Sony PCV-R556DS User Manual
VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide
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Operating System Only
Operating System Only
Operating System Only
Operating System Only —
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— formats the hard disk drive and restores the
Windows operating system and the device drivers that shipped with your
computer. This option is recommended for advanced users only.
computer. This option is recommended for advanced users only.
To use the System Recovery CD(s):
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Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive.
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Shut down your computer.
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Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer.
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Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End-User
License Agreement.
License Agreement.
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When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the recovery process.
to complete the recovery process.
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If you choose the Full Restore with Format or Operating System Only option, your
hard disk will be formatted, which 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. You must reinstall any
applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it.
hard disk will be formatted, which 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. You must reinstall any
applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it.
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You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System
Recovery CD(s).
Recovery CD(s).
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The System Recovery utility boots from the DVD-ROM drive. It must be in the
drive when you turn on the computer.
drive when you turn on the computer.
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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.
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 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(s) to complete full recovery of your system.
to insert your Application Recovery CD(s) after restarting Windows. Insert the
Application Recovery CD(s) to complete full recovery of your system.