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How to Use
Windows 8: The Basics
Parts Description
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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 an external
hard disk drive. For details on how to back up data, refer to Windows Help and
Support. [Details]
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.
[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 the Recovery Media to back up
your data.
For information on how to create the 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]
Related Topic
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Restoring System Files Using the Restore Point when You cannot Start Windows
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