Sony PCG-FX370 - Manual (Page 56)

VAIO® All-in-one Notebook Quick Start
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Troubleshooting Your Notebook
My notebook does not start.
❑ Check that the notebook is plugged into a power source and that it is turned
on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the notebook
indicates that the power is on.
❑ Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are charged.
❑ Make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive.
❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly.
❑ If you plugged the notebook 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, check that it is plugged into a power
source and turned on. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are
adjusted correctly. See the manual that came with your display for details.
❑ Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction. If this occurs, do not
use the notebook for at least one hour.
❑ Take the battery pack off the notebook, unplug the power cord and plug it in
again, then turn on the power.
My notebook starts, but a BIOS error is displayed.
When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not start your system
properly. The message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup” appears at the
bottom of the screen. Follow these steps:
1 Press F2. The BIOS Setup menu appears.
2 Set the date (month/day/year). Press Enter.
3 Press to select System Time, then set the time (hour: minute: second).
Press Enter.
4 Press to select Exit, then press to select Get Default Values. The
message “Load default configuration now?” appears.
5 Select Yes and press Enter.
6 Select Exit (Save Changes), and then press Enter. The message “Save
Configuration changes and exit now?” appears.