VAIO® Computer Quick Start
System Recovery options
❑Default System Drive Recovery — All data on Drive C is deleted. The factory default settings and programs are restored on this drive only.
❑Change Partition Size and Recover — All partitions, custom installations, and changes are removed from the hard drive. You can set the partition sizes for both Drive C and Drive D. The original, preinstalled operating system and programs are restored.
❑Factory Default Settings Recovery — All data and partitions are removed from the hard drive. All original factory settings, the operating system, and preinstalled programs are restored.
The System Recovery utility does not back up your system’s data. If you wish to retain your system data, perform a backup to an external media.
To use the System Recovery CDs
Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen may appear during the downloading process.
Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs. If you have more than one System Recovery CD, insert the first CD (CD No. 1) to run the System Recovery program. You will be prompted to insert the next CD(s) once the information from the first CD has been installed.
1Press the disc eject button to open the optical disc drive and extend the disc tray.
2Insert the Sony System Recovery CD No. 1 into the optical drive, and close the drive. The first CD must be in the drive before you restart your computer.
3(Windows XP) Turn off your computer by clicking Start, Turn off computer, and selecting Turn Off.
(Windows 2000) Turn off your computer by clicking Start, Shut Down, and selecting Shut Down.
4Wait at least 30 seconds, and turn on your computer. The System Recovery utility restarts from the optical drive. Your screen displays the downloading progress, “Starting VAIO Recovery Utility.”
5When the VAIO System Recovery Utility wizard appears, click Next.
6The Notes on Use window appears. Click Next.
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