VAIO® Notebook User Guide
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To use the System Recovery CD(s)
1Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive.
2Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Your Computer”
on page 32.
3Wait four seconds and then 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 you choose the Full Restore with Format option, your hard disk will be
formatted, which 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 computer. This means you will have to reinstall any
applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it.
If you choose the Full Restore without Format option, you may need to reinstall
applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it.
If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD, contact Sony
Customer Support.
✍The optional CD-ROM drive (PCGA-CD51/A) or the DVD drive (PCGA-DVD51/
A) must be connected to the computer to use the System Recovery CD.
If you use the PCGA-51/A, connect the AC adapter supplied with the drive and power it
on.
If you use the PCGA-DVD51/A, do not connect the AC adapter supplied with the drive.
You need to complete the Windows 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 Getting Started manual. You will need this number to complete
the recovery process.