Sony PCG-FXA59 - Manual (Page 86)

To use the System Recovery CD(s)
Caution:
This CD restores your notebook to its original state, therefore user data and applications will be lost.
You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your
notebook if they become corrupted or are erased. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. If
you experience a problem with your notebook, 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) or To use 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 utility will perform a Full Restore with Format. It formats the hard disk drive, then restores all the
original software.
Caution:
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 notebook. This means you will have to
reinstall any applications that were not included with the notebook when you purchased it. If you have any questions
on using the System Recovery CD, contact Sony Customer Support.
1. Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the optical drive.
2. Shut down your notebook as described in the "Shutting Down Your Notebook" section of your printed Quick
Start.
3. Wait four seconds and turn on your notebook.
4. Click 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.
If your notebook does not start from the Recovery CD
1. Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn off the notebook.
2. Turn on the notebook. When the Sony logo is displayed, press F2. The BIOS setup menu screen appears.
3. Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
4. Press the arrow keys to select "Get Default Values" and then press Enter. The message "Load default values for
all SETUP items." appears.
5. Check that "Yes" is selected, then press Enter.
6. Press the arrow keys to select "Save and Exit," then press Enter. The message "Save configuration changes and
exit now?" appears.
7. Check that "Yes" is selected, then press Enter. The notebook restarts from the Recovery CD.
Note:
Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs. If you have two System Recovery CDs, insert the first CD to run
the System Recovery program. You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been
installed.
The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete.
After recovering your system using the System Recovery CD(s), you may be prompted to insert your Application Recovery
CD(s) after restarting Windows. Insert the Application Recovery CD to automatically complete recovery of your system.
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