Sony PCG-FXA63 - Manual (Page 42)

VAIO Computer Quick Start
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Troubleshooting Your Computer
My computer does not start.
❑ Make sure the computer is turned on and securely plugged into an AC outlet
or a battery is securely installed. Make sure the power indicator shows the
power is on.
❑ Make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged.
❑ If you are connected to a docking station with a floppy disk drive or 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 manual that came with your display for details.
❑ Remove the battery from the computer, unplug the power cord, and plug it in
again. Turn on the power.
❑ If the power control button does not function, remove the AC adapter and
battery. Wait one minute, and then reattach them before pressing the power
button.
❑ Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction. If this occurs, do not
use the computer for at least one hour.
❑ Unplug the power cord, press the reset button by using a thin, straight object
(such as a paper clip), remove the battery, plug it in again, and turn on the
power.
My computer starts but a BIOS error appears.
When the battery is low on power, your system may not start properly, and the
message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup” may appear 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 the Down Arrow key to select System Time, and then set the time
(hour: minute: second). Press Enter.