PCVASP4 (with Sub) Supplemental Document
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... to : http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/news/hddrecovery.html * The number of your computer and reclaim all of your computer's hard disk drive space, restore your hard disk drive, you create or order a Recovery Media Kit To reclaim the recovery partition on creating the Recovery Media Kit, see the VAIO Recovery Options online guide: 1 Click Start...
... to : http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/news/hddrecovery.html * The number of your computer and reclaim all of your computer's hard disk drive space, restore your hard disk drive, you create or order a Recovery Media Kit To reclaim the recovery partition on creating the Recovery Media Kit, see the VAIO Recovery Options online guide: 1 Click Start...
PCVASP4 (with Sub) Supplemental Document
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... 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...turn on the computer. 6 When you see the VAIO® Computer Quick Start or the online VAIO Recovery Options. 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Help and Support. VAIO® COMPUTERS To order the Recovery Media Kit 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony Direct Accessories and ...
... 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...turn on the computer. 6 When you see the VAIO® Computer Quick Start or the online VAIO Recovery Options. 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Help and Support. VAIO® COMPUTERS To order the Recovery Media Kit 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony Direct Accessories and ...
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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...that enables you to recover your computer. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to use the basic ...features of the latest Windows operating system. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 ...
...that enables you to recover your computer. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to use the basic ...features of the latest Windows operating system. Other Software Library containing the Microsoft software license agreement and Sony end-user license agreement. 15 ...
Quick Start Guide
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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. 43
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. 43
Quick Start Guide
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... previous data and settings 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 Wizard deletes and replaces all the ...recovery Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard You can preserve data on notebook computers. * This feature is available for VAIO® notebook computers only. 44 To recover drive C, access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using the F10 key* on drive C are deleted. Sony recommends backing up your computer...
... previous data and settings 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 Wizard deletes and replaces all the ...recovery Accessing the VAIO Recovery Wizard You can preserve data on notebook computers. * This feature is available for VAIO® notebook computers only. 44 To recover drive C, access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Windows XP Start menu, the Recovery Media Kit, or by using the F10 key* on drive C are deleted. Sony recommends backing up your computer...
Quick Start Guide
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... the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your Recovery Media Kit. ❑ Perform a complete hard disk drive recovery Completely recover your Recovery Media Kit. 45 To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. 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...
... the VAIO Recovery Wizard from your Recovery Media Kit. ❑ Perform a complete hard disk drive recovery Completely recover your Recovery Media Kit. 45 To recover the original software programs, start the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit. 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...
Quick Start Guide
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...a 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. ❑... screen saver. * The number of CDs and DVDs actually required 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...
...a 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. ❑... screen saver. * The number of CDs and DVDs actually required 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...
Quick Start Guide
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...✍ You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double-clicking the VAIO Recovery Wizard icon in the Windows taskbar notification area. 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 2 Read the on-screen... system is allocated to All Programs, and then click the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. Click Next. 47 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 ...
...✍ You can start the VAIO Recovery Wizard by double-clicking the VAIO Recovery Wizard icon in the Windows taskbar notification area. 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 2 Read the on-screen... system is allocated to All Programs, and then click the VAIO® Recovery Wizard. Click Next. 47 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 ...
Quick Start Guide
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... a DVD-RW* or DVD±RW drive.) ❑ Up to create. VAIO Recovery Wizard - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 3 Select Create Recovery Media Kit (Strongly Recommended), and 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 CD-RW drive.) 5 Click Next.
... a DVD-RW* or DVD±RW drive.) ❑ Up to create. VAIO Recovery Wizard - VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start 3 Select Create Recovery Media Kit (Strongly Recommended), and 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 CD-RW drive.) 5 Click Next.
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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...
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..., click Next. 3 Choose one of the available menu options. 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 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 Next. 3 Choose one of the available menu options. 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 turn on the power. 2 Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and...
Quick Start Guide
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... 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. VAIO Recovery Wizard - The Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select Windows® System Restore, and click Next. 4 Follow the on the computer's screen, briefly press the F10 key. 4 Click Next. 5 Choose one of...
... 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. VAIO Recovery Wizard - The Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select Windows® System Restore, and click Next. 4 Follow the on the computer's screen, briefly press the F10 key. 4 Click Next. 5 Choose one of...
Quick Start Guide
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.... To recover drives C and D (and reclaim all space on -screen information. 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. The Custom Recovery Options window appears. 4 Select C and D Drive Recovery, and click Next. 52 Click Next. 5 The wizard begins the drive...
.... To recover drives C and D (and reclaim all space on -screen information. 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. The Custom Recovery Options window appears. 4 Select C and D Drive Recovery, and click Next. 52 Click Next. 5 The wizard begins the drive...
Quick Start Guide
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... drive D to drive D (minus the space allocated for this recovery option: ❑ Keep the Recovery Drive (Recommended) ❑ Remove the Recovery Drive. Click Next. ✍ Computers that come equipped with Giga Pocket software do not allow you have two choices for the recovery drive). VAIO Recovery Wizard - Custom Recovery Options 5 Choose the size of drive C. When it is...
... drive D to drive D (minus the space allocated for this recovery option: ❑ Keep the Recovery Drive (Recommended) ❑ Remove the Recovery Drive. Click Next. ✍ Computers that come equipped with Giga Pocket software do not allow you have two choices for the recovery drive). VAIO Recovery Wizard - Custom Recovery Options 5 Choose the size of drive C. When it is...
Quick Start Guide
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You may 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. The Begin Application Recovery window appears. The Custom Recovery Options window appears. ✍ When you select the Application Recovery option, you cannot return to view all available software programs. 54 Begin...
You may 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. The Begin Application Recovery window appears. The Custom Recovery Options window appears. ✍ When you select the Application Recovery option, you cannot return to view all available software programs. 54 Begin...
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... ejects, remove the disc. Follow the instructions provided in each wizard, and respond to 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 an installation error message, try recovering the software again. The Application...
... ejects, remove the disc. Follow the instructions provided in each wizard, and respond to 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 an installation error message, try recovering the software again. The Application...
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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. 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 User Guide
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...information describes new Sony technology that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to locate, record and set up timed recordings of your VAIO computer. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Page...Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with a utility program that is equipped with System ...
...information describes new Sony technology that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Use the VAIO Recovery utility to locate, record and set up timed recordings of your VAIO computer. Click Start in the text, "View the VAIO® Computer Specifications..." Page...Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support. 2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide. 3. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with a utility program that is equipped with System ...
VAIO User Guide
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...the option, Add to the Internet. 2. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1. To enable you to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at 1-800-488-7669. Click Start in your computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. Page 174 Go to recover your ...system with the VAIO Recovery utility, you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, your ...
...the option, Add to the Internet. 2. For more information about hard disk drive recovery: 1. To enable you to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at 1-800-488-7669. Click Start in your computer model and click List Parts and accessories. 4. Page 174 Go to recover your ...system with the VAIO Recovery utility, you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, your ...