Restore computer to factory settings

Hello. How can I restore my Vaio computer (Model PCG-71318L) to its factory settings. I don't want to do a system restore to a point in time. I want to restore it to the factory settings.
To reinstall windows using the advanced recovery it states I require a "windows installation disc", yet the computer didn't come with one. How do I create a "windows installation disc." How is this disc different from the "System Repair Disc".
If I create a "System Repair Disc" will I be able to use that as a "Windows installation disc" when I reinstall windows.
Is reinstalling windows the same as restoring it to the factory settings? If not, how do I restore it to the factory settings?
My OS is Windows 7 Home Premium
Thanks and best regards

Hello!
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your laptop has a hidden rescue partition on your hard drive, this is in lieu of Recovery DVDs. as an end user, you can create a physical backup copy of this rescue partition onto DVD. ( recovery discs)
To answer your first question concerning C drive restore. Enter VAIO Care by pressing the [Assist] Button on your laptop or selecting VAIO Care from the Start menu. Once in VAIO Care choose Recovery then C drive recovery to return your system to the factory image.
To create recovery Software mentioned above this can also be performed while in VAIO Care.
Once In VAIO Care you should see the option to Create recovery software. 2 Blank -R DVDs will be required.
If you reformatted your computer and installed a Retail copy of windows, the only way to create the software is reinstall the original image from the Hidden Rescue Partition [F10] from a cold boot then when the original OS is reinstalled VAIO Care should be back. if the rescue partition was also erased , your only other option is to purchase the DVDs Here: https://servicesales.sel.sony.com/ecom/ ... =989201975
For anyone that has an older model without the assist button the hidden partition has been included on most units since as early as 2004 and the above instructions will help you recover your Computer,
for older units with Vista press, Start, Help and Support, Backup and Recovery, Launch VAIO recovery, then choose restore C.
for older units with XP press start, control panel, choose VAO Recovery, then choose Restore C

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