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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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Special considerations 69 Troubleshooting tips 85 Securing your computer 71 Error messages 85 Tips and hints for using Windows 8 87 Using a computer security lock 71 Three concepts you might want to use Windows in the way that I'm used to Internet BIOS utility 80 Explorer 92 Boot sequence 80 How do I get more information... do I jump between apps 88 How do I turn off my computer 88 Wireless networks 74 Why is a Microsoft ID (account 92 How do I check for Windows Setting passwords 80 updates 93 Where can I add a favorite to - Table of contents
Special considerations 69 Troubleshooting tips 85 Securing your computer 71 Error messages 85 Tips and hints for using Windows 8 87 Using a computer security lock 71 Three concepts you might want to use Windows in the way that I'm used to Internet BIOS utility 80 Explorer 92 Boot sequence 80 How do I get more information... do I jump between apps 88 How do I turn off my computer 88 Wireless networks 74 Why is a Microsoft ID (account 92 How do I check for Windows Setting passwords 80 updates 93 Where can I add a favorite to - Table of contents
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... clarity. - Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. - - Note: For more relaxing and productive: - Avoid adjusting 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...
... clarity. - Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. - - Note: For more relaxing and productive: - Avoid adjusting 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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...expansion options and troubleshooting. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power... up your notebook. The Quick Guide introduces you to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your computer. In addition it contains general regulations and safety notices for meeting your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of...
...expansion options and troubleshooting. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power... up your notebook. The Quick Guide introduces you to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your computer. In addition it contains general regulations and safety notices for meeting your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of...
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... when you can toggle on , the keypad is in uppercase. USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to access most applications. Using the keyboard
... when you can toggle on , the keypad is in uppercase. USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to access most applications. Using the keyboard
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... It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Play or pause a selected media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Return to the previous media file. Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume up Description Increases the sound volume. + < > + + + + Volume down Play/Pause...
... It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Play or pause a selected media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Return to the previous media file. Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume up Description Increases the sound volume. + < > + + + + Volume down Play/Pause...
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... two fingers on the active application. Touchpad 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 photos, maps and documents with a simple finger-and-thumb gesture. 34 - Touchpad gestures...
... two fingers on the active application. Touchpad 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 photos, maps and documents with a simple finger-and-thumb gesture. 34 - Touchpad gestures...
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...entire original contents of your computer. RECOVERY If you are having trouble with a preinstalled Windows operating system. return it , while giving you must first create a recovery backup. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer to the same state as possible. ... drive, you an option to an earlier state. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see...
...entire original contents of your computer. RECOVERY If you are having trouble with a preinstalled Windows operating system. return it , while giving you must first create a recovery backup. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer to the same state as possible. ... drive, you an option to an earlier state. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see...
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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. The Recovery Drive window 36 - Click Create Factory Default Backup. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of 32 GB or larger. 1.
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. The Recovery Drive window 36 - Click Create Factory Default Backup. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of 32 GB or larger. 1.
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Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either Recovery - 39 Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. 7. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either Recovery - 39 Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. 7. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
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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 - Recovery
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...then follow the onscreen instructions 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. Repeat this... step for Acer Resource Center to complete the installation. Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. If you are ...
...then follow the onscreen instructions 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. Repeat this... step for Acer Resource Center to complete the installation. Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. If you are ...
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2. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Note: For more information about using Microsoft ... takes a 'snapshot' of 46 - Recovery Click the install icon for each time you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to one of the Acer Resource Center. 3. Repeat this step for the item you can return to complete the installation. In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you want...
2. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Note: For more information about using Microsoft ... takes a 'snapshot' of 46 - Recovery Click the install icon for each time you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to one of the Acer Resource Center. 3. Repeat this step for the item you can return to complete the installation. In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you want...
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... Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the window. 3. Your system is restored using the restore point you can recover from a recovery backup" on page 52. This... that are not recoverable by other methods, you may restart your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. click Yes. A confirmation window appears; Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at a time when your computer. Recovery - 47 Returning to its factory condition...
... Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the window. 3. Your system is restored using the restore point you can recover from a recovery backup" on page 52. This... that are not recoverable by other methods, you may restart your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. click Yes. A confirmation window appears; Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at a time when your computer. Recovery - 47 Returning to its factory condition...
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...page 49. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on 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. Customized...now. Software installed since you can access important files on page 51. 48 - See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized ...
...page 49. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on 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. Customized...now. Software installed since you can access important files on page 51. 48 - See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized ...
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Images for reference only. 3. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your files: Recovery - 49 Click Next, then choose how to erase your hard drive. 2. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Restore Factory Settings. The Reset your PC window opens.
Images for reference only. 3. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your files: Recovery - 49 Click Next, then choose how to erase your hard drive. 2. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. 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 Next, then Refresh. 4. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. The Refresh your hard drive. Recovery - 51 This process takes about 30 minutes.
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 Next, then Refresh. 4. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. The Refresh your hard drive. Recovery - 51 This process takes about 30 minutes.
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... Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Your computer will restart. 5. During startup, press to start from, select the USB drive. a. Windows starts from a recovery backup on a USB drive: 1. d. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on the type of the...
... Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Your computer will restart. 5. During startup, press to start from, select the USB drive. a. Windows starts from a recovery backup on a USB drive: 1. d. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on the type of the...
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... on your hard drive, back them as restore points. Recovery - 53 See "Reset your PC from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you purchased your PC will attempt to start the refresh process...
... on your hard drive, back them as restore points. Recovery - 53 See "Reset your PC from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you purchased your PC will attempt to start the refresh process...
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... no files can be viewed after the recovery. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is available). 4. b. The Reset your PC window opens.
... no files can be viewed after the recovery. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is available). 4. b. The Reset your PC window opens.