Recovering from Recovery Media
If the recovery area data has been corrupted or erased, you can use Recovery Media to recover your VAIO computer.
However, it takes longer time to recover using Recovery Media than using the recovery area.
If you use Recovery Media (optical discs) on the model without a built-in optical disc drive, connect an external optical disc drive (not supplied) to your VAIO computer. See Connecting an External DVD Drive for more information on how to connect the external optical disc drive.
If an AC adapter is supplied with the external optical disc drive, plug the AC adapter into a power source.
- Insert Recovery Media into the optical disc drive or connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on your VAIO computer while the computer is in Normal mode.
- Turn off your VAIO computer.
- Press the ASSIST button to display the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen and click Start from media (USB device/optical disc).
The Windows Boot Manager screen is displayed.
If the screen does not appear, restart the computer and try again.
- Press the
or
key to select Start VAIO Care Rescue and press the Enter key. - Select Start recovery wizard.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
Note
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If your VAIO computer is equipped with the USB port that is compliant with the USB 2.0 standard, connect a USB device to the port.
Hint
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If the display language selection window appears, select your desired language and click OK.
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To perform the custom recovery, select Tools and click Start advanced recovery wizard.
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If you cannot recover your VAIO computer using the USB flash drive, connect the drive to another USB port on the computer and try recovering the computer again.