VAIO® Computer Quick Start
You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or erased. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard disk drive. If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall individual applications or use the Driver Recovery CD(s) to reinstall device drivers. See “To use the Application Recovery CD(s)” for more information.
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 computer 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.
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 computer. This means you will have to reinstall any 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.
1Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive.
2Shut down your computer as described in the “Shutting Down Your Computer” section of your printed Quick Start.
3Wait four seconds and turn on your computer.
4Select OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft®
5When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the
If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD
1Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the computer.
2Turn on the computer. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2 key. The BIOS setup menu screen appears.
