Sony PCV-RS510 - Manual (Page 92)

About VAIO Computer Functions
My computer does not start.
 Verify that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on. Check that the power indicator is lit
on the front panel of the computer.
 Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive 1 (unless you are using a bootable floppy disk).
 Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable CD).
 Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly.
 If you plugged the computer into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or
UPS is turned on and working.
 Verify that the monitor is plugged into a power source and turned on.
If your system has a built-in monitor, confirm that it is plugged into an appropriate power source and that the
system is turned on.
 Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See the manual supplied with your
display for details.)
 Confirm that the computer is not in Stand by mode by pressing any key on the keyboard.
1 C ertain V A I O c omputers are not equipped with a floppy dis k drive. Y ou c an purc has e this equipment s eparately.
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