Sony PCG-Z505JE Using the System and Application Recovery CDs, Using the System Recovery CDs

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VAIO® Z505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook User Guide

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs

The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application Recovery utilities. You need to connect the optional PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive, the PCGA-CDRW51 CD-RW drive, or the PCGA-DVD51 DVD drive to use the System and Application Recovery CDs.

Using the System Recovery CD(s)

You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or accidentally erased. You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive. If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem. Use the Application Recovery CDs to reinstall individual applications or device drivers. See “Using the Application Recovery CD(s)” on page 80.

The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive. It can be used only to recover the hard disk of the notebook computer you purchased.

The System Recovery utility gives you three options:

Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that originally came with your computer without formatting the hard disk.

If you recover your operating system using the System Recovery CD, Microsoft Word 2000 will not be recovered. Use the supplied Word 2000 CD-ROM to recover this application.

Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software.

Operating System Only restores the Windows® operating system, the notebook computer utility programs, and the device drivers that shipped with your computer.

!If you choose the Full Restore with Format or Operating System Only option, your hard disk will be formatted, which removes all the information on the hard disk drive. You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer. This means you will have to reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it. If you choose the Full Restore without Format option, you may need to reinstall applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it. If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD, contact Sony Customer Support.

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Contents Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Page Safety Information Regulatory Information Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Page Contents Connecting Peripheral Devices Index NEE Features WelcomeUnpacking Your Notebook ManualsVaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Other Recovery CDsSoftware CDs Unpacking Your NotebookErgonomic Considerations Ergonomic Considerations Handling Your Notebook Locating Controls and Connectors FrontBack LeftLocating Controls and Connectors RightBottom Connecting a Power Source Using the AC AdapterConnecting a Power Source Using Battery Power To insert the battery packConnecting a Power Source To charge the battery pack Battery Indicator Light Status MeaningTo remove the battery pack Additional Notes On Batteries Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Shutting Down Your ComputerHandling the LCD Screen Using the Keyboard Using the KeyboardKey Description Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Key Description Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Combinations FunctionsIndicators Indicators FunctionsLight Off Combinations/ Feature Combinations and Functions with the Fn KeyUsing Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick mediaUsing Memory Stick Media To remove a Memory Stick mediaPage Link Interface Link InterfaceUsing the Touchpad Actions DescriptionsUsing Smart Pad Using Smart PadTo use Smart Pad Using the Floppy Disk Drive To connect the floppy disk driveTo insert a diskette To remove the floppy disk drive Using the Floppy Disk Drive To remove a disketteHandling Diskettes To carry the floppy disk driveUsing PC Cards To insert a PC cardUsing PC Cards Release button Cleaning Your Notebook Cleaning Your NotebookVaio Action Setup Jog Dial ControlUsing Launcher Mode Using the Jog Dial ControlLauncher Mode Jog Dial ControlUsing the Jog Dial Control with Other Software Guide ModeUsing the Jog Dial Control with Sony Software Using Guide ModeJog Dial Control Using a Dialog Box Using Smart Connect Using Power Saving Modes Normal ModeSystem Idle Mode To activate System Suspend Mode System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation Mode To activate System Hibernation ModeConnecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Connecting a Phone Line Plug the other end into the wall jackConnecting to the Local Area Network LAN Connecting the i.LINK Port Replicator Connecting the i.LINK Port ReplicatorTo Remove the Port Replicator Connecting a Printer To Connect a PrinterConnecting an External Display To Connect a Computer Display MonitorConnecting the i.LINK Port Replicator To Connect a Projector To Select a DisplayConnecting the CD/CDRW/DVD Drive To Connect the CD DriveConnecting the CD/CDRW/DVD Drive To Insert a DiscCleaning CD or DVD Media Handling CD or DVD MediaTo Remove the Drive Connecting an i.LINK device Connecting an i.LINK deviceTo Connect a Digital Video Camera Recorder Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide To Connect a USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceConnecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To Connect a Second USB DeviceVaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Connecting an External Display Connecting an External DisplayTo Remove the Display Adapter Adding Memory Adding MemoryTo Install a Memory Module To Remove a Memory Module Vaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide MovieShaker Importing Images and Sound ClipsCreate a Movie using Shaker Editing Clips and Scenes About Your SoftwareSaving a Movie PictureGear Managing Your PicturesCreating a Photo Album Using Panorama Maker Making Still Images and Panoramic from MpegGetting Help Getting HelpTroubleshooting My computer does not startPage My software program locks up or crashes Troubleshooting My LCD does not display anythingMy computer locks up Cannot printCannot play a CD My floppy disk drive cannot write to a disketteTroubleshooting My speaker has no sound My modem does not workMy modem connection is slow Cannot use DV devices and messages appear on the screen Power ManagementMy mouse does not work My computer does not shut downUsing the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsPage Using the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDsUsing the System and Application Recovery CDs Hard Drive PartitionSpecifications ProcessorSpecifications PCG-Z505JE/PCG-Z505JEK PCG-Z505JS/PCG-Z505JSKVaio Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide Index CD-ROM52 Memory Stick card slot 8 Memory Stick cards 24 Party phone lines 45 PBX Vaio Action Setup 36 video camera recorder
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