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Using the System and
Application Recovery CDs
The following sections describe how to use the System Recovery and Application
Recovery utilities. You need to connect the optional CD-ROM drive
(PCGA-CD51/A) or the DVD drive (PCGA-DVD51/A) drive, to use the System
and Application Recovery CDs.
About Your Recovery CDs
Application Recovery CD(s)
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This program allows you to reinstall individual applications and device drivers. Use it to
restore corrupted or erased files.
System Recovery CD(s)
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This program allows you to restore the software titles that shipped with your computer if
they become corrupted or are erased. It can be used only to restore the hard disk of the
Sony computer you purchased.
Using the System Recovery CD(s)
You can reinstall software titles that shipped with your computer if they are
corrupted or erased. You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard
drive. If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual
device driver or software title may correct the problem. Use the Application
Recovery CDs to reinstall individual applications or device drivers. See “ Using
the Application Recovery CD(s)” on page 99.
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 computer you purchased.