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Article ID: 36806 | Last Updated: 10/09/2013

Follow these steps to perform a SystemRecoveryfrom outsideof Windows.

1. Press and hold the Powerbutton until the computer is turned off completely.

IMPORTANT:

This procedure must be performed from a complete power off state.

When the Shutdown option is chosen in the Windows 8 operating system, the computer does

not completely power off but essentially logs off all users and then enters a hibernate state.

This is known as a Hybrid Shutdown. This new shutdown/startup behavior allows connected

hardware to remain initialized and is faster and easier than a full system re-initialization.

2. On the keyboard, press the Assistbutton.

NOTE:The location of the Assistbutton will depend on your specific computer model. To see the location

of the Assistbutton on your computer, refer to the supplied instruction manuals. Manuals, Specifications

and Warrantyinformation for your Sony product is available online.

3. The computer will start to the VAIOCare | Rescue Modescreen.

PRODUCT:

How to p erfo rm a SystemRecoveryfrom outside ofWindows.


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NOTE:

Recover or maintain your System [F10]- This options allows you to perform a systemrecovery

and return the computer back to factory condition.

Start from media (USB device/optical disc) [F11]- This options allows you to start the computer

from a CD/DVD disc or USB device.

Start from network [F12]- This options allows you to start the computer from a networked drive.

Start BIOS [F2]- This options allow you to enter and make modifications to the BIOS.

Shut down [F4]- This option will shut down the Computer.

Start Windows [Esc]- This option will allow you to start the computer in Windowsnormally.

Select language [F1]- This option will allow you to select a different language.

4. Press the F10key to select the Recover or maintain your System [F10]option.

5. In the Choose your keyboard layout screen, click to select the preferred keyboard layout.

6. In the Choose an option, click to select the Troubleshooteroption.

7. In the Troubleshooterscreen, click to select the Recovery and maintenanceoption.


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8. In the Recovery Toolscreen, click to select Windows 8.

9. In the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode)screen, click the Start recovery wizardoption.

10. In the Do you need to rescue your data?window, clickYes, I'd like to rescue my data.


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NOTE:If you do not have any data on your computer that you need to back up, click the Skip Rescue

button and proceed to step 16.

11. Connect an external storage device to the computer, such as a USB hard drive or thumb drive.

12. In the Select Rescue typewindow, click Easy rescue.

NOTES:

If you would like to manually select files to back up, click Custom Rescueand then follow the on-

screen instructions.

The software will automatically detect your data.

13. Click to select the drive where you would like to back up your data and then click the Nextbutton.


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NOTE:This screen displays the amount of disc space required and the amount of free space on the external

drive.

14. In the Confirm options and start rescue window, click the Start Rescuebutton.

NOTE:A progress windowwill show the status of the backup.

15. In the Rescue has completed successfullywindow, click the Nextbutton.


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16. In the Are you sure you want to start recoverywindow, click to selectYes, I'm sure and then click the

Start Recoverybutton.

NOTE:A status windowis displayed indicating the progress of the different applications. No action is

required. This process may take up to 2 hours and the computer may restart several times.

17. In the Recovery completewindow, click the Restartbutton.

18. Once the computer restarts, follow the on-screen instructions to set up the operating systemand complete

the systemrecovery .

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