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VAIO® Computer Quick Start
System
Recovery
options
Default
System
Drive Recovery
All data on Drive C is deleted. The
factory default settings
and progranls are restored
on this drive only.
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.
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.
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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.
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. tfyou
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.
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Press the disc eject button to open the optical disc drive and extend the disc
tray.
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.
(Windows
XP) Turn offyour
computer
by clicking
Start,
Turn off
computer,
and selecting
Turn Off.
(Windows
2000) Turn offyour
computer
by clicking
Start,
Shut Down, and
selecting
Shut Down.
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
VAtO Recovery
Utility."
When the VAIO System
Recovery
Utility wizard appears, click Next.
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The Notes on Use window appears. Click Next.
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