Diagnostics Using The Self-Diagnostics Program - Sony Vaio PCG-505F Service Manual

2-5. Diagnostics Using the Self-Diagnostics Program

Insert a floppy disk for self-diagnostics in the floppy-disk drive, and a CD-ROM for a self-diagnostics in the CD-ROM drive.
When the power of the main unit is turned on, the system starts up from the CD-ROM, and the following screen appears.
Diagnostics for Service
PCG-505G
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Press any key to continue...
Press any key, and the Start menu will appear.
********** START MENU **********
1:Diagnostics for PCG-505G (Self-Diagnostics)
2:Diagnostics for PCGA-PR5 (Self-Diagnostics)
3:PASSWORD BYPASS
4:QUIT MAIN MENU
Move the cursor to the desired item, and press Enter.
• Diagnostics for PCG-505G
When Diagnostics 2 or 3 is selected from the Start menu, the screen shown below will appear.
********** Diagnostics for PCG-505G **********
1:Machine Configuration
2:Audio test Group...
3:Battery test...
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Once you select an item, the self-diagnostics for that item will be performed.
Pressing keys and/or listening to sounds may be required. Follow the instructions on the screen.
* For details on each item, see "2-6 Test items."
(Some modifications may be made.)
When the test ends normally:
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PASS appears.
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When the test ends abnormally:
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FAIL appears.
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PCG-505F/505FX (U/C)
Version 1.0.
(Password Bypass)
(Quit)
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