Creating Recovery Media - Sony SVE14A35CXH User Manual

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Creating Recovery Media

Follow the instructions below to create Recovery Media.
You can use DVDs, Blu-ray Disc, or a USB flash drive as Recovery Media.
However, it is recommended that you use DVD-R media, because data can be
accidently deleted from a USB flash drive. You can also use BD-R/BD-R DL/DVD-R
DL/DVD+R/DVD+R DL media; however, the type of media your VAIO computer
supports and the number of discs you need vary depending on the model you
purchased. You will be notified of such information during the creation process.
Note
USB ports that are compliant with the USB 3.0 standard do not support
recovery with a USB flash drive that is compliant with the USB 3.0 standard. On
models without the USB ports that are compliant with only the USB 2.0
standard, be sure to create Recovery Media using the USB flash drive that is
not compliant with the USB 3.0 standard.
1. Connect your VAIO computer to the Internet and download and install the latest
updates using VAIO Update.
2. Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is on to start VAIO Care.
If the User Account Control window appears, select Yes.
The VAIO Care window appears.
3. Select Advanced Tools, Restore and recovery, and Create Recovery
Media.
4. Read the on-screen instructions carefully, and then select Next.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Note
It may take some time for the current status of the process to display.
Do not eject or disconnect the media while creating Recovery Media, as doing
so may result in a failure.
Keep Recovery Media in a secure place.
Hint
If you are signed in to your VAIO computer as a standard user, you may be
prompted to enter an administrator name and a password.
Notes on creating Recovery Media
Recovery Media is specific to your VAIO computer of which it was created.
You cannot refresh your VAIO computer using Recovery Media.
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