To use the System Recovery CDs | Sony VAIO guide

VAIO® User Guide

the computer will offer you the option to reformat the drive into a single partition.

!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. You must reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it.

To use the System Recovery CD(s)

✍You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD(s).

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

✍The System Recovery utility boots from the CD-RW drive. It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer.

2Shut down your computer.

3Wait 30 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.

✍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 System Recovery CD(s), you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. Insert the Application Recovery CD(s) to complete full recovery of your system.

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Sony VAIO manual To use the System Recovery CDs, Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-RW drive

Contents

Vaio User Guide Safety Information and Caution Owner’s RecordPage Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity FCC Part Telephone Consumer Protection Act United States Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Industry Canada Notice Installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas Contents System and Application Recovery CDs Welcome Choosing an Ergonomic Location Front Panel Overview Front Controls PCV-J120 Floppy disk drive Back Controls and Connectors PCV-J120 Back Panel Overview PS/2 mouse connector Vaio User Guide Vaio Action Setup To change the S Key settings Presetting i.LINK devices To preset your i.LINK device to perform a desired function Changing the Window Design of Sony Software To change the window design Vaio User Guide Sony Digital Media Park Applications Media Bar Movie Shaker Create a Movie using ShakerImporting Images and Sound Clips Editing Clips and Scenes Saving a Movie Adding effects to a scene or a clip Managing Your Pictures Using Panorama MakerPictureGear Creating a Photo Album Using DVgate Using a Digital Video Camera RecorderConnecting a Digital Video Camera Recorder When capturing clips When recording AVI files to tape Vaio User Guide Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive Configuring your Vaio ComputerHard Drive Partition Link IEEE1394 Compatibility Vaio User Guide Enabling Ethernet To enable the Ethernet connectionTo connect an i.LINK IEEE1394 device Vaio User Guide Using the System Recovery CDs System and Application Recovery CDsSystem Recovery utility options To use the System Recovery CDs Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-RW drive Using the Application Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDs Vaio User Guide Topic My computer does not start TroubleshootingTopics Topic My computer or software program stopped responding Topic Why does Windows lock up during shutdown? Topic My CD drive tray does not open Topic I cannot play a CD Topic Why doesnt my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed? Topic How do I change the video resolution of my display? Topic Why is there no sound in any application? Topic My modem connection is slow Topic My modem does not work Topic My microphone does not workPage Topic My keyboard does not work Topic My mouse needs to be set up for left-hand useTopic Why is my system running slowly? Topic I cannot find the Windows taskbar Topic How do I enable my Ethernet interface? Topic How do I install a printer? To Reach Sony On the Power Source On Disposal of the Lithium Battery On Handling the Computer System On Moisture Condensation On Upgrading the System On Handling a CRT Display On Handling Diskettes On Using the Hard Disk DriveOn Cleaning CD Media On Handling CD Media Sony Service Center For Answers to Your Software Questions McAfee VirusScan Network Associates, Inc Resources User Guide Reference Manual Vaio User Guide Specifications Mpeg Model PCV-J120 Supplied Accessories Battery Index Online Taskbar Windows taskbar problems viewing Work surfaces