Sony VAIO PCG-R600HEK User Manual page 73

Getting help
The message Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup appears at startup
If the floppy disk drive is empty, proceed as follows to initialize the BIOS:
1 Turn off the computer.
2 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer.
3 Turn on the computer and press <F2> when the Sony logo appears.
The BIOS setup menu screen appears.
4 Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
5 Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press <Enter>. The message Load default
configuration now? appears.
6 Make sure that [Yes] is selected and then press <Enter>.
7 Press the arrow keys to select Exit (save changes) and then press <Enter>.
The message Save configuration changes and exit now? appears.
8 Make sure that [Yes] is selected and then press <Enter>.
9 Restart the computer by pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete> and by choosing Shut Down.
My computer does not shut down
It is recommended to shut down your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows
menu. Using other methods, including those listed here, may result in loss of unsaved data. If the Shut
Down command does not work properly, proceed as follows:
Restart the computer by pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete> and by choosing Shut Down.


If this does not work, press the power switch and hold it for at least four seconds, this turns off the power.


Unplug the computer from the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from your computer.


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