripherals Disconnect the i.LINK device once, then connect it againAbout Power Saving Modes About Memory StickHibernation features are On Upgrading the System Placing a key top Placing a key topTo replace a key top Other precautions Other precautionsOn Handling the LCD Screen On Handling On Moisture Condensation On Cleaning CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Disks On Using earphones Specifications Connection Motion EYE camera Compatibility table Index See also monitor 55 speakers 30 Sony Index USB