Using Your Recovery CDs (Windows® 2000)
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The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally
installed on your hard disk drive. It can be used only to recover the hard disk of
the notebook you purchased.
The System Recovery utility will perform a Full Restore with Format. It formats
the hard disk drive, then restores all the original software.
1Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive.
2Shut down your notebook as described in the “Shutting Down Your
Notebook” section of your printed Quick Start.
3Wait four seconds and turn on your notebook.
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 notebook does not start from the Recov ery CD
1Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the
notebook.
2Turn on the notebook. 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.
Full Restore with Format removes all the information on the hard disk drive.
You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have
created since you started to use your notebook. This means you will have to
reinstall any applications that were not included with the notebook when you
purchased it. If you have any questions on using the System Recover y CD,
contact Sony Customer Support.