Sony PCV-L400 - Vaio Slimtop Computer, User Manual

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your system to power off. You may need to repeat this procedure. See Locating Controls and
Connectors for the power switch's location.
Using the System Recovery CD(s)
You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are corrupted or
accidentally erased. You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard 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 device drivers. See Using
the Application Recovery CD(s) .
The System Recovery CD(s) contain a backup copy of all the software originally installed on your
hard disk drive.
They can be used only to recover the hard disk of the Sony computer you
purchased.
The System Recovery utility gives you three options:

Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that originally came with your
computer without formatting the hard disk.

Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then restores all the original software.

Operating System Only formats the hard disk drive and restores the Windows operating system
and the device drivers that shipped with your computer. This option is recommended for advanced
users only.
If you choose the Full Restore with Format or Operating System Only 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. This means you will have to reinstall any applications
that were not included with the computer when you purchased it. If you choose the Full Restore without Format
option, you may need to reinstall applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it. If
you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD(s), contact Sony Customer Support.
To use the System Recovery CD(s)
You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD(s). Make sure
you have the product ID number located on the cover of your Microsoft Windows manual. You will need this number
to complete the recovery process.
1.
Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive.
The System Recovery utility boots from the CD-ROM drive. It must be in the drive when you turn on the
computer.
2.
Shut down your computer as described in Shutting Down Your Computer .
3.
Wait 30 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.
Using the Application Recovery CD(s)
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