How can I restore my Switch Alpha 12 to factory settings?
You can use the instructions below to completely reset your Switch Alpha 12 (SA5-271). This process will erase all data on the system and restore it to factory default settings.
In notebook mode:
- Completely power off the system.
- Press and hold F2 on the keyboard while you power on the system to enter the BIOS/UEFI setup.
- Select Main from the menu on the left.
- Under D2D Recovery, tap [Invoke] to begin the restore process.
- Tap Yes to begin the recovery.
- Select Troubleshoot and choose Reset this PC.
- Choose the type of reset you want to perform, and follow the on-screen prompts.
In tablet mode:
- Power off the device.
- Press and hold the Volume Up (+) button while pressing and holding the Power button to turn on the system. Release the Power button when the display backlight turns on. The system should enter the UEFI/BIOS setup.
- Select Main from the menu on the left.
- Under D2D Recovery, tap [Invoke] to begin the restore process.
- Tap Yes to begin the recovery.
- Select Troubleshoot and choose Reset this PC.
- Choose the type of reset you want to perform, and follow the on-screen prompts.
