Basics
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Device and data management
Updating the device
Keep the device up to date by downloading and installing updates, such as service packs and
patches, for the operating system and other Microsoft apps.
The device is set to download and install updates automatically. To check for available
updates manually, on the taskbar, tap
→
→
Update & security
→
Windows Update
→
Check for updates
.
Backing up and restoring data
Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up
your sensitive information and access it later.
Performing a data reset
Delete all settings and data on the device. Before performing a factory data reset, ensure you
back up all important data stored on the device. Refer to
for more information.
On the taskbar, tap
→
→
Update & security
→
Recovery
→
Get started
→
Keep my
files
or
Remove everything
.
InstantGo (Modern standby)
InstantGo (Modern standby) is a low-power mode that allows the device to maintain network
connectivity. When the screen turns off, the device will enter modern standby mode.
While the device is in modern standby mode, the device can still sync content, such as
emails, from the cloud and run background apps. It also allows the device to wake from sleep
instantly, faster than the traditional sleep and hibernation states.
Modern standby consumes more battery power than the traditional sleep mode.
To set this feature, tap
→
→
System
→
Power & sleep
→
Additional power
settings
→
Choose what the power button does
, and then set the
When I press the
power button:
and the
When I close the lid:
settings to
Hibernate
.