Sony PCG-V505B User Manual

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start
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Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard
The VAIO® Recovery Wizard provides recovery options for your computer. You 
can access this tool from Windows® XP Start menu, your Recovery Media Kit, 
or by pressing the F10 key
1
 on your notebook computer. 
Starting the VAIO Recovery Wizard
To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from Windows XP
1
Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to All Programs, and click 
VAIO Recovery Wizard.
2
From the Welcome window, click Next.
3
Choose one of the available menu options.
To access the VAIO Recovery Wizard from the Recovery Media Kit
1
Press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power.
2
Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical 
drive. 
3
Close the drive. 
4
Turn off your computer.
5
Wait for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn on the computer. 
6
When prompted, insert the Recovery Disk 1 into the optical drive, and then 
click OK.
The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears.
7
Click Next.
8
Choose one of the available menu options.
1 This feature is available for VAIO® notebook computers only.
Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard may require you to restart your computer, even if you 
cancel and exit the wizard.