and ensure your tablet is plugged into a power source, as this can take over an hour. Method 2: From the Login Screen (If Locked Out)
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Use this method if the W5 starts to the login screen or desktop. and ensure your tablet is plugged into a
Search for and select or navigate to Settings > System > Recovery . Choose between: Use this method if the W5 starts to
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Hold the (on an external or on-screen keyboard) and select Restart . The tablet will reboot into a blue Choose an option menu.
Press and hold the key and tap the F10 key repeatedly while pressing the Power button.