Sony VGC-LM1E User Manual

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Troubleshooting
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What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn 
on my computer?
On all models except VGC-RM series models, 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 
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.
On VGC-RM series models, 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) with the Tab key and +/- keys.
3
Press the 
m
 key to select System Time, and then set the time (hour: 
minute: second) with the Tab key and +/- keys.
4
Press the 
,
 key to select the Exit tab, and then select Load Optimal 
Defaults and press the Enter key.
 
At the confirmation prompt, press the Y key.
5
Select Exit Saving Changes and press the Enter key.
 
At the confirmation prompt, press the Y key.
 
Your computer restarts.
If this occurs frequently, contact VAIO-Link.