Sony PCG-FRV manual Troubleshooting Your Computer, Why doesn’t my computer start?

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 on. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. See “Turning On Your Computer” on page 22 for more information.

❑Make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged.

❑If the computer is connected 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 guide 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. The reset button is located on the bottom of the computer. See “Locating Controls and Ports” on page 16 for more information.

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.

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