Control Panel Settings; Resetting The Pc To Its Factory Settings; Bios Setup - Medion X50 Operating Instructions Manual

19.1.

Control panel settings

You can change Windows® 8 settings using the control panel. These settings control virtually everything about how Windows®
8 appears and functions and enable you to customise Windows® 8 to meet your requirements.
When the control panel is run for the first time, some of the most frequently used control panel elements are displayed
grouped together by category.
If you require additional information about a control panel element in the category view, you must hold the mouse pointer
over the icon or category name and read the text shown there.
To run one of these elements, click on the associated icon or category name.
A list with executable tasks and a selection of individual control panel elements opens for some of these elements.
To launch the control panel, proceed as follows:
 Move the mouse pointer into the top right or bottom corner of the display and click Search.
 Enter System control in the search field.
 Click on System control.
19.2.

Resetting the PC to its factory settings

In the event of problems with the installation or other software problems which make it necessary to reinstall the software,
Windows® 8 offers three options for reinstalling Windows® 8 on your PC.
First ensure that you have backed up all important data and programs.
19.2.1. Running system restore
 After restarting, press the F11 key or start up the PC with the F11 key held down to launch PowerRecover.
 Click the
PowerRecover
You will be offered 3 possible options:
− Burn drivers and tools on an optical disc
Create a support disc
−
Refresh your PC without affecting your files
Update your PC without deleting your data.
− Restore
Choose between two recovery options:
● Restore to HDD – no backup of user data
All data on the PC will be permanently deleted.
The factory settings will be restored.
●
Restore to HDD – with backed up user data
The factory settings will be restored and all user data under C:\USER will be backed up.
PLEASE NOTE!
Always perform any type of recovery using mains power.
ATTENTION!
The recovery process takes a long time when you select the option to back up user data. Only the data located in the
folder C:\USER will be backed up. All other data will be deleted. Therefore, always regularly carry out a data backup onto
an external data medium. We do not accept any liability for claims for compensation arising from the loss of data or any
consequential damages incurred.
 Click Next and follow the on screen instructions to restore the factory settings.
19.3.

BIOS Setup

BIOS setup (the basic hardware configuration of your system) offers you numerous configuration options for operating your
PC.
For example, you can modify the operating mode for interfaces, security features or power supply management.
ATTENTION!
The PC has already been configured by the manufacturer to ensure optimum operation. Please only change settings
where strictly necessary and if you are familiar with the configuration options.
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Windows® 8 desktop app to run the program from the Windows® 8 desktop.
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