Sony VAIO PCG-8G1L, Quick Start Manual

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Using Your Recovery CDs
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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 programs and device drivers. See “Using the
Application Recovery CD(s)” on page 40 for more information.
The System Recovery CD(s) contains a backup copy of all the software
originally installed on your hard disk.
It can be used only to recover the hard disk
of the computer you purchased.
System Recovery options
❑
Default System Drive Recovery — All data on Drive C is deleted. The
factory default settings and software programs are restored on this drive
only.
❑
Change Partition Size — All partitions, custom installations, and changes
are removed from the hard drive. You can set the partition sizes for both
Drive C and Drive D. The original, preinstalled operating system and
software programs are restored.
❑
Recovery to Original Factory Defaults — All data and partitions are
removed from the hard drive. All original factory settings, the operating
system, and preinstalled software are restored.
To use the System Recovery CD(s)
Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen may
appear during the downloading process.
1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD into the optical drive. The first CD
must be in the drive before you restart your computer.
2 Turn off your computer by clicking Start , and then Turn off computer .
3 Wait 30 seconds, and turn on your computer. The System Recovery utility
restarts from the optical drive.
4 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility wizard appears, click Next .
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process.
The System Recovery utility does not back up your system’s data. If you wish
to retain your system data, perform a backup to an external media.