Sony PCG-808 - Manual (Page 118)

VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide
To use the System Recovery CD
^ The CD-ROM drive must be inserted in the computer — not the docking station — to use
the System Recovery CD.
You need to complete the Windows 98 registration process when you use the System
Recovery CD. Make sure you have the product ID number located on the cover of your
Microsoft Windows 98 "Getting Started" manual. You will need this number to complete
the recovery process.
1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive.
2 Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Your
Computer” on page 19.
3 Wait four 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.
1^ The recovery process takes between 30 to 60 minutes to complete.
If yoursompiiter does not start from the Recovery CD
1 Slide the power switch forward and hold it for more than four
seconds to turn off the computer.
2 Turn on the computer. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2
key. 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 the
Enter key. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.
5 Check that [Yes] is selected, then press the Enter key.
6 Press the arrow keys to select Exit (Save Changes) and then press the
Enter key. The message “Save configuration changes-and exit now?”
appears.
7 Check that [Yes] is selected, then press the Enter key. The computer
restarts from the Recovery CD.