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19. UEFI Configuration
The UEFI configuration (basic hardware configuration of your system) provides you
with a number of options for the configuration and operation of your notebook.
For example, you can modify the operating mode for interfaces, security features
or power supply management. The notebook has already been configured by the
manufacturer to ensure optimum operation.
PLEASE NOTE!
Please only change settings where strictly necessary and if you are
familiar with the configuration options.
19.1. 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
.
20. 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 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.
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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.
