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

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.