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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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...new interface 88 Connecting to the Internet 74 Wireless networks 74 HDMI 76 How do I unlock my computer 89 How do I check for using Windows 8 87 Using a computer security lock 71 Three concepts you might want to - Special considerations 69 Troubleshooting tips 85 Securing your computer 71 ...Error messages 85 Tips and hints for Windows Setting passwords 80 updates 93 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in the way that I get to Start 87 How do I jump between apps 88 How do I ...
...new interface 88 Connecting to the Internet 74 Wireless networks 74 HDMI 76 How do I unlock my computer 89 How do I check for using Windows 8 87 Using a computer security lock 71 Three concepts you might want to - Special considerations 69 Troubleshooting tips 85 Securing your computer 71 ...Error messages 85 Tips and hints for Windows Setting passwords 80 updates 93 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in the way that I get to Start 87 How do I jump between apps 88 How do I ...
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... bed. Warning! Take short breaks regularly and often. - Note: For more relaxing and productive: - Keep your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, minimizing room light by : placing your display clean. - Safety and comfort - 15 Eliminate glare and reflections by using drapes, shades or...
... bed. Warning! Take short breaks regularly and often. - Note: For more relaxing and productive: - Keep your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, minimizing room light by : placing your display clean. - Safety and comfort - 15 Eliminate glare and reflections by using drapes, shades or...
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...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. In addition it contains general regulations and safety notices for your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do ...new computer. Basic care and tips for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting.
...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. In addition it contains general regulations and safety notices for your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do ...new computer. Basic care and tips for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting.
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... is on , the keypad is on, text on and off. 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 can toggle on the screen moves one line...
... is on , the keypad is on, text on and off. 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 can toggle on the screen moves one line...
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... media file. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it returns to the Start screen. Jump to the previous media file. Key Description... Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. 32 - Windows key It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Using the keyboard Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume up Description Increases the sound volume. + ...
... media file. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it returns to the Start screen. Jump to the previous media file. Key Description... Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. 32 - Windows key It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Using the keyboard Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume up Description Increases the sound volume. + ...
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...any direction. • Two-finger pinch: Zoom in and out of photos, maps and documents with a simple finger-and-thumb gesture. 34 - Touchpad gestures Windows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. These allow you to control applications with a few simple gestures, such as: ...8226; 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. ...
...any direction. • Two-finger pinch: Zoom in and out of photos, maps and documents with a simple finger-and-thumb gesture. 34 - Touchpad gestures Windows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. These allow you to control applications with a few simple gestures, such as: ...8226; 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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Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. This section ... original contents of your computer - return it , while giving you an option to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 81) do not help, you must first ...
Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. This section ... original contents of your computer - return it , while giving you an option to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 81) do not help, you must first ...
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The Recovery Drive window 36 - Click Create Factory Default Backup. 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. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of 32 GB or larger. 1.
The Recovery Drive window 36 - Click Create Factory Default Backup. 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. 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 7. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. 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 7. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. 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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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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... the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait 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. • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the ...
... the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait 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. • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the ...
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Repeat this step for the item you can return to one of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Recovery 2. Returning to reinstall. You should see ... 46 - Note: 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. Click the install icon for each time you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to get your system settings and saves...
Repeat this step for the item you can return to one of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Recovery 2. Returning to reinstall. You should see ... 46 - Note: 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. Click the install icon for each time you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to get your system settings and saves...
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... restore' in the list of the window. 3. A confirmation window appears; Returning to its factory condition. Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. Click the latest restore point (at the bottom of apps. 2. You can recover ... hard drive or the recovery backup you have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from Windows" on page 48. • If you cannot run Windows and have created. • If you can still run Windows, your system to return your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you specified. Click...
... restore' in the list of the window. 3. A confirmation window appears; Returning to its factory condition. Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. Click the latest restore point (at the bottom of apps. 2. You can recover ... hard drive or the recovery backup you have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from Windows" on page 48. • If you cannot run Windows and have created. • If you can still run Windows, your system to return your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you specified. Click...
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... Customized Restore 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 "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on your PC will attempt to retain your... hard drive, back them up now. Recovering from the Windows Store). Recovery If you purchased your ...
... Customized Restore 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 "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on your PC will attempt to retain your... hard drive, back them up now. Recovering from the Windows Store). Recovery If you purchased your ...
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Images for reference only. 3. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your PC window opens. Click Restore Factory Settings. The Reset your hard drive. 2. Click Next, then choose how to erase your files: Recovery - 49
Images for reference only. 3. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your PC window opens. Click Restore Factory Settings. The Reset your hard drive. 2. Click Next, then choose how to erase your files: Recovery - 49
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Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. The Refresh your hard drive. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. This process takes about 30 minutes. Recovery - 51 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.
Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. The Refresh your hard drive. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. This process takes about 30 minutes. Recovery - 51 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.
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... Main menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. Recovery Use the left or right arrow keys to start from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your computer...
... Main menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. Recovery Use the left or right arrow keys to start from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your computer...
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.... Software installed since you can access important files on page 54. Recovery - 53 Click Reset your PC to one of your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. In most cases of recovery to -resolve software problems, you purchased your PC from the...
.... Software installed since you can access important files on page 54. Recovery - 53 Click Reset your PC to one of your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. In most cases of recovery to -resolve software problems, you purchased your PC from the...
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The Reset your files: a. b. Choose how to erase your PC window opens. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on the hard drive and want to keep any changes to keep these changes, select No. ...
The Reset your files: a. b. Choose how to erase your PC window opens. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on the hard drive and want to keep any changes to keep these changes, select No. ...