Sony VGN-SZ3XRP - Manual (Page 9)

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Notes on performing a system recovery
❑ There are in fact three steps to the recovery:
Step 1, System Recovery: The drive is restored.
Step 2, Windows Setup: The system sets up Windows.
Step 3, Application Recovery: The process is completed by restoring the software
applications.
❑ The entire recovery process can last up to 90 minutes.
❑ This procedure recovers the entire system, which means you cannot choose to only
recover Windows.
❑ Before you attempt a system recovery, make sure that your computer is connected to
the AC power supply. Notebooks should not be running on the battery only.
❑ Notebooks with port replicators/docking stations: If using your recovery discs,
disconnect the port replicator before performing a system recovery, unless your disc
drive is on the port replicator.
❑ Disconnect other hardware devices from your computer, before starting the recovery
process.
❑ If you need to perform a system recovery but do not want to lose all the data stored on
your hard disk, copy all the files you want to keep on the D drive. During the system
recovery process, choose to keep the current partition information. Doing so will keep
your D drive unchanged after the recovery process.
Starting the recovery process
There are two scenarios in which you might launch the recovery procedure:
1 From the recovery discs you have created yourself (see page 7).
2 From the recovery partition on your hard disk drive (see page 8).
Launching a system recovery from your own Recovery Media Kit
You can copy your recovery files onto disc, as described in “Making your own recovery
discs (Recovery Media Kit)” on page 13.
To start the recovery procedure from Windows
1 Make sure you know the consequences of performing a system recovery.
2 Insert your first recovery disc (for example, System Recovery Disc), and wait for the
prompt to appear.
3 Click Cancel/Close and restart the computer with the disc inserted.
The Recovery Wizard appears.
4 Click Next, then read and accept the Sony End User License Agreement in the next
screen.
5 Read the Notes on Recovery and click Next.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions, accompanied by the descriptions in the next section
of this guide.
You can still choose to abort at this time.
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