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Using the System Recovery and Application Recovery CDs
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To use the System Recovery CD(s)
1
Insert the Sony System Recovery CD in the DVD-ROM drive.
2
Shut down your computer as described in “Shutting Down Your
Computer” on page 14.
3
Wait four 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 your computer does not start from the Recovery CD
1
Press the power button and hold it for more than four seconds to turn
off the computer.
2
Turn on the computer. When the Sony logo is displayed, press the F2
key. The BIOS setup menu screen appears.
3
Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
4
Press the arrow keys to select Get Default Values and then press the
Enter key. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.
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You need to complete the Microsoft Windows 98 registration process when you use the
System Recovery CD. Make sure you have the product ID number located on the cover of your
Microsoft Windows 98
Getting Started
manual. You will need this number to complete the
recovery process.
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The System recovery utility boots from the DVD-ROM drive. It must be in the DVD-ROM drive
when you turn on the computer.
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Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs. If you have two System Recovery
CDs, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. You are prompted to insert the
second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed.
The recovery process takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete.