User manual OPTICOM PT-509Z-22 DATASHEET

[. . . ] It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on solving common problems. The User Guide is provided in the PDF format for easy browsing and printing. To view the on-screen guide: 1 Double-click the VAIO User Guide icon on the desktop. Specifications The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. [. . . ] For instructions on how to create a restore point, see "To create a restore point" on page 22. 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 34. 18 Before using your computer 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 17. On models with an analog TV tuner, 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. See the online specifications to see whether your model is equipped with an analog TV tuner. 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 23. To make a backup copy of your file with the Back Up Files wizard 1 2 3 4 Launch VAIO Recovery Center (see page 14). Select Windows Backup and Restore and click Start. 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 2 3 4 Launch VAIO Recovery Center (see page 14). Select Windows Backup and Restore and click Start. Click Create a restore point or change settings on the left pane. Click Continue in the User Account Control window. If you are currently logged onto your computer as a standard user, enter an administrator name and password and click Continue. Click the System Protection tab in the System Properties window. Click to select the check box next to the drive for which you want to create a restore point under Automatic restore points. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5 6 7 8 To use the restore point for restoring system files If you can start Windows, follow these steps: 1 2 3 1 Follow the steps 1 to 4 in "To create a restore point manually" as described above. Click System Restore on the System Protection tab in the System Properties window. Follow the steps 1 to 4 in "To restore your data from the backup copy made with the Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore feature" on page 21. [. . . ] Click Continue in the User Account Control window. If you are currently logged onto your computer as a standard user, enter an administrator name and password and click Continue. Right-click the C drive and select Shrink Volume. Specify the amount of space to shrink and click Shrink in the Shrink C: window. While you use your computer for a certain period of time, the unallocated hard disk space is getting smaller. [. . . ]