Troubleshooting – Sony PCV-W600G User Manual
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Troubleshooting
This section describes how to troubleshoot common problems. For
information on other troubleshooting topics, see the online VAIO®
Computer User Guide.
My computer does not start.
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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.
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Confirm that a disk is not in the floppy disk drive
*
(unless you are using a
bootable floppy disk).
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Confirm that a CD is not in an optical drive (unless you are using a bootable
CD).
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Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly.
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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.
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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.
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Verify that the brightness or contrast control dials are adjusted correctly. (See
the manual supplied with your display for details.)
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Confirm that the computer is not in Stand by mode by pressing any key on
the keyboard.
* Certain VAIO computers are not equipped with a floppy disk drive. You can purchase this
equipment separately.