Using the System and Application Recovery CDs &'
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 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.
✍The optional PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive, the PCGA-CDRW51, or the PCGA-DVD51 drive
must be connected to the computer to use the System Recovery CD.
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.
✍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.
After recovering your system using the SRCD, you may be prompted to insert your ARCD after
restarting Windows®. Insert the ARCD to automatically complete recovery of your system.