Sony PCG-SR7K, PCG-SR5K instruction

To use the System Recovery CD(s)

✍ The optional PCGA-CD51CD-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.

1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive.

2 Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Your Computer” on page 15.

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.

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.

If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD

1 Slide the power switch forward and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer.

2 Turn on the computer and press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. 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.

Using the System and Application Recovery CDs

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Sony PCG-SR7K, PCG-SR5K manual

Contents

Vaio Notebook User Guide Page Avertissement Regulatory Information Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States Disposal of Lithium ION Battery Avis DE L’INDUSTRIE Canada Page Contents Connecting Peripheral Devices Index NEE Welcome Features Vaio Notebook User Guide Unpacking Your NotebookManuals Software CDs Recovery CDsOther Unpacking Your Notebook Ergonomic Considerations Ergonomic Considerations Page Front Locating Controls and Connectors Left Back Bottom Locating Controls and ConnectorsRight Using Battery Power Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter Connecting a Power Source To Insert the Battery Pack Battery Indicator Light Status Meaning Vaio Notebook User Guide To Charge the Battery Pack To Remove the Battery Pack Connecting a Power Source Starting Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Shutting Down Your Computer Key Description Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard Combinations Functions Combinations and Functions with the Windows Key Light Off IndicatorsIndicators Functions Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key Combinations/ Feature Actions Descriptions Using the TouchpadUsing the Touchpad To use Smart Pad Using Smart Pad Adjusting sound volume in the Recording Control window Switching the connector functionalityRecording from a microphone or audio equipment Recording from a microphone or audio equipment Sound device Function Adjusting volume Recording from a microphone or audio equipment Types of Memory Stick Media Using Memory Stick MediaWhat is MagicGate? Handling and Storing Memory Stick Media Using Memory Stick Media Inserting a Memory Stick Media Removing a Memory Stick Media Write-Protecting a Memory Stick Media Using MG Memory Stick Media with Data from Another Device Formatting a Memory Stick Media Link Interface Using a Floppy Disk Drive optional Using a Floppy Disk Drive optionalTo Connect a Floppy Disk Drive To Insert a Diskette To carry a floppy disk drive Removing a Floppy Disk Drive When the Computer is OnVaio Notebook User Guide To Remove a Diskette To Insert a PC Card Using PC CardsUsing PC Cards To Remove a PC Card Using PC Cards Jog Dial Control Vaio Action Setup Launcher Mode Using the Jog Dial ControlUsing the Jog Dial Control Using Launcher Mode Using the Jog Dial Control with Sony Software Guide ModeUsing the Jog Dial Control with Other Software Using Guide Mode Using the Jog Dial Control Using a Dialog Box Using Smart Connect System Idle Mode Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode System Hibernation Mode System Suspend ModeTo activate System Suspend mode To activate System Hibernation mode Connecting Peripheral Devices Connecting a Phone Line Set the Dialing Mode for the Modem Connecting the Internal Modem to the Telephone LineConnecting the Internal Modem to the Telephone Line Connect to the Telephone Line Connecting the Internal Modem to the Telephone Line Vaio Notebook User Guide Connecting to the Local Area Network LAN Connecting to the Local Area Network LANUsing Ethernet to Connect to a Network To set the connections, bindings, and provider order Setting Up Your Ethernet Connection To Connect the CD Drive Connecting the CD/CDRW/DVD Drive optionalConnecting the CD/CDRW/DVD Drive optional To Insert a Disc To Remove the Drive To connect a Digital Video Camera Recorder Connecting an i.LINK device Connecting an i.LINK device To Connect a USB Device Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device To Connect a Monitor Connecting an External DisplayConnecting an External Display To select a display To Connect a ProjectorTo remove the display adapter Adding Memory Installing a Memory Module To install a Memory Module Palm rest Empty slot Removing a Memory Module Confirming Added Memory Capacity Importing Images and Sound Clips MovieShaker Click Open. The file is added to the Clip tray About Your Software Create a Movie using Shaker Editing Clips and Scenes Saving a Movie Creating a Photo Album PictureGearManaging Your Pictures PictureGear Using Panorama MakerMaking Still Images and Panoramic from Mpeg Vaio Notebook User Guide AC Adapter Handling the LCD Screen Handling Your Notebook Setup Handling CD or DVD Media On Moisture CondensationHandling Diskettes Using Batteries Vaio Notebook User Guide Cleaning CD or DVD Media Cleaning Your Notebook Page My computer does not start TroubleshootingPage Window I have just closed continues to appear on my LCD Troubleshooting My LCD does not display anythingMy computer locks up My software program locks up or crashes My floppy disk drive cannot write to a diskette Cannot play a CD My modem connection is slow Troubleshooting My speaker has no soundMy modem does not work Vaio Notebook User Guide My mouse does not work Power ManagementCannot use DV devices and messages appear on the screen My computer does not shut down Getting Help Getting Help Using the System Recovery CDs Using the System and Application Recovery CDsPage To use the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs Hard Drive Partition Using the System and Application Recovery CDs Mpeg Specifications PCG-SR5K PCG-SR7K SpecificationsPage Index Vaio Notebook User Guide Memory Stick card slot 8 Memory Stick cards 26 Phone Connecting line 46 jack