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Getting Help

Troubleshooting

Sony Notebook Computer User Guide

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When I turn on my computer, the message Operating system not found appears and

Windows does not start.

Check thefloppy disk drive to see if a non-bootable diskette is int hedrive.

Ifa non-bootable diskette is in thedrive, eject it and press anykey on your

keyboard. Windowst hen starts normally.

IfWindows st ill does not start, follow the procedure below to initialize the BIOS.

Ift he floppy disk drive is empty, follow the steps below to initialize the BIO S:

1Removeany peripheraldevices connected to the computer,

2Turnthecomputeroffandthenturnitonagain,

3Turnon the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS

setupmen u screenappears.

4PressthearrowkeystoselecttheExitmenu.

5Pressthe arrow keys to select Get Defau lt Values and then pressthe Enter key.The

messageLoad default configuration now? appears.

6Check that [Yes]is selected a nd then press the Enter key.

7PressthearrowkeystoselectExit (Save Changes) and then press Enter.The

messageSave configurationchanges and exit now? appears.

8Check that [Yes]is selec ted, then press the Enterkey. 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 t he floppy disk drive by pres sing the Eject button and th en

pressany key.

Contents

Main Notice to Users Page Page Page Regulatory Information Page Welcome Printed Documentation: About the User Guides Printed Documentation: Online Documentation: 1 2 Page Page Page Ergonomic Considerations Using Your Notebook Computer Locating the Controls and Connectors Front Locating the Controls and Connectors Right Page Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source Youcan use either AC power or a rechargeable battery pack as a power source. Using the AC Adapter 1 computer. Using Battery Power 1 3 2 Page Page 1 2 the computer. ! Starting Your Computer Starting Your Computer 1 2 3 Shutting Down Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Using the Start Button of Windows 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ! Registering Your Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 Using the Keyboard Page Combinations and Functions with the WindowsKey Indicators Page Page Using the Pointing Device Using the Pointing Device Using the Pointing Device Page Page Using the Jog Dial To Use the Jog Dial 1 2 3 Using Memory Stick Using Memory Stick To insert a Memory Stick 1 2 3 ! Page Using Memory Stick ! Page Page Using the MOTION EYE built-in camera 7 8 Using PC Cards Using PC Cards Yourcomputerincludesa PCcard slot.PC cards allow you to connectportable external devices. ! Using PC Cards To insert a PC card Page Using Power Saving Modes Using Power Saving Modes Using Power Saving Modes Normal Mode System Suspend Mode System Hibernation Mode Connecting peripheral devices PC card modem PC card modem Connecting to a phone line 1 2 3 Page Floppy Disk Drive 1 2 ! Page Page Printer Printer External Display 1 2 1 2 3 Page 1 2 T i.LINK device 1 andthe other end intothe DV Out connectoron the digital videocamera recorder. 2 further details. Page Page External Speakers External Speakers Youcan enhance the sound quality of your computer by connecting external speakers. Usethe is ymbol to locate the Headphone connector. Plugt he speaker cable into this connector. Page Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device Youcan connect a USB device to your computer. To connect a USB device About Sonys Support Options Getting Help About Sonys Support Options Printed documentation supplied with your computer Online user guides supplied on your computers hard drive About Sonys Support Options Other sources of information Troubleshooting About the computer and software Page Page About Digital Video Captures and DVgate About the display About the MOTION EYE Camera About CD-ROMs and diskettes About sound About the modem Page About peripherals About Memory Stick 1 2 3 About Power Saving Modes Page Notes on Use Placing a key top Placing a key top To replace a key top Other precautions Page Page Page Page Page Specifications Page Page Compatibility table Index