Sony PCG-FXA33 - Manual (Page 90)

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❑ 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 the display for details.
❑ Condensation may cause the notebook to malfunction. If this occurs, do not
use it for at least one hour.
❑ Take the battery pack out of the notebook, unplug the power cord, plug it in
again, and then turn on the power.
My notebook starts but a BIOS error appears.
❑ 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, and then set the time (hour: minute:
second). Press Enter.
4 Press to select Exit, and then press to select Get Default Values.
The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.
5 Select Yes and then press Enter.
6 Select Exit (Save Changes), and then press Enter. The message “Save
Configuration changes and exit now?” appears.
7 Select Yes, and then press Enter. The notebook restarts.
My notebook starts, but the message “Operating system not
found” appears and Windows does not start.
❑ Make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive (non-bootable).
❑ If a non-bootable floppy disk is in a connected floppy disk drive, follow
these steps:
1 Turn off the notebook, and then remove the floppy disk.
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If this occurs on a regular basis, contact Sony PC Support
(http://www.sony.com/pcsupport/).