Sony PCG-F520 Manual
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Troubleshooting
This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter
when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try
these suggestions before you contact Sony Customer Support
(www.sony.com/pcsupport).
when using your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try
these suggestions before you contact Sony Customer Support
(www.sony.com/pcsupport).
My computer does not start
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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 indicates that the power is on.
turned on. Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the
computer indicates that the power is on.
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Check that the battery packs are inserted properly and that they are
charged.
charged.
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Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive.
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Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly, as
described in “Connecting Peripheral Devices” on page 39.
described in “Connecting Peripheral Devices” on page 39.
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If you plugged the computer into a power strip or UPS, make sure the
power strip or UPS is turned on and working.
power strip or UPS is turned on and working.
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If you are using an external display, check that it is plugged into a power
source and turned on. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are
adjusted correctly. See the manual that came with your display for details.
source and turned on. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are
adjusted correctly. See the manual that came with your display for details.
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Moisture condensation may have occurred. Do not use the computer for at
least one hour and then turn on the computer.
least one hour and then turn on the computer.
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When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not be able to
start your system properly. The message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to
setup” would appear at the bottom of the display. Should this happen, you
need to initialize the BIOS. Follow steps 3 to 8 below.
start your system properly. The message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to
setup” would appear at the bottom of the display. Should this happen, you
need to initialize the BIOS. Follow steps 3 to 8 below.
When you reconnect devices be sure to turn off the computer as described in Shutting
Down Your Computer on page 14. Turning off the computer using other methods
may result in data loss.