To Create A Partition In The Recovery Process - Sony VAIO VPCCA22FX Operating Instructions Manual

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To create a partition in the recovery process

If you create a partition in the recovery process, all the data previously stored on a built-in
storage device will be deleted.
1
Insert a recovery disc to the drive while the computer is on, turn off your computer,
and turn on the computer again.
The Windows Boot Manager is displayed.
If you are using an external optical disc drive (not supplied), restart the computer and press
the F11 key several times.
If you have not yet created the recovery discs, follow these steps:
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Press the F10 key when the VAIO logo appears.
If the Edit Boot Options window is displayed, press the Enter key.
On models with the ASSIST button, instead of performing the steps 1 and 2
mentioned above, you can press the button while the computer is off or in Hibernate
mode to launch the VAIO Recovery Center.
3 Skip the following step 2 and go to step 3.
2 M
Press the
key.
3
Click Restore Complete System and Start.
4
Select Skip and click Next.
Follow the on-screen instructions until the window to divide your built-in storage
device is displayed.
If the Do you want to keep the factory default C: drive size? message appears, click No.
5
Select Customized drive size from the Divide your hard disk's storage space
into C and D drives drop-down list.
6
Enter the desired C drive size and click Next.
7
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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or key to select Start VAIO Recovery Center and press the Enter
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