Sony PCG-F630, PCG-F610 manual If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD

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Using the System and Application Recovery CDs

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To use the System Recovery CD(s)

1.Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

The System recovery utility boots from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. It must be in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive when you turn on the computer.

2.Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Your Computer” on page 17.

3.Wait four seconds and turn on your computer.

4.Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft® End-User License Agreement.

5.When 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 30 to 60 minutes to complete.

If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD

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

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

3.Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.

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

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

6.Press the arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes) and then press the Enter key. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appears.

7.Check that Yes is selected, then press the Enter key. The computer restarts from the Recovery CD.

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Contents User Guide Vaio Notebook User Guide Page Safety Information Owner’s RecordRegulatory Information Page FCC Part Telephone Consumer Protection Act United StatesTelephone Consumer Guidelines Canada CrtcIndustry Canada Notice Page Page Contents Connecting Peripheral Devices Adding Memory Specifications Index Xiv Features WelcomePage Manuals Recovery CDsUnpacking Your Notebook Software CDsPage Ergonomic Considerations Vaio Notebook User Guide Locating Controls and Connectors FrontLeft Locating Controls and Connectors RightBack BottomConnecting a Power Source Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter To charge the battery pack Using Battery PowerTo insert the battery pack Battery Indicator Meaning To remove the battery pack Connecting a Power Source Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Shutting Down Your ComputerRegistering Your Computer To change the window design of Sony software Changing the Window Design of Sony SoftwareChanging the Window Design of Sony Software Using the Keyboard Combination Function Using the Keyboard DescriptionCombinations and Functions with the Windows Key Indicators Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Using the KeyboardCombinations Feature Function Fn+ Esc or Fn+ F12Shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices Using the TouchpadAction Description Point Drag Slide one finger while pressing the left button ScrollTo insert a diskette Using the Floppy Disk DriveUsing the Floppy Disk Drive To remove a disketteUsing the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM To insert a discUsing the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Playing a DVDChanging the Video Memory Size To insert a PC card Using PC CardsUsing PC Cards To remove the PC card Insert with the arrow facing forward PC cardUsing PC Cards Standby Mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode Hibernation ModeUsing Power Saving Modes Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Connecting a Phone LineConnecting the Port Replicator Port replicator connector Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer Lever Connecting a Printer To connect a printerTo setup the external display Connecting an External DisplayConnecting an External Display To connect a computer displayTo connect a multimedia computer display To connect a projectorExternal display Press Result Switch to an Fn+F7To select a display DisplayConnecting an External Mouse or Keyboard To connect external speakers Connecting External SpeakersConnecting External Speakers To connect an external microphone Connecting an External MicrophoneUsing Smart Connect Using Smart Connect Connecting with an i.Link cableConnecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder To connect a digital video camera recorderConnecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder Link cablesConnecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To connect a USB deviceConnecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device About the Software on Your Notebook America OnlineEarthLink Network, Inc About the Software on Your NotebookNetscape Communications About Your Recovery CDs About Your Recovery CDsMovie Shaker PCG-F630 only Create a Movie using ShakerSoftware Instructions Importing Images and Sound ClipsAdding effects to a scene or a clip Software InstructionsEditing Clips and Scenes Saving a MoviePage For Answers to Your Software Questions Prodigy Internet Prodigy Communications Corporation Sony Service CenterNetscape Communicator Netscape Communications Corporation Quicken 2000 Intuit IncCommon Problems My computer does not startMy LCD does not display anything Window I just closed continues to appear on my LCDMy CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive tray does not open My computer locks upMy software program locks up or crashes Cannot play a CD-ROM or DVD-ROMMy speakers have no sound Hear the noise while playing back musicMy floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette My modem does not workMy mouse does not work Troubleshooting My modem connection is slowMy microphone does not work Power Management My computer does not enter the power saving mode I selected TroubleshootingHow do I change the video resolution of my display? Frequently Asked Questions FAQsWhy isn’t the CD-ROM drive reading a CD? Why is my system running slowly? Why is there no sound in any application?Using the System and Application Recovery CDs Using the System Recovery CDsIf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD To use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDsRecovering Microsoft Word If Your Computer Does Not Start Power Management TipsHard Drive Partition Switching Between Ntsc and PAL Standards DVgate and Digital Video CapturesApplications That Use the Twain Driver Using the TouchpadHardware Temperature Handling Your Notebook Adding Memory Typical expansion memory configuration To remove a memory moduleTo install a memory module Adding MemorySpecifications Weight Page Index Page Index LCD Index USB