Sony PCV-RX490TV VAIO User Guide (primary manual) - Page 95

Using the System Recovery CD(s) Using the System Recovery CD(s) You can reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. You may not need to recover the entire contents of your hard drive. If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual application or device driver may correct the problem. ✍ See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" for more information on reinstalling individual applications. ✍ See "Using the Driver Recovery CD" for more information on reinstalling individual drivers. Full Restore with Format The System Recovery utility formats your hard disk drive and then restores all the original software. 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 DVD-RW drive. ✍ The System Recovery utility boots from the DVD-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 Type the letter "O" to signify you have read and accepted the Microsoft End- User License Agreement. 93