Sony SVT11213CXB - Manual (Page 156)

It is recommended that you select an external hard disk drive as a location to save rescued
files if you select Custom rescue.
Notes on using VAIO Care (Rescue Mode): VAIO recovery solutions
Handle rescued files with care to protect from unauthorized access.
Disable the Windows hard disk drive encryption feature before using VAIO Care (Rescue
Mode): VAIO recovery solutions to back up and restore your data.
However, rescued files which are not encrypted on the built-in storage device can be easily
accessed by unauthorized users using Recovery Media and this app. Therefore, after using
the app, be sure to set the power-on or hard disk password, enable the Windows hard disk
drive encryption feature, and keep the Recovery Media in a secure place to protect rescued
files from unauthorized access.
To restore copyright protected data, such as music files organized by digital media playback
apps, use a backup tool specified by the app you used to import such data. Sony does not
guarantee the playback compatibility of data which is not restored with the specified backup
tool.
VAIO Care (Rescue Mode): VAIO recovery solutions does not support backup of a file
whose name including the path is over 260 characters.
Using VAIO Care (Rescue Mode): VAIO recovery solutions does not guarantee backup of
all the data on your built-in storage device.
Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss of your data arising out of the backup process.
Use the power cord or the AC adapter to power your VAIO computer while using VAIO Care
(Rescue Mode): VAIO recovery solutions.
Your VAIO computer automatically restarts 72 hours after VAIO Care (Rescue Mode):
VAIO recovery solutions starts. If 72 hours have passed during the backup process, the
process will be stopped and the computer will restart. There is no way to resume the
process.
Rescued files may be divided into two or more files and saved in a specified location or
renamed, depending on the location you select. Use VAIO Data Restore Tool to restore the
rescued files. See
Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool for more information.
If an external hard disk drive or optical disc drive does not support the USB connection, you
need to install a driver.
Creating a Restore Point
A restore point enables you to restore your computer system files to a previous state,
depending on when the restore point was created.
Typically, restore points are created automatically, for example when you install a driver.
However, we recommend that you create a new restore point manually before installing any
apps or drivers on your VAIO computer.
Refer to Windows Help and Support (
Opening Windows Help and Support ) for information on