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 to resume, 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.