Sony VAIO Tap 21, User Manual

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Personal Computer
VAIO Tap 21
SVT2122
What should I do if my computer screen goes blank?
Make sure your VAIO computer is on and not in a power saving mode. See Using Sleep Mode for more information.
Make sure your VAIO computer is securely plugged into an AC outlet. If the computer is equipped with the power
indicator, make sure it is on. See Connecting a Power Source for more information.
The computer screen may be off.
Press any key on the keyboard.
The display output may be set to an external display.
Press and hold down the (Windows) key and press the
P
key several times to select your desired display output,
and then press the
Enter
key. See Selecting Display Modes for more information.
If you wait for a while and the computer screen remains blank, follow the procedures below:
Press and hold down the (Power) button for more than 4 or 10 seconds. If your VAIO computer is equipped with the
power indicator, check that it is off, and then turn on the computer.
If the problem persists, press and hold down the (Power) button for more than 4 or 10 seconds. If your VAIO computer
is equipped with the power indicator, check that it is off. Disconnect all cables and peripheral devices, such as the power
cord and the USB device, and wait about five minutes. Then, put them back in place and turn on the computer again.
Notes on use
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