Sony PCG-R505DSK - Manual (Page 115)

Using Your Recovery CDs
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CD(s) to reinstall individual applications or use the Driver Recovery CD(s) to
reinstall device drivers. See “Using the Application Recovery CD(s)” or “Using
the Driver Recovery CD(s)” for more information.
The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of all the software originally
installed on your hard disk drive. It can be used only to recover the hard disk of
the notebook you purchased.The System Recovery CD contains a backup copy of
all the software originally installed on your hard disk drive. It can be used only to
recover the hard disk of the notebook you purchased.
System Recovery options
❑ System Drive Recovery — All data on Drive C is deleted. The factory
default settings and software applications are restored on this drive only.
❑ Change Partition Size — All partitions, custom installations, and changes
are removed from the hard disk drive. You can set the partition sizes for both
the Drive C and Drive D. The original, preinstalled operating system and
software applications are restored.
❑ Recovery to Original Factory Defaults — All data and partitions are
removed from the hard disk drive. All original factory settings, operating
system, and preinstalled software is restored.
To use the System Recovery CD(s)
Your system may take a few minutes to load necessary files. A blue screen
appears during the downloading process.
1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive. The System
Recovery utility starts from the optical drive. The first CD must be in the
drive when you turn on the notebook.
2 Shut down your notebook as described in the “Shutting Down Your
Notebook” section of your printed Quick Start.
3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your notebook.
4 The VAIO System Recovery Utility dialog box appears. Click Next.
5 At the pop-up prompt, select Yes to begin the system recovery process.
The System Recovery utility does not back up your system’s data. If you wish
to retain your system data, perform a backup to an external media.