VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide
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that Windows starts properly. 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:
1Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer.
2Turn the computer off and then turn it on again.
3Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears.
The BIOS setup menu screen appears.
4Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
5Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter
key. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.
6Check that [Yes] is selected, then press the Enter key.
7Press the arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes) and then press the Enter
key. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appears.
8Check that [Yes] is selected, then press the Enter key. The computer
restarts.
If your computer still displays the message “Operating system not
found” and Windows does not start, contact Sony Customer Support.
My LCD does not display anything
❑Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is
turned on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the
computer is on.
❑Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are
charged.
❑The computer may be in LCD (Video) Standby mode. Press any key
to activate the display.
The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly
Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image. See the
manual supplied with your display for more information.
My computer “locks up”
❑Try restarting the computer. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start
button, click Shut Down, and then click Restart the computer.
❑If you cannot restart as described in the preceding step, you can
restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete.