Sony SVT11213CXB - Manual (Page 155)

Note
Disconnect all devices from your VAIO computer except for the external device from which
you intend to boot up. Some devices cannot be used to boot the computer, or cannot be
used with the computer.
If an AC adapter is supplied with the external device, be sure to connect it to an AC power
source in advance.
About the ASSIST Button
Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to solve
problems you might encounter when using the computer.
While the computer is on, the ASSIST button starts VAIO Care.
While the computer is off, the ASSIST button displays the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen.
VAIO Care (Rescue Mode): VAIO recovery solutions can be used to recover the computer
in case of emergency, for example, when Windows does not start.
Note
If the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen is displayed and five minutes pass without any
operation, your VAIO computer automatically turns off.
Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows
If you cannot start Windows, back up your data with VAIO Care (Rescue Mode): VAIO
recovery solutions.
1. Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off.
The VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen appears.
2. Select Start troubleshooting (recovery).
Follow the on-screen instructions until the Choose an option screen appears.
3. Select Troubleshoot and VAIO recovery solutions.
Follow the on-screen instructions until the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode): VAIO recovery
solutions screen appears.
4. Select Tools and Rescue Data.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Hint
If the display language selection window appears in step 3, select your desired language,
then OK.
Alternatively, you can start VAIO Care (Rescue Mode): VAIO recovery solutions with
Recovery Media. See
Recovering from Recovery Media for more information.