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...OF CONTENTS Safety and comfort 5 snapshot 46 First things first Returning your system to its factory 17 condition 47 Your guides 17 Recovering from Windows 48 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 computer 17 Turning your computer on and off 17 ...19 Battery pack 59 Taking care of your battery pack 19 Cleaning and servicing 19 Battery pack characteristics 59 Charging the battery 59 Your Acer notebook tour 21 Optimizing battery life 61 Screen view 22 Keyboard view 24 Left view 25 Information on USB 3.0 26 Checking the ...
...OF CONTENTS Safety and comfort 5 snapshot 46 First things first Returning your system to its factory 17 condition 47 Your guides 17 Recovering from Windows 48 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 computer 17 Turning your computer on and off 17 ...19 Battery pack 59 Taking care of your battery pack 19 Cleaning and servicing 19 Battery pack characteristics 59 Charging the battery 59 Your Acer notebook tour 21 Optimizing battery life 61 Screen view 22 Keyboard view 24 Left view 25 Information on USB 3.0 26 Checking the ...
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...interface 88 Connecting to the Internet 74 Wireless networks 74 HDMI 76 How do I unlock my computer 89 How do I 'm used to use Windows in the way that I get more information?.......... 93 Frequently asked questions 81 Requesting service 83 Regulations and safety notices 94 Troubleshooting 85 4 -...ID (account 92 How do I add a favorite to Internet BIOS utility 80 Explorer 92 Boot sequence 80 How do I check for using Windows 8 87 Using a computer security lock 71 Three concepts you might want to Using passwords 71 keep in mind 87 Entering passwords 72 How ...
...interface 88 Connecting to the Internet 74 Wireless networks 74 HDMI 76 How do I unlock my computer 89 How do I 'm used to use Windows in the way that I get more information?.......... 93 Frequently asked questions 81 Requesting service 83 Regulations and safety notices 94 Troubleshooting 85 4 -...ID (account 92 How do I add a favorite to Internet BIOS utility 80 Explorer 92 Boot sequence 80 How do I check for using Windows 8 87 Using a computer security lock 71 Three concepts you might want to Using passwords 71 keep in mind 87 Entering passwords 72 How ...
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.... - Warning! Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds, using a task light, changing the display's viewing angle, using a glare-reduction filter...
.... - Warning! Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds, using a task light, changing the display's viewing angle, using a glare-reduction filter...
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... on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to be more on how your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your new computer. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your... Desktop; First things first - 17 Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you to the basic features and functions of the following: •...
... on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to be more on how your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your new computer. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your... Desktop; First things first - 17 Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you to the basic features and functions of the following: •...
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... the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. 30 - USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is in uppercase. Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on, text on the...
... the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. 30 - USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is in uppercase. Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on, text on the...
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... It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. it returns to the Start screen. Using the keyboard Stop playing the selected media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. 32...
... It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. it returns to the Start screen. Using the keyboard Stop playing the selected media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. 32...
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Touchpad Touchpad gestures Windows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. Note: Support for touchpad gestures depends on the touchpad and moving both in ... with a simple finger-and-thumb gesture. 34 - These allow you to control applications with a few simple gestures, such as: • Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by swiping into the center of the touchpad from the right, top or left. • Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the charms. •...
Touchpad Touchpad gestures Windows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. Note: Support for touchpad gestures depends on the touchpad and moving both in ... with a simple finger-and-thumb gesture. 34 - These allow you to control applications with a few simple gestures, such as: • Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by swiping into the center of the touchpad from the right, top or left. • Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the charms. •...
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...This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions...a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to the same state as possible. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. i.e. Important: We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers...
...This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions...a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to the same state as possible. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. i.e. Important: We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers...
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Note: Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of apps. 2. Click Create Factory Default Backup. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of 32 GB or larger. 1. The Recovery Drive window 36 - Recovery
Note: Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of apps. 2. Click Create Factory Default Backup. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of 32 GB or larger. 1. The Recovery Drive window 36 - Recovery
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Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either Recovery - 39 Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 7. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either Recovery - 39 Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 7. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
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Recovery If you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. • Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. 44 -
Recovery If you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. • Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. 44 -
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...to complete the installation. Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Repeat this step for Acer Resource Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you are using ...a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and ...
...to complete the installation. Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Repeat this step for Acer Resource Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you are using ...a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and ...
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...For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of the Acer Resource Center. 3. Repeat this step for the item you can return to one of these restore points to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System...want to complete the installation. Click the install icon for each time you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to reinstall. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. You should see the Contents ...
...For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of the Acer Resource Center. 3. Repeat this step for the item you can return to one of these restore points to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System...want to complete the installation. Click the install icon for each time you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to reinstall. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. You should see the Contents ...
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... your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from Windows" on page 48. • If you cannot run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 52. You can recover ... created. • If you specified. Recovery - 47 Click the latest restore point (at the bottom of apps. 2. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the window. 3. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Returning your...
... your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from Windows" on page 48. • If you cannot run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 52. You can recover ... created. • If you specified. Recovery - 47 Click the latest restore point (at the bottom of apps. 2. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the window. 3. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Returning your...
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...pre-installed on your system. Recovery Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Recovering from the Windows Store). Customized Restore will attempt to retain your files (user data) but will be removed (...except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. Two options are available,...
...pre-installed on your system. Recovery Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Recovering from the Windows Store). Customized Restore will attempt to retain your files (user data) but will be removed (...except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. Two options are available,...
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Click Next, then choose how to erase your hard drive. 2. Images for reference only. 3. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your files: Recovery - 49 Click Restore Factory Settings. The Reset your PC window opens.
Click Next, then choose how to erase your hard drive. 2. Images for reference only. 3. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your files: Recovery - 49 Click Restore Factory Settings. The Reset your PC window opens.
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Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. This process takes about 30 minutes. The Refresh your hard drive. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Recovery - 51
Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. This process takes about 30 minutes. The Refresh your hard drive. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Recovery - 51
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... Boot Menu: a. During startup, press to your arrow keys to select the Main menu. If your keyboard type. 52 - d. Select OK or Yes to Enabled. b. f. Windows starts from a recovery backup on the type of the normal startup process. 6. Recovery e. Depending on a USB drive: 1. b. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu...
... Boot Menu: a. During startup, press to your arrow keys to select the Main menu. If your keyboard type. 52 - d. Select OK or Yes to Enabled. b. f. Windows starts from a recovery backup on the type of the normal startup process. 6. Recovery e. Depending on a USB drive: 1. b. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu...
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.... In most cases of recovery to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Refresh your PC to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot'... of these restore points to retain your PC will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). b. c. Click Advanced then System Restore to start the refresh process: Refresh your files (user data) but will reinstall all ...
.... In most cases of recovery to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Refresh your PC to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot'... of these restore points to retain your PC will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). b. c. Click Advanced then System Restore to start the refresh process: Refresh your files (user data) but will reinstall all ...
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... these changes, select No. If you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your hard drive. 1. To completely restore your PC window opens. b. The Reset your computer to erase your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Choose how to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. b. Just remove my files...
... these changes, select No. If you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your hard drive. 1. To completely restore your PC window opens. b. The Reset your computer to erase your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Choose how to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. b. Just remove my files...