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... 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 ...Creating a recovery backup 35 What to take with you 68 Creating a drivers and applications backup ..... 39 Special considerations 68 Recovering your system 42 Traveling internationally with the computer ..... 69 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 43 Preparing the computer 69 Returning to an earlier system What...
... 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 ...Creating a recovery backup 35 What to take with you 68 Creating a drivers and applications backup ..... 39 Special considerations 68 Recovering your system 42 Traveling internationally with the computer ..... 69 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 43 Preparing the computer 69 Returning to an earlier system What...
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...- Recovery - 35 RECOVERY If you are having trouble with a preinstalled Windows operating system. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Creating a recovery backup To... reinstall from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Important: We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers...
...- Recovery - 35 RECOVERY If you are having trouble with a preinstalled Windows operating system. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Creating a recovery backup To... reinstall from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Important: We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers...
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Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 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 Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. 7.
Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 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 Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. 7.
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From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. 40 - Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Recovery Plug in the list of apps. 2. a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1.
From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. 40 - Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Recovery Plug in the list of apps. 2. a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1.
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..., unplug the drive and label it with a permanent marker. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be 42 - If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem... may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Click Start to a previous system condition. Revert to copy files.You will remember. 3. If multiple discs are using optical discs, the...
..., unplug the drive and label it with a permanent marker. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be 42 - If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem... may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Click Start to a previous system condition. Revert to copy files.You will remember. 3. If multiple discs are using optical discs, the...
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... the problem and you need to an earlier system snapshot" on your computer from the factory. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you want to reset your system to factory condition..., see "Returning your system to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer, follow that did not come pre-installed on page 46. 3. If nothing else has solved the...
... the problem and you need to an earlier system snapshot" on your computer from the factory. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you want to reset your system to factory condition..., see "Returning your system to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer, follow that did not come pre-installed on page 46. 3. If nothing else has solved the...
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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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... install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into 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...
... install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into 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...
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... icon for each time you want to reinstall. Returning to complete the installation. Recovery Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. Note: For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of your system... earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of 46 - You should see the Contents section of these restore points to one of the Acer Resource Center. 3.
... icon for each time you want to reinstall. Returning to complete the installation. Recovery Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. Note: For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of your system... earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of 46 - You should see the Contents section of these restore points to one of the Acer Resource Center. 3.
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... 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. Software installed since you can access important files on your hard... drive, back them up now. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. Recovery If you purchased your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows...
... 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. Software installed since you can access important files on your hard... drive, back them up now. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. Recovery If you purchased your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows...
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... will attempt to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Recovery - 53 Software installed since you can return to one of these restore points to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore ...Click Advanced then System Restore to retain your system. 7. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 54. See "Refresh your PC from the recovery backup" on your files (user data) but will ...
... will attempt to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Recovery - 53 Software installed since you can return to one of these restore points to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore ...Click Advanced then System Restore to retain your system. 7. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 54. See "Refresh your PC from the recovery backup" on your files (user data) but will ...
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... it home. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to a client's office building or traveling locally. Traveling with the computer When you...
... it home. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to a client's office building or traveling locally. Traveling with the computer When you...
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... compatible. If not, Traveling with the computer. Traveling internationally with the computer When you are traveling. • Spare, fully-charged battery packs. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another country, check that are appropriate for traveling. What to customs officials. • International Travelers Warranty passport. In addition...
... compatible. If not, Traveling with the computer. Traveling internationally with the computer When you are traveling. • Spare, fully-charged battery packs. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another country, check that are appropriate for traveling. What to customs officials. • International Travelers Warranty passport. In addition...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapterPower cord information 7 Taking care of your battery pack 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 Information on USB 3.0 12 Right view 12 Base view 13 Using ...17 Touchpad 18 Touchpad basics 18 Touchpad gestures 18 Recovery 20 Creating a recovery backup 20 Creating a drivers and applications backup 22 Recovering your system 24 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 24 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 26 Returning your system to its factory...
... your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapterPower cord information 7 Taking care of your battery pack 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 Information on USB 3.0 12 Right view 12 Base view 13 Using ...17 Touchpad 18 Touchpad basics 18 Touchpad gestures 18 Recovery 20 Creating a recovery backup 20 Creating a drivers and applications backup 22 Recovering your system 24 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 24 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 26 Returning your system to its factory...
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... recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it, while giving you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier state. Using this backup will require a USB..., which allows you an option to use a USB drive with a capacity of your computer. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Note Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it to start recovery...
... recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it, while giving you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier state. Using this backup will require a USB..., which allows you an option to use a USB drive with a capacity of your computer. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Note Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it to start recovery...
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...5. After creating the recovery backup, you Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer. Unplug the USB drive and label it is recommended to use the USB recovery backup to delete the recovery information ... only use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. 4. Follow the process until it completes. 6. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you cannot restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you will be shown the backup...
...5. After creating the recovery backup, you Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer. Unplug the USB drive and label it is recommended to use the USB recovery backup to delete the recovery information ... only use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. 4. Follow the process until it completes. 6. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you cannot restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you will be shown the backup...
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Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Make sure that you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each disc as it completes burning it. Remove the disc from ... also show the number of blank, recordable discs you will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. • If you have the required number of...
Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Make sure that you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each disc as it completes burning it. Remove the disc from ... also show the number of blank, recordable discs you will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. • If you have the required number of...
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...have stopped working correctly, the problem may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your system to its factory condition on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. 24 - Reset your operating system. If nothing else... solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on page 24. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see Returning to...
...have stopped working correctly, the problem may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your system to its factory condition on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. 24 - Reset your operating system. If nothing else... solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on page 24. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see Returning to...
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...3. If you are reinstalling using either your computer, you have created. • Other applications - If you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your hard drive or the backup you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. ...1. You should see the Contents section of apps. 2. Recovery - 25 factory. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of the Acer Resource Center. Images for reference only. If you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow...
...3. If you are reinstalling using either your computer, you have created. • Other applications - If you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your hard drive or the backup you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. ...1. You should see the Contents section of apps. 2. Recovery - 25 factory. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of the Acer Resource Center. Images for reference only. If you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow...
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... then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Repeat this step for the item you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. 2. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a ...DVD wait for each item you want to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key ...
... then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Repeat this step for the item you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. 2. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a ...DVD wait for each item you want to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key ...