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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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i.e. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 81) do not help, you purchased it to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of your computer. ... from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to the same state as possible. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. RECOVERY If...
i.e. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 81) do not help, you purchased it to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of your computer. ... from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to the same state as possible. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. RECOVERY If...
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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. 7. 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.
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. 7. 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.
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Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. 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 - Recovery Plug in the list of apps. 2.
Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. 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 - Recovery Plug in the list of apps. 2.
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... it with a permanent marker. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on page 43. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . If reinstalling software or...descriptive label on the screen. 4. Recovery Make sure you will be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that you keep the backup in a safe place that product's ...
... it with a permanent marker. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on page 43. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . If reinstalling software or...descriptive label on the screen. 4. Recovery Make sure you will be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that you keep the backup in a safe place that product's ...
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..."Returning to its factory condition. Recovery - 43 If nothing else has solved the problem and you may need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. If you ...has solved the problem and you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - solved by returning your system to its factory condition" on page 47. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you want to reset your system...
..."Returning to its factory condition. Recovery - 43 If nothing else has solved the problem and you may need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. If you ...has solved the problem and you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - solved by returning your system to its factory condition" on page 47. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you want to reset your system...
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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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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 double-click on the optical drive icon. ...USB drive: 1. Recovery - 45 Repeat this step for each item you want to reinstall. • 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 onscreen instructions to complete the installation. If...
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 double-click on the optical drive icon. ...USB drive: 1. Recovery - 45 Repeat this step for each item you want to reinstall. • 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 onscreen instructions to complete the installation. If...
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... item you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to reinstall. In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Recovery You should see the Contents section of these restore points to one of the...
... item you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to reinstall. In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Recovery You should see the Contents section of these restore points to one of the...
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...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 page 51. 48 - See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page ...49. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, back them up now. Recovering from the Windows Store). If you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on...
...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 page 51. 48 - See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page ...49. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, back them up now. Recovering from the Windows Store). If you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on...
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...use: a. In most cases of recovery to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 55. b. Software installed since you can access important files on page 54. c. Recovery - 53 Click ...refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to -resolve software problems, you purchased your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See "Refresh your system settings and saves them up now. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of hard-to retain your files ...
...use: a. In most cases of recovery to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 55. b. Software installed since you can access important files on page 54. c. Recovery - 53 Click ...refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to -resolve software problems, you purchased your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See "Refresh your system settings and saves them up now. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of hard-to retain your files ...
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... while traveling: • Always 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 the guidelines for instance, from your computer when carrying it home. Airport...
... while traveling: • Always 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 the guidelines for instance, from your computer when carrying it home. Airport...
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Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as when traveling with the computer When you are traveling. • Spare, fully-charged battery packs. • Additional printer driver files if you Bring the following items with your computer - 69 Traveling internationally with the computer. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally: ...
Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as when traveling with the computer When you are traveling. • Spare, fully-charged battery packs. • Additional printer driver files if you Bring the following items with your computer - 69 Traveling internationally with the computer. In addition, these tips are useful when traveling internationally: ...
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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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... describes the recovery tools available on page 63) do not help, you an option to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. return it , while giving you can 'recover' your computer. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you create...61472; In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. i.e. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you purchased it to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Important We ...
... describes the recovery tools available on page 63) do not help, you an option to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. return it , while giving you can 'recover' your computer. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you create...61472; In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. i.e. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you purchased it to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Important We ...
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... recovery information on the screen. 5. 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 If you delete this information, you cannot restore your computer. Follow the process until it clearly. Recovery ... USB drive and label it completes. 6. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will be shown the backup progress on your computer. 7. 22 -
... recovery information on the screen. 5. 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 If you delete this information, you cannot restore your computer. Follow the process until it clearly. Recovery ... USB drive and label it completes. 6. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will be shown the backup progress on your computer. 7. 22 -
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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. • If you are using optical discs, the ... a USB drive, make sure your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Make sure that you will need to copy files.You will also show the number of blank, recordable discs you have the...
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 are using optical discs, the ... a USB drive, make sure your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Make sure that you will need to copy files.You will also show the number of blank, recordable discs you have the...
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... that were not pre-installed, see Returning your system: 1. 24 - Revert to its factory condition on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Recovering your system To recover your system to a previous system condition. If ... a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on page 24. For instructions on page 27. 4. Recovery with a permanent marker...
... that were not pre-installed, see Returning your system: 1. 24 - Revert to its factory condition on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Recovering your system To recover your system to a previous system condition. If ... a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on page 24. For instructions on page 27. 4. Recovery with a permanent marker...
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Recovery - 25 factory. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of the Acer Resource Center. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. 3. If you are reinstalling using either your computer, you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on your computer: 1. Images ...
Recovery - 25 factory. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of the Acer Resource Center. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. 3. If you are reinstalling using either your computer, you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on your computer: 1. Images ...
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...-click on the drive that contains the backup. If you can return to one of these restore points 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 the... item you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. 2. Images for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-...
...-click on the drive that contains the backup. If you can return to one of these restore points 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 the... item you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. 2. Images for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-...