Sony PCGA-DDRW1 - Manual (Page 42)

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Performing a System Recovery on a
Notebook
To reset your notebook using the drive, use the recovery disc provided with
the notebook.
About notebooks that you can recover
Notebooks that can be reset using this drive are Sony notebooks with the
Windows XP operating system preinstalled. However, if your notebook has
an integrated drive, use that drive to reset the notebook. (As of June, 2003)
For more details about resetting your notebook, refer to the manuals
provided with your notebook.
Notes
• Be sure to power the notebook from its AC adapter when performing a system
recovery. Do not run the notebook on battery power.
• If you use a notebook that cannot be reset using the VAIO notebook peripheral cable,
connect the supplied i.LINK cable and AC adapter to reset the notebook. See page 15
for connection details.
• Disconnect all other peripherals from the notebook and the drive before performing this
installation.