Sony SVT11213CXB - Manual (Page 158)

If you can start Windows, back up and restore your data with the Windows feature.
To use the feature, open Control Panel and select System and Security and File History.
Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows
When you cannot start Windows, follow these steps to restore computer system files.
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 Drive for more information on how to connect the external optical disc drive.
If an AC adapter or a power cable is supplied, plug it into a power source.
1. Insert Recovery Media (optical discs) 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.
2. Turn off your VAIO computer.
3. Press the ASSIST button to display the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen and select
Start from media (USB device/optical disc).
Follow the on-screen instructions until the Choose an option screen appears.
4. Select Troubleshoot, Advanced options, and System Restore.
5. Select your operating system.
The System Restore window appears.
6. Select Next.
7. Select a restore point and Next.
The confirmation window of the selected restore point appears.
8. Select Finish to confirm the restore point.
Your VAIO computer restarts after system files are restored.
Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool
You can use VAIO Data Restore Tool to restore files previously backed up using VAIO Care
(Rescue Mode): VAIO recovery solutions.
For instructions on how to use the app, refer to the help file included with the app.
1. Open the charms and select the Search charm. (See Opening the Charms to open the
charms.)
2. Select Apps and enter "VAIO Data Restore Tool" in the search box.
3. Select VAIO Data Restore Tool.