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Is it true that my new Sony Vaio running Windows XP can't tell time. It's
not continously on or connected to an office network or DSL line. Every time
I boot up, the time is wrong and I have to reset it--a real nuisance. Just
suck it up and forget about it or is this a problem that can be fixed. An
earlier IBM laptop kept time just fine, even when off.
 
Your computer is new? Hmmm.
What is the error amount, stated as + or -, hours, minutes, seconds. (Days,
if necessary.)
Let us know, as at this point it might not be a hardware issue. Computers
should keep time just fine, and synchronize with a master clock whenever
they go on line.
 
wamax said:
Is it true that my new Sony Vaio running Windows XP can't tell time.
It's
not continously on or connected to an office network or DSL line.
Every time
I boot up, the time is wrong and I have to reset it--a real nuisance.
Just
suck it up and forget about it or is this a problem that can be fixed.
An earlier IBM laptop kept time just fine, even when off.
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If the laptop is losing time when it is turned off and not connected to
the wall outlet, then the motherboard battery is old. Since this is a
laptop and it is a *new* laptop, call Sony tech support immediately for
repair/replacement.

Malke
 
T. Waters said:
Your computer is new? Hmmm.
What is the error amount, stated as + or -, hours, minutes, seconds. (Days,
if necessary.)
Let us know, as at this point it might not be a hardware issue. Computers
should keep time just fine, and synchronize with a master clock whenever
they go on line.
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Actually synchronize once a week automatically or manually whenever you
want it by clicking on update time button.

Battery is the likely problem and will cost massive 0.75 cents!!.

hth
 
T. Waters said:
Your computer is new? Hmmm.
What is the error amount, stated as + or -, hours, minutes, seconds. (Days,
if necessary.)
Let us know, as at this point it might not be a hardware issue. Computers
should keep time just fine, and synchronize with a master clock whenever
they go on line.



It stops telling time as soon as it's turned off (or hibernating) so when I next boot up, the time displayed is that of the last use. I'm told it's most likely the motherboard battery. I'm calling Sony for a relacement/fix. Sounds right?
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