Sony PCG-808 - Manual (Page 111)

Getting Help
Troubleshooting
This section describes how to solve common problems you may
encounter when using your computer. Many problems have simple
solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Online Support.
ife) When you reconnect devices be sure to turn off the computer as described in "Shutting
Down Your Computer" on page 19. Turning off the computer using other methods may
result in data loss.
My computer won't 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, as
described in “Connecting Peripheral Devices” on page 47.
□ If you plugged the computer into a power strip or 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.
□ Moisture condensation may have occurred. Do not use the computer
for at least one hour and then turn on the computer.
When I turn on my computer, the message "Operating system not found"
appears and Windows does not start
□ 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, follow the steps below to initialize
the BIOS:
1 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer.
2 Turn the computer off and then turn it on again.