Sony PCG-FXA59 User Manual
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My notebook starts, but the message "Operating system not found" appears, and Windows does not start.
Make sure there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive and no bootable optical disc in the optical disc drive.
If a non-bootable floppy disk is in a connected drive, follow these steps:
1.
Turn off the notebook, and remove the floppy disk.
2.
Restart the notebook, and confirm that Windows starts properly.
If Windows still does not start, follow these steps to start the BIOS:
1.
Turn off the notebook.
2.
Remove any peripheral devices connected to the notebook.
3.
Turn the notebook on again.
4.
Press F2 when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu screen appears.
5.
Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
6.
Press the arrow keys to select "Get Default Values," then press Enter. The message "Load default
values for all SETUP items." appears.
7.
Select Yes, and then press Enter.
8.
Use the directional arrow keys to select "Safe and Exit," and then press Enter. The message "Save
configuration changes and exit now?" appears.
9.
Select Yes, and then press Enter. The notebook restarts.
If your notebook continues to display the message "Operating system not found," and Windows does not start, use your
supplied System Recovery CD to restore the software titles shipped with your notebook. See
for more information.
Caution:
The System Recovery CD restores your notebook to its original state, therefore user data and applications will be lost.
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