Sony VGN-AR71M User Manual

10What should I do if my computer or software stops responding?❑ If your computer stops responding while a software application is running, press the

Troubleshooting11What should I do if a message window, notifying of incompatibility or improper installation of the battery pack, appears and my compu

12On VGX-TP series models❑ Make sure your computer does not have a "non-bootable" disc in the optical disc drive.❑ If a non-bootable disc is

Troubleshooting13System SecurityHow can I protect my computer against security threats, such as viruses? The Microsoft Windows operating system is pre

Recovering your VAIO system

16Before using your computerThis booklet explains how to resolve problems, make a backup copy of your data, and recover your Sony VAIO® computer syste

Before using your computer17Important informationIf you perform a recovery of your system after having upgraded to a higher version of Windows Vista v

18Creating your own recovery discsRecovery discs enable you to recover your computer system to its original state. You can create the recovery discs w

Before using your computer19To create recovery discsWhen your computer is ready for use, follow these steps to create recovery discs.1 Click Start, Al

DocumentationThe following documents are included with your Sony VAIO® computer.Non-Printed DocumentationImportant❑ User Guide Explains features of yo

20Backing up and restoring your data using Backup and Restore CenterYou can make a backup copy of your data, restore the data, and create a restore po

Before using your computer21Be sure to create recovery discs immediately after your computer is ready for use. In case you cannot make a backup copy o

22To restore your data from the backup copy made with the Back Up Files wizard1 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Recovery Center, and VAIO Recovery Cen

Before using your computer23To make a backup copy of your file with the Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore feature1 Click Start, All Programs, VAI

24To restore your data from the backup copy made with the Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore featureYour computer may not work properly after the

Before using your computer25To create a restore pointWhat is a restore point?A restore point is created automatically, for example when installing a s

26To use the restore point for restoring system filesIf you can start Windows, follow these steps:1 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Recovery Center, a

Before using your computer27If you cannot start Windows, follow these steps:1 Insert a recovery disc to the drive while the computer is on, turn off y

28Backing up and restoring your data with the VAIO softwareYou can also make a backup copy of your data with the Rescue Data software and restore the

Before using your computer29To start the rescue process1 Insert a recovery disc to the drive while the computer is on, turn off your computer, and tur

3ContentsDocumentation ...2Printed Documentation...

30To restore your data with VAIO Data Restore ToolThe VAIO Data Restore Tool software enables you to restore files which have been rescued with the Re

Before using your computer31Restoring the preinstalled software or software driversYou can restore the preinstalled software or software drivers to th

32Finding out what to do in case of computer malfunctionsThis section describes how to get your computer back to normal before recovering your compute

Finding out what to do in case of computer malfunctions33If Windows startsFollow these steps to get your computer back to normal:

34If Windows does not startFollow these steps to get your computer back to normal when you cannot start Windows:

Recovering your VAIO system35Recovering your VAIO systemThis section describes how to recover your computer system. Before starting the recovery proce

36Before starting the recovery process❑ Recovering your computer system will delete all the data on the hard disk. Make sure you have the backup copy

Recovering your VAIO system37Recovering your VAIO system when you can start WindowsYou can recover your computer system from the hard disk if you can

38To restore your entire computer systemFollow these steps to restore the entire data on your hard disk to the original factory condition:1 Click Star

Recovering your VAIO system39Recovering your VAIO system when you cannot start WindowsIf you cannot start Windows, follow these steps to recover your

4Recovering your VAIO systemBefore using your computer... 16Creating your own recovery discs...

40Changing the partition sizesThis section describes how to change the partition sizes.About hard disk partitioningHard disk partitioning is to divide

Changing the partition sizes41To create a partition with the Windows feature1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and Create and forma

42Erasing everything on your hard diskThis section describes how to erase your data on your hard disk. It is strongly recommended to erase all the dat

Introduction to this guide5Introduction to this guideThis guide covers the following important areas:❑ If you have any problems with your VAIO® comput

Troubleshooting

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

Troubleshooting9What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my computer?If the message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup” a