Sony VAIO PCG-Z505HSK, User Manual

Page: 64 / 78

VAIO
®
Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide
#"
When I turn on my computer, the message “Operating system not found”
appears and Windows does not start
❑
Check the floppy disk drive to see if a non-bootable diskette is in the
drive.
❑
If a non-bootable diskette is in the drive, turn off the computer,
remove the diskette, and then turn on the computer again. Confirm
that Windows starts properly. If Windows still does not start, follow
the procedure below to initialize the BIOS.
❑
If the floppy disk drive is empty or contains a bootable diskette, use
the following procedure to initialize the BIOS:
1
Remove the floppy disk drive, port replicator, PC card, and any other
peripheral devices from the computer.
2
Turn the computer off and then turn it on again.
3
Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears.
The BIOS setup menu screen appears.
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.
6
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.
My LCD does not display anything
❑
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.
❑
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 display.
❑
The video output may be directed to an external display attached
to the port replicator. 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.