Sony SVD13236PXW - Manual (Page 131)

Personal Computer
VAIO Duo 13
SVD1323
Recovery
About the ASSIST Button
Press the ASSIST button to perform regular maintenance of your VAIO computer or to solve problems you might encounter
when using the computer.
Recovering from the Recovery Area
You can recover your VAIO computer from the recovery area on the built-in storage device. This recovery method is faster
than using Recovery Media.
Refreshing Your VAIO Computer (Refresh function supported models)
If your VAIO computer has become unstable, it is recommended that you use the refresh function provided by Windows.
Refresh the computer by following these steps.
Removing Recovery Content to Free up Disk Space
Your built-in storage device contains the recovery area where the data for system recovery is stored. If your VAIO computer
includes a solid state drive (SSD), you might want to minimize the recovery area by removing such data to free up disk space
on the C: drive (or the last drive in your drive list, for example D: drive).
Recovering from Recovery Media
If the recovery area data has been corrupted or erased, you can use Recovery Media to recover your VAIO computer.
Checking the Volume of the Recovery Area
Your built-in storage device contains the recovery area where the data for the system recovery is stored.
About Recovery
Recovery is the process of restoring the built-in storage device back to its original factory condition. Refresh is the process of
reinstalling the operating system with the main settings and personal data retained.
Creating Recovery Media
Follow the instructions below to create Recovery Media.
Notes on Recovery
Read the following notes thoroughly before recovering your VAIO computer.
User Guide
How to Use
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