Sony PCV-230 - Manual (Page 124)

The System Recovery CDs contain a backup copy of the all the software
originally installed on your hard disk drive. It can be used only to
recover the hard disk of the Sony PC computer you purchased.
The System Recovery utility gives you two options;
□ Full Restore without Format restores all the software titles that
originally came with your computer without formatting the hard
disk.
□ Full Restore with Format formats the hard disk drive and then
restores all the original software.
! Formatting the hard disk drive removes all the information on the hard disk. If
you choose this option, 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 choose to restore all software titles
without formatting the hard disk drive, you may need to reinstall 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 Online Support
(SOS).
The System Recovery utility boots from the CD-ROM drive. The first System Recovery CD
must be in the CD-ROM drive when you turn on the computer.
To use the System Recovery CDs
1
Insert the first Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive.
2
Shut down your computer as described on “Shutting Down Your
Sony PC’’ on page 26.
3
Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer.
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.
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