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Troubleshooting
What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my computer?
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 power indicator (Green) lights but my screen stays blank?
❑ If the illumination lamp is on, press any key.
❑ Otherwise, follow these steps:
1 Press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out. Then turn on
your computer again.
2 If your computer screen still stays blank, unplug the AC adapter, remove the battery pack, and leave the computer
for about a minute. Then reinstall the battery pack, plug in the AC adapter, and turn on the computer again.