Sony PCG-Z1VA Quick Start Guide - Page 35

Troubleshooting Your Computer ❑ 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. 4 Restart the computer. 5 Press the F2 key when the Sony 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 Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears. 9 Select Yes, and press Enter. 10 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears again. 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. 35