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... Connecting 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...
... Connecting 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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The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to create a Recovery Media Kit. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 You can also use this utility to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer.
The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to create a Recovery Media Kit. For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 39 You can also use this utility to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer.
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... a complete recovery, the VAIO Recovery Wizard deletes and replaces all the files on notebook computers. System and software recovery options ❑ Create the Recovery Media Kit You can create a Recovery Media Kit, consisting of CDs and DVDs, which enable you to another computer before proceeding with system recovery Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard You can preserve data on drive C are deleted. Sony recommends backing...
... a complete recovery, the VAIO Recovery Wizard deletes and replaces all the files on notebook computers. System and software recovery options ❑ Create the Recovery Media Kit You can create a Recovery Media Kit, consisting of CDs and DVDs, which enable you to another computer before proceeding with system recovery Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard You can preserve data on drive C are deleted. Sony recommends backing...
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... drive. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. You can access this option, you lose 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...
... drive. This option recovers drives C and D, and the hidden recovery drive. To recover drives C and D, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. You can access this option, you lose 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...
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You should also have sufficient CD and/or DVD recordable media available before you begin creating the Recovery Media Kit. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit is created using a single type of media or by combining media types*, as follows: ❑ One ... each CD and/or DVD media.You can create the Recovery Media Kit, or purchase it from Sony. Recovery Media Kit overview Confirm that you have a permanent marking pen ready, to create a Recovery Media Kit may vary, depending on the computer purchased. † A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R ...
You should also have sufficient CD and/or DVD recordable media available before you begin creating the Recovery Media Kit. VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit is created using a single type of media or by combining media types*, as follows: ❑ One ... each CD and/or DVD media.You can create the Recovery Media Kit, or purchase it from Sony. Recovery Media Kit overview Confirm that you have a permanent marking pen ready, to create a Recovery Media Kit may vary, depending on the computer purchased. † A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R ...
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... the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and then click the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. The VAIO Recovery Wizard 2 Read the on-screen information. Click Next. 43 About the Recovery Media Kit Creating the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit can be used to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the event your hard drive that is unable to start...
... the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and then click the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. The VAIO Recovery Wizard 2 Read the on-screen information. Click Next. 43 About the Recovery Media Kit Creating the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit can be used to start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, in the event your hard drive that is unable to start...
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Your computer's optical drive tray opens automatically. 6 Insert a blank disc into the drive and close the drive. VAIO Recovery Wizard - Click Next. You can create your optical drive's recording speed. * A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R media only....(Your VAIO® computer must be equipped with a CD-RW drive.) 5 Click Next. VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Select Create Recovery Media Kit (Strongly Recommended), and click Next. The CD creation process begins. Media and Recovery Options 4 Select the Recovery Media Kit that you want to 12 recordable CDs (CD-R) (Your VAIO computer must ...
Your computer's optical drive tray opens automatically. 6 Insert a blank disc into the drive and close the drive. VAIO Recovery Wizard - Click Next. You can create your optical drive's recording speed. * A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R media only....(Your VAIO® computer must be equipped with a CD-RW drive.) 5 Click Next. VAIO Computer Quick Start 3 Select Create Recovery Media Kit (Strongly Recommended), and click Next. The CD creation process begins. Media and Recovery Options 4 Select the Recovery Media Kit that you want to 12 recordable CDs (CD-R) (Your VAIO computer must ...
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...-screen instructions. 8 Repeat step 6 through step 7 for example, PCV-XXX), and click List Parts and accessories. 3 Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit. ✍ If you are not able to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at 1-800-488-7669.... 45 To order the Recovery Media Kit 1 Go to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2 Enter your computer's model number (for each CD or DVD. 9 When the text, The Recovery Media Kit is complete appears, click ...
...-screen instructions. 8 Repeat step 6 through step 7 for example, PCV-XXX), and click List Parts and accessories. 3 Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit. ✍ If you are not able to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at 1-800-488-7669.... 45 To order the Recovery Media Kit 1 Go to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2 Enter your computer's model number (for each CD or DVD. 9 When the text, The Recovery Media Kit is complete appears, click ...
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... tool from the Recovery Media Kit 1 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. 2 Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Recovery Wizard. ✍ Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard may require you to restart your computer. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. 6 Click...
... tool from the Recovery Media Kit 1 Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. 2 Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Recovery Wizard. ✍ Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard may require you to restart your computer. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. 6 Click...
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... are using the Recovery Media Kit, skip step 2.) 3 Select C Drive Recovery, and click Next. 4 Read the on the hard disk drive) 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. When it is finished, click Next. 6 Click Finish. VAIO Computer Quick Start To recover drive C 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, and click...
... are using the Recovery Media Kit, skip step 2.) 3 Select C Drive Recovery, and click Next. 4 Read the on the hard disk drive) 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. When it is finished, click Next. 6 Click Finish. VAIO Computer Quick Start To recover drive C 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, and click...
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... of drive C. Any remaining disk space is finished, click Next. 7 Click Finish, and the computer restarts. 49 When it is allocated to zero. 6 The wizard starts the recovery process. VAIO Recovery Wizard - Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard If you are using the Recovery Media Kit, you to set the drive D to drive D (minus the space allocated for this...
... of drive C. Any remaining disk space is finished, click Next. 7 Click Finish, and the computer restarts. 49 When it is allocated to zero. 6 The wizard starts the recovery process. VAIO Recovery Wizard - Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard If you are using the Recovery Media Kit, you to set the drive D to drive D (minus the space allocated for this...
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... appears. (If you cannot return to the system recovery portion of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard without restarting your computer. 4 Select Application Recovery, and click Next. The Custom Recovery Options window appears. ✍ When you select the Application Recovery option, you are using the Recovery Media Kit, skip step 2.) 3 Select Custom Recovery (for each software program you want to view...
... appears. (If you cannot return to the system recovery portion of the VAIO® Recovery Wizard without restarting your computer. 4 Select Application Recovery, and click Next. The Custom Recovery Options window appears. ✍ When you select the Application Recovery option, you are using the Recovery Media Kit, skip step 2.) 3 Select Custom Recovery (for each software program you want to view...
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...place the Startup Recovery Disc in each application, a status indicator appears. 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 Your computer restarts. ✍... If the recovered software does not function properly or you want to each prompt or message. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery You must use the Recovery Media Kit...
...place the Startup Recovery Disc in each application, a status indicator appears. 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 Your computer restarts. ✍... If the recovered software does not function properly or you want to each prompt or message. To perform a complete hard disk drive recovery You must use the Recovery Media Kit...