Sony PCG-GRX560 - Manual (Page 42)

VAIO® Computer Quick Start
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driver or software title may correct the problem. Use the Application Recovery
CD(s) to reinstall individual applications and to reinstall device drivers. See “To
use the Application Recovery CD(s)” on page 39 for more information.
The System Recovery CD(s) 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 computer 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.
Using 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 disc drive. The System
Recovery utility starts from the optical disc drive. The first CD must be in
the drive when your turn on the computer.
2 Shut down your computer as described in the “Shutting Down Your
Notebook” on page 28 of your supplied Quick Start.
3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer.
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.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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.