Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 User Manual
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2. In the Remove everything and reinstall Windows section, click Get started. Then click Next to
confirm the operation.
3. Depending on your needs, do one of the following:
• To perform a quick format, click Just remove my files to start the process. The process will take
several minutes.
• To perform a complete format, click Fully clean the drive to start the process. The process will
take several hours.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your computer to the factory default settings.
Using the advanced startup options
With the advanced startup options, you can change the firmware settings of the computer, change the
startup settings of the Windows operating system, start the computer from an external device, or restore the
Windows operating system from a system image.
To use the advanced startup options, do the following:
1. Depending on the operating system, do one of the following:
• For Windows 8:
Move your pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Click
Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ General.
• For Windows 8.1:
Move your pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Click
Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ Update and recovery ➙ Recovery.
2. In the Advanced startup section, click Restart now ➙ Troubleshoot ➙ Advanced options.
3. Select a desired startup option, then follow the instructions on the screen.
Recovering your computer from the Windows recovery environment
The Windows recovery environment on your computer operates independently from the Windows 8 or
Windows 8.1 operating system. If the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system fails to start, you still can
use the Windows recovery environment to troubleshoot and fix problems.
The Windows recovery environment starts automatically in the case of two consecutive failed boots.
To manually start the Windows recovery environment, turn on or restart the computer. Before the Windows 8
or Windows 8.1 operating system starts, repeatedly press F11. The Windows recovery environment starts.
To use the Windows recovery environment, do the following:
Note: Ensure that your computer is connected to ac power.
1. Select a preferred language and then select a preferred keyboard layout.
2. Click Troubleshoot to display the optional recovery solutions.
3. Select a corresponding recovery solution according to your situation. For example, select Reset your
PC if you want to reset your computer to the factory default settings.
Creating and using recovery media
You can create recovery media as backups for the Windows recovery environment and the Windows
recovery image. If you cannot start the computer, you can use recovery media to troubleshoot and fix the
problems on your computer.
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