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Changes must only be carried out by specialists or
very experienced users.
22.1. Executing the UEFI Configuration
You can only run the configuration program upon system startup. If the notebook
has already started up, switch it off and restart it.
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Press the
F2
key to run the
UEFI configuration
.
23. FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
How do I activate Windows
®
?
• Windows
®
is activated automatically as soon as an Internet connection is
established.
The time is incorrect.
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Click with the right mouse button on the clock in the bottom right corner of
your screen and then click on “Adjust date/time”.
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You can then change the time and also, if necessary, the time zone in the
window that opens.
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?
• Back up your data on external media. If you need help to back up your data,
press the
F1
key for Windows Help.
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 identifier. 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.
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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.
