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Sony PCG-SR21K About the computer and software, <F2, Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup

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Sony Notebook User Guide

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About the computer and software

My computer does not start

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 indicates that the power is on. Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged.

Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive.

Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly.

If you have plugged the computer into a UPS, make sure the UPS is turned on and works.

If you are using an external display, check that it is plugged into a power source and turned on. Check that you have switched to the external display and that the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly.

Moisture condensation may have occurred. Do not use the computer for at least one hour and then turn it on.

When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not be able to start your system properly.

If the message Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup appears at the bottom of the display, you need to initialize the BIOS.

The message Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup appears at startup

If the floppy disk drive is empty, proceed as follows to initialize the BIOS:

1Turn off the computer.

2Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer.

3Turn on the computer and press <F2> when the Sony logo appears.

The BIOS setup menu screen appears.

Contents

Page Read this first Notice Page Safety information Owner's record Warnings Page Regulatory information Disposing of lithium ion batteries Welcome Documentation pack Printed documentation Online documentation Your notebook and its accessories Ergonomic considerations Viewing angle of the computer’s display Lighting Placement of an external display Using your notebook Locating controls and connectors Right Left Front Bottom Connecting a power source Using the AC adapter Using the battery pack Page Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack, proceed as follows: 1Turn off the computer and close the cover 2Slide the lock lever (1) to the Unlock position Slide the release lever (2) to the Starting your notebook Shutting down your notebook Registering your notebook Using the keyboard Page Combinations and functions with the Windows key Indicators Combinations and functions with the Fn key Using the touchpad Using Jog Dial Page Page Software supporting Jog Dial Software not supporting Jog Dial Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Page Removing a PC Card Page Using Memory Stick Inserting a Memory StickTM Removing a Memory StickTM Using the modem Using power saving modes Using Normal mode Using System Idle mode Using System Suspend mode Using System Hibernation Connecting peripheral devices Connecting an external display Connecting a computer display Connecting a projector Connecting external speakers Connecting an external microphone Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device Connecting a USB mouse Connecting a USB floppy disk drive Inserting a diskette To insert a disk, proceed as follows: 1 Hold the diskette (2) with the label side facing up 2 Gently push the diskette into the drive (1) until it clicks into place Removing a diskette Removing the floppy disk drive To remove the floppy disk drive, proceed as follows: that you did not save before Connecting a CD-ROMdrive Connecting the CD-ROMdrive Removing the CD-ROMdrive Page Connecting a printer Connecting a printer using the USB connector Connecting an i.LINK device Connecting a digital video camera recorder Connecting two VAIO-notebooks Getting help Sony support options Printed documentation supplied with your notebook Online user guides on your Documentation CD-ROM Other sources of information Troubleshooting About the computer and software Exit Get Default Values <Enter Load default configuration now [Yes] About the display About CD-ROMsand diskettes About sound About the modem About peripherals About digital video captures and DVgate Precautions Adding and removing memory Removing a memory module Adding a memory module Page Page Viewing the amount of memory Other precautions On handling the LCD screen On using power source On handling your notebook On handling diskettes On handling CD-ROMdisks On using the battery pack On using earphones On handling Memory Stick Specifications PCG-SR21K Page Page INDEX