Using the System and Application Recovery CDs
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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.
If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD
1Press and hold the power switch for more than four seconds to turn off the
computer.
2Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears.
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.
6Press the arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes) and then press the Enter
key. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appears.
7Check that Yes is selected, then press the Enter key. The computer restarts
from the Recovery CD.
Using the Application Recovery CD(s)
The Application Recovery CDs allow you to reinstall individual applications and
device drivers if they are corrupted or erased. Reinstalling an individual device
driver or software title may correct a problem you are experiencing with your
computer, and you may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive.
✍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.
After recovering your system using the SRCD, you may be prompted to insert your
ARCD after restarting Windows®. Insert the ARCD to automatically complete recovery
of your system.