Recovery, How to use, Search – Sony SVL241290X User Manual

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Troubleshooting

How to Use

Windows 8: The Basics

Parts Description

Setup

Network / Internet

Connections

Settings

View

Playback

Backup / Recovery

Security

Other Operations

Notifications

MONITOR Function

Recovery

About Recovery

Recovery is the process of restoring the built-in storage device back to its original factory
condition. Refresh is the process of reinstalling the operating system with the main settings
and personal data retained.

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.

Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area

Your built-in storage device contains the recovery area where the data for the system
recovery is stored.

Creating Recovery Media

Follow the instructions below to create Recovery Media.

Notes on Recovery

Read the following notes thoroughly before recovering your VAIO computer.

Recovering from Recovery Media

If the recovery area data has been corrupted or erased, you can use Recovery Media to
recover your VAIO computer. However, recovering the computer using the Recovery Media
will take longer than using the recovery area.

Recovering from the Recovery Area

You can recover your VAIO computer from the recovery area on the built-in storage device.
This recovery method is faster than using Recovery Media.

Refreshing Your VAIO Computer

If your VAIO computer has become unstable, it is recommended that you use the refresh
function provided by Windows. Refresh the computer by following these steps.

Removing Recovery Content to Free up Disk Space

Your built-in storage device contains the recovery area where the data for system recovery
is stored. If your VAIO computer includes a solid state drive (SSD), you might want to
minimize the recovery area by removing such data to free up disk space on the C: drive (or
the last drive in your drive list, for example D: drive).

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