Sony pcv-rx301 Software Guide

If you do need to change the size of your partitions, you can do so by choosing Option Recovery in the system recovery set-up process. In this case, 
it is important to be aware that all data on your hard disk will be deleted. If you need to keep existing files, make sure you back them up before 
performing the system recovery.

To start the system recovery, proceed as follows:

Turn on your computer (using AC power only) and insert the first system recovery CD-ROM into the disc 
drive.

If you are still able to access Windows

®

, shut down your computer (Start/Turn Off Computer/Turn 

off)*.

Wait 10 seconds then turn the computer back on.

The system starts to read the CD automatically and you are asked to wait.

Click Next in the window that appears.

Read the introduction and click Next.
You can now choose the nature of the recovery.

* If your system is severely damaged and you can no longer access Windows

®

, you will have to turn off the computer by pressing the 

power button for longer than four seconds. Wait for ten seconds before pressing the button again to turn the power on.

To completely restore the original software, drivers and settings on your computer without changing the 
partition sizes, choose the first option and apply a Default System Drive Recovery. Performing this recovery 
means that you will lose all the data stored on your C: drive, but data on your D: drive will remain.

You should allow one hour for the recovery process.

To perform the Default System Drive Recovery, proceed as follows:

Select the button next to Default System Drive Recovery (Recommended).