Sony MicroTower manual Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive

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To use the System Recovery CD(s)

✍You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD(s). Make sure you have the product ID number located on the cover of your Microsoft Windows manual. You will need this number to complete the recovery process.

1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive.

✍The System Recovery utility boots from the DVD-ROM drive. It must be in the DVD-ROM drive when you turn on the computer.

2Shut down your computer as described on “Shutting Down Your Computer” on page 26.

3Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer.

4Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End-User License Agreement.

5When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process.

✍Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs. If you have two System Recovery CDs, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed.

The recovery process takes between 30 to 60 minutes to complete.

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Contents Vaio MicroTower User Guide Safety Information Owner’s RecordRegulatory Information FCC PartTelephone Consumer Protection Act Contents Getting Started With Vaio Space Vaio MicroTower User GuideContents Computer BasicsViii Welcome About the User GuidePage Setting Up Your Vaio MicroTower Choosing a Location for Your ComputerVaio MicroTower User Guide Connecting the Sony Multimedia Computer Display Setting Up Your Vaio MicroTowerConnecting a Display, Speakers A Microphone Connecting the Optional Palmrest To remove the palmrestConnecting the Keyboard and Mouse Connecting the Phone Line and Phone Connecting the Power Cords Connecting Peripherals Connecting Enables You To For DetailsConnecting a Television Audio/Video Out If your system includes the Sony Multimedia Computer DisplayCable From Display Back of TV Cable From Display Back of TV Audio splitter not included Connecting a Printer Connecting a Joystick or Midi Instrument Connecting an i.LINK IEEE-1394 Equipped Device To connect an i.LINK IEEE-1394 deviceConnecting an S/PDIF Equipped Digital Audio Device To connect an S/PDIF deviceConnecting an S-Link Control A1 Equipped Device To connect an S-Link Control A1 deviceConnecting a Universal Serial Bus Device Connecting a Digital Still Camera or Other Serial Peripheral Starting Your Computer Registering Windows Registering Your Computer Using the Standby Mode Standby Mode IndicatorsTo put the computer in standby mode To take the computer out of standby modeShutting Down Your Computer To shut down your computerStarting Vaio Space To start Vaio SpaceVaio Space Centers Center Name and Icon Contains DescriptionTo go to a center within Vaio Space Navigating through Vaio SpaceGetting Started With Vaio Space Vaio Space Controls Button FunctionTo launch the Software Center Using the Software CenterOther Software Center Functions Action Procedure Using the Audio-Video Center Program DescriptionCategory Description Using the Online CenterTo launch the Online Center Using the Tool Center Using Tool Center ToolsUsing the Help Center Exiting Vaio SpaceTo launch the Help Center To exit Vaio SpacePage Getting Help Vaio MicroTower User Guide To place a call to SOS Calling SOSGetting Help Vaio MicroTower User Guide Options Descriptions Troubleshooting My computer won’t startMy computer locks up My software program locks up or crashesCannot play a DVD-ROM disc Vaio MicroTower User Guide My DVD-ROM drive tray won’t openCannot play a CD-ROM disc My speakers have no sound My microphone doesn’t work Vaio MicroTower User Guide My modem connection is slowMy modem doesn’t work My mouse doesn’t work Vaio MicroTower User Guide My keyboard doesn’t work Can’t find the Windows taskbarUsing the System Recovery CDs Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive Vaio MicroTower User Guide To use the System Recovery CDsUsing the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDsPage Upgrading and Maintaining Your Vaio MicroTower Inserting an Add-in Board To insert an add-in boardUpgrading and Maintaining Your Vaio MicroTower To install memory Adding MemoryAlign the Dimm over the socket Replacing the Lithium Battery To replace the lithium batteryUpgrading and Maintaining Your Vaio MicroTower Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive Upgrading and Maintaining Your Vaio MicroTower Vaio MicroTower User Guide Upgrading and Maintaining Your Vaio MicroTower Vaio MicroTower User Guide Removing the Left-Side Panel To remove the left-side panelRemoving the Bottom Panel To remove the bottom panelRemoving the Front Panel To remove the front panelDetaching the Diskette Drive To detach the diskette driveReplacing the Diskette Drive To replace the diskette driveReplacing the Bottom Panel To replace the bottom panelReplacing the Front Panel To replace the front panelReplacing the Left-Side Panel To replace the left-side panelUsing the Keyboard Key DescriptionVaio MicroTower User Guide Key Description Light Off Changing the Function of the Programmable ButtonsComputer Basics Using the Mouse Term DescriptionSetting Up the Mouse for Left-Hand Use To set up the mouse for left-hand useUsing the DVD-ROM Drive To use the driveUsing the Diskette Drive To use the diskette drivePage On the Power Source Other InformationOn Disposal of the Lithium Battery Other Information On InstallationOn Handling On Moisture Condensation On Upgrading the SystemOn Using the Hard Disk Drive On Cleaning CD-ROM and DVD-ROM DiscsOn Handling Diskettes On Handling CD-ROM and DVD-ROM DiscsPage Limited Warranty Statement Vaio MicroTower User Guide Index Vaio MicroTower User Guide Index SOS Index