Sony SVD1322BPXR User Manual
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While the computer is off, the ASSIST button displays the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen.
VAIO Care (Rescue Mode): VAIO recovery solutions can be used to recover the computer
in case of emergency, for example, when Windows does not start.
Note
If the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen is displayed and five minutes pass without any
operation, your VAIO computer automatically turns off.
Booting Your VAIO Computer from External Devices
You can boot your VAIO computer from external devices, such as an optical disc drive, a USB
floppy disk drive, or a USB flash drive by using the BIOS function.
1. Connect an external device to your VAIO computer.
2. Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off.
The VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen appears.
3. Select Start from media (USB device/optical disc).
The booting process from the external device starts.
Note
Disconnect all devices from your VAIO computer except for the external device from which
you intend to boot up. Some devices cannot be used to boot the computer, or cannot be
used with the computer.
If an AC adapter is supplied with the external device, be sure to connect it to an AC power
source in advance.
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.
While the computer is on, the ASSIST button starts VAIO Care.
While the computer is off, the ASSIST button displays the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen.
VAIO Care (Rescue Mode): VAIO recovery solutions can be used to recover the computer
in case of emergency, for example, when Windows does not start.
Note
If the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen is displayed and five minutes pass without any
operation, your VAIO computer automatically turns off.
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.