Sony PCG505FX manual Troubleshooting, GettingHelp

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❑ 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 is inserted properly and that it is charged. ❑ Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive.

❑ Confirm that the AC adapter and all cables are connected firmly, as described in “Connecting Peripheral Devices” on page 33.

❑ If you plugged the comput r into a power str p or UPS, make sure the power strip or UPS is turn d on nd working.

❑ If you are using an external displ y, check that it is plugged into a power s urce and t rned on. Check that the brightness c ntrol is adjusted corre tly. S e the manual that came with your display for details.

❑ Moisture condensation may have occurred. Do not use the c mputer

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❑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, turn off the computer, remove the diskette, and then turn on the computer again. Confirm 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 or contains a bootable diskette, use the following procedure to initialize the BIOS: