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Software for Internal Solid-State Drive

System Clone

The System Clone function can help you easily backup your entire data including your operating system and applications from your PC to Sony’s SSD.

*The application “Acronis® True Image 2015 HD” is available for download from Acronis® web site. Once you click a button “LINK”, the page will jump to the Acronis® web site.
*Application available for download only for Windows.

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Sony SSD Toolbox

Sony SSD Toolbox shows "Summary" and "S.M.A.R.T." information

Summary: It shows the drive information and status like model name, capacity, firmware version, serial number and lifespan
S.M.A.R.T.: It helps you to check the detailed parameters of the drive

*Application available for download only for Windows.
*User manual and EULA (End User License Agreement) are provided with the application.Please read them before using the application

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Setup Guide

*The steps on replacing the current HDD/SSD to the Sony SSD may not apply to every computer. Please refer to your PC owner’s manual

Step-1

Please ensure that you have the required hardware components for your installation.

Step-2

Download the Clone application to your computer and connect the Sony SSD by USB-to SATA cable (sold separately). Execute the clone application and follow the steps to begin the cloning process.

Step-3

When the process has finished, please power off the Desktop and disconnect all cables including AC power adapter/ cable .

Step-4

Install the Sony SSD into an available drive bay and connect the Sony SSD to SATA data cable and power connector to the SATA connectors on your motherboard, and remaining ends to the Sony SSD.
* If your computer has a 3.5-inch drive bay, before installing your SSD, please install it into the 3.5-inch mounting adapter. (sold separately)

Step-5

Power on the computer and wait for the operating system boot up to recognize the Sony SSD.

Step-1

Please ensure that you have the required hardware components for your installation.

Step-2

Download the Clone application to your computer and connect the Sony SSD by USB-to SATA cable (sold separately). Execute the clone application and follow the steps to begin the cloning process.

Step-3

When the process has finished, please power off the laptop and remove the battery.
* For the details of the way for removing the battery, please refer to your PC owner’s manual.

Step-4

Insert the Sony SSD into the drive bay and re-install the access panel and insert the battery back into the laptop.

Step-5

Power on the computer and wait for the operating system boot up to recognize the Sony SSD.