Sony VGN-S380B, VGN-S380P quick start What do I do if my computer stops responding?

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Troubleshooting

4Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS Setup window appears.

5Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit menu.

6Press the Down Arrow key to select Get Default Values. The message Load default values for all SETUP items. appears.

7Press the Enter key. The Setup Confirmation window appears.

8Select Yes, and press Enter.

9Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears.

10Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts.

What do I do if my computer stops responding?

It is best to turn off your computer using the Turn Off Computer option on the Microsoft® Windows® Start menu, located on the taskbar. Using other methods, including those listed below, may result in loss of unsaved data.

Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, select Turn Off Computer, and then click Turn Off.

If your computer does not turn off, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. When the Windows Task Manager dialog box appears, click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu.

If your computer still does not turn off, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off.

If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. You can turn off the computer from the Windows Task Manager.

Pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button may cause loss of data.

Remove the AC adapter and battery.

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Contents VGN-S380B Shortcut Menu Contents Vaio Computer Quick Start Page End User / Product Activation Requirements Avertissement Regulatory Information FCC Part Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States IC RSS-210 CanadaRecycling Information Industry Canada Notice Unpacking Your Computer Unpacking Your ComputerHard Disk Drive Recovery Vaio Computer DocumentsSoftware CDs Front Locating Controls and PortsFront Left Link Ieee 1394 S400 port Air vent USB 2.0 ports DC in port RightBottom BackPort Replicator* Back Panel Indicator Function About the Indicator LightsOn selected models only Inserting a battery To insert a batteryTurning On Your Computer Locking the Battery Inserting the BatteryConnecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC Adapter to the ComputerTo connect the AC adapter Turning on the Computer Turning on the computerTo turn on the computer Opening the ComputerTurning On Your Computer Touch Pad Action Description Using the Touch PadDescribing the touch pad Locating the Touch PadRegistering Your Computer Locating Your Vaio Computer User Guide To open the user guideLocating the Vaio User Guide Windows XP Vaio User Guide Setting Up a Dial-Up Connection Connecting a Telephone CableTo connect a telephone cable Setting Up a Dial-Up Connection New Connection Wizard To set up a dial-up connectionTo turn off your computer Turning Off Your Computer Vaio Computer Quick Start What do I do if my computer won’t start? TroubleshootingSelect Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts What do I do if my computer stops responding? Vaio Computer Documentation Support OptionsPage Page Page 258581301