Sony PCG-C1MV - Manual (Page 54)

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To use the System Recovery CD(s)
You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the operating system and
software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or
erased. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard disk 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 CD(s) to reinstall individual applications or use the Driver Recovery
CD(s) to reinstall device drivers. See “To use the Application Recovery CD(s)”
on page 51 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 computer you purchased.
The System Recovery utility will perform a Full Restore with Format. It formats
the hard disk drive, then restores all the original software.
1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive.
2 Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Your Computer”
on page 27.
3 Wait four seconds and turn on your computer.
4 Select OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft® End-User
License Agreement.
5 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the recovery process.
This CD restores your computer to its original state, so user data and
applications will be lost.
Full Restore with Format removes all the information on the hard disk drive.
You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have
created since you started to use your computer. This means you will have to
reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you
purchased it. If you have any questions on using the System Recovery CD,
contact Sony Customer Support.