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...OF CONTENTS Safety and comfort 5 snapshot 47 First things first Returning your system to its factory 17 condition 48 Your guides 17 Recovering from Windows 49 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 53 computer 17 Turning your computer on and off 17 ...19 Battery pack 60 Taking care of your battery pack 19 Cleaning and servicing 19 Battery pack characteristics 60 Charging the battery 60 Your Acer notebook tour 21 Optimizing battery life 62 Screen view 22 Keyboard view 24 Left view 25 Information on USB 3.0 26 Checking the ...
...OF CONTENTS Safety and comfort 5 snapshot 47 First things first Returning your system to its factory 17 condition 48 Your guides 17 Recovering from Windows 49 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 53 computer 17 Turning your computer on and off 17 ...19 Battery pack 60 Taking care of your battery pack 19 Cleaning and servicing 19 Battery pack characteristics 60 Charging the battery 60 Your Acer notebook tour 21 Optimizing battery life 62 Screen view 22 Keyboard view 24 Left view 25 Information on USB 3.0 26 Checking the ...
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... new interface 89 Connecting to the Internet 75 Wireless networks 75 HDMI 77 How do I unlock my computer 90 How do I check for using Windows 8 88 Using a computer security lock 72 Three concepts you might want to Using passwords 72 keep in mind 88 Entering passwords 73 How do... 86 4 - Special considerations 70 Troubleshooting tips 86 Securing your computer 72 Error messages 86 Tips and hints for Windows Setting passwords 81 updates 94 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in the way that I get to Start 88 How do I jump between apps 89 How do I turn ...
... new interface 89 Connecting to the Internet 75 Wireless networks 75 HDMI 77 How do I unlock my computer 90 How do I check for using Windows 8 88 Using a computer security lock 72 Three concepts you might want to Using passwords 72 keep in mind 88 Entering passwords 73 How do... 86 4 - Special considerations 70 Troubleshooting tips 86 Securing your computer 72 Error messages 86 Tips and hints for Windows Setting passwords 81 updates 94 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in the way that I get to Start 88 How do I jump between apps 89 How do I turn ...
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... by: placing your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display so 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...
... by: placing your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display so 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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Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your ...Desktop; For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. First things first - 17 The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains general...
Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your ...Desktop; For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. First things first - 17 The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains general...
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... line up or down arrow ( + ) keys. Using the keyboard - 31 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Num Lock The keys function as a calculator (complete with most applications. Use this mode when you press the up or down...
... line up or down arrow ( + ) keys. Using the keyboard - 31 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Num Lock The keys function as a calculator (complete with most applications. Use this mode when you press the up or down...
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... playing the selected media file. Key Description Pressed alone it returns to the next media file. Return to the previous media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Decreases the screen brightness. Windows key It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check...
... playing the selected media file. Key Description Pressed alone it returns to the next media file. Return to the previous media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Decreases the screen brightness. Windows key It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check...
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... a simple finger-and-thumb gesture. Touchpad - 35 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 the touchpad from the right, top or left. • Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the charms. •... the previous app. • 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.
... a simple finger-and-thumb gesture. Touchpad - 35 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 the touchpad from the right, top or left. • Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the charms. •... the previous app. • 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.
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... 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. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 82) do not help, you an option... and as soon as when you purchased it 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. 36 - RECOVERY If you are having trouble with a preinstalled...
... 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. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 82) do not help, you an option... and as soon as when you purchased it 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. 36 - RECOVERY If you are having trouble with a preinstalled...
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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. Click Create Factory Default Backup. The Recovery Drive window Recovery - 37 From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of 32 GB or larger. 1.
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. Click Create Factory Default Backup. The Recovery Drive window Recovery - 37 From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of 32 GB or larger. 1.
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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. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either 40 - 7. Recovery
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. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either 40 - 7. Recovery
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Recovery - 45 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.
Recovery - 45 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.
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If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Recovery • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to reinstall. Insert the Drivers and Applications ...Backup into the disc drive or connect it to complete the installation. Repeat this step 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 want to install...
If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Recovery • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to reinstall. Insert the Drivers and Applications ...Backup into the disc drive or connect it to complete the installation. Repeat this step 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 want to install...
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... or device drivers. You should see the Contents section of Recovery - 47 Click the install icon for each time you want to complete the installation. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you can return to one of these restore points to an earlier system... points. 2. 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.
... or device drivers. You should see the Contents section of Recovery - 47 Click the install icon for each time you want to complete the installation. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you can return to one of these restore points to an earlier system... points. 2. 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.
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...drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can still run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from Windows" on page 49. • If you cannot run Windows, your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. Click System and Security ...computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may restart your system to a restore point 1. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the window. 3. Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. Your system is restored using the restore point you have installed a ...
...drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can still run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from Windows" on page 49. • If you cannot run Windows, your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. Click System and Security ...computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may restart your system to a restore point 1. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the window. 3. Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. Your system is restored using the restore point you have installed a ...
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... pre-installed 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. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my... "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 50. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, back them up now. Recovery - 49 Software installed since you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers...
... pre-installed 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. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my... "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 50. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, back them up now. Recovery - 49 Software installed since you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers...
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The Reset your files: 50 - Images for reference only. 3. Click Next, then choose how to erase your PC window opens. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Restore Factory Settings. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your hard drive. 2. Recovery
The Reset your files: 50 - Images for reference only. 3. Click Next, then choose how to erase your PC window opens. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Restore Factory Settings. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your hard drive. 2. Recovery
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Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. This process takes about 30 minutes. 52 - Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. Recovery The Refresh your hard drive.
Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. This process takes about 30 minutes. 52 - Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. Recovery The Refresh your hard drive.
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... when starting your keyboard type. b. If it is selected, press to change this setting to select USB Device, then press Enter. c. Find your recovery backup. 2. Windows starts from a recovery backup on the type of the normal startup process. 6. Select OK or Yes to open the boot menu.
... when starting your keyboard type. b. If it is selected, press to change this setting to select USB Device, then press Enter. c. Find your recovery backup. 2. Windows starts from a recovery backup on the type of the normal startup process. 6. Select OK or Yes to open the boot menu.
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... files on page 56. 54 - Click Advanced then System Restore to get your PC will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). In most cases of hard-to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-...Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of recovery to retain your PC from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Reset your PC to -resolve software problems, you purchased your system running again. See "Reset your system. ...
... files on page 56. 54 - Click Advanced then System Restore to get your PC will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). In most cases of hard-to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-...Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of recovery to retain your PC from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Reset your PC to -resolve software problems, you purchased your system running again. See "Reset your system. ...
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... Reset your files: a. If you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your hard drive. 1. Choose how to erase your PC window opens. Reset your PC from the recovery backup Caution: Reset your PC will erase all files before restoring your computer to Factory Settings, select Yes...
... Reset your files: a. If you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your hard drive. 1. Choose how to erase your PC window opens. Reset your PC from the recovery backup Caution: Reset your PC will erase all files before restoring your computer to Factory Settings, select Yes...