Sony PCG-GRT100 quick start Using the Vaio Recovery Wizard, Starting the Vaio Recovery Wizard

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start

Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard

The VAIO® Recovery Wizard provides recovery options for your computer. You can access this tool from Windows® XP Start menu, your Recovery Media Kit, or by pressing the F10 key1 on your notebook computer.

Starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard

To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from Windows XP

1Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Recovery Wizard.

✍Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard may require you to restart your computer, even if you cancel and exit the wizard.

2From the Welcome window, click Next.

3Choose one of the available menu options.

To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit

1Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power.

2Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical drive.

3Close the drive.

4Turn off your computer.

5Wait for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn on the computer.

6When prompted, insert the Recovery Disk 1 into the optical drive, and then click OK.

The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears.

7Click Next.

8Choose one of the available menu options.

1 This feature is available for VAIO® notebook computers only.

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