Before Using Your Computer - Sony VGN-AW21M/H Troubleshooting Manual

Before using your computer

This section explains how to resolve problems, make a backup copy of your
data, and recover your Sony VAIO
VAIO software and Windows features in case of computer malfunctions.
❑ VAIO Recovery Center
Contains the following VAIO software, tools, and Windows features:
❑ Rescue Data
Enables you to make a backup copy of your data stored on your hard
disk.
❑ Wipe and Erase Data
Enables you to erase all the data on your hard disk.
❑ VAIO Hardware Diagnostics
Enables you to check your computer hardware (a CPU, memory
module, hard disk, etc.).
❑ Reinstall Programs or Drivers
Enables you to restore the preinstalled software or software drivers
to the original factory condition.
❑ Restore C: Drive
Enables you to restore the C drive on your computer to the original
factory condition.
❑ Restore Complete System
Enables you to restore your entire computer system to the original
factory condition.
❑ Create Recovery Discs
Enables you to create your own recovery discs to recover your
computer system.
❑ Backup and Restore Center
Windows backup feature that enables you to use the backup related
capabilities.
To launch VAIO Recovery Center when Windows starts
1 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Recovery Center, and VAIO
Recovery Center.
2 Click Continue in the User Account Control window.
If you are currently logged onto your computer as a standard user,
enter an administrator name and password and click Continue.
❑ VAIO Data Restore Tool
Enables you to restore the backup copies made with the Rescue Data
software.
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