Sony PCG-VX88 - Manual (Page 116)

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Troubleshooting Your Computer
My computer does not start.
❑ Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on.
❑ Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on.
❑ Make sure the battery packs are inserted properly and are 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.
❑ Make sure the power cord and all cables are connected firmly. See
“Connecting a Power Source” for more information.
❑ 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.
❑ Take the battery pack off 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 pack. Wait one minute, and reattach them. Press 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 pack, plug it in again and turn on
the power.
My computer starts but a BIOS error appears.
When the internal backup 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) next to System Date.
3 Press the Down Arrow key to select System Time, and then set the time
(hour: minute: second). Р