Troubleshooting

If the Windows operating system 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.

4 Restart the computer.

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

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

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

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

9 Select Yes, and press Enter.

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

11 Select 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 or slide and hold the power switch 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.

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Sony VGN-S100 quick start What do I do if my computer stops responding?