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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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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 - give me my Universal Serial Bus (USB) 77 ...the Internet 74 Wireless networks 74 HDMI 76 How do I unlock my computer 89 How do I check for Windows Setting passwords 80 updates 93 Where can 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...
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 - give me my Universal Serial Bus (USB) 77 ...the Internet 74 Wireless networks 74 HDMI 76 How do I unlock my computer 89 How do I check for Windows Setting passwords 80 updates 93 Where can 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...
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- 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, ...
- 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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... you to the User's Manual. For more productive, please refer 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. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that ...opens. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you for making an Acer notebook your ...
... you to the User's Manual. For more productive, please refer 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. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that ...opens. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you for making an Acer notebook your ...
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... When Caps Lock is 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. When Num Lock is on, text on and off. Use this mode when you press the up or down when you...
... When Caps Lock is 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. When Num Lock is on, text on and off. Use this mode when you press the up or down when you...
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.... Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; 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. Windows key It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check...
.... Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; 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. Windows key It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check...
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... • Two-finger slide: Swiftly scroll through web pages, documents and playlists by placing two fingers on the active application. 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...finger pinch: Zoom in from left edge: Switch 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....
... • Two-finger slide: Swiftly scroll through web pages, documents and playlists by placing two fingers on the active application. 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...finger pinch: Zoom in from left edge: Switch 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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...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. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications... factory-loaded software and drivers. RECOVERY If you are having trouble with a preinstalled Windows operating system. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer - Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see...
...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. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications... factory-loaded software and drivers. RECOVERY If you are having trouble with a preinstalled Windows operating system. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer - Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see...
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Recovery The Recovery Drive window 36 - 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. Click Create Factory Default Backup.
Recovery The Recovery Drive window 36 - 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. Click Create Factory Default Backup.
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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. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. 7. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'.
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. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. 7. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'.
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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 reinstalling from a Drivers... the installation. Recovery - 45 • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to reinstall. If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Double-click ...
... 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 reinstalling from a Drivers... the installation. Recovery - 45 • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to reinstall. If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Double-click ...
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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. Recovery In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to get your ...system settings and saves them as restore points. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you can return to one of your system running again. Click the...
...: 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. Recovery In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to get your ...system settings and saves them as restore points. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you can return to one of your system running again. Click the...
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... original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from Windows" on page 52. A confirmation window appears; Your system is restored using the restore point you can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery... press Enter. Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you cannot run Windows and have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 48. • If you may restart your ...
... original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from Windows" on page 52. A confirmation window appears; Your system is restored using the restore point you can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery... press Enter. Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you cannot run Windows and have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 48. • If you may restart your ...
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... you purchased your hard drive, back them up now. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers. Recovering from the... Windows Store). Software installed since you can access important files on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then ...
... you purchased your hard drive, back them up now. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers. Recovering from the... Windows Store). Software installed since you can access important files on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then ...
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Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Images for reference only. 3. 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
Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Images for reference only. 3. 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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This process takes about 30 minutes. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Recovery - 51 Click Next, then Refresh. 4. The Refresh your hard drive. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2.
This process takes about 30 minutes. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Recovery - 51 Click Next, then Refresh. 4. The Refresh your hard drive. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2.
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... Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Use the left or right arrow keys to start from, select the USB drive. Windows starts from a recovery backup on a USB drive: 1. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to...
... Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Use the left or right arrow keys to start from, select the USB drive. Windows starts from a recovery backup on a USB drive: 1. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to...
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See "Reset your PC from the recovery backup" on page 55. See "Refresh your PC from the Windows Store). 7. c. Recovery - 53 Click Advanced then System Restore to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of recovery to use: a. Select ... start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to -resolve software problems, you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Software installed since you can return to one of hard-to retain your system running again.
See "Reset your PC from the recovery backup" on page 55. See "Refresh your PC from the Windows Store). 7. c. Recovery - 53 Click Advanced then System Restore to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of recovery to use: a. Select ... start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to -resolve software problems, you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Software installed since you can return to one of hard-to retain your system running again.
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... your computer to keep any changes to the hard drive: a. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. The Reset your PC window opens. b. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on the hard drive and want to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. Recovery Choose how to recover...
... your computer to keep any changes to the hard drive: a. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. The Reset your PC window opens. b. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on the hard drive and want to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. Recovery Choose how to recover...