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If Windows still does not start, follow these steps to start the BIOS:
1
Turn off the computer.
2
Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer.
3
Restart the computer.
4
Press F2 when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu window
appears.
5
Press the Right Arrow
6
Press the Down Arrow
press Enter. The message "Load default configuration now?" appears.
7
Press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears.
8
Make sure Yes is selected, and then press Enter.
9
Make sure Exit (Save Changes) is selected, and press Enter. The Setup
Confirmation window appears.
10 Make sure Yes is selected, and press Enter. The computer restarts.
If your computer continues to display the message "Operating system not found,"
and Windows® does not start, use your supplied System Recovery CD(s) to
restore the software titles shipped with your computer. See "To use the System
Recovery CD(s)" on page 36 for more information.
The System Recovery CD restores your computer to its original state, so
user data and applications will be lost.
My computer stops responding or does not turn off.
It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer command on the
Windows Start menu. Using other methods, including those listed below, may
result in loss of unsaved data.
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Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and click
Turn Off.
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If your computer does not turn off, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously.
When the Windows Task Manager window appears, click Shut Down, and
click Turn Off from the drop-down list.
key to select the Exit menu.
key to select Get Default Values, and then
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