Getting Started

Data save in Hibernation Mode

When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode, the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk. During this time, the HDD indicator will light.

After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk, turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge.

Restarting the computer

Certain conditions require that you reset the system. For example, if:

■You change certain computer settings.

■An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands.

There are three ways to reset the computer system:

1.Click start then click Turn off computer. From the Turn off computer menu select Restart.

2.Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to display the Windows Task Manager, then select Shutdown and Restart.

3.Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds. Wait 10 to

15 seconds, then turn the power on again by pressing the power button.

Restoring the preinstalled software

If preinstalled files are damaged, use the Product Recovery Media to restore them. To restore the operating system and all preinstalled software, follow the steps below.

Restoring the Windows operating system

When you reinstall the Windows operating system, the hard disk will be reformatted and all data will be lost.

1.Load the Product Recovery Media in the optional optical disc drive and turn off the computer’s power.

2.Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power. When Qosmio appears, release the F12 key.

3.Use the left or right cursor key to select the optical disc drive in the Boot Devices menu. For details, refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7, HW Setup.

4.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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