Using the System and Application Recovery CDs 73
To use the System Recovery CD
1Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive.
2Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Your
VAIO C1 PictureBook Computer” on page15.
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.
If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD
1Slide the power switch forward and hold it 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, and 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, and then press the Enter key . The computer
restarts from the Recovery CD.
The optional PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive must be connected to the computer to use the
System Recovery CD.
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 between 30 to 60 minutes to complete.