How to Fix Video Issues on Windows Tablets
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Video issues can be frustrating. This guide will help you to troubleshoot a variety of video issues you may come across.
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Video issues can be frustrating. This guide will help you to troubleshoot a variety of video issues you may come across.
- Open the Start Menu.
- Choose the Settings icon.
- Choose the System icon.
- On the left side of the screen, choose Display.
- On the right, choose 100% for scale, and the entry labeled Recommended for Resolution.
- Click the Start button.
- Click the Settings button on the left side of the start menu
- Click Update and Security.
- Click Check for updates.
- Once the system has finished checking for updates, it will automatically download and install the latest applicable updates.
- Your computer may also prompt you to restart. If it does, please do so at your earliest convenience. Some changes that updates need to make cannot be processed until a restart has been performed.
If you system was already recently updated, chances are that no further updates are available and your Update status will indicate: Your device is up to date.
Before your restart or shut down your PC, make sure to save all necessary work to prevent data loss.
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Using the Mouse
- Select the Start menu.
By default it is in the lower left corner of your screen.
- Select Power, then select Restart.
- Select the Start menu.
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Using the Keyboard
- Press the Windows and X keys at the same time. This minimizes any open windows you may have.
- Press the Alt and F4 keys at the same time. This tells Windows to close the desktop.
- Select Restart, then OK.
- Press the Windows and X keys at the same time. This minimizes any open windows you may have.
Night light changes the color on the screen at night to make it easier on your eyes. Use the following steps to modify the settings.
- Open the Start Menu.
- Choose the Settings icon.
- Choose the System icon.
- On the left side of the screen, choose Display.
- Use the toggle to turn on or off Night Light.
- You can choose Night light settings to modify additional settings.
- To change the color temperature, you can slide the bar left and right.
- To set a schedule you can toggle the Schedule Night Light to on and manage your schedule.
- Click the Start button.
- Click the Settings button on the left side of the start menu
- Click Update and Security.
- Click Check for updates.
- Once the system has finished checking for updates, it will automatically download and install the latest applicable updates.
- Your computer may also prompt you to restart. If it does, please do so at your earliest convenience. Some changes that updates need to make cannot be processed until a restart has been performed.
If you system was already recently updated, chances are that no further updates are available and your Update status will indicate: Your device is up to date.
Before your restart or shut down your PC, make sure to save all necessary work to prevent data loss.
-
Using the Mouse
- Select the Start menu.
By default it is in the lower left corner of your screen.
- Select Power, then select Restart.
- Select the Start menu.
-
Using the Keyboard
- Press the Windows and X keys at the same time. This minimizes any open windows you may have.
- Press the Alt and F4 keys at the same time. This tells Windows to close the desktop.
- Select Restart, then OK.
- Press the Windows and X keys at the same time. This minimizes any open windows you may have.
- Using the included cable, connect your Windows 10 tablet to an outlet.
- Allow your tablet to charge for at least 15 minutes.
You can continue to use your tablet while it charges.
- Open the Start Menu.
- Choose the Settings icon.
- Choose the System icon.
- On the left side of the screen, choose Power & sleep.
- Change Screen and Sleep settings as needed.
- Using the included cable, connect your Windows 10 tablet to an outlet.
- Allow your tablet to charge for at least 15 minutes.
You can continue to use your tablet while it charges.
- Push and hold the power button on your tablet for 10 seconds.
- Wait 10 seconds.
- Push and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn it back on.