Recovery / Recovery Media - Sony VPCZ23C5E User Manual

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Recovery / Recovery Media

Recovery / Recovery Media
How can I create Recovery Media?
You can create Recovery Media using the VAIO Care
factory default settings.
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If a docking station is not supplied with your computer, you need to connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied).
See the Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
How can I restore my computer system to its factory default settings?
There are two ways to recover your computer system: from Recovery Media and from the recovery area. See the Recovery,
Backup and Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
How can I reinstall the original software and drivers?
You can restore the preinstalled software and drivers using the VAIO Care
See the help file included with the VAIO Care for more information.
How do I check the volume of the recovery area?
Your built-in storage device contains the recovery area where the data for the system recovery is stored. To check the volume
of the recovery area, follow these steps:
1 Click Start, right-click Computer, and select Manage.
2 Click Disk Management under Storage in the left pane.
The volume of the recovery area and the total volume of the C drive are displayed in the Disk 0 row in the center pane.
(page 35). The media are used to restore your computer system to its
(page 35).
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