Sony SVS1311, SVS13A1, SVS1511 About Types of Backup

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About Types of Backup

You can use the Windows Backup and Restore feature to back up your valuable data.

There are several types of backup to meet your needs, as described below.

Backing up files

You can select and back up folders and files stored on your VAIO computer to a DVD or an

external hard disk drive. For details on how to back up data, refer to Windows Help and

Support.

Backing up system images

You can create a backup copy of the whole system of your VAIO computer. If the built-in

storage device or the computer ever stops working, you can use the system image to restore

the computer as it was when backed up.

To create a system image, you need an optional hard disk drive formatted in NTFS format.

You can also back up a system image to optical discs such as Blu-ray Disc or DVD disc.

For details on how to create a system image, refer to Windows Help and Support.

Restore point

After you install new software or change Windows settings, your VAIO computer may have

some problems (such as slow response, unable to launch software, etc.).

You can create a restore point before such an installation or setting change to restore your

system to an earlier point in time if it has a problem. For details on a restore point, see

Creating a Restore Point. [Details]

Note

We will not restore or compensate for any lost or damaged data under any

circumstances including failure of your VAIO computer.

Create Recovery Media soon after purchasing your VAIO computer. In the event that

you cannot make a backup copy of your data with the Windows feature due to computer

malfunctions, you can use the backup tool included in Recovery Media to back up your

data.

For information on how to create Recovery Media, see Creating Recovery Media.

[Details]

Hint

If your VAIO computer is equipped with no disc drive, you need to connect an external

device, such as an external hard disk drive or DVD drive, to the computer before

backup, or you need to resize the partition of your C: drive and create another partition

before backup. [Details]