Sony PCG-FX390P - Manual (Page 106)

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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 to resume, 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.