Sony SVJ2021BPXW VAIO® User Guide (Printable Version) - Page 259

VAIO User Guide Troubleshooting How to Use Windows 8: The Basics Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Backup / Recovery Security Other Operations Notifications Click to Search Back | Back to Top Creating Recovery Media Follow the instructions below to create Recovery Media. To create Recovery Media Hint You can use DVDs, Blu-ray Disc, and a USB flash drive as Recovery Media. However, it is recommended that you use DVD-R media, since you may accidentally delete the data on the USB flash drive. You can also use BD-R/BD-R DL/DVD-R DL/DVD+R/DVD+R DL media; however, the types 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. 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. On the model without a built-in optical disc drive, connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied) to your VAIO computer. [Details] If an AC adapter or a power cable is supplied, plug it into a power source. 3. Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is on to start VAIO Care (Desktop). If the User Account Control window appears, select Yes. The VAIO Care window appears. 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. 4. Select Advanced Tools, Restore and recovery, and Create Recovery Media. 5. Read the on-screen instructions carefully and select Next. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions. Note It may take some time to display the current status of the procedure. Do not eject or disconnect the media while creating Recovery Media, as doing so may result in a failure of the process. Keep Recovery Media in a secure place. Notes on creating Recovery Media Recovery Media is specific to your VAIO computer on which it was created. Refreshing your VAIO computer with Recovery Media is not possible. Create Recovery Media immediately after your VAIO computer is ready for use. In the following cases, you may not be able to recover the computer from the recovery area and the Recovery Media will be necessary: 259