Sony SVD1322BPXR - Manual (Page 168)

Typically, you cannot modify or delete data in this area, however, there are commercially
available apps designed for this purpose.
Why do I have to create Recovery Media?
Recovery Media are used to restore your VAIO computer back to its original factory condition. If
Windows does not start and you have deleted the recovery area, you will need the Recovery
Media to perform recovery.
Create the Recovery Media immediately after the computer is ready for use.
Creating Recovery Media
Follow the instructions below to create Recovery Media.
You can use DVDs, Blu-ray Disc, or a USB flash drive as Recovery Media.
On the model without a built-in optical disc drive:
Use a USB flash drive.
On the model with a built-in optical disc drive:
It is recommended that you use DVD-R media, because data can be accidently deleted from
a USB flash drive. You can also use BD-R/BD-R DL/DVD-R DL/DVD+R/DVD+R DL media;
however, the type of media your VAIO computer supports and the number of discs you need
vary depending on the model you purchased. You will be notified of such information during
the creation process.
Note
USB ports that are compliant with the USB 3.0 standard do not support recovery with a USB
flash drive that is compliant with the USB 3.0 standard. On models without the USB ports
that are compliant with only the USB 2.0 standard, be sure to create Recovery Media using
the USB flash drive that is not compliant with the USB 3.0 standard.
1. Connect your VAIO computer to the Internet and download and install the latest updates
using VAIO Update.
2. If you create 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.
3. Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is on to start VAIO Care.
If the User Account Control window appears, select Yes.
The VAIO Care window appears.
4. Select Advanced Tools, Restore and recovery, and Create Recovery Media.