Sony PCG-R505 quick start Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs, Using Your Recovery CDs

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start

Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDs

Your computer comes with the following Application Recovery and System Recovery CDs. You will need an optical disc drive (supplied with selected models) to use these recovery CDs. If your computer does not come with an optical disc drive, use an external optical disc drive.

Application Recovery CD(s)

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This CD enables you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.

Driver Recovery CD(s) (Windows® 2000)

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This CD enables you to reinstall individual device drivers if they become corrupted or are erased.

System Recovery CD(s)

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This CD enables you to restore the operating system and software that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. This CD restores your computer to its original factory settings, so user data and applications installed since you started using your computer will be lost.

For models that come with a docking station, make sure you connect the docking station to the computer before using the recovery CDs.

Using Your Recovery CDs

The following sections describe how to use the Application Recovery, Driver Recovery, and System Recovery utilities.

Using the Application Recovery CD(s)

The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software applications, device drivers, and to repair software applications if they become corrupted or are erased. Reinstalling an individual software application or device driver may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software. You may not need to reinstall the entire

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