Sony VGC-JS2E/G, Troubleshooting Manual

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Troubleshooting
9
What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn
on my computer?
This Q & A entry applies to VGX-TP series models only.
If 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 screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press
the
F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears.
2 Set the date (month/day/year). Press the Enter key.
3 Press the
m
key to select System Time , and then set the time (hour:
minute: second). Press the Enter key.
4 Press the
,
key to select the Exit tab, and then press the F9 key.
At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.
5 Select Exit Setup , and press the Enter key.
At the confirmation prompt, press the Enter key.
Your computer restarts.
If this occurs frequently, contact VAIO-Link.
What should I do if the green power indicator light
turns on but my screen remains blank?
❑
Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to close the application window. An
application error may have occurred.
❑
Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut
down button and Restart .
❑
Press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch for
more than four seconds to shut down your computer. Unplug the power
cord or the AC adapter and leave the computer for about five minutes.
Then, plug the power cord or the AC adapter and turn on the computer
again.
Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button/switch
may cause loss of unsaved data.