Executing the UEFI Firmware Confi guration
You can only run the confi guration program upon system startup. If the notebook has
already started up, switch it off and restart it.
− Press the F2 key to run the UEFI fi rmware confi guration.
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
How do I activate Windows
®
?
• Windows
®
is activated automatically as soon as an Internet connection is
established.
When is restoring factory settings recommended?
• This method should only be selected as a last resort. Read about the
alternatives in the System recovery section.
How do I perform a data backup?
• Perform a backup or backup synchronisation of selected data onto external
media to familiarise yourself with the technology. A backup is of no use if
you are unable to recover the data or if the medium is faulty or is no longer
available.
Why do I need to reinstall my USB device even though I have already done it?
• If the device is not operated on the same USB port as the one it was installed
in, it automatically receives a new identifi er. The operating system then treats
it like a new device and tries to reinstall it.
• Use the installed driver or connect the device to the port on which it was
originally installed.
The notebook will not switch on.
− If the notebook is in battery mode, connect the notebook to the AC adapter and
check that the battery is charged or being charged.
− If you are already operating the notebook using the AC adapter, disconnect the
adapter plugfrom the outlet and connect an electrical appliance such as a lamp
to the same outlet to test it. If the lamp does not work either, seek the advice of
an electrician.
The screen is black.
• This fault can have various causes:
• The operating light (on/off switch) does not light up and the notebook is in
hibernation.
Solution:
Press the on/off switch.
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