Sony PCV-RS311 Quick Start Guide - Page 42

VAIO Computer Quick Start About the Recovery Media Kit The Recovery Media Kit is created using your own CDs and/or DVDs. You can create the Recovery Media Kit, or purchase it from Sony. Recovery Media Kit overview Confirm that you have sufficient CD and/or DVD recordable media available before you begin creating the Recovery Media Kit. You should also have a permanent marking pen ready, to label each CD and/or DVD media.You can create your kit using a single type of media or by combining media types*, as follows: ❑ One recordable CD (CD-R) and up to two recordable DVDs (DVD-R or DVD+R) (Your VAIO® computer must be equipped with a DVD-RW† or DVD±RW drive.) ❑ Up to 12 recordable CDs (CD-R) (Your VAIO computer must be equipped with a CD-RW drive.) Before you begin creating the Recovery Media Kit, prepare your computer for the process, as follows: ❑ Close all open software. ❑ Disconnect all network connections. ❑ Disconnect all peripheral devices. ❑ Do not interrupt the power. ❑ Disable any virus protection utility. ❑ Disable your screen saver. * The number of CDs and DVDs actually required to create a Recovery Media Kit may vary, depending on the computer purchased. † A DVD-RW drive supports DVD-R media only. 42