F10 function key, Vaio® recovery tools, Vaio – Sony VGX-XL2 User Manual

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VGX-XL2A Digital Living System

Click the Windows

Start

button, point to

All Programs

, and click

VAIO

Recovery

. Then from the submenu, click

VAIO Recovery

.

Click the Windows

Start

button, point to

All Programs

,

VAIO Recovery

Tools

, and then click the desired Recovery Tool from the submenu.

F10 Function Key

You can use the F10 function key on your keyboard to start VAIO Recovery,
however, you will only have access to the

Restore C: Drive

option.

To access Restore C: Drive using the F10 function key

1

Power off your computer.

2

Wait for approximately 30 seconds and power on your computer.

3

When the

VAIO

logo appears, press the

F10

key (several times) on your

keyboard.

The VAIO

®

Recovery option Restore C: Drive appears.

VAIO

®

Recovery Tools

The VAIO

®

Recovery system is made up of six different tools or programs to

help you manage and maintain your Sony VAIO

®

computer.

Create Recovery Discs

Restore Windows

®

System

Reinstall Drivers or Applications

Restore C: Drive

Restore Complete System

Reconfigure RAID

These tools provide options to restore your computer to the original factory
settings, reinstall specific factory-installed software applications and drivers,
and assist in the configuration of RAID arrays for your hard disk.

Note

: You cannot access the VAIO Recovery main menu screen using the

F10 method. Your computer will restart directly to the Restore C: Drive
screen.

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