Sony VAIO PCG Series, Quick Start Manual

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start
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System Recovery options
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Default System Drive Recovery — All data on Drive C is deleted. The
factory default settings and programs are restored on this drive only.
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Change Partition Size and Recover — 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 programs are restored.
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Factory Default Settings Recovery — All data and partitions are removed
from the hard drive. All original factory settings, the operating system, and
preinstalled programs are restored.
To use the System Recovery CDs
Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen may
appear during the downloading process.
Your system may include one or more System Recovery CDs. If you have more
than one System Recovery CD, insert the first CD (CD No. 1) to run the System
Recovery program. You will be prompted to insert the next CD(s) once the
information from the first CD has been installed.
1 Press the disc eject button to open the optical disc drive and extend the disc
tray.
2 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD No. 1 into the optical drive, and close
the drive. The first CD must be in the drive before you restart your computer.
3 (Windows XP) Turn off your computer by clicking Start, Turn off
computer, and selecting Turn Off.
(Windows 2000) Turn off your computer by clicking Start, Shut Down, and
selecting Shut Down.
4 Wait at least 30 seconds, and turn on your computer. The System Recovery
utility restarts from the optical drive. Your screen displays the downloading
progress, “Starting VAIO Recovery Utility.”
5 When the VAIO System Recovery Utility wizard appears, click Next.
6 The Notes on Use window appears. Click Next.
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.
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