Sony VAIO PCG-NVR Series, Quick Start Manual

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VAIO Computer Quick Start
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Troubleshooting Your Computer
My computer does not start.
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Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is turned on.
❑ Make sure the power indicator indicates that the power is on.
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Make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged.
❑ Make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive.
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Confirm that the power cord and all cables are firmly connected.
❑ 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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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.
❑ Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction. If this occurs, do not
use the computer for at least one hour.
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Remove the battery from the computer, unplug the power cord and plug it in
again, then turn on the power.
My computer starts, but a BIOS error is displayed.
When the battery is low on power, it may not start your system properly. The
message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup” appears at the bottom of the
screen. Follow these steps:
1 Press the F2 key. The BIOS Setup menu appears.
2 Set the date (month/day/year). Press Enter.
3 Press the Down Arrow key to select System Time, then set the time
(hour: minute: second). Press Enter.
4 Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu.
5 Press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values. The message
“Load default configuration now?” appears.
6 Select Yes, and press Enter.
7 Make sure Exit (Save Changes) is selected, and then press Enter. The
message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appears.
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