VAIO User Guide

Task

# Keeping Your VAIO Computer in Optimum Condition (VAIO Care)

With VAIO Care, you can perform the following operations to keep your VAIO computer running at an optimum level.

- Conduct regular performance checks and tune-ups.

- Find support information (the support website URL, the contact information phone number, etc.).

- Start VAIO Care just by pressing the ASSIST button and search for appropriate measures if you have any problem.

1. Press the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is on.
   VAIO Care starts.
   Refer to the help file included with VAIO Care for more information.

Hint

- Pressing the ASSIST button while your VAIO computer is off starts VAIO Care Rescue Mode. VAIO Care Rescue Mode can be used to recover the computer in case of emergency, for example, if Windows does not start.

- Alternatively, open the charms [Details], select the Search charm and Apps, and enter “VAIO Care (Desktop)” in the Search box to start VAIO Care.

Related Topic
Recovering from the Recovery Area
Backing Up Your Data when You cannot Start Windows
Restoring Your Data with VAIO Data Restore Tool