Sony SVD1322BPXR User Manual
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floppy disk drive, or a USB flash drive by using the BIOS function.
1. Connect an external device to your VAIO computer.
2. Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off.
The VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen appears.
3. Select Start from media (USB device/optical disc).
The booting process from the external device starts.
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.
Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)
With VAIO Care, you can perform the following operations to keep your VAIO computer
running at an optimum level.
Conduct regular performance checks and tune-ups.
Find support information (the support website URL and the contact information).
Start VAIO Care just by pressing the ASSIST button and search for appropriate measures if
you have any problem.
1. Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is on.
VAIO Care starts.
Refer to the help file included with VAIO Care for more information.
Hint
Pressing the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off 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, if Windows does not start.
Alternatively, open the Apps screen and select VAIO Care.
To open the Apps screen, see
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.