Sony VGN-FW54E User Manual

10Recovering your computer when you can start WindowsYou can recover your computer system by using VAIO Recovery Center if you can start Windows.Be su

11Creating a hard disk partitionAbout a hard disk partitionWhat is a hard disk partition?Hard disk partitioning is to divide storage space on the buil

12To create a hard disk partition using the Windows featureThe Windows feature allows you to create a partition without recovering your computer syste

13To create a partition in the recovery processIf you create a partition in the recovery process, all the data previously stored on a built-in storage

14Backing up and restoring your dataBacking up your data is extremely important. If you do not back up your data, you will lose various data stored on

15Backup and restore option chartOption Use the following optionYou need Windows must beYou need toRefer toAWindows featureRecording mediaIn operatio

16Option A: Backing up and restoring your data using the Windows featureIf your computer is not equipped with a built-in optical disc drive, you need

17To restore your data from the backup copy1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Recovery Center.2 Click Windows Backup and Restore and click Start.3

18Restoring the system imageWhat is a system image?A system image is backup copy of everything on your computer including programs, system settings, a

19Option B: Backing up and restoring your data when you cannot start WindowsUse the Rescue Data software to back up your data when you cannot start Wi

2Finding what to do ... 3Recovery and backup...

20The backup process automatically stops and your computer restarts if the process has not completed within 64 hours. To resume the process, follow th

21Option C: Backing up and restoring your data using a restore pointWhat is a restore point?❑ A restore point is created automatically, for example wh

22To restore system files using the restore point when you cannot start Windows1 Insert a recovery disc to the drive while your computer is on, turn o

23Option D: Restoring the preinstalled software/driversWhen the preinstalled software or software drivers do not work normally, use the Reinstall Prog

24Erasing all of your data on your built-in storage deviceIt is strongly recommended that you erase all the data on your built-in storage device befor

25TroubleshootingIf you have any problem operating your computer, try these suggestions before contacting VAIO-Link or your local Sony dealer directly

26I cannot complete the recovery process❑ If there is any unnecessary external device connected to your computer, disconnect it.❑ If you receive erro

27Troubleshooting for common problemsMy computer does not start❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on and the

28My computer or software does not respond❑ If your computer stops responding while a software application is running, press the Alt+F4 keys to close

29Windows does not accept my password and returns a message, Enter Onetime PasswordIf you enter a wrong power-on password three times consecutively, t

3Finding what to doBefore you get into troubleCreate recovery discsBack up your data Update your computer1 page 6 1 page 14 1 Quick Start GuideIf you

30Quick referenceWhat to do in case your computer does not workIf Windows starts Recovering your computer system will delete all the data previously s

31If Windows does not startIt is recommended that you update your computer after the system recovery using the VAIO Update software.Recovering your co

4Recovery and backupWhat is recovery and backup?RecoveryWhat is recovery?Recovery is to restore your computer system to its factory default settings.

5BackupWhat is a backup?A backup is to make a backup copy of your data stored on the built-in storage device (hard disk drive or solid state drive) an

6Creating recovery discsNotes on creating recovery discs❑ Recovery discs are compatible only with the computer in which the discs are created. You can

7To create recovery discsYou can confirm the number of necessary discs and types of media you can use for recovery disc creation in the following step

8Recovering your computerBefore starting the recovery processWhat is a recovery partition?A recovery partition on the built-in storage device contains

9Recovering your computer when you cannot start WindowsIf Windows does not start, you can recover your computer system from recovery discs or from a r