Sony VGN-TZ11XN-B, VGC-LA3, VGN-SZ62MN-B, VGN-FZ18M, VGN-SZ5XRN-C User Manual

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Contents

Before using your computer............................................................................ 3

Creating your own recovery discs ................................................................................. 4

Backing up and restoring your data using Backup and Restore Center........................ 5

Backing up and restoring your data with the VAIO software .......................................11

Finding out what to do in case of computer malfunctions......................... 14

If your computer does not work properly .....................................................................14

Recovering your VAIO system ...................................................................... 16

Before starting the recovery process........................................................................... 16

Recovering your VAIO system when you can start Windows...................................... 18

Recovering your VAIO system when you cannot start Windows................................. 19

Changing the partition sizes.......................................................................... 20

About hard disk partitioning ......................................................................................... 20

Creating a hard disk partition.......................................................................................20

Erasing everything on your hard disk.......................................................... 22

Erasing all of your data on your hard disk with Wipe and Erase Data.........................22

Vor der erstmaligen Verwendung des Computers...................................... 23

Erstellen von eigenen Wiederherstellungsdisks .......................................................... 24

Sichern und Wiederherstellen von Daten mit „Sichern und Wiederherstellen“............25

Sichern und Wiederherstellen von Daten mit der VAIO-Software ............................... 31

Vorgehen bei Funktionsstörungen des Computers.................................... 34

Der Computer funktioniert nicht wie vorgesehen......................................................... 34

Wiederherstellen des VAIO-Systems............................................................ 36

Vor dem Start des Wiederherstellungsvorgangs ......................................................... 36

Wiederherstellung des VAIO-Systems, wenn Windows gestartet werden kann ......... 38

Wiederherstellung des VAIO-Systems, wenn Windows nicht gestartet werden

kann............................................................................................................................. 39

Ändern der Partitionsgrößen......................................................................... 40

Partitionierung von Festplatten.................................................................................... 40

Erstellen einer Festplattenpartition .............................................................................. 40

Vollständiges Löschen des Datenbestands auf der Festplatte.................. 42

Löschen aller Daten von der Festplatte mit dem Festplattenlöschprogramm ............. 42

Avant d’utiliser l’ordinateur............................................................................43

Création de vos propres disques de réinstallation ...................................................... 44

Sauvegarde et restauration des données à l’aide du Centre de sauvegarde et de

restauration ................................................................................................................. 45

Sauvegarde et restauration des données avec le logiciel VAIO ................................. 51

Que faire en cas de dysfonctionnement de l’ordinateur ? ..........................54

Si votre ordinateur ne fonctionne pas correctement ................................................... 54

Réinstallation du système VAIO ....................................................................56

Avant de démarrer le processus de réinstallation ....................................................... 56

Réinstallation du système VAIO lorsque Windows démarre....................................... 58

Réinstallation du système VAIO lorsque Windows ne démarre pas ........................... 59

Modification des tailles de partition ..............................................................60

À propos du partitionnement du disque dur ................................................................ 60

Création d’une partition du disque dur ........................................................................ 60

Effacement de tout le contenu du disque dur ..............................................62

Effacement de toutes les données du disque dur avec l’Utilitaire de balayage et

d’effacement de données............................................................................................ 62

Prima di utilizzare il computer........................................................................63

Creazione dei dischi di ripristino ................................................................................. 64

Backup e ripristino dei dati utilizzando il Backup and Restore Center

(Centro backup e ripristino)......................................................................................... 65

Backup e ripristino dei dati con il software VAIO......................................................... 71

Cosa fare in caso di malfunzionamenti del computer .................................74

Se il computer non funziona correttamente ................................................................ 74

Ripristino del sistema VAIO ...........................................................................76

Prima di iniziare il processo di ripristino ...................................................................... 76

Ripristino del sistema VAIO quando è possibile avviare Windows ............................. 78

Ripristino del sistema VAIO quando non è possibile avviare Windows ...................... 79

Modifica delle dimensioni delle partizioni.....................................................80

Informazioni sul partizionamento del disco rigido........................................................ 80

Creazione di una partizione del disco rigido ............................................................... 80

Cancellazione dell'intero contenuto del disco rigido ..................................82

Cancellazione di tutti i dati del disco rigido con Backup and Restore Center

(Centro backup e ripristino)......................................................................................... 82

Before using your computer

This booklet explains how to resolve problems, make a backup copy of your data, and recover your Sony VAIO

and Windows features in case of computer malfunctions.

❑ VAIO Recovery Utility

The VAIO Recovery Utility software enables you to restore the preinstalled software and create recovery discs.

❑ Rescue Data

The Rescue Data software enables you to make a backup copy of your data stored on your hard disk.

❑ VAIO Data Restore Tool

The VAIO Data Restore Tool software enables you to restore the backup copies made with the Rescue Data software.

❑ Wipe and Erase Data

The Wipe and Erase Data software enables you to erase all the data on your hard disk.

❑ VAIO Hardware Diagnostics

The VAIO Hardware Diagnostics software enables you to check your computer hardware (a CPU, memory module, hard disk, etc.).

❑ Backup and Restore Center

Backup and Restore Center is the Windows backup feature that enables you to use

the backup related capabilities.

In case of virus attacks, computer malfunctions, or accidental erasure, prepare the following in advance:

1 Recovery discs

It is strongly recommended to create recovery discs immediately after your computer is ready for use because there are no recovery discs provided with the computer. For instructions on how to create the recovery discs, see “Creating your own recovery discs” on page 4.

2 Backup copy of your data

Recovering your computer system will delete all the data previously stored on a hard disk. Be sure to make a backup copy of your data before recovering the computer system. For instructions on how to make a backup copy of the data, see “Backing up and restoring your data using Backup and Restore Center” on page 5.

computer system with the following VAIO software applications

Creating your own recovery discs

Recovery discs enable you to recover your computer system to its original state. You can create the recovery discs with the VAIO Recovery Utility software. Recover the computer system in the following cases:

❑ Your computer has been infected with a computer virus. ❑ Your computer has been unstable. ❑ Your computer system is experiencing problems which cannot be solved through

troubleshooting. ❑ You have formatted the C drive on your computer by mistake. Depending on your computer state, you may need recovery discs to recover your computer

system.

You may not be able to recover your computer system from the recovery partition in the following

cases due to modifications of the recovery partition.

❑ You have used software to modify the recovery partition.

❑ You have installed an operating system different from the preinstalled operating system on

your computer.

❑ You have formatted your hard disk without using the VAIO Recovery Utility software.

In these cases, recover your computer system with the recovery discs. If you have not yet created

them, you need to purchase them or repair the computer at your expense.

To create recovery discs

When your computer is ready for use, follow these steps to create recovery discs.

1 Click Start , All Programs, VAIO Recovery Tool, and VAIO Recovery Utility.

The User Account Control window appears. 2 Click Continue.

If you are currently logged onto your computer as a standard user, enter an administrator name

and password and click Continue.

The main menu appears.

3 Select Create Recovery Media Kit and OK. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

You can confirm the number of necessary discs and types of media you can use for recovery disc

creation in the Disc Confirmation window.

You may not be able to use CD-R discs as recovery discs depending on your computer. In this

case, use DVD discs.

Note that you cannot use Blu-ray Discs, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, or CD-RW discs as

recovery discs. To find which types of media your optical disc drive supports, see the on-screen

User Guide.

Backing up and restoring your data using Backup

and Restore Center

You can make a backup copy of your data, restore the data, and create a restore point using

Backup and Restore Center.

To back up your data

Making a backup copy of your data is extremely important. If you do not make the backup

copy, you will lose various data stored on your hard disk, such as documents or pictures,

due to unexpected events or computer viruses. It is strongly recommended to make the

backup copy on a daily basis.

There are three options to make a backup copy of your data.

❑ Use the Back Up Files wizard.

You can make a backup copy of your data to a CD, DVD or removal media, such as an external hard disk. For instructions on how to use the Back Up Files wizard, see “To make a backup copy of your file with the Back Up Files wizard” on page 7.

❑ Use the Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore feature (available on models

with Windows Vista Ultimate or Windows Vista Business only). You can make a backup copy of everything on your computer including the programs, system settings, and files on the computer. You can restore your computer system to the state when you made the backup copy. For instructions on how to use the Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore, see “To make a backup copy of your file with the Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore feature” on page 7.

❑ Create a restore point.

Your computer may become unstable or slow after installing new software or changing the Windows settings. In such cases, you can use a restore point to restore your computer system to a previous state. For instructions on how to create a restore point, see “To create a restore point” on page 9.

If an optical disc drive is not installed on your computer, you need an external hard disk drive or

optical disc drive to make a backup copy of your data or need to create a new partition by

changing the size of the C drive. For instructions on how to create a hard disk partition, see

“Creating a hard disk partition” on page 20.

Be sure to create recovery discs immediately after your computer is ready for use. In case you

cannot make a backup copy of your data due to computer malfunctions, you can use the recovery

discs to make the backup copy. For instructions on how to create the recovery discs, see “To

create recovery discs” on page 4.

Use the SonicStage Backup Tool software to back up the data managed by the SonicStage

software, such as music and graphics. You cannot back up the data managed by the SonicStage

software using Backup and Restore Center.

For more information on how to use the SonicStage Backup Tool software, see the software’s

help files.

On VGN-AR series models, you may not back up the Recorded TV folder where the video

contents recorded by Windows Media Center are saved, using Backup and Restore Center.

Back up the Recorded TV folder separately.

If you have changed the destination drive, back up the Recorded TV folder directly under the

destination drive you have selected.

You can also make a backup copy of your data with the Rescue Data software. For instructions

on how to make a backup copy of your data, see “To back up your data with Rescue Data” on

page 11.

To make a backup copy of your file with the Back Up Files wizard

1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and Backup and Restore

Center.

2 Click Back up files.

The User Account Control window appears.

3 Click Continue.

If you are currently logged onto your computer as a standard user, enter an administrator name and password and click Continue.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

You cannot select which files to restore when restoring the files from the backup copy you made with the Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore feature.

The files which you have changed or created after the backup cannot be restored.

To restore your data from the backup copy made with the Back Up Files wizard

1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and Backup and Restore

Center.

2 Click Restore files.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

On VGN-AR series models, restore the backup data of the Recorded TV folder where the video contents recorded by Windows Media Center are saved to C:\Users\Public manually.

To make a backup copy of your file with the Windows Complete PC Backup and

Restore feature

1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and Backup and Restore

Center.

2 Click Back up computer.

The User Account Control window appears.

3 Click Continue.

If you are currently logged onto your computer as a standard user, enter an administrator name and password and click Continue.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

To restore your data from the backup copy made with the Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore feature

Your computer may not work properly after the restore process because restoring your data

changes system files. Be sure to make a backup copy of your data before restoring the data.

1 Insert a recovery disc to the drive while the computer is on, turn off your computer, and

turn on the computer again.

The System Recovery Options window appears.

You can also display the System Recovery Options window without using recovery discs. To

display the window, follow these steps:

1 Turn on your computer.

2 Press the F8 key (press and hold the Fn key and press the F8 key on VGN-UX series models)

when the VAIO logo appears.

3 Make sure the option to restore the computer, which is listed on the top of the boot option

window, is selected, then press the Enter key.

4 Select a keyboard layout and click Next.

5 Select a user name and enter the password.

Skip the following steps 2 to 3.

2 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 3 Select an operating system and click Next. 4 If you have saved a backup copy of your data to an external hard disk drive or discs

with an external optical disk drive, connect the external device to your computer. 5 Select Windows Complete PC Restore.

The Windows Complete PC Restore window appears.

If you have saved the backup copy to CD or DVD discs, insert a disc to the (external)

optical disk drive. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions.

On VGN-AR series models, restore the backup data of the Recorded TV folder where the video

contents recorded by Windows Media Center are saved to C:\Users\Public manually.

To create a restore point

What is a restore point?

A restore point is created automatically, for example when installing a software driver, and

used to restore your computer system files to a previous state. Even though the restore

point is created automatically, it is recommended to create the restore point manually

before installing software or a software driver on your computer because your computer

may become unstable or slow after installing new software or changing the Windows

settings. If you have created the restore point when the computer is working normally, use

the restore point to restore the system files to the previous state.

To create a restore point manually

1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, Backup and Restore Center,

and Create a restore point or change settings on the left pane. The User Account Control window appears.

2 Click Continue.

If you are currently logged onto your computer as a standard user, enter an administrator name and password and click Continue.

The System Properties window appears. 3 Click the System Protection tab. 4 Click to select the check box next to the drive for which you want to create a restore

point under Automatic restore points. 5 Click Create. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions.

To use the restore point for restoring system files

If you can start Windows, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, Backup and Restore Center,

and Create a restore point or change settings on the left pane.

The User Account Control window appears. 2 Click Continue.

If you are currently logged onto your computer as a standard user, enter an administrator name

and password and click Continue.

The System Properties window appears. 3 Click System Restore on the System Protection tab. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

If you cannot start Windows, follow these steps: 1 Insert a recovery disc to the drive while the computer is on, turn off your computer, and

turn on the computer again. The System Recovery Options window appears.

You can also display the System Recovery Options window without using recovery discs. To display the window, follow these steps:

1 Turn on your computer. 2 Press the F8 key (press and hold the Fn key and press the F8 key on VGN-UX series models)

when the VAIO logo appears.

3 Make sure the option to restore the computer, which is listed on the top of the boot option

window, is selected, then press the Enter key.

4 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5 Select a user name and enter the password.

Skip the following steps 2 to 3.

2 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 3 Select an operating system and click Next. 4 Select System Restore. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions.

If you are using the SonicStage software, use the SonicStage Backup Tool software to make backup copies of music or graphics data before running the System Restore command in order to avoid loss of important data. If you do not use the SonicStage Backup Tool software to make the backup copies, the management information in the music database will become inconsistent, which may make all the music data you recorded or imported earlier unavailable for playback. After having restored your system (through the System Restore command), be sure to use the SonicStage Backup Tool software to make the saved music data available for playback. For more information on how to use the SonicStage Backup Tool software, see the software’s help files.

Backing up and restoring your data with the VAIO software

You can also make a backup copy of your data with the Rescue Data software and restore the rescued data with the VAIO Data Restore Tool software.

To back up your data with Rescue Data

The Rescue Data software enables you to rescue (back up) your data on the hard disk even when you cannot start Windows.

There are two options to rescue your files.

❑ Normal data rescue

Saves all the files which you can rescue on the hard disk to an external hard disk drive.

❑ Custom data rescue

Saves files which you specified to an external hard disk drive, removal media, or an

optical disc (CD, DVD, etc.).

Notes on using Rescue Data

❑ Handle rescued files with care to protect from unauthorized access. ❑ Keep recovery discs in a secure place to protect from unauthorized copying of your

data on the hard disk because the Rescue Data software can be launched from the

recovery discs. ❑ Rescued files which are not encrypted on the hard disk can be easily accessed by

unauthorized users using recovery discs.

To protect rescued files from unauthorized access, set the power-on or hard disk

password or use the Windows hard disk drive encryption feature. ❑ Using the Rescue Data software does not guarantee to make backup copies of all data

on your hard disk. Sony assumes no liabilities for any loss of your data arising out of

the backup process. ❑ Disable the Windows hard disk drive encryption feature before using the Rescue Data

software. ❑ Be sure to use the AC adapter to power your computer when using the Rescue Data

software.

To start the rescue process

1 Insert a recovery disc to the drive while the computer is on, turn off your computer, and

turn on the computer again. The System Recovery Options window appears.

If you have not yet created recovery discs, follow these steps:

1 Turn on your computer. 2 Press the F10 key (press and hold the Fn key and press the F10 key on VGN-UX series

models) when the VAIO logo appears. If the Edit Boot Options window is displayed, press the Enter key.

3 Skip the following steps 2 to 4.

2 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 3 Select an operating system and click Next. 4 Select VAIO Recovery Utility. 5 Click Rescue Data. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions.

It is recommended to select an external hard disk drive as a location to save rescued files if you select Custom data rescue.

You may not be able to select a Blu-ray Disc as a location to save rescued files depending on your computer. To find which types of media your optical disc drive supports, see the on-screen User

Guide.

The backup process automatically stops and your computer restarts if the process has not completed within 64 hours. To resume the process, follow the steps 1 to 5, click to select the Resume canceled process check box, and Next.

Do not disconnect an external hard disk drive or optical disc drive during the rescue process.

You may need to install a software driver if you select removal media, such as a Memory Stick media, an SD memory card, or a USB flash drive, as a location to save rescued files. The software

driver is saved in the VAIO folder on each recovery disc. To install the software driver, click Install Driver in the window to select a location to save rescued data.

Rescued files may be divided into two or more files and saved on a location to save the rescued files or renamed depending on the location you selected. Use the VAIO Data Restore Tool

software to restore the rescued files.

You cannot use a DVD-R DL disc as a location to save rescued files. To find which types of media your optical disc drive supports, see the on-screen User Guide.

Use an external hard disk drive or optical disc drive that supports the i.LINK or USB connections to save rescued files.

You need to install a software driver if you use an external hard disk drive or optical disc drive that does not support an i.LINK or a USB connection.

To restore your data with VAIO Data Restore Tool

The VAIO Data Restore Tool software enables you to restore files which have been rescued with the Rescue Data software.

To start the restore process

1 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Data Restore Tool, and VAIO Data Restore Tool.

The User Account Control window appears. 2 Click Continue.

If you are currently logged onto your computer as a standard user, enter an administrator name

and password and click Continue.

The VAIO Data Restore Tool window appears. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on the VAIO Data Restore

Tool software.

If necessary, move the restored files to an original location.

Finding out what to do in case of computer malfunctions

This section describes how to get your computer back to normal before recovering your computer system in case of computer malfunctions.

If your computer does not work properly

Your computer may become unstable or slow in the following cases:

❑ Your computer has been infected with a computer virus. ❑ You have changed the Windows settings. ❑ You have installed software or a software driver which is not compatible with your

computer.

If Windows starts

Follow these steps to get your computer back to normal:

1 Create your recovery discs if you have not yet created them (see page 4).

2 Make backup copies of your valuable files (see page 5).

3 Try any of the following:

❑ Restore system files (see page 9).

Restore system files from the latest restore point when your computer was working normally.

❑ Uninstall software or software drivers which are not compatible with your

computer if you have installed such software or software drivers.

❑ Restore your data from the backup copy made with the Windows Complete PC

Backup and Restore feature (available on models with Windows Vista Ultimate or Windows Vista Business only) (see page 8).

You cannot restore your files which you have changed or created after the backup.

4 If your computer still does not work properly, recover the computer system (see

page 16).

Recovering your computer system will delete all the data previously stored on the hard disk.

If Windows does not start

Follow these steps to get your computer back to normal when you cannot start Windows:

1 Try any of the following:

❑ Restore system files (see page 9).

Restore system files from the latest restore point when your computer was working normally.

❑ Restore your data from the backup copy made with the Windows Complete PC

Backup and Restore feature (available on models with Windows Vista Ultimate or Windows Vista Business only) (see page 8).

You cannot restore your files which you have changed or created after the backup. If you have such files and want to restore them, make backup copies of them with the Rescue Data software. For instructions on how to use the Rescue

Data software, see “To back up your data with Rescue Data” on page 11.

2 Make backup copies of your files with the Rescue Data software if you have not yet

made them (see page 11).

3 Examine your computer hardware (a CPU, memory module, hard disk, etc.) with the

VAIO Hardware Diagnostics software. For instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on the VAIO Hardw are Diagnostics software.

4 If you still cannot start Windows, recover your computer system (see page 16).

Recovering your VAIO system

This section describes how to recover your computer system.

Before starting the recovery process

What is a system recovery?

A system recovery is to restore your computer to its factory state. Perform a system recovery in the following cases:

❑ Your computer has been infected with a computer virus. ❑ Your computer has been unstable. ❑ Your computer system is experiencing problems which cannot be solved through

troubleshooting.

❑ You have formatted the C drive on your computer by mistake. You can recover your computer system from the hard disk drive (recovery partition) or

recovery discs. You can also create your own recovery discs.

What is a recovery partition?

A recovery partition contains data for a system recovery and an application recovery on the hard disk. Normally, you cannot modify or delete the data on this partition. You can, however, modify or delete the data with commercially available software applications designed to modify partition information. Modifying or deleting the data may disable a system recovery.

Recovering your computer system can restore the preinstalled software only (except certain software). It cannot restore software applications that were installed on your own or the data you created after purchase.

Recovering your computer system cannot restore only the Windows operating system.

Certain preinstalled software applications include options to uninstall or install them. Note that the software applications installed or uninstalled by using such options may not work properly

on your computer.

Installing a software application to modify partition sizes may disable a system recovery or recovery disc creation. Be sure to create recovery discs immediately after the computer is ready

for use. See “Creating your own recovery discs” on page 4.

Note that recovering your computer system will delete all the data on the hard disk even if the hard disk is encrypted with the Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption (BitLocker) feature.

Before starting the recovery process

❑ Recovering your computer system will delete all the data on the hard disk. Make sure

you have the backup copy of your valuable data.

❑ Disconnect all peripherals from your computer and connect the AC adapter only to the

computer before recovering the computer system.

❑ Recovering your computer system restores all the settings to the factory default

settings.

❑ Make sure that you perform both a system recovery and an application recovery. Your

computer may become unstable without performing the application recovery.

❑ If you have set the password to protect your data, you cannot start the recovery

process without entering the password. Be sure to write down the password not to

forget the password.

If you have forgotten the password, contact VAIO-Link to reset it. A reset fee will be

charged.

Aborting the system recovery process

Before the actual recovery process starts, the Recovery Wizard makes it easy to cancel any settings you may have made. Most screens remind you about the loss of data that will occur and you can either go back to the previous screen (click Back), or abort the recovery setup altogether. To abort, remove the recovery disc (if applicable), press Cancel, and click Yes to confirm. The system reboots automatically.

However, once the recovery process has started, canceling the job will delete all the current data on your drive.

When using recovery discs: if you do not remove the disc before rebooting, the system recovery

will start again.

There are two options to recover your computer system:

❑ Recover your computer system from Windows (see page 18).

❑ Recover your computer system without starting Windows (see page 19).

Recovering your VAIO system when you can start Windows

You can recover your computer system from the hard disk if you can start Windows. To recover your computer system from the hard disk, follow these steps. If you cannot start Windows, see “Recovering your VAIO system when you cannot start Windows” on page 19.

1 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Recovery Tool, and VAIO Recovery Utility.

The User Account Control window appears.

2 Click Continue.

If you are currently logged onto your computer as a standard user, enter an administrator name and password and click Continue.

The main menu appears.

3 Select Recover your Computer and click OK.

If you want to use the Back Up Files wizard to make a backup copy of your data, click Backup your data and OK.

4 Read the backup note and click Yes if you have already performed a backup of your

data. The Recovery Wizard window appears.

5 Click Next, then read and accept the Sony End User License Agreement in the next

screen. The Recovery Menu appears.

6 Select C Drive Recovery (Recommended) and click Next.

If you have changed partition sizes and created another partition other than the C drive on your hard disk, the data on the partition will remain unchanged even after recovering your computer system. For instructions on how to create a hard disk partition, see “Creating a hard disk partition” on page 20.

If you select Change partition size before recovering, see “About hard disk partitioning” on page 20.

If you select Complete Recovery (Restore Recovery Partition), the current working partitions are deleted and the hard disk is reset to its factory default state. Select this option to restore the

recovery partition or hard disk to its original size.

7 Follow the on-screen instructions.

You can still choose to abort at this time.

After completing the recovery process, restore your data from the backup copy you have made. To restore the data from the backup copy, see “Backing up and restoring your data using Backup and Restore Center” on page 5.

Recovering your VAIO system when you cannot start Windows

If you cannot start Windows, follow these steps to recover your computer system. 1 Insert a recovery disc to the drive while the computer is on, turn off your computer, and

turn on the computer again.

The System Recovery Options window appears.

If you have not yet created recovery discs, follow these steps:

1 Turn on your computer.

2 Press the F10 key (press and hold the Fn key and press the F10 key on VGN-UX series

models) when the VAIO logo appears. If the Edit Boot Options window is displayed, press the Enter key.

3 Skip the following steps 2 to 4. 2 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 3 Select an operating system and click Next. 4 Select VAIO Recovery Utility. 5 Click Next.

If you have data you want to back up, click Rescue Data.

You can examine your computer hardware (a CPU, memory module, hard disk, etc.) by clicking

VAIO Hardware Diagnostics. Click Next if you do not examine the computer hardware. For

instructions on how to use the software, see the help file on the VAIO Hardware Diagnostics

software.

6 Read the tutorial information and click Next. 7 Follow the steps after step 4 in “Recovering your VAIO system when you can start

Windows” on page 18. After completing the recovery process, restore your data from the backup copy made with

the Rescue Data software. To restore the data from the backup copy, see “Backing up and restoring your data with the VAIO software” on page 11.

Changing the partition sizes

This section describes how to change the partition sizes.

About hard disk partitioning

Hard disk partitioning is to divide a hard disk into multiple partitions. It allows you to organize your data or software on each hard disk partition more effectively.

The computer has a partition (C drive) only with the default settings. You can repartition the hard disk into two partitions: C drive and D drive, and use the D drive as a location to back up your data. You do not have to recover your computer system but use the feature for Windows to repartition the hard disk. For information on how to create a partition, see "Creating a hard disk partition" described below.

You can also change the partition sizes with the VAIO Recovery Utility software.

Creating a hard disk partition

The steps described here take as an example the hard disk partitioning to change the size of the C drive and create another partition.

There are two options to create a partition:

❑ Create a partition using the feature for Windows. ❑ Create a partition using recovery discs.

You need to recover your computer system if you create a partition with recovery discs. Recovering your computer system will delete all the data previously stored on a hard disk.

To create a partition with the feature for Windows

1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and Create and format hard

disk partitions under Administrative Tools. The User Account Control window appears.

2 Click Continue.

If you are currently logged onto your computer as a standard user, enter an administrator name and password and click Continue.

3 Right-click the C drive and select Shrink Volume.

The Shrink C: window appears.

4 Specify the amount of space to shrink and click Shrink.

While you use your computer for a certain period of time, the unallocated hard disk space is getting smaller. In this case, it is recommended to defragment the hard disk. To defragment the hard disk, click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and Disk Defragmenter.

5 Right-click Unallocated and select New Simple Volume.

The New Simple Volume wizard window appears.

6 Follow the on-screen instructions.

To create a partition with recovery discs

1 Insert a recovery disc to the drive while the computer is on, turn off your computer, and

turn on the computer again.

The System Recovery Options window appears.

2 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 3 Select an operating system and click Next. 4 Select VAIO Recovery Utility. 5 Click Next. 6 Click Next. 7 Select Change partition size before recovering and click Next. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Erasing everything on your hard disk

This section describes how to erase your data on your hard disk. It is strongly recommended to erase all the data on your hard disk before you dispose of your computer or give it to others.

Erasing all of your data on your hard disk with Wipe and Erase Data

The Wipe and Erase Data software enables you to wipe out your data on your hard disk. The erased data cannot be restored.

You need recovery discs to use the Wipe and Erase Data software. Create the recovery discs if you have not yet created. For instructions on how to create the recovery discs, see “To create recovery discs” on page 4.

The erasing process automatically stops and your computer restarts if the process has not completed within 71 hours. The process will resume after the computer restarts.

Be sure to connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer when using the Wipe and Erase Data software.

1 Make backup copies of your valuable files.

Make a backup copy of your data using the Back Up Files wizard if you can start Windows.

Make a backup copy of your data with the Rescue Data software if you cannot start Windows. You can launch the Rescue Data software with recovery discs.

2 Insert a recovery disc to the drive while the computer is on, turn off your computer, and

turn on the computer again. The System Recovery Options window appears.

3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 Select an operating system and click Next. 5 Select VAIO Recovery Utility. 6 Click Wipe and Erase Data. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Vor der erstmaligen Verwendung des Computers

Diese Broschüre beschreibt, wie Sie Probleme lösen, eine Sicherungskopie Ihrer Daten anlegen und Ihr Sony VAIO

folgenden VAIO-Softwareanwendungen und Windows-Funktionen wiederherstellen.

❑ VAIO Recovery Utility

Das VAIO Recovery Utility ermöglicht die Wiederherstellung der vorinstallierten

Software und die Erstellung von Wiederherstellungsdisks.

❑ Rescue Data

Mit der Software Rescue Data erstellen Sie eine Sicherungskopie der Daten, die auf

der Festplatte gespeichert sind.

❑ VAIO Data Restore Tool

Die Software VAIO Data Restore Tool ermöglicht die Wiederherstellung der

Sicherungskopien, die Sie mit der Software Rescue Data angelegt haben.

❑ Festplattenlöschprogramm

Das Festplattenlöschprogramm bietet die Möglichkeit, alle Daten von der Festplatte

zu löschen.

❑ VAIO Hardware-Diagnose

Die Software VAIO Hardware-Diagnose dient zur Überprüfung der

Computerhardware (CPU, Speichermodul, Festplatte usw.).

❑ Sichern und Wiederherstellen

Sichern und Wiederherstellen ist das Windows-Datensicherungsmodul, mit dem

sich verschiedene Funktionen im Zusammenhang mit der Datensicherung ausführen

lassen.

Um für Vireninfektionen, Computerfunktionsstörungen oder versehentlichen Datenlöschungen gerüstet zu sein, sollten Sie Folgendes vorbereiten:

1 Wiederherstellungsdisks

Sobald Ihr Computer einsatzbereit ist, sollten Sie unbedingt Wiederherstellungsdisks erstellen. Der Computer wird ohne Wiederherstellungsdisks ausgeliefert. Eine Anleitung zur Erstellung von Wiederherstellungsdisks finden Sie im Abschnitt „Erstellen von eigenen Wiederherstellungsdisks“ auf Seite 24.

2 Sicherungskopie Ihrer Daten

Bei der Wiederherstellung des Computersystems werden alle zuvor auf der Festplatte gespeicherten Daten gelöscht. Legen Sie vor der Wiederherstellung des Computersystems unbedingt eine Sicherungskopie Ihrer Daten an. Eine Anleitung hierzu finden Sie im Abschnitt „Sichern und Wiederherstellen von Daten mit „Sichern und Wiederherstellen““ auf Seite 25.

-Computersystem im Fall von Funktionsstörungen mit den

Erstellen von eigenen Wiederherstellungsdisks

Mithilfe von Wiederherstellungsdisks können Sie Ihren Computer wieder in den ursprünglichen Zustand versetzen. Solche Datenträger lassen sich mit der Software VAIO Recovery Utility erstellen. Eine Wiederherstellung des Computersystems kann in folgenden Fällen erforderlich sein:

❑ Der Computer wurde mit einem Virus infiziert. ❑ Der Computer läuft instabil. ❑ Auf dem Computer treten Probleme auf, die sich mit gängigen

Fehlerbehebungsmaßnahmen nicht lösen lassen.

❑ Das Laufwerk C des Computers wurde versehentlich formatiert. Je nach Funktionsstatus des Computers können für die Wiederherstellung entsprechende

Disks erforderlich sein.

Nach Änderungen an der Wiederherstellungspartition kann es in den folgenden Fällen unmöglich sein, den Computer von der Wiederherstellungspartition aus wiederherzustellen:

❑ Die Wiederherstellungspartition wurde unter Verwendung einer Software verändert. ❑ Auf dem Computer wurde ein anderes Betriebssystem als das installiert, das bei

Auslieferung vorinstalliert war. ❑ Die Festplatte wurde ohne Verwendung der Software VAIO Recovery Utility formatiert.

In diesen Fällen stellen Sie den Computer mithilfe der Wiederherstellungsdisks wieder her. Wenn Sie keine solchen Disks erstellt haben, müssen Sie diese erwerben oder den Computer auf eigene

Kosten reparieren lassen.

So erstellen Sie Wiederherstellungsdisks

Wenn der Computer betriebsbereit ist, gehen Sie in folgenden Schritten vor:

1 Klicken Sie auf Start , Alle Programme, VAIO Recovery Tool und dann auf VAIO

Recovery Utility. Das Fenster Benutzerkontensteuerung wird geöffnet.

2 Klicken Sie auf Fortsetzen.

Wenn Sie gegenwärtig als Standardbenutzer beim Computer angemeldet sind, geben Sie einen Administratornamen sowie das zugehörige Passwort ein und klicken auf Fortsetzen.

Das Hauptmenü wird angezeigt.

3 Wählen Sie Wiederherstellungsdatenträger erstellen, und klicken Sie auf OK. 4 Folgen Sie der Anleitung auf dem Bildschirm.

Im Fenster Disk-Bestätigung werden die Anzahl der benötigten Disks sowie die Arten von Medien angezeigt, die Sie für die Erstellung von Wiederherstellungsdisks verwenden können.

Auf einigen Computern ist es nicht möglich, CD-R-Disks als Wiederherstellungsdisks zu verwenden. Verwenden Sie in diesem Fall DVD-Disks.

Die folgenden Datenträger sind als Wiederherstellungsdisks nicht geeignet: Blu-ray-Disks, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM und CD-RW. In der elektronischen Version des

Benutzerhandbuchs ist beschrieben, welche Arten von Medien das optische Disklaufwerk Ihres Computers unterstützt.

Sichern und Wiederherstellen von Daten mit „Sichern und Wiederherstellen“

Mit Sichern und Wiederherstellen können Sie eine Sicherungskopie Ihrer Daten erstellen, die Daten wiederherstellen und einen Wiederherstellungspunkt setzen.

So legen Sie eine Sicherungskopie Ihrer Daten an

Eine Sicherungskopie Ihrer Daten zu erstellen ist äußerst wichtig. Andernfalls kann es sein, dass nach unvorhergesehenen Ereignissen oder nach einem Virenbefall verschiedene Daten auf Ihrer Festplatte verloren gehen, beispielsweise Dokumente oder Bilder. Gewöhnen Sie sich an, täglich eine Sicherungskopie Ihrer Daten anzulegen.

Zum Erstellen einer Sicherungskopie gibt es drei Möglichkeiten. ❑ Der Assistent Dateien sichern:

Sie können eine Sicherungskopie Ihrer Daten auf einer CD, einer DVD oder einem

Wechseldatenträger, etwa auf einer externen Festplatte, anlegen. Eine Anleitung zur

Verwendung des Assistenten Dateien sichern finden Sie im Abschnitt „So legen Sie

mit dem Assistenten „Dateien sichern“ eine Sicherungskopie Ihrer Dateien an“ auf

Seite 27. ❑ Funktion Windows Complete PC-Sicherung und Wiederherstellung (nur

verfügbar auf Geräten mit Windows Vista Ultimate oder Windows Vista Business):

Sie können eine Sicherungskopie des gesamten Datenbestandes Ihres Computers

anlegen, einschließlich aller Programme, Systemeinstellungen und Dateien. Der

Computer kann in den Status zurückversetzt werden, den er beim Anlegen der

Sicherungskopie hatte. Eine Anleitung zur Verwendung von Windows Complete

PC-Sicherung und Wiederherstellung finden Sie im Abschnitt „So legen Sie mit der

Funktion „Windows Complete PC-Sicherung und Wiederherstellung“ eine

Sicherungskopie Ihrer Dateien an“ auf Seite 27. ❑ Wiederherstellungspunkt erstellen:

Nach der Installation neuer Software oder der Änderung von Windows-Einstellungen

kann es sein, dass der Computer instabil wird oder nur noch langsam läuft. In solchen

Fällen lässt sich der Computer durch Auswahl eines Wiederherstellungspunkts wieder

in einen früheren Status versetzen. Eine Anleitung zum Erstellen eines

Wiederherstellungspunkts finden Sie im Abschnitt „So erstellen Sie einen

Wiederherstellungspunkt“ auf Seite 29.

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