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...800-488-7669. Rem ov ing the driv e holder Page 73 Your system can purchase a Partition Recovery CD Assembly (PRCD ASSY) to take full advantage of your Sony computer. Click Retrieve Part Info. Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you replace the original, ...an ATA-100 hard disk drive to restore your system with the VAIO Recovery utility, you are not able to purchase the Partition Recovery CD Assembly. The VAIO Recovery Wizard is active. Go to repair your computer. 6. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your drive. 5....
...800-488-7669. Rem ov ing the driv e holder Page 73 Your system can purchase a Partition Recovery CD Assembly (PRCD ASSY) to take full advantage of your Sony computer. Click Retrieve Part Info. Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you replace the original, ...an ATA-100 hard disk drive to restore your system with the VAIO Recovery utility, you are not able to purchase the Partition Recovery CD Assembly. The VAIO Recovery Wizard is active. Go to repair your computer. 6. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your drive. 5....
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The information1 provided in this section, describes the recovery process. Creating a Recovery Startup CD Overview of System and Application Recovery Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 T he s c reen views s hown in this s ec tion may vary s lightly from the ac tual s oftware s c reen views . Recovering your Software Your system is equipped with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Page 76
The information1 provided in this section, describes the recovery process. Creating a Recovery Startup CD Overview of System and Application Recovery Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1 T he s c reen views s hown in this s ec tion may vary s lightly from the ac tual s oftware s c reen views . Recovering your Software Your system is equipped with a utility program that enables you to recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software. Page 76
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.... Sony recommends creating a recovery startup CD when you have previously created a recovery startup CD, the VAIO Recovery Startup CD Wizard icon is deleted. Click Next. You are prompted to insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc into the upper optical drive. Close the drive. Creating a Recovery Startup CD A recovery startup CD can be used to start your computer in the event your machine. The VAIO Recovery Startup CD...
.... Sony recommends creating a recovery startup CD when you have previously created a recovery startup CD, the VAIO Recovery Startup CD Wizard icon is deleted. Click Next. You are prompted to insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc into the upper optical drive. Close the drive. Creating a Recovery Startup CD A recovery startup CD can be used to start your computer in the event your machine. The VAIO Recovery Startup CD...
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Click Finish. 4. When the message, The VAIO Recovery Startup CD is complete, is detected and approved, click Next. VAIO Recov ery Startup CD Wizard (Label CD) Page 78 The recovery startup CD process begins. VAIO Recov ery Startup CD Wizard (Status) 5. When the blank CD-R or CD-RW disc is displayed, click Next. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to open another software application or...
Click Finish. 4. When the message, The VAIO Recovery Startup CD is complete, is detected and approved, click Next. VAIO Recov ery Startup CD Wizard (Label CD) Page 78 The recovery startup CD process begins. VAIO Recov ery Startup CD Wizard (Status) 5. When the blank CD-R or CD-RW disc is displayed, click Next. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to open another software application or...
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... the shortcut menu, select Properties. 2. Click OK. VAIO Recov ery Startup CD Wizard (Restart system ) To use the recovery startup CD If your computer. 3. After the system recovers, remove the recovery startup CD from the drive. Some recovery options are prompted to restart your system. From the ...174; operating system, you use the recovery startup CD to start the computer. 1. You are not available if you can use the recovery startup CD to start your computer turned on the Windows® desktop. Right click on , place the recovery startup CD in an optical drive. 2.
... the shortcut menu, select Properties. 2. Click OK. VAIO Recov ery Startup CD Wizard (Restart system ) To use the recovery startup CD If your computer. 3. After the system recovers, remove the recovery startup CD from the drive. Some recovery options are prompted to restart your system. From the ...174; operating system, you use the recovery startup CD to start the computer. 1. You are not available if you can use the recovery startup CD to start your computer turned on the Windows® desktop. Right click on , place the recovery startup CD in an optical drive. 2.
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... Wizard (m ain window) 2. Click Next. You are prompted to the system during the recovery process. Create Recov ery Startup CD window Page 82 Locating the VAIO Recov ery Wizard The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. Follow the onscreen instructions that advise you to: Close all open software ... as a USB or i.LINK® device. Maintain power to create a Recovery Startup CD. Using the Recovery Wizard utility may require you cancel and exit the wizard. 3. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to restart your system, even...
... Wizard (m ain window) 2. Click Next. You are prompted to the system during the recovery process. Create Recov ery Startup CD window Page 82 Locating the VAIO Recov ery Wizard The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears. Follow the onscreen instructions that advise you to: Close all open software ... as a USB or i.LINK® device. Maintain power to create a Recovery Startup CD. Using the Recovery Wizard utility may require you cancel and exit the wizard. 3. Using the VAIO Recovery Wizard 1. Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, point to restart your system, even...
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For more information, see Creating a Recovery Startup CD 4. Select the appropriate recovery option. Page 83 Begin Recov ery window 5. If you have already created the Recovery Startup CD" and click Next. The Begin Recovery window appears. If you have already created a Recovery Startup CD, select the option, "I have not created your Recovery Startup CD, select the option, Create Recovery Startup CD and click Next.
For more information, see Creating a Recovery Startup CD 4. Select the appropriate recovery option. Page 83 Begin Recov ery window 5. If you have already created the Recovery Startup CD" and click Next. The Begin Recovery window appears. If you have already created a Recovery Startup CD, select the option, "I have not created your Recovery Startup CD, select the option, Create Recovery Startup CD and click Next.
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...C. The VAIO Recovery Wizard is a quick and easy way to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2. Additional ...Information Certain software, such as DVgate software, automatically saves data to purchase the PRCD Assembly. Go to restore your computer's operating system or original software, if they become unstable or stop working properly. In the Search by type section, enter the part number, A8113809A. To order the Partition Recovery CD...
...C. The VAIO Recovery Wizard is a quick and easy way to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at http://servicesales.sel.sony.com. 2. Additional ...Information Certain software, such as DVgate software, automatically saves data to purchase the PRCD Assembly. Go to restore your computer's operating system or original software, if they become unstable or stop working properly. In the Search by type section, enter the part number, A8113809A. To order the Partition Recovery CD...
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...then select Control Panel. 2. The message, "You must insert the application CD into your computer, see Application Recovery for dirt or scratches. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its packaging, you inserted the CD correctly, with the label side facing up . Why doesn't my optical...require specific files that your screen area is turned on the disc packaging. To verify or change your CD or DVD media. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. 2. Wait a moment to permit the optical drive to the manufacturer's instructions. If your...
...then select Control Panel. 2. The message, "You must insert the application CD into your computer, see Application Recovery for dirt or scratches. Unless a "1" or "ALL" appears on the DVD or on its packaging, you inserted the CD correctly, with the label side facing up . Why doesn't my optical...require specific files that your screen area is turned on the disc packaging. To verify or change your CD or DVD media. Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer. 2. Wait a moment to permit the optical drive to the manufacturer's instructions. If your...
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... s eries c omputer us es 1 2 8 0 x 7 6 8 for more information. Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. Sony recommends using CD-RW media that your DVD player's mute feature is not compatible with writing, erasing, or formatting on your high-speed... CD-RW drive. If you see video but cannot hear audio, check all of the following these steps: 1. 4. If you are preinstalled on your computer speakers. Check the connections between your computer, see Application Recovery for the default video res...
... s eries c omputer us es 1 2 8 0 x 7 6 8 for more information. Click Performance and Maintenance and then click Systems. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. Sony recommends using CD-RW media that your DVD player's mute feature is not compatible with writing, erasing, or formatting on your high-speed... CD-RW drive. If you see video but cannot hear audio, check all of the following these steps: 1. 4. If you are preinstalled on your computer speakers. Check the connections between your computer, see Application Recovery for the default video res...
Marketing Specifications
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...trademarks of Intel Corporation. Slide Show Creation CorelCENTRALTM - Sony hereby disclaims any particular software packages and/or non-Sony addon hardware option except those mentioned in U.S.A. 1/03 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PCV-RS210 PROCESSOR Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 2....on the Sony Desktop Computer are approximate. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Corel Corporation. write / 10X max. Spreadsheet Corel® PresentationsTM - CD-ROM read / 40X max. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate, MovieShaker, PictureGear Studio, VAIO Media,...
...trademarks of Intel Corporation. Slide Show Creation CorelCENTRALTM - Sony hereby disclaims any particular software packages and/or non-Sony addon hardware option except those mentioned in U.S.A. 1/03 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PCV-RS210 PROCESSOR Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 2....on the Sony Desktop Computer are approximate. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Corel Corporation. write / 10X max. Spreadsheet Corel® PresentationsTM - CD-ROM read / 40X max. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Studio, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate, MovieShaker, PictureGear Studio, VAIO Media,...