Sony PCG-F801A User Manual page 65

Getting Help
Troubleshooting


When you reconnect devices
(other than USB devices), be
sure to turn off the computer
as described in Shutting
down your computer.If you
turn off the computer in other
ways, it may result in data loss.
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 VAIO-Link.
About the computer and software, see

About Digital Video Captures and DVgate, see

About the display, see

About CD-ROMs and diskettes, see

About sound, see page 71

About the modem, see

About peripherals, see

See also the online FAQ provided on your Documentation CD-ROM.
About the computer and software
My computer does not start
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.
Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged.

Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive.

Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly.

If you have plugged the computer into an UPS, make sure the UPS is turned on

and working.
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