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To use the System Recovery CD(s)
1Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM
drive.
2Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Your
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. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2
key. 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.
✍You need to complete the Windows 98 registration process when you use the System
Recovery CD. Make sure you have the product ID number located on the cover of your
Microsoft Windows 98 “Getting Started” manual. You will need this number to complete
the recovery process.
✍The System recovery utility boots from the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive. It must be in the DVD-
ROM/CD-ROM drive when you turn on the computer.
✍Your system may include one or two System Re covery CDs. If you have two System Recove ry
CDs, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. Y ou are pro mp ted to insert th e
second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed.
The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete.