Sony PCG-XG18, PCG-XG19 manual Vaio Notebook User Guide To use the System Recovery CDs

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To use the System Recovery CD(s)

1Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM/CD-RW 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 in “Shutting Down Your Computer” on page 15.

3Wait four 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 from 30 to 60 minutes to complete.

If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD

1Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer.

2Turn on the computer. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2 key. The BIOS setup menu screen appears.

3Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.

4Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” and then press the Enter key. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.

5Check that “Yes” is selected, then press the Enter key.

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Contents Vaio Notebook User Guide Page Safety Information FCC Part Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Industry Canada Notice Page Page Contents Connecting Peripheral Devices Index Xii Features WelcomeUnpacking Your Vaio Notebook Vaio Notebook User GuideRecovery CDs ManualsSoftware CDs OtherPage Locating the Controls and Connectors FrontLeft Back Locating the Controls and ConnectorsRight Bottom Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter Using Battery Power To insert the battery packBattery Indicator Light Status Meaning Connecting a Power Source To charge the battery packBattery Indicator Meaning Vaio Notebook User Guide Connecting a Power Source To remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Shutting Down Your ComputerClosing the Front Panel To close the intercooler flapRegistering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerVaio Action Setup Jog Dial ControlVaio Action Setup Launcher mode Guide modeUsing the Jog Dial Control Vaio Action Setup Guide mode Software that does not support the Jog Dial ControlSoftware that supports the Jog Dial Control Action DescriptionVaio Notebook User Guide Dialog box Internal TimerLink Interface Using the Keyboard Using the KeyboardVaio Notebook User Guide Key Description Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Combination FunctionLight Off IndicatorsIndicator Function Combinations Feature Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyVaio Notebook User Guide Combinations Function Feature Using the Touchpad Using the TouchpadUsing the Floppy Disk Drive To Use as an External DriveUsing the Floppy Disk Drive To use as an internal driveTo insert a diskette To remove a disketteTo remove the floppy disk drive To insert a disc Using the DVD-ROM DriveUsing the DVD-ROM Drive Close the tray by pushing it gently To play DVDsTo remove the DVD-ROM drive To insert the DVD driveUsing PC Cards To insert a PC cardUsing PC Cards Vaio Notebook User Guide To remove a PC card Link cables Using Smart ConnectUsing Smart Connect Using Infrared Communication Devices To use infrared communication with another computerApproximately 15 degrees Infrared port Using Power Saving Modes Normal ModeSystem Idle Mode To activate System Idle modeSystem Suspend Mode System Hibernation ModeUsing Power Saving Modes To activate System Suspend modeUsing a Second Battery Pack To insert a second battery packTo remove the second battery pack Page Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Plug the other end into the wall jackBack Connecting the Mini Docking StationConnecting the Mini Docking Station Before connecting the Mini Docking Station Vaio Notebook User Guide Left RightDocking/FDD connector To remove the Mini Docking Station from your computer Release the left tab Connecting a Printer to the Mini Docking Station To connect a printerConnecting an External Mouse or Keyboard Connecting an External Mouse or KeyboardConnecting a Floppy Disk Drive to the Mini Docking Station To connect a floppy disk driveTo connect an MD deck or a CD player Connecting AV DevicesConnecting AV Devices To connect a CD player, an active speaker, or an amplifier To connect a Dolby Digital Decorder integrated device To connect a TV or a video deckTo connect a printer Connecting a Printer to Your ComputerBefore using the printer Connecting a Printer to Your Computer Connecting an External Display To connect a computer displayPress Result Connecting an External Display To connect a projectorTo select a display Connecting External Speakers To connect external speakersTo connect an external microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneConnecting an External Microphone Connecting an i.LINK-compatible Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DevicePage Getting Help Sony Fax-on-Demand My computer does not start TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Vaio Notebook User Guide Troubleshooting My LCD does not display anything Can’t record on an MD using the Mini Docking StationMy computer locks up My software program locks up or crashesMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Cannot play a CD-ROM/DVD-ROMPointer does not move Troubleshooting My speakers have no sound My modem does not workVaio Notebook User Guide My modem connection is slow My microphone does not workMy mouse does not work My touchpad does not workMy touchpad interprets a single tap as a double-click My computer does not shut downMy PC card is not working Sound of my computer’s fan is too loudPower Management Vaio Notebook User Guide Cannot printUsing the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System and Application Recovery CDsUsing the System Recovery CDs Vaio Notebook User Guide To use the System Recovery CDs If your computer does not start from the Recovery CDUsing the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDsChanging the Window design of Sony Software Replacing a Keycap To replace a keycapReplacing a Keycap Enter KeyAdding Memory To remove a memory moduleAdding Memory To install a memory module Tabs Adding Memory To view the system memorySpecifications Specifications Model AccessoriesService Limited WarrantyBattery DimensionsWeight TemperatureIndex USB LCD Windows 98 Control Panel 41 Explorer 25 Find window Help 25 key Key combinations 25 Start button 15 taskbar 15