Sony VGN-P23G User Manual

10Why doesn't my computer enter Standby or Hibernate mode?Your computer may become unstable if the operating mode is changed before the computer

Troubleshooting11What should I do if my computer does not accept my password and returns a message, Enter Onetime Password?If you enter a wrong power-

Recovering your VAIO system

14Before using your computerThis section explains how to resolve problems, make a backup copy of your data, and recover your Sony VAIO® computer syste

Before using your computer15Creating your own recovery discs (Recovery Media Kit)Recovery discs enable you to recover your computer system to its orig

16To create recovery discs1 Make sure you have one of the following blank media ready beforehand: DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, or DVD+R DL discs. Your opti

Finding out what to do in case of computer malfunctions17Finding out what to do in case of computer malfunctionsThis section describes how to get your

18Recovering your VAIO systemThis section describes how to recover your computer system.Before starting the recovery processWhat is a system recovery?

Recovering your VAIO system19About the recovery optionsThere are three recovery options you can select. Normally, we recommend that you perform the C

2ImportantBe sure to create recovery discs immediately after your computer is ready for use because there are no recovery discs provided with the comp

20Recovering your VAIO system when you can start WindowsYou can recover your computer system from the recovery partition on your hard disk. if you can

Recovering your VAIO system21Recovering your VAIO system when you cannot start WindowsIf Windows does not start, you can select from the following two

22Changing the partition sizesThis section describes how to change the partition sizes.About hard disk partitioningHard disk partitioning is to divide

Changing the partition sizes23Deleting the recovery partitionBe sure to create the recovery discs if you have not yet created them. For instructions o

3Introduction to this guide...5TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ...

4Recovering your VAIO systemBefore using your computer ... 14What to do first ...

Introduction to this guide5Introduction to this guideThis guide covers the following important areas:TroubleshootingThis section contains solutions to

Troubleshooting

8TroubleshootingWhat should I do if my computer does not start?❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the

Troubleshooting9What should I do if the green power indicator light turns on but my screen remains blank?❑ Press the Alt+F4 keys several times to clos