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... versions of the following to the bootable USB HDD/FDD. See Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk on page 2-25. • Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used • Use an AC adaptor power supply when running BIOS Flash utility. Perform the following : • DOS...
... versions of the following to the bootable USB HDD/FDD. See Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk on page 2-25. • Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used • Use an AC adaptor power supply when running BIOS Flash utility. Perform the following : • DOS...
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... is properly installed. Adjust the brightness to Online Support Information on page 8-2. 4-5 Troubleshooting Roll back the video driver to the desired resolution. • Click Apply and check the display. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on battery alone as...
... is properly installed. Adjust the brightness to Online Support Information on page 8-2. 4-5 Troubleshooting Roll back the video driver to the desired resolution. • Click Apply and check the display. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on battery alone as...
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... mid range: • Click the volume icon on the taskbar • Drag the slider to the previous version. 4. If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to 50. Internal Speaker Failure If the internal speakers fail, perform the following : 1. Navigate to 50 and not muted. 4-9 Troubleshooting Boot the computer. 2. Remove and...
... mid range: • Click the volume icon on the taskbar • Drag the slider to the previous version. 4. If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to 50. Internal Speaker Failure If the internal speakers fail, perform the following : 1. Navigate to 50 and not muted. 4-9 Troubleshooting Boot the computer. 2. Remove and...
User Manual
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... not recoverable by other methods, you may need to Factory Defaults • Restore Operating System and Retain User Data • Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you should create a recovery backup as soon as possible. RECOVERY Acer eRecovery Management Note: Acer eRecovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating system.
... not recoverable by other methods, you may need to Factory Defaults • Restore Operating System and Retain User Data • Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you should create a recovery backup as soon as possible. RECOVERY Acer eRecovery Management Note: Acer eRecovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating system.
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To create recovery backup for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Important: We recommend that you are using a USB flash drive, ensure it is at least 12 GB and does not contain any ...previous data. 1. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Factory Default Disc, or if your computer has no optical drive, Create Factory Default Backup. - Recovery Caution: If you create each type of...
To create recovery backup for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Important: We recommend that you are using a USB flash drive, ensure it is at least 12 GB and does not contain any ...previous data. 1. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Factory Default Disc, or if your computer has no optical drive, Create Factory Default Backup. - Recovery Caution: If you create each type of...
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... from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. You will be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Windows Recovery Backup' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery 38 - Continue until it completes: • If you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each backup, such as it completes burning it with...
... from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. You will be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Windows Recovery Backup' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery 38 - Continue until it completes: • If you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each backup, such as it completes burning it with...
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... was working correctly. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 40. 3. Recovering your system If Acer support did not help , then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device...
... was working correctly. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 40. 3. Recovering your system If Acer support did not help , then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device...
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... Help and Support. A confirmation message box appears. 4. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you install software or device drivers. Click on Open System Restore, then Next. 3. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want , click on Next, then Finish. Type windows system...
... Help and Support. A confirmation message box appears. 4. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you install software or device drivers. Click on Open System Restore, then Next. 3. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want , click on Next, then Finish. Type windows system...
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...follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - The Acer Application Recovery main menu opens. installed on Acer eRecovery Management. Opening the recovery tool If you are recovering using either your computer from the factory. Acer eRecovery Management opens. • Click on the Restore tab..., then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. If you need to recover software that did not come pre- You...
...follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - The Acer Application Recovery main menu opens. installed on Acer eRecovery Management. Opening the recovery tool If you are recovering using either your computer from the factory. Acer eRecovery Management opens. • Click on the Restore tab..., then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. If you need to recover software that did not come pre- You...
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If you are recovering from a driver and application recovery backup on optical discs: • Insert the driver and application recovery backup disc ('Apps/ Drivers Recovery Backup') into the disc drive. • Restart your computer and wait for the program to start, then go to "Reinstall drivers or applications" on a USB drive: • Insert the USB drive into a USB port. Recovery If you are recovering from the driver and application recovery backup on page 43. Open the USB drive in Windows Explorer and double-click Recovery. 42 -
If you are recovering from a driver and application recovery backup on optical discs: • Insert the driver and application recovery backup disc ('Apps/ Drivers Recovery Backup') into the disc drive. • Restart your computer and wait for the program to start, then go to "Reinstall drivers or applications" on a USB drive: • Insert the USB drive into a USB port. Recovery If you are recovering from the driver and application recovery backup on page 43. Open the USB drive in Windows Explorer and double-click Recovery. 42 -
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...to reinstall everything to return your system to its factory condition If your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you want to complete the installation. Caution: This complete recovery deletes everything on your... computer experiences problems that Recovery - 43 A list of software and device drivers opens. • Click the install icon for each item you have created. You can reinstall using either your system to its factory ...
...to reinstall everything to return your system to its factory condition If your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that are not recoverable by other methods, you want to complete the installation. Caution: This complete recovery deletes everything on your... computer experiences problems that Recovery - 43 A list of software and device drivers opens. • Click the install icon for each item you have created. You can reinstall using either your system to its factory ...
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... Management screen shows you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all files on Acer eRecovery Management. Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you its progress. 44 - Recovery Click on the Restore... run Windows and your hard drive. 4. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Click on your hard drive.
... Management screen shows you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all files on Acer eRecovery Management. Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you its progress. 44 - Recovery Click on the Restore... run Windows and your hard drive. 4. A dialog box displays information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Click on your hard drive.
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...default. Recovery - 45 Click on your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Caution: Continuing the process will take several minutes. This process will ... When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you to restart your recovery backup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Acer eRecovery Management opens. 2. Click on your computer. • If you a using a USB disk, plug in the USB drive and ...
...default. Recovery - 45 Click on your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Caution: Continuing the process will take several minutes. This process will ... When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you to restart your recovery backup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Acer eRecovery Management opens. 2. Click on your computer. • If you a using a USB disk, plug in the USB drive and ...
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... you are moving from your computer while traveling: • Always take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter. • Additional printer driver files if you are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as carry-on your computer...
... you are moving from your computer while traveling: • Always take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter. • Additional printer driver files if you are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as carry-on your computer...