Sony PCG-812 - Manual (Page 112)

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide
3 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears.
The BIOS setup menu screen appeiirs.
4 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
5 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the Enter
key. The message "Load default configuration now?" appears.
5 Check that [Yes] is selected, then press the Enter key.
7 Press the arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes) and then press the Enter
key. The message "Save configuration changes and exit now?" appears.
8 Check that [Yes] is selected, then press the Enter key. The computer
restarts.
If your computer still displays the message "Operating system not
found" and Windows does not start, contact Sony Online Support (SOS).
My LCD does not display anything
J Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is
turned on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the
computer is on.
J Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are
charged.
-J The computer may be in LCD (Video) Standby mode. Press any key
to activate the display.
J The video output may be directed to an external display. Press Fn+F7
until video output appears on the LCD.
The screen image on my external display is not centered or sized properly
Use the controls on your external display to adjust the image. See the
manual supplied with your display for more information.
The video Image on my screen is too dark
If an external display is connected to the Monitor connector, disconnect
the display.
No Image displays on my TV
-I Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly, as
described in "Connecting an External Display" on page 60.
J You cannot display images on your TV when the Windows Display
Properties are set to True Color (24-bit) or 16 Colors.