User manual RYOBI PLT-3043YW

[. . . ] 6 Recovering your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Creating a hard disk partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Backing up and restoring your data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Erasing all of your data on your built-in storage device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Troubleshooting for recovery problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 6 Select the check box(es) of the item(s) that you want to include in the backup and click Next. If you want to back up a system image, make sure the check box that allows you to back up the system image is selected. 7 On the Review your backup settings window, click Save settings and run backup. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 To restore your data from the backup copy 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Recovery Center. 3 Click Select another backup to restore files from under Restore. If the User Account Control window appears, click Yes. 4 Select the drive where the backup copy of your data you want to restore is saved and click Next. 5 Click Search. 6 Select your desired file(s) or folder(s) from the list and click Next. 7 Select a location to which you want to save the restored data and click Restore. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions. The files which you have changed or created after the backup operation cannot be restored. 17 Restoring the system image What is a system image? A system image is backup copy of everything on your computer including programs, system settings, and files on the computer. If you restore your computer from a system image, all of your current programs, system settings, and files will be restored with the contents of the system image. To restore the system image 1 Insert a recovery disc to the drive while the computer is on, turn off your computer, and turn on the computer again. The Windows Boot Manager is displayed. 2 Press the M or m key to select Windows RE and press the Enter key. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. If you are using BitLocker Drive Encryption on models with Windows 7 Ultimate, the BitLocker Drive Encryption Recovery window may appear. Follow the on-screen instructions to disable BitLocker Drive Encryption temporarily. 4 If you have saved your backup copy to an external hard disk drive or discs with an external optical disc drive, connect the external device to your computer. 5 Select Restore your computer using a system image that you created earlier and click Next. 6 Select Select a system Image and click Next. 10 Follow the on-screen instructions. 18 Option B: Backing up and restoring your data when you cannot start Windows Use the Rescue Data software to back up your data when you cannot start Windows, and use the VAIO Data Restore Tool software to restore files which have been backed up with the Rescue Data software. Notes on using the Rescue Data software 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 built-in storage device because this software can be launched from the recovery discs. 9 Follow the on-screen instructions. 21 To restore system files using the restore point when you cannot start Windows 1 Insert a recovery disc to the drive while your computer is on, turn off the computer, and turn on the computer again. If you are using an external optical disc drive (not supplied), press the F11 key several times when the VAIO logo appears after you restart the computer. The Windows Boot Manager is displayed. If you have not yet created the recovery discs, follow these steps: 1 Turn on your computer. 3 Make sure the Repair Your Computer is selected which is listed on the top of the Advanced Boot Options window, and then press the Enter key. 4 Skip the following step 2 and go to step 3. 2 Press the M or m key to select Windows RE and press the Enter key. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. If the appropriate keyboard layout is not selected, you may not be able to enter the password correctly. If you are using BitLocker Drive Encryption on models with Windows 7 Ultimate, the BitLocker Drive Encryption Recovery window may appear. Follow the on-screen instructions to disable BitLocker Drive Encryption temporarily. If you have displayed the System Recovery Options window by pressing the F8 key, select the administrator user name and enter the password, and then skip the following step 4 and go to step 5. 4 Select your operating system and click Next. Back up your files with the Rescue Data software if you have changed the files after you backed up your files using the Windows backup feature. 5 Click System Restore. The System Restore window appears. 6 Follow the steps 4 to 7 in "To restore system files using the restore point" on page 21. Restart your computer if the window prompts you to restart the computer. 22 Option D: Restoring the preinstalled software/drivers When the preinstalled software or software drivers do not work normally, use the Reinstall Programs or Drivers program to restore them to the factory default settings. To use the Reinstall Programs or Drivers program Some software and software drivers may not be restored. The restoration using the Reinstall Programs or Drivers program may not work properly, depending on the configuration of your computer. You may also lose data that you created before the restoration process. [. . . ] If your computer still does not turn off, press and hold the power button or slide and hold the power switch until the computer turns off. Turning off your computer with the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys or the power button/switch may cause loss of unsaved data. Unplug the power cord or the AC adapter, and remove the battery pack*. Reinstall the battery pack, plug the power cord or the AC adapter, and then press the power button or slide the power switch to turn on your computer. [. . . ]