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17. FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to install the discs supplied?
− No All programs are preinstalled. The discs are provided as backup copies
only.
Where can I find the necessary drivers for my Notebook?
− The drivers can be found in the second hard drive partition in the
Drivers and Tools folders.
What is Windows
®
8 activation?
− You will find a relevant section in these operating instructions containing de-
tailed information on this topic.
How do I activate Windows
®
8?
− Windows
®
8 is activated automatically as soon as an Internet connection is es-
tablished.
How do I activate Windows
®
8 without an Internet connection?
− Windows
®
8 can also be activated over the telephone. Follow the instructions
in the section “„Windows Activation“ to activate Windows
®
8 by telephone.
When is restoring factory settings recommended?
− This method should only be selected as a last resort. Read about the alterna-
tives in the System recovery section.
How do I perform a data backup?
− Perform a backup or backup synchronisation of selected data onto exter-
nal 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 long-
er 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.
