Sony MX manual System Recovery options System Drive Recovery, Change Partition Size

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System Recovery options

System Drive Recovery

All data on Drive C is deleted. The factory default settings and software applications are restored on this drive only.

Change Partition Size

All partitions, custom installations, and changes are removed from the hard disk drive. You can set the partition sizes for both the Drive C and Drive D. The original, preinstalled operating system and software applications are restored.

Recovery to Original Factory Defaults

All data and partitions are removed from the hard disk drive. All original factory settings, operating system, and preinstalled software is restored.

Caution:

The System Recovery utility does not back up your system's data. If you wish to retain your system data, perform a back up to an external media.

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Contents Welcome About Your Vaio MX Computer Vaio keyboard Preinstalled softwareSony audio and video quality Microsoft Windows XP operating systemUnpacking Your Computer Computer and basic accessoriesUnpacking Your Computer Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder accessories Manuals Recovery CDs Other Software libraryPlanning your work space To Choose an Ergonomic Location for Your ComputerFront Panel Overview Locating Controls And ConnectorsStop button Power button and indicator lightInfrared Receiver Muting buttonMagicGate Memory Stick media access indicator light Volume control buttonsNext/Fast Forward button Function buttonLocating Controls And Connectors Stop button Next/Fast Forward button Back panel Mouse port Back Panel OverviewKeyboard port Ethernet portSerial port Link 6-pin port IEEE1394Monitor port DVI LCD Monitor portLine OUT jacks R/L Line in jacks R/LStereo speaker terminals R/L Telephone cable jackRemote Control Power button Remote Control OverviewDVD button TV/VIDEO buttonJump button Cancel buttonEnter button TV buttonMenu button Volume buttonsPrev/Rew button Direction center buttonPlay Mode button Video Rec Mode buttonMonitor button Sleep buttonReturn button To use the Memory Stick media slot Additional System CapabilitiesInserting a Memory Stick media Removing a Memory Stick mediaLocking the Memory Stick Media Additional System Capabilities Locking the Memory Stick Media Inserting a PC card To use PC card slotRemoving a PC card Inserting a PC cardSetting Up Your Vaio Computer To Set Up Your Computer Connecting a display Connecting a display monitorConnecting a DVI display Connecting a DVI LCD displayTo connect the speaker wires to the computer Connecting the stereo speakersConnecting the speakers to the computer Connecting the speaker cable to the speakersPage Connecting the keyboard and mouse Connecting the keyboard and mouseConnecting the phone and modem cables Connecting the power cords Connecting the power cordsTo turn on your computer To Turn On Your ComputerTo Register Your Computer Location Information window To Set Up Your Dial-up ConnectionPhone and Modem Options window New Connection Wizard window To Use the Stand By Mode To resume from Stand By mode To set the computer to enter Stand By mode automaticallyStand By mode indicators Color ModePage To Use the System Hibernate Mode To set the computer to enter Hibernate mode Initiating Hibernate modePage Vaio Action Setup To Use the Shortcut Keys Changing the settings of the S keysTo Set the Internal Timer To select the timers launch application To set up the timer start To Change the Sony Software Window Design Changing the window design Hard Disk Drive Partition Configuring Your Vaio ComputerConfiguring Your Vaio Computer Defragmenting your hard disk drive Link IEEE1394 Compatibility Connecting an i.LINK IEEE1394 device About The Software On Your Computer Adobe Photoshop Elements On selected models Overview of Software ApplicationsMedia Bar DVD Player Quicken Page For Answers to Your Software Questions DVDit! for Vaio On selected models Sonic Solutions Support for preinstalled softwareWeb site WordPerfect Corel Corporation Sony Service Center System Recovery CDs System, Application And Driver Recovery CDsTo Use the System Recovery CDs Recovery to Original Factory Defaults System Recovery options System Drive RecoveryChange Partition Size Page To Use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs To Use the Driver Recovery CD Reinstalling device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD Troubleshooting My computer does not start TopicsPage How do I change the video resolution of my display? My modem connection is slow My microphone does not work Page To contact Sony for technical support Power source Power source Disposal of the lithium battery Handling the computer system Moisture condensation Upgrading the computer system Handling a CRT display Handling an LCD display Using the hard disk drive Handling floppy disks Handling CD or DVD media Handling MiniDisc media Cleaning CD or DVD media Cleaning MiniDisc media Protecting MiniDisc media contents Support Resources Vaio Computer Resource listingUpgrading And Maintaining Your Vaio MX Computer Overview Before you upgrade your computerTo Remove the Side Panel To Install a PCI Add-on Card Installing memory To Install MemoryRemoving/Installing memory Removing memoryPage To Replace the Lithium Battery Installing an additional hard disk drive To Install an Additional Hard Disk DriveRemoving the drive holder Attaching the drive screwsReplacing the drive holder To identify additional hard disk spacePage Replacing the side panel To Replace the Side Panel