PCVASP4 (with Sub) Supplemental Document
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...computer purchased. To create a Recovery Media Kit You can restore your computer and reclaim all of your computer's hard disk drive space. ✍ If your computer is not supplied with both CD and DVD media. VAIO® COMPUTERS IMPORTANT INFORMATION Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options Your VAIO® computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery...for the recovery partition (approximately 5 GB), use system recovery utility. Sony recommends that you create or order a Recovery Media Kit To reclaim the recovery partition on creating the Recovery Media Kit, see the VAIO Recovery Options ...
...computer purchased. To create a Recovery Media Kit You can restore your computer and reclaim all of your computer's hard disk drive space. ✍ If your computer is not supplied with both CD and DVD media. VAIO® COMPUTERS IMPORTANT INFORMATION Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options Your VAIO® computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery...for the recovery partition (approximately 5 GB), use system recovery utility. Sony recommends that you create or order a Recovery Media Kit To reclaim the recovery partition on creating the Recovery Media Kit, see the VAIO Recovery Options ...
PCVASP4 (with Sub) Supplemental Document
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... the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical drive. 3 Close the drive. 4 Turn off your computer. 5 Wait for example, PCV-XXX or PCG-XXX). 4 Click List Parts and accessories. 5 From the list of accessories, locate the Partition Recovery ASSY/Recovery Media Kit. 6 Select Add to Cart....7 Click Continue to Check Out, and follow the on -screen instructions to recover your purchase. ✍ If you replace it. VAIO® COMPUTERS To order the Recovery Media Kit 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at 1-800-488-7669. The...
... the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical drive. 3 Close the drive. 4 Turn off your computer. 5 Wait for example, PCV-XXX or PCG-XXX). 4 Click List Parts and accessories. 5 From the list of accessories, locate the Partition Recovery ASSY/Recovery Media Kit. 6 Select Add to Cart....7 Click Continue to Check Out, and follow the on -screen instructions to recover your purchase. ✍ If you replace it. VAIO® COMPUTERS To order the Recovery Media Kit 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at 1-800-488-7669. The...
Quick Start Guide
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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting 41 VAIO Recovery Options 43 About Recovery Options 44 About the Recovery Media Kit 46 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 50 Support Options 57 Immediate Help and Support 57 Help and Support Resources 58 12
VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting 41 VAIO Recovery Options 43 About Recovery Options 44 About the Recovery Media Kit 46 Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 50 Support Options 57 Immediate Help and Support 57 Help and Support Resources 58 12
Quick Start Guide
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... the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP guide-Explains how to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end...
... the VAIO Recovery utility to recover your computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner's information. ❑ Microsoft® Windows® XP guide-Explains how to use the basic features of the latest Windows operating system. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end...
Quick Start Guide
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For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 43 The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer.
For any hardware problems, contact a Sony authorized repair facility. 43 The Recovery Media Kit enables you to recover preinstalled software programs and the operating system on your computer to normal operation. ✍ This program repairs or replaces software. You can also use this utility to create a Recovery Media Kit. VAIO Recovery Options The VAIO® Recovery Wizard enables you to reclaim hard drive space and return your computer.
Quick Start Guide
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... key on how you access the VAIO Recovery Wizard, you to a previous working properly. Sony recommends backing up your computer's operating system. Depending on notebook computers. * This feature is available for VAIO® notebook computers only. 44 You can preserve data on notebook computers. You can access this recovery option by starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard, or by using the Windows...
... key on how you access the VAIO Recovery Wizard, you to a previous working properly. Sony recommends backing up your computer's operating system. Depending on notebook computers. * This feature is available for VAIO® notebook computers only. 44 You can preserve data on notebook computers. You can access this recovery option by starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard, or by using the Windows...
Quick Start Guide
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... F10 key on both drives. 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. About Recovery Options ❑ Recover drives C and D Return drives C and D to restore the hidden recovery drive. ❑ Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including...
... F10 key on both drives. 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. About Recovery Options ❑ Recover drives C and D Return drives C and D to restore the hidden recovery drive. ❑ Recover software programs Recover specific factory-installed software including...
Quick Start Guide
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..., to label each CD and/or DVD media.You can create the Recovery Media Kit, or purchase it from Sony. You should also have sufficient CD and/or DVD recordable media available before you begin creating the Recovery Media Kit. You can create your kit using your screen saver. *...; Do not interrupt the power. ❑ Disable any virus protection utility. ❑ Disable your own CDs and/or DVDs. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit is created using a single type of CDs and DVDs actually required to 12 recordable CDs (CD-R) (Your...
..., to label each CD and/or DVD media.You can create the Recovery Media Kit, or purchase it from Sony. You should also have sufficient CD and/or DVD recordable media available before you begin creating the Recovery Media Kit. You can create your kit using your screen saver. *...; Do not interrupt the power. ❑ Disable any virus protection utility. ❑ Disable your own CDs and/or DVDs. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start About the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit is created using a single type of CDs and DVDs actually required to 12 recordable CDs (CD-R) (Your...
Quick Start Guide
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... allocated to All Programs, and then click the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. To create the Recovery Media Kit 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to system recovery using the Recovery Media Kit. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. ✍ You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double-clicking the VAIO Recovery Wizard icon in the event your hard drive...
... allocated to All Programs, and then click the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. To create the Recovery Media Kit 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to system recovery using the Recovery Media Kit. The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. ✍ You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double-clicking the VAIO Recovery Wizard icon in the event your hard drive...
Quick Start Guide
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...two recordable DVDs (DVD-R or DVD+R) (Your VAIO® computer must be equipped with a CD-RW drive.) 5 Click Next. Click Next. 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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 3 Select Create Recovery Media Kit (Strongly Recommended),...
...two recordable DVDs (DVD-R or DVD+R) (Your VAIO® computer must be equipped with a CD-RW drive.) 5 Click Next. Click Next. 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. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 3 Select Create Recovery Media Kit (Strongly Recommended),...
Quick Start Guide
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... 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 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 on-screen instructions. 8 Repeat step...
... 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 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 on-screen instructions. 8 Repeat step...
Quick Start Guide
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... drive. 3 Close the drive and turn on your computer. 4 Wait for VAIO® notebook computers only. 50 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard The VAIO® Recovery Wizard provides recovery options for your Recovery Media Kit, or by pressing the F10 key* on the computer. 5 When prompted, insert the Recovery Disk 1 into the optical drive, and then click...
... drive. 3 Close the drive and turn on your computer. 4 Wait for VAIO® notebook computers only. 50 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard The VAIO® Recovery Wizard provides recovery options for your Recovery Media Kit, or by pressing the F10 key* on the computer. 5 When prompted, insert the Recovery Disk 1 into the optical drive, and then click...
Quick Start Guide
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... available menu options. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard To use Windows System Restore from the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. 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...
... available menu options. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard To use Windows System Restore from the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. 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...
Quick Start Guide
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... Next. 6 Click Finish. The Custom Recovery Options window appears. 4 Select C and D Drive Recovery, and click Next. 52 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start To recover drive C 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. Click Next. 5 The wizard begins the drive C recovery. Your computer restarts. The Recovery Options window appears. (If using...
... Next. 6 Click Finish. The Custom Recovery Options window appears. 4 Select C and D Drive Recovery, and click Next. 52 VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start To recover drive C 1 Start the VAIO Recovery Wizard, and click Next. 2 Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next. Click Next. 5 The wizard begins the drive C recovery. Your computer restarts. The Recovery Options window appears. (If using...
Quick Start Guide
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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 recovery option: ❑ Keep the Recovery Drive (Recommended) ❑ Remove the Recovery Drive. Custom Recovery Options 5 Choose the size of drive C. Click Next. ✍ Computers that come equipped with Giga Pocket software do...
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 recovery option: ❑ Keep the Recovery Drive (Recommended) ❑ Remove the Recovery Drive. Custom Recovery Options 5 Choose the size of drive C. Click Next. ✍ Computers that come equipped with Giga Pocket software do...
Quick Start Guide
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... the check box for Advanced Users), and click Next. VAIO Application Recovery Wizard - Begin Application Recovery 5 Click 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 want to view all available software programs...
... the check box for Advanced Users), and click Next. VAIO Application Recovery Wizard - Begin Application Recovery 5 Click 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 want to view all available software programs...
Quick Start Guide
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.... Follow the instructions provided in the optical drive. 3 Close the drive. 4 Turn off your computer prepares 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. 10 You may see installation wizards, messages, and prompts. You may see...
.... Follow the instructions provided in the optical drive. 3 Close the drive. 4 Turn off your computer prepares 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. 10 You may see installation wizards, messages, and prompts. You may see...
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If you choose not to have a drive D partition, you cannot set the drive D size to zero. 56 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 order to drive D. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Additional Information ❑ Certain software, such as DVgate™ Plus software, automatically saves data to operate.
If you choose not to have a drive D partition, you cannot set the drive D size to zero. 56 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 order to drive D. VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Additional Information ❑ Certain software, such as DVgate™ Plus software, automatically saves data to operate.
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... Sony technology that is equipped with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. To access this online information: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Use the VAIO Recovery utility...2. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is used with System or Application Recovery CDs. From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and ...
... Sony technology that is equipped with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. To access this online information: 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. Use the VAIO Recovery utility...2. Locate the link in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Hard Disk Drive Recovery Your computer is used with System or Application Recovery CDs. From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. This online specification sheet describes the hardware and ...
VAIO User Guide (primary manual)
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... service representative at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 3. If you are not able to Cart. 5. Replacing the original hard disk drive If you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, your computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. To enable you to...
... service representative at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 3. If you are not able to Cart. 5. Replacing the original hard disk drive If you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, your computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. To enable you to...