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Recovery Guide This section describes how to restore your Slate PC. Restoring from an external storage device Chapter 4. Backup / Restore 1. Backing up onto an external storage device The following procedures are to save the current status of the computer onto an external storage device. For models with a small storage device (64GB SSD), the restoration image is not saved on the computer. Therefore, if you backup a restoration image onto a separate external storage device (e.g.
Recovery Guide 4 Chapter 4. Backup / Restore Specify the location to save the backup file to (e.g. “D:\”), enter the file name and click Next. 94 2. Restoring from an external storage device The following procedures are to restore the computer using the backup file created and saved on the external storage device in the previous step. For the procedures to navigate and select menus in restoration mode, please refer to the restoration tips.
Recovery Guide 4 Perform the restoration following the instructions on the screen. When the restoration is completed, separate the external storage device and store it in a safe location. Now you can use the computer normally. Chapter 4. Backup / Restore 95 Restoring from a restoration image (only for models with an SSD of 128GB or more) For models with an SSD of 128GB or more, the restoration image is saved on the computer.
Recovery Guide 2 Chapter 4. Backup / Restore The computer enters restoration mode. If this is the first time you are running this program, select I agree in the Terms and Conditions screen. (Press the Volume Control buttons (navigation function) on the left side of the computer while holding down the button on the right side of the computer to move to the “I agree” option and then press the button on the right side (Enter key function) of the computer.
Recovery Guide Chapter 4. Backup / Restore Button functions in Restoration mode Location Left Right Function Turn on the computer Move (Up) ▲ Move (Down) ▼ ▲ z Using the buttons x ▲ z While holding down the Volume Up button, x press the power button . Press the Volume Up button. Press the Volume Down button.
Restoring with the OS CD Chapter 4. Backup / Restore (Only for models that ship with the operating system CD) This computer is shipped with the OS CD (Windows7). The procedures to reinstalled Windows are described below. (Only for models that ship with the operating system CD.) Prepare a Slate PC Dock (optional), an external USBtype CD drive (which can be purchased additionally) and an external USB-type mouse (which can be purchased additionally).
Restoring with the OS CD (Only for models that ship with the operating system CD) Windows installation continues. 10 The The computer restarts 3 times. Whenever the Press any key to boot from the CD or DVD..... message appears, leave the computer as is. the Windows activation screen appears, activate Windows 11 Iffollowing the instructions on the screen. the activation is completed, the Windows Desktop 12 When screen appears. The Windows installation is complete.
Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) Samsung Recovery Solution is a program that enables restoring or backing up the hard disk drive for when a problem occurs with the computer. If the computer fails to boot up, shutdown the computer and press the Power button while holding down the Volume (Up) button to restore the computer Alternatively, if you have connected an external USB keyboard (optional), you can restore the computer by pressing the F4 key on the keyboard.
Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) System Software Functions (Optional) Samsung Recovery Solution provides system software so that you can reinstall or copy the device drivers and system software necessary for normal operations onto a separate storage device. Chapter 4. Backup / Restore 1 2 Not only can you use Samsung Recovery Solution when Windows is running, but also when you are unable to boot up into Windows. Let’s learn how to use Samsung Recovery Solution.
Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) Chapter 4. Backup / Restore Restoring the computer Button functions in Restoration mode Restore is a function that enables restoring the computer to a saved point when the computer was purchased or a user-saved point. Function The Restore function provides the Basic Restore and Complete Restore options. Move Down 1 Move Up – When Windows is running: Click Samsung Recovery Solution.
Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) Chapter 4. Backup / Restore If you click Select by Symptom, the Select by Symptom menu appears. If you select a symptom, a recommended restoration option will blink. Click the restoration option to continue. 3 In the Advanced menu, you can change the size of the hard drive partitions (e.g. C: and D:). • Make sure to backup your data in advance, as all data will be deleted after the partition size is changed.
Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) Chapter 4. Backup / Restore 104 Complete Backup/Restore A Complete Backup saves the complete image of the C drive onto another drive or DVD. A Complete Restore restores the image file saved by the Complete Backup onto the C drive. Complete Backup If you perform the Complete Backup function onto a DVD or removable storage device, you can restore your computer even when a problem occurs with the hard disk or when the restoration area is removed.
Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) 4 When the system restarts in Restoration Mode, the Complete Backup operation begins. Continue with the backup by following the instructions. • Samsung Recovery Solution supports the DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW and DVD-RW formats. • If the LiveImaging option has been selected, the Complete Backup operation begins without the computer being restarted. 5 Continue with the Complete Backup operation by following the instructions. Chapter 4.
Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) Complete Restore 1 Chapter 4. Backup / Restore 3 – When backing up onto DVD 106 Select a Complete Backup restoration point in the restoration point selection screen and click the Next button. The system is restarted. Turn the computer on and insert the backup DVD into the DVD drive. If there are multiple backup DVDs, insert the first DVD. – When backing up to a removable storage device Connect the removable storage device.
Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) Chapter 4. Backup / Restore 107 Data Backup/Restore The Data Backup function enables you to backup specific files and folders to another drive, DVD or removable storage device. Data Restore enables you to restore data using the data saved by a Data Backup when data is lost. This guide describes the Backup and Restore procedures on the basis of backing up and restoring by using DVD.
Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) Data Restore 1 – When backing up onto DVD Turn the computer on and insert the backup DVD into the DVD drive. – When backing up to a removable storage device Connect the removable storage device. – When backing up to another drive Proceed to Step 2. 2 When the initial menu screen appears, click Restore and then click Data Restore. 3 Select a backup item to be restored in the backup list and click the Next button.
Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) System Software Function (Optional) The System Software function is a function that enables you to reinstall device drivers and System Software Programs or back up those programs. Chapter 4. Backup / Restore 109 Installing System Software 1 When the initial menu screen appears, click System Software > System Software Installation. 2 Move to the Easy Software Manager. 3 After the installation is complete, the computer will restart.
Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) Chapter 4. Backup / Restore System Software Backup 1 When the initial menu screen appears, click System Software > System Software Backup. 2 Specify the Save Path. 110 If you have specified a hard disk drive or a removable disk as the Save Path, the SamsungSoftware folder is created on the corresponding drive (e.g. D:\) and the system software programs are saved to that folder. Take care to not delete the folder.
Samsung Recovery Solution (Optional) Chapter 4. Backup / Restore 111 Recovery Solution Representation (Optional) What is a Recovery Area? •• Samsung computers have an additional partition to recover computers or save backup files. (Only for models with the Samsung Recovery Solution.) This partition is called a Recovery Area and it includes a recovery image that comprises of the OS and application programs.
