Sony PCG-GRX670K - Manual (Page 246)

 If Windows still does not start, follow these steps to initialize the BIOS:
1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive.
2. Turn off the computer.
3. Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer.
4. Restart the computer.
5. Press F2 when the Sony 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.
If your computer continues to display the message "Operating system not found," and Windows does not start, use your
supplied System Recovery CD(s) to restore the software titles shipped with your computer. See
Using the System Recovery
CD(s) for more information.
The System Recovery CD restores your computer to its original state, so user data and applications will
be lost.
Why does my computer stop responding, or why won't it turn off?
It is best to turn off your computer using the Shut Down command on the Windows ® Start menu. Using other methods,
including those listed below, may result in loss of unsaved data.
 Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and select Shut Down. When the Shut Down Windows window appears,
make sure Shut down is selected, and click OK.
 If your computer does not turn off, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously. When the Windows Security dialog box
appears, click Shut Down, and select Shut down again from the Shut Down Windows window.
 If your computer still does not turn off, press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to turn off the
power.
 Remove the power source. Unplug the computer from the AC adapter, and remove the battery from your computer.
 If your computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously. You can turn
off the computer from the Windows
® Security dialog box.
Pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously or turning off the computer with the power button may result in
data loss in files that are currently open.
Why won't the power management respond?
Your computer's operating system may become unstable if a lower power state, such as Hibernate, is initiated and changed
before the computer completely enters the lower power state.
To restore the computer to its normal operating stability
1. Close all open programs.
2. Restart the computer. Follow these steps:
1. Press the Windows key .
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