VISTA - will not complete boot process

Problem

The VISTA will not complete its boot process, but it has battery power and lights.

Symptom(s)

Will likely display the following text on the display:

BOOTING

Solution

Summary

Perform a hard reset on the VISTA.

Details

1. Hard reset
   1. Hold the power button on the bottom of the VISTA for 15 seconds, then release
      1. Even if the display shows COVERT, continue holding the button
      2. The VISTA will turn off
   2. Press and release the power button again to turn the unit on
   3. The VISTA should now complete the boot process