Sony VGC-LM1E User Manual

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

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 19.

❑ 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 21.

❑ 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 23.

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 38.