Sony PCV-MXS20 manual Using the System Recovery CDs

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To Use the System Recovery CD(s)

Using the System Recovery CD(s)

Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen appears during the downloading process.

1Insert the System Recovery CD in your computer’s optical drive.

The System Recovery utility starts from the optical drive. The first CD must be in the drive when you turn on your computer.

2Turn off your computer.

3Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer. Your screen displays the downloading progress, “Starting VAIO Recovery Utility.”

4The VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears. Click Next.

5At the pop-up prompt, select Yes to begin the system recovery process. Follow the on-screen instructions.

✍Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs. If you have more than one System Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. You are prompted to insert the next CD(s) once the information from the first CD has been installed.

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

After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete full restoration of your system.

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Contents Vaio MX Computer User Guide Page Contents Configuring Your Vaio Computer Welcome Vaio MX Computer User Guide Front Panel Overview Locating Controls ConnectorsDVD-RW drive DVD-RW eject button Back panel Back Panel OverviewPrinter port Remote Control Remote Control OverviewPower button Next/FF button Audio Select button Press to select audio mode EQ button Additional System Capabilities To use the Memory Stick media slotInserting a Memory Stick media Removing a Memory Stick media To use PC card slot Inserting a PC cardRemoving a PC card Additional System Capabilities Vaio MX Computer User Guide To Use the Shortcut Keys Changing the settings of the S keysTo Set the Internal Timer To select the timer’s launch applicationTo set up the timer start Changing the window design To Change the Sony Software Window DesignVaio MX Computer User Guide Vaio AV Applications Sony Electronics Inc Overview of Preinstalled SoftwareSmart Capture Vaio MX Computer User Guide DigitalPrint Software Using PhotoCapturePhotoCapture window Capture Pictures from Video window Using PhotoCollection Using PhotoDecor PhotoAlbum New Album window Using PhotoAlbumUsing LabelMaker Design Edit window Connecting a digital video camcorder DVgate SoftwareTo use DVgate software with a digital video camcorder To use DVgate software to record AVI files to tape MovieShaker main window MovieShaker SoftwareImporting images and sound clips Creating movies with MovieShaker softwareUsing the Shake feature Adding effects to a scene or a clip Adding text effects to a scene or clip Saving a movie To upload MovieShaker files Using ImageStation online service with MovieShaker softwareImage Uploader window Managing your pictures PictureGear SoftwareCreating a photo album Custom album Completed window Smart Capture Mode indicator Help button Using Still ModeStill Image Options window To manage pictures in Still mode To capture a picture in Still modeUsing Net Movie Mode To capture a movie in Net Movie mode To manage your movie in Net Movie mode To upload with Movie Player Using ImageStation with Smart Capture softwareTo upload with Still Viewer VisualFlow Software Using VisualFlow softwareVaio MX Computer User Guide Installing Vaio Edit Components Additional Software InformationVaio Edit Components Vaio MX Computer User Guide Defragmenting your hard disk drive Hard Disk Drive PartitionLink IEEE1394 Compatibility Connecting an i.LINK IEEE1394 device Vaio MX Computer User Guide System, Application Driver Recovery CDs System Recovery options To Use the System Recovery CDsSystem Drive Recovery Recovery to Original Factory DefaultsUsing the System Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs To Use the Application Recovery CDsReinstalling device drivers with the Driver Recovery CD To Use the Driver Recovery CDVaio MX Computer User Guide My computer does not start TopicsMy computer or software application stopped responding My optical drive tray does not open Cannot play a DVD Cannot play a MiniDisc Cannot play a DVD or CDWhy is there no sound in any application? How do I change the video resolution of my display?My modem connection is slow My modem does not work My microphone does not work How do I change my modem to rotary or Touch-Tone dialing?My microphone is too sensitive to background noise My keyboard does not workMy mouse needs to be set up for left-hand use Why is my system running slowly?My mouse does not work Cannot find the Windows taskbar How do I install a printer?To contact Sony for technical support Power source Handling the computer system Disposal of the lithium batteryUpgrading the computer system Moisture condensationHandling an LCD display Handling a CRT displayUsing the hard disk drive Handling floppy disksHandling CD or DVD media Cleaning MiniDisc media Cleaning CD or DVD mediaProtecting MiniDisc media contents Handling MiniDisc mediaSupport Resources Vaio MX Computer User Guide Index Drcd 71 DVD Index Vaio MX Computer User Guide Index Page