VAIO® Computer Quick Start
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Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard
The VAIO® Recovery Wizard provides recovery options for your computer. You
can access this tool from Windows® XP Start menu, your Recovery Media Kit,
or by pressing the F10 key1 on your notebook computer.

Starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard

To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from Windows XP
1Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and click
VAIO Recovery Wizard.
2From the Welcom e window, click Next.
3Choose one of the available menu options.
To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit
1Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power.
2Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical
drive.
3Close the drive.
4Turn off your computer.
5Wait for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn on the computer.
6When prompted, insert the Recovery Disk 1 into the optical drive, and then
click OK.
The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears.
7Click Next.
8Choose one of the available menu options.
1 This feature is available for VAIO® notebook computers only.
✍Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard may require you to restart your computer, even if you
cancel and exit the wizard.