Sony PCV-RX270DS User Guide - Page 36

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VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide the computer will offer you the option to reformat the drive into a single partition. ❑ Operating System Only - formats the hard disk drive and restores the Windows operating system and the device drivers that shipped with your computer. This option is recommended for advanced users only. ! If you choose the Full Restore with Format or Operating System Only option, your hard disk will be formatted, which removes all the information on the hard disk drive. You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have created since you started to use your computer. You must reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it. To use the System Recovery CD(s) ✍ You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System Recovery CD(s). 1 Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-RW drive. ✍ The System Recovery utility boots from the CD-RW drive. It must be in the drive when you turn on the computer. 2 Shut down your computer. 3 Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer. 4 Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End-User License Agreement. 5 When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. 36

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VAIO Digital Studio™ User Guide
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the computer will offer you the option to reformat the drive into a single
partition.
Operating System Only —
formats the hard disk drive and restores the
Windows operating system and the device drivers that shipped with your
computer. This option is recommended for advanced users only.
To use the System Recovery CD(s)
1
Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the CD-RW drive.
2
Shut down your computer.
3
Wait 30 seconds and turn on your computer.
4
Click OK to signify you have read and accept the Microsoft End-User
License Agreement.
5
When the System Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the recovery process.
!
If you choose the Full Restore with Format or Operating System Only option, your
hard disk will be formatted, which removes all the information on the hard disk
drive. You will lose any software you have installed and any other files you have
created since you started to use your computer. You must reinstall any
applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it.
You need to complete the Windows registration process when you use the System
Recovery CD(s).
The System Recovery utility boots from the CD-RW drive. It must be in the drive when
you turn on the computer.