Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 10, User Manual

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Note: The GUI items of the operating system might change without notice.
1. Open the Start menu . Tap Settings ➙ Update & security ➙ Recovery .
2. In the Advanced startup section, tap Restart now
➙
Troubleshoot
➙
Advanced options .
3. Select a desired startup option, then follow the instructions on the screen.
Recovering your operating system if the Windows 10 operating system
fails to start
The Windows recovery apps on your computer are capable of operating independently from the Windows 10
operating system. This enables you to recover or repair the operating system even if the Windows 10
operating system fails to start.
After two consecutive failed boot attempts, the Windows recovery environment starts automatically. Then
you can choose repair and recovery options by following the instructions on the screen.
Note: Ensure that your computer is connected to ac power during the recovery process.
Creating and using a recovery USB drive
You can create a recovery USB drive as a backup for the Windows recovery apps. With the recovery USB
drive, you can troubleshoot and fix the problems even if the preinstalled Windows recovery apps are
damaged.
Creating a recovery USB drive
The USB drive that you use to create the recovery USB drive must be at least 16 GB of storage. The actual
USB capacity that is required depends on the size of the recovery image.
Attention: The creation process deletes anything stored on the USB drive. To avoid data loss, make a
backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.
To create a recovery USB drive, do the following:
1. Ensure that your computer is connected to ac power.
2. Connect a proper USB drive (at least 16 GB of storage).
3. Type
recovery
in the search box on the taskbar. Then tap Create a recovery drive .
4. Tap Yes in the User Account Control window to allow the Recovery Media Creator app to start.
5. In the Recovery Drive window, follow the on-screen instructions to create a recovery USB drive.
Using the recovery USB drive
If you cannot start your computer, refer to “Frequently asked questions” on page 41. If you still cannot start
your computer, use the recovery USB drive to recover your computer.
To use a recovery USB drive, do the following:
1. Ensure that your computer is connected to ac power.
2. Connect the recovery USB drive to the computer.
3. Open the Lenovo Tablet Setup app. See “Lenovo Tablet Setup app” on page 27.
4. Tap Startup . In the Boot submenu, drag the recovery drive to the first place to select it as the boot
device.
5. Save configuration changes and restart the computer.
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