Sony PCG-SRX77, Service Manual

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start
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The Power Management setting is not responding.
Your computer’s operating system may become unstable if it is interrupted or if
you attempt to make changes before the computer completely enters a lower
power mode, such as Hibernate.
❑
To restore the computer to its normal operating stability:
1 Close all open applications.
2 Restart the computer by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys at the same
time to display Windows Task Manager, and then selecting Restart from
the Shut Down menu.
My LCD screen is blank.
❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned
on.
❑ Check that the power indicator on the computer is on.
❑
Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged.
❑
The computer may be in LCD (Video) Standby mode. Press any key to
activate the screen.
❑ The display mode may be set to external display mode. Press and hold the Fn
key while pressing F7 several times.
My mouse does not work.
❑ If you are using an external mouse, check that the mouse cable is plugged
into the USB port. See “Connecting a USB Mouse” in the online VAIO User
Guide for details. Note that a serial mouse or PS/2® mouse is not compatible
with this computer.
❑
Reinstall the mouse/touchstick drivers. See “About the Software on Your
Computer” on page 37 for more information.
✍
If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button for at least four
seconds to shut down the computer.
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