Sony PCG-F701 Software Guide
Using the Product Recovery CD-ROMs
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Procedure for starting a system recovery
1
Take the Recovery CD-ROMs.
2
Turn on your computer (using AC power only) and insert the System Recovery
CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
3
Shut down your computer (press the power switch and hold it for more than four
seconds).
seconds).
4
Wait ten seconds and turn your computer back on.
5
On the first screen that appears, click “OK”.
6
The System Recovery CD screen appears, asking you what to do with the
partitions on your hard disk. At this stage you have 3 options available.
partitions on your hard disk. At this stage you have 3 options available.
Recovering the system without changing partitions
1
Press C to keep your current partitions. This is the recommended option if you do
not need to modify the partition sizes and if you want to restore your C: drive
while keeping the data on your D: drive untouched.
not need to modify the partition sizes and if you want to restore your C: drive
while keeping the data on your D: drive untouched.
2
Press G to proceed with the system recovery.
3
Follow the instructions on the screen.
4
When the recovery process is finished, remove the Recovery CD-ROM from the
drive and press any key to restart your notebook computer.
drive and press any key to restart your notebook computer.