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... the Telephone and Modem Cables.........32 Connecting the Power Cords 33 Turning On Your Computer 34 Registering your Computer 35 Turning Off your Computer 36 Troubleshooting 37 VAIO Recovery Options 39 About Recovery Options 40 About the Recovery Media Kit 42 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 46 Support Options 53 Immediate Help and Support 54 Help and Support Resources...
... the Telephone and Modem Cables.........32 Connecting the Power Cords 33 Turning On Your Computer 34 Registering your Computer 35 Turning Off your Computer 36 Troubleshooting 37 VAIO Recovery Options 39 About Recovery Options 40 About the Recovery Media Kit 42 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 46 Support Options 53 Immediate Help and Support 54 Help and Support Resources...
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... in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is not supplied with a utility program that enables you to recover your...
... in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is not supplied with a utility program that enables you to recover your...
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For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer. You can also use this utility to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to create a Recovery Media Kit.
For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer. You can also use this utility to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. The Recovery Media Kit enables you to create a Recovery Media Kit.
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... VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by performing a System Restore. Sony recommends backing up your computer at a later date if the software stops working state by using the F10 key* on notebook computers. Depending on how you access the VAIO Recovery Wizard, you recover drive C, drive D, or perform a complete recovery, the VAIO Recovery...
... VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by performing a System Restore. Sony recommends backing up your computer at a later date if the software stops working state by using the F10 key* on notebook computers. Depending on how you access the VAIO Recovery Wizard, you recover drive C, drive D, or perform a complete recovery, the VAIO Recovery...
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...all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to their original factory-installed settings. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. This option recovers ...drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your computer's hard disk drive....
...all data and settings on notebook computers. ✍ Recovering drives C and D with the Recovery Media Kit is the only way to their original factory-installed settings. To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. This option recovers ...drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu or from your computer's hard disk drive....
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... overview Confirm that you have a permanent marking pen ready, to label each CD and/or DVD media.You can create the Recovery Media Kit, or purchase it from Sony. You can create your kit using your screen saver. * The number of media or by combining media types*, as follows:... DVD-RW† or DVD±RW drive.) ❑ Up to 12 recordable CDs (CD-R) (Your VAIO computer must be equipped with a CD-RW drive.) Before you begin creating the Recovery Media Kit, prepare your computer for the process, as follows: ❑ Close all open software. ❑ Disconnect all network connections. ...
... overview Confirm that you have a permanent marking pen ready, to label each CD and/or DVD media.You can create the Recovery Media Kit, or purchase it from Sony. You can create your kit using your screen saver. * The number of media or by combining media types*, as follows:... DVD-RW† or DVD±RW drive.) ❑ Up to 12 recordable CDs (CD-R) (Your VAIO computer must be equipped with a CD-RW drive.) Before you begin creating the Recovery Media Kit, prepare your computer for the process, as follows: ❑ Close all open software. ❑ Disconnect all network connections. ...
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... that is unable to start normally. The VAIO Recovery Wizard 2 Read the on-screen information. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. ✍ You can reclaim the portion of your system is allocated to system recovery using the Recovery Media Kit. You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double-clicking the VAIO Recovery Wizard icon in the Windows taskbar notification area...
... that is unable to start normally. The VAIO Recovery Wizard 2 Read the on-screen information. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. ✍ You can reclaim the portion of your system is allocated to system recovery using the Recovery Media Kit. You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double-clicking the VAIO Recovery Wizard icon in the Windows taskbar notification area...
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Media and Recovery Options 4 Select the Recovery Media Kit that you want to 12 recordable CDs (CD-R) (Your VAIO computer must be equipped with a DVD-RW* or DVD±RW drive.) ❑ Up to create. A window with a progress bar appears. ✍... 5 Click Next. Click Next. You can create your optical drive's recording speed. * A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R media only. 44 VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Select Create Recovery Media Kit (Strongly Recommended), and click Next. Your computer's optical drive tray opens automatically. 6 Insert a blank disc into the drive and close the drive...
Media and Recovery Options 4 Select the Recovery Media Kit that you want to 12 recordable CDs (CD-R) (Your VAIO computer must be equipped with a DVD-RW* or DVD±RW drive.) ❑ Up to create. A window with a progress bar appears. ✍... 5 Click Next. Click Next. You can create your optical drive's recording speed. * A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R media only. 44 VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Select Create Recovery Media Kit (Strongly Recommended), and click Next. Your computer's optical drive tray opens automatically. 6 Insert a blank disc into the drive and close the drive...
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... a customer service representative at 1-800-488-7669. 45 Store the Recovery Media Kit in a safe location. To order the Recovery Media Kit 1 Go to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2 Enter your computer's model number (for example, PCV-XXX), and click List Parts and accessories. 3 Follow the...
... a customer service representative at 1-800-488-7669. 45 Store the Recovery Media Kit in a safe location. To order the Recovery Media Kit 1 Go to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2 Enter your computer's model number (for example, PCV-XXX), and click List Parts and accessories. 3 Follow the...
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... is available for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn off your computer. 4 Wait for VAIO® notebook computers only. 46 Starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit 1 Press the power switch on the computer to restart your computer. To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from Windows XP 1 Click Start in the Windows®...
... is available for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn off your computer. 4 Wait for VAIO® notebook computers only. 46 Starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit 1 Press the power switch on the computer to restart your computer. To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from Windows XP 1 Click Start in the Windows®...
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.... 4 Click Next. 5 Choose one of the available menu options. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard To start the VAIO Recovery Wizard using the F10 Key (for notebook computers only) 1 Turn off your notebook computer. 2 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. 3 When you see the VAIO logo appear on -screen instructions. VAIO Recovery Wizard - Recovery Options 47
.... 4 Click Next. 5 Choose one of the available menu options. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard To start the VAIO Recovery Wizard using the F10 Key (for notebook computers only) 1 Turn off your notebook computer. 2 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. 3 When you see the VAIO logo appear on -screen instructions. VAIO Recovery Wizard - Recovery Options 47
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... C and D (and reclaim all space on -screen information. When it is finished, click Next. 6 Click Finish. The Recovery Options window appears. (If using the Recovery Media Kit, skip step 2.) 3 Select Custom Recovery (for Advanced Users), and click Next. VAIO Computer Quick Start To recover drive C 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System...
... C and D (and reclaim all space on -screen information. When it is finished, click Next. 6 Click Finish. The Recovery Options window appears. (If using the Recovery Media Kit, skip step 2.) 3 Select Custom Recovery (for Advanced Users), and click Next. VAIO Computer Quick Start To recover drive C 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System...
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... - When it is allocated to zero. 6 The wizard starts the recovery process. Click Next. ✍ Computers that come equipped with Giga Pocket software do not allow you have two choices for the recovery drive). Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard If you are using the Recovery Media Kit, you to set the drive D to drive D (minus the...
... - When it is allocated to zero. 6 The wizard starts the recovery process. Click Next. ✍ Computers that come equipped with Giga Pocket software do not allow you have two choices for the recovery drive). Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard If you are using the Recovery Media Kit, you to set the drive D to drive D (minus the...
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... need to use the scrollbar to the system recovery portion of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard without restarting your computer. 4 Select Application Recovery, and click Next. VAIO Computer Quick Start To recover software applications 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. The Custom Recovery Options window appears. ✍ When you select...
... need to use the scrollbar to the system recovery portion of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard without restarting your computer. 4 Select Application Recovery, and click Next. VAIO Computer Quick Start To recover software applications 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. The Custom Recovery Options window appears. ✍ When you select...
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...software titles. 8 Click Finish. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. 7 Click Next. 8 Select Custom Recovery (for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn on the computer. 6 When prompted, insert the Recovery Disk 1 into the optical drive, and then click OK. Your computer restarts. ✍ If the recovered ...does not function properly or you want to install each prompt or message. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 6 As your computer. 5 Wait for Advanced Users), and click Next. 9 Select Complete Recovery, and click Next. 51 You may see an installation error message, try recovering the...
...software titles. 8 Click Finish. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. 7 Click Next. 8 Select Custom Recovery (for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn on the computer. 6 When prompted, insert the Recovery Disk 1 into the optical drive, and then click OK. Your computer restarts. ✍ If the recovered ...does not function properly or you want to install each prompt or message. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 6 As your computer. 5 Wait for Advanced Users), and click Next. 9 Select Complete Recovery, and click Next. 51 You may see an installation error message, try recovering the...
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...optical drive ejects, remove the disc. For VAIO® computers with Giga Pocket software preinstalled, you must change the software settings to enable file saving to drive C. ❑ Resizing your hard disk drive partitions can result in the loss of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. ❑ Giga Pocket™ ...software requires a drive D in each wizard, and respond to drive D. Your computer may restart several times.
...optical drive ejects, remove the disc. For VAIO® computers with Giga Pocket software preinstalled, you must change the software settings to enable file saving to drive C. ❑ Resizing your hard disk drive partitions can result in the loss of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. ❑ Giga Pocket™ ...software requires a drive D in each wizard, and respond to drive D. Your computer may restart several times.
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... the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Page 3 Provides basic information on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. The Quick Start also provides resources for details about supplied accessories.) Manuals VAIO® Computer Quick Start - To access the online manual: 1. Click the Welcome...
... the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Hard Disk Drive Recovery Page 3 Provides basic information on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. The Quick Start also provides resources for details about supplied accessories.) Manuals VAIO® Computer Quick Start - To access the online manual: 1. Click the Welcome...
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... the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Your computer is not supplied with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use...
... the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Your computer is not supplied with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use...
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...-installed hard disk drive, your computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. Follow these steps to the Internet. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. To enable you to recover your system with the VAIO Recovery utility, you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web...
...-installed hard disk drive, your computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. Follow these steps to the Internet. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. To enable you to recover your system with the VAIO Recovery utility, you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web...
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... And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the tray with the label side facing up. Install your CD or DVD software according to access ... disc for dirt or scratches. The preinstalled CD or DVD software may not be working properly. To recover this software, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information.
... And Support Center menu, click VAIO Recovery Options. To access VAIO Recovery Options, follow these steps: 1. Click Start in the tray with the label side facing up. Install your CD or DVD software according to access ... disc for dirt or scratches. The preinstalled CD or DVD software may not be working properly. To recover this software, see the online guide, VAIO Recovery Options, for more information.