Sony PCG-Z505HS Manual

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Z505 SuperSlim Pro Notebook User Guide

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To use the System Recovery CD(s)

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 13.

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.

If your computer 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 and press the F2 key when the Sony logo 
appears. 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. 

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The optional PCGA-CDRW51 CD-RW drive or PCGA-CD51 CD-ROM drive must be connected 

to the computer to use the System Recovery CD. 
You need to complete the Windows 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 Getting Started manual. You will need this number to complete the recovery 

process.

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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.
The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete.