Sony PCG-V505E quick start Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start

What do I do if a BIOS error message appears when my computer starts?

If the message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup” appears at the bottom of the screen, follow these steps:

1Press the F2 key. The BIOS Setup menu appears.

2Set the date (month/day/year). Press Enter.

3Press the Down Arrow key to select System Time, and then set the time (hour: minute: second). Press Enter.

4Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab, and then press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values. The message Load default values for all SETUP items appears.

5Press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears.

6Select Yes, and press Enter.

7Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears again.

8Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts.

✍If this occurs on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport).

What do I do if the message “Operating system not found” appears when my computer starts, and why won’t Windows start?

❑Make sure the computer does not have a “non-bootable” floppy disk in the floppy disk drive (if applicable).

❑If a non-bootable floppy disk is in the drive:

1 Remove the floppy disk.

2 Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsoft® Windows® operating system starts properly.

❑If Windows still does not start, follow these steps to initialize the BIOS: 1 If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive, then remove it.

2 Turn off the computer.

3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer.

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Contents Vaio Computer Quick Start Shortcut Menu Vaio Recovery Wizard Utility Troubleshooting Your Computer Vaio Computer Quick Start Page Safety Information End User / Product Activation RequirementsOwner’s Record Avertissement Regulatory Information FCC PartFCC Radio Frequency Exposure United States IC RSS-210 CanadaTelephone Consumer Protection Act United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada CrtcIndustry Canada Notice Vaio Computer Quick Start Main Unit AC Adapter Rechargeable Battery Unpacking Your ComputerVaio Computer Documents Locating Controls and Ports FrontBack LeftRight Removing the Protective Tabs Bottom Vaio Computer Quick Start To charge the battery Turning On Your ComputerUNLOCK/LOCK Latch Inserting the Battery Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer To connect the AC adapterTo open and turn on the computer Opening the ComputerUsing the Touch Pad Turning on the ComputerLocating the Touch Pad Touch Pad Action DescriptionRegistering Your Computer Locating Your Vaio Computer User Guide Locating the Vaio User Guide Windows XPSetting Up a Dial-Up Connection Vaio User GuideTo connect a telephone cable Connecting a Telephone Cable To set up a dial-up connection Turning Off Your ComputerNew Connection Wizard To turn off your computerTurning Off Your Computer Vaio Computer Quick Start Vaio Recovery Wizard Utility Using the Vaio Recovery Wizard Help To purchase a Vaio Recovery Media kitTroubleshooting Your Computer What do I do if my computer won’t start?Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts What do I do if my computer stops responding? Why won’t my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode? Support Options Vaio Computer User GuideSony Electronics Inc 681-795-01
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