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...take full advantage of your Sony computer. See Removing the cover. 4. Release the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is preinstalled in the section, Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard. Slide the drive holder out. The VAIO Recovery Wizard is active. Detach .... Your system can purchase a Partition Recovery CD Assembly (PRCD ASSY) to restore your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as Configure-to recover your system with the VAIO Recovery utility, you upgrade your system's features. Sony recommends using the instructions provided in your...
...take full advantage of your Sony computer. See Removing the cover. 4. Release the drive holder from the original hard disk drive that is preinstalled in the section, Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard. Slide the drive holder out. The VAIO Recovery Wizard is active. Detach .... Your system can purchase a Partition Recovery CD Assembly (PRCD ASSY) to restore your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as Configure-to recover your system with the VAIO Recovery utility, you upgrade your system's features. Sony recommends using the instructions provided in your...
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Recovering your Software Your system is equipped with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Page 76 The information1 provided in this section, describes the recovery process. Creating a Recovery Startup CD Overview of System and Application Recovery Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 T he s c reen views s hown in this s ec tion may vary s lightly from the ac tual s oftware s c reen views .
Recovering your Software Your system is equipped with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Page 76 The information1 provided in this section, describes the recovery process. Creating a Recovery Startup CD Overview of System and Application Recovery Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 T he s c reen views s hown in this s ec tion may vary s lightly from the ac tual s oftware s c reen views .
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... prompted to Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard for Recov ery Startup CD Page 77 Sony recommends using your system is deleted. If this occurs, use a CD-RW disc containing data, the data is unable to remove the recovery startup CD. If you use the drive eject button to start your computer in the event your...
... prompted to Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard for Recov ery Startup CD Page 77 Sony recommends using your system is deleted. If this occurs, use a CD-RW disc containing data, the data is unable to remove the recovery startup CD. If you use the drive eject button to start your computer in the event your...
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...-RW disc is displayed, click Next. 6. Do not attempt to properly label your system in a safe place. Click Finish. 4. A window with a progress bar appears. VAIO Recov ery Startup CD Wizard (Label CD) Page 78 The recovery startup CD process begins. Follow the onscreen instructions to open another software application or use your...
...-RW disc is displayed, click Next. 6. Do not attempt to properly label your system in a safe place. Click Finish. 4. A window with a progress bar appears. VAIO Recov ery Startup CD Wizard (Label CD) Page 78 The recovery startup CD process begins. Follow the onscreen instructions to open another software application or use your...
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... saver 1. Display Properties window Page 79 The VAIO System Recovery Utility begins. 4. Wait approximately 30 seconds, then turn off your computer. With your system. Right click on the Windows® desktop. 7. Some recovery options are prompted to restart your computer turned on . After the system recovers, remove the recovery startup CD from the drive. Click Finish. You...
... saver 1. Display Properties window Page 79 The VAIO System Recovery Utility begins. 4. Wait approximately 30 seconds, then turn off your computer. With your system. Right click on the Windows® desktop. 7. Some recovery options are prompted to restart your computer turned on . After the system recovers, remove the recovery startup CD from the drive. Click Finish. You...
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Your system's data is not retained during the system recovery process. Page 81 Overview of your computer becomes unstable or the operating system and original software stops working properly. Perform a full backup of System and Application Recovery A system or application recovery may become necessary if your system's data to external media before continuing with the system recovery process.
Your system's data is not retained during the system recovery process. Page 81 Overview of your computer becomes unstable or the operating system and original software stops working properly. Perform a full backup of System and Application Recovery A system or application recovery may become necessary if your system's data to external media before continuing with the system recovery process.
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Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to create a Recovery Startup CD. Create Recov ery Startup CD window Page 82 Locating the VAIO Recov ery Wizard The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. Using the Recovery Wizard utility may require you to restart your system, even if ... i.LINK® device. Maintain power to the system during the recovery process. VAIO Recov ery Wizard (m ain window) 2. You are prompted to All Programs, and click VAIO Recovery Wizard. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1. Click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions that advise you cancel and exit...
Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to create a Recovery Startup CD. Create Recov ery Startup CD window Page 82 Locating the VAIO Recov ery Wizard The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. Using the Recovery Wizard utility may require you to restart your system, even if ... i.LINK® device. Maintain power to the system during the recovery process. VAIO Recov ery Wizard (m ain window) 2. You are prompted to All Programs, and click VAIO Recovery Wizard. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1. Click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions that advise you cancel and exit...
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For more information, see Creating a Recovery Startup CD 4. Begin Recov ery window 5. Select the appropriate recovery option. If you have already created a Recovery Startup CD, select the option, "I have not created your Recovery Startup CD, select the option, Create Recovery Startup CD and click Next . If you have already created the Recovery Startup CD" and click Next. The Begin Recovery window appears. Page 83
For more information, see Creating a Recovery Startup CD 4. Begin Recov ery window 5. Select the appropriate recovery option. If you have already created a Recovery Startup CD, select the option, "I have not created your Recovery Startup CD, select the option, Create Recovery Startup CD and click Next . If you have already created the Recovery Startup CD" and click Next. The Begin Recovery window appears. Page 83
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... and begins the system recovery. Click Finish to use your computer. Data on drive C is restored to the original factory-installed settings. Page 84 Default System Drive Recovery (Recommended) Your computer's drive C is deleted. To begin the Default System Drive Recovery process, click Finish. After...you to restart and resume normal operation. The recovery process takes approximately 6 minutes. 4. After recovering, your system, even if you cancel and exit the wizard. Several screens appear before the first VAIO System Recovery Utility window starts. All data on other drive...
... and begins the system recovery. Click Finish to use your computer. Data on drive C is restored to the original factory-installed settings. Page 84 Default System Drive Recovery (Recommended) Your computer's drive C is deleted. To begin the Default System Drive Recovery process, click Finish. After...you to restart and resume normal operation. The recovery process takes approximately 6 minutes. 4. After recovering, your system, even if you cancel and exit the wizard. Several screens appear before the first VAIO System Recovery Utility window starts. All data on other drive...
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... Application Recovery: Recovers factory-installed software without restarting your computer. Full System Recovery 1. Begin Custom Recov ery window (Custom partition options) 2. Select the option, "Custom Recovery (Recommended for the drive C partition, using the dropdown list. Select one of the VAIO Recovery Wizard ...size settings for advanced users) You can customize the recovery of the hard disk according to the drive D partition. Custom Recovery (Recommended for your system are displayed. The VAIO Recovery Wizard recovers the factory-installed operating system and software ...
... Application Recovery: Recovers factory-installed software without restarting your computer. Full System Recovery 1. Begin Custom Recov ery window (Custom partition options) 2. Select the option, "Custom Recovery (Recommended for the drive C partition, using the dropdown list. Select one of the VAIO Recovery Wizard ...size settings for advanced users) You can customize the recovery of the hard disk according to the drive D partition. Custom Recovery (Recommended for your system are displayed. The VAIO Recovery Wizard recovers the factory-installed operating system and software ...
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... cannot be changed and is not available for use your computer. After recovering, your system may take a few moments to restart your computer in any way during the recovery process. The VAIO Application Recovery Wizard appears (Begin Application Recovery window). Several screens appear before the first VAIO System Recovery Utility window starts. Drive D partition size is the remaining...
... cannot be changed and is not available for use your computer. After recovering, your system may take a few moments to restart your computer in any way during the recovery process. The VAIO Application Recovery Wizard appears (Begin Application Recovery window). Several screens appear before the first VAIO System Recovery Utility window starts. Drive D partition size is the remaining...
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... the selected software applications have been recovered, the Application Recovery Complete window appears. Application Recov ery Com plete window 5. Page 87 The VAIO Application Recovery Wizard main window is completed and your recovered software does... not function properly, or you wish to recover all available software. The Application Recovery utility recovers the original, factory-installed software only. 3. You may need to use the scrollbar to view all available software. As your computer...
... the selected software applications have been recovered, the Application Recovery Complete window appears. Application Recov ery Com plete window 5. Page 87 The VAIO Application Recovery Wizard main window is completed and your recovered software does... not function properly, or you wish to recover all available software. The Application Recovery utility recovers the original, factory-installed software only. 3. You may need to use the scrollbar to view all available software. As your computer...
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... Info. To order the Partition Recovery CD Assembly: 1. Go to restore your computer's operating system or original software, if they become unstable or stop working properly. If you can order a Partition Recovery CD Assembly (PRCD ASSY) to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web...file saving to a location on drive C. The VAIO Recovery Wizard is a quick and easy way to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2. Page 88 Additional Information Certain software...
... Info. To order the Partition Recovery CD Assembly: 1. Go to restore your computer's operating system or original software, if they become unstable or stop working properly. If you can order a Partition Recovery CD Assembly (PRCD ASSY) to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web...file saving to a location on drive C. The VAIO Recovery Wizard is a quick and easy way to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2. Page 88 Additional Information Certain software...
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...61607; If your drive reads some DVDs to the unit. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on your computer, see Application Recovery for your system, see video, your computer's video resolution may not be set to 1024 x 7681, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). If you cannot play the...the screen resolution. 3. The message, "You must insert the application CD into your screen area is in use in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. 2. A region code is has not finished reading or writing to identify your CD or DVD media. Region code indicators such as "1" or "ALL...
...61607; If your drive reads some DVDs to the unit. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on your computer, see Application Recovery for your system, see video, your computer's video resolution may not be set to 1024 x 7681, using 32-bit color (preset factory default). If you cannot play the...the screen resolution. 3. The message, "You must insert the application CD into your screen area is in use in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. 2. A region code is has not finished reading or writing to identify your CD or DVD media. Region code indicators such as "1" or "ALL...
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...Audio Mixer. Check the volume settings on your CD-RW media, the reason may also cause the computer to view installed drivers. If you see Application Recovery for the default video res olution s etting. If necessary, remove the disc and check that is not dirty...-speed" (4X or higher) for maximum performance and compatibility. 1 T he V A I O "W" s eries c omputer us es 1 2 8 0 x 7 6 8 for more information. Sony recommends using CD-RW media that it tries to read the disc. Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box...
...Audio Mixer. Check the volume settings on your CD-RW media, the reason may also cause the computer to view installed drivers. If you see Application Recovery for the default video res olution s etting. If necessary, remove the disc and check that is not dirty...-speed" (4X or higher) for maximum performance and compatibility. 1 T he V A I O "W" s eries c omputer us es 1 2 8 0 x 7 6 8 for more information. Sony recommends using CD-RW media that it tries to read the disc. Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box...
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...Recovery to malfunction. If the cursor is plugged securely into the mouse port. From the Buttons tab, select Switch primary and secondary buttons under the Button Configuration options. 4. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer...Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove... close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart...61607; Avoid surfaces that may damage or soil your computer. 1 T he V A I set up ...
...Recovery to malfunction. If the cursor is plugged securely into the mouse port. From the Buttons tab, select Switch primary and secondary buttons under the Button Configuration options. 4. Turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart your computer...Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. Turn off your computer. Turn the mouse upside down. Remove... close all applications, and turn off your computer, wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart...61607; Avoid surfaces that may damage or soil your computer. 1 T he V A I set up ...
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... the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. If your modem. 4. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. Click Start in the Device status section....taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. You can verify the line by Sony are not experiencing technical problems. Try connecting your ISP point of... is plugged into the modem line jack. Check that your computer's modem. Click Start in order to reinstall the modem drivers. Click ... my modem connection slow? See Application Recovery to rotary or Touch-tone dialing? 1. The Modem Properties window appears. 5. ...
... the Windows taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. If your modem. 4. The VAIO Help and Support Center window appears. 6. Click Start in the Device status section....taskbar, then click Control Panel. 2. You can verify the line by Sony are not experiencing technical problems. Try connecting your ISP point of... is plugged into the modem line jack. Check that your computer's modem. Click Start in order to reinstall the modem drivers. Click ... my modem connection slow? See Application Recovery to rotary or Touch-tone dialing? 1. The Modem Properties window appears. 5. ...
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.... 2. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. Check that the Mute check box is turned off . If your computer. If the software application you are powered by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. Use the keyboard's volume controls to... your speakers are using these steps: 1. You may need to reinstall VAIO Driver. See Application Recovery to reinstall the sound drivers. Page 100 Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. Click ...
.... 2. Verify that the Mute option is not selected. Check that the Mute check box is turned off . If your computer. If the software application you are powered by moving the slider bar to the desired sound level. Use the keyboard's volume controls to... your speakers are using these steps: 1. You may need to reinstall VAIO Driver. See Application Recovery to reinstall the sound drivers. Page 100 Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Adjust the system volume. 3. Click ...
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...the telephone company makes a service call . You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before connecting your computer. Do not drop them or bump them against other objects. Your Sony computer will not work with party lines, cannot be connected to peripheral equipment; ... Always switch the power off before operating it any problem occurs, unplug your computer, and contact your computer and then unplug it may damage the finish of your computer. See the section, Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard for more than 95ºF (35ºC) or less than 50...
...the telephone company makes a service call . You may want to have the computer checked by qualified personnel before connecting your computer. Do not drop them or bump them against other objects. Your Sony computer will not work with party lines, cannot be connected to peripheral equipment; ... Always switch the power off before operating it any problem occurs, unplug your computer, and contact your computer and then unplug it may damage the finish of your computer. See the section, Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard for more than 95ºF (35ºC) or less than 50...