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...16 condition 43 Recovering from Windows 44 Your guides 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 48 Basic care and tips for using your computer 16 Acer clear.fi 52 Turning your computer on and off 16 Navigating media and photos 52 Taking care of your computer 17 Shared files 53 Taking... 64 Recovery 32 Taking the computer home 65 Preparing the computer 65 Creating a recovery backup 32 What to take with you 65 Creating a drivers and applications backup ..... 35 Special considerations 65 Recovering your system 38 Setting up a home office 66 Reinstalling...
...16 condition 43 Recovering from Windows 44 Your guides 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 48 Basic care and tips for using your computer 16 Acer clear.fi 52 Turning your computer on and off 16 Navigating media and photos 52 Taking care of your computer 17 Shared files 53 Taking... 64 Recovery 32 Taking the computer home 65 Preparing the computer 65 Creating a recovery backup 32 What to take with you 65 Creating a drivers and applications backup ..... 35 Special considerations 65 Recovering your system 38 Setting up a home office 66 Reinstalling...
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... possible. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer - Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a capacity of your computer to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Important: We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you to create a recovery...
... possible. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer - Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a capacity of your computer to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Important: We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you to create a recovery...
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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 a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. Recovery - 35 7. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
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 a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. Recovery - 35 7. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
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Plug in the list of apps. 2. Recovery Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. 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. 36 -
Plug in the list of apps. 2. Recovery Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. 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. 36 -
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...If you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Continue until it . Important: Write a unique,... two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Recovery Perform minor fixes. 3. Click Start to a previous system condition. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it clearly...
...If you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Continue until it . Important: Write a unique,... two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Recovery Perform minor fixes. 3. Click Start to a previous system condition. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it clearly...
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...your computer, follow that did not come pre-installed on page 42. 3. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer, you need to a previous state when .... If you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - solved by returning your operating system. For instructions, see "Returning to follow the instructions provided with ...
...your computer, follow that did not come pre-installed on page 42. 3. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer, you need to a previous state when .... If you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - solved by returning your operating system. For instructions, see "Returning to follow the instructions provided with ...
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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. 40 - 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. 40 - Recovery
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... you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Repeat this step for the item you want 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 using a USB drive..., press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Recovery - 41 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...
... you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Repeat this step for the item you want 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 using a USB drive..., press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Recovery - 41 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...
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...one of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Recovery You should see the Contents section of 42 - 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. 2. Returning to complete the installation. Click the install icon for each time you want to install, then follow the onscreen ...
...one of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Recovery You should see the Contents section of 42 - 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. 2. Returning to complete the installation. Click the install icon for each time you want to install, then follow the onscreen ...
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... everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, back them up now. Recovery See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" 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. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on ...
... everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, back them up now. Recovery See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" 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. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on ...
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... deletes everything on page 51. c. See "Refresh your system. Recovery - 49 In most cases of hard-to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your PC from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and... drivers. See "Reset your system running again. a. Click Advanced then System Restore to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to -resolve software problems, ...
... deletes everything on page 51. c. See "Refresh your system. Recovery - 49 In most cases of hard-to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your PC from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and... drivers. See "Reset your system running again. a. Click Advanced then System Restore to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to -resolve software problems, ...
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... from country to protect your computer while traveling: • Always take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for traveling. What to take the computer as you were...
... from country to protect your computer while traveling: • Always take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for traveling. What to take the computer as you were...
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... connector are compatible with you: • AC adapter. • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another country, check that is compatible with the local AC voltage. What to customs officials. • International Travelers Warranty...
... connector are compatible with you: • AC adapter. • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another country, check that is compatible with the local AC voltage. What to customs officials. • International Travelers Warranty...
Acer S7-391 Notebook Service Guide
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NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used . NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution function. System Utilities 2-13 NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply ...
NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used . NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution function. System Utilities 2-13 NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply ...
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... No hardware is not running on page 4-7. 7. Connect the power cable and reboot the computer. 5. Refer to Disassembly Process. 3. Roll back the video driver to the "LCD Failure" section on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. 3. If the POST or video appears on page 9-3 7. Boot the computer...
... No hardware is not running on page 4-7. 7. Connect the power cable and reboot the computer. 5. Refer to Disassembly Process. 3. Roll back the video driver to the "LCD Failure" section on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. 3. If the POST or video appears on page 9-3 7. Boot the computer...
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... Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-6. Navigate to the previous version. 4. Make sure that : The device is properly installed There ...
... Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-6. Navigate to the previous version. 4. Make sure that : The device is properly installed There ...
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... (0x34) POSTCODE_CC_MONOTONIC_COUNTER (0x35) POSTCODE_CC_SMBIOS_EVENT_LOG (0x36) POSTCODE_CC_RTC (0x37) POSTCODE_CC_BOOT_MANAGER (0x38) POSTCODE_CC_VGA (0x39) Troubleshooting 4-25 If the value that driver. Progress Codes are reserved for SecureCore Tiano™ core components. These values are reserved for OEM components 0x20-0x9f These values are ... Component Codes 0 The Component Code is an unsigned integer value that is assigned to an individual component (or driver) using the POSTCODE= option in the range 0x00-0xdf, then that code will be used with all POST ...
... (0x34) POSTCODE_CC_MONOTONIC_COUNTER (0x35) POSTCODE_CC_SMBIOS_EVENT_LOG (0x36) POSTCODE_CC_RTC (0x37) POSTCODE_CC_BOOT_MANAGER (0x38) POSTCODE_CC_VGA (0x39) Troubleshooting 4-25 If the value that driver. Progress Codes are reserved for SecureCore Tiano™ core components. These values are reserved for OEM components 0x20-0x9f These values are ... Component Codes 0 The Component Code is an unsigned integer value that is assigned to an individual component (or driver) using the POSTCODE= option in the range 0x00-0xdf, then that code will be used with all POST ...
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... platform. 0xb0-0xbf These values are reserved for future expansion. 0xc0-0xcf These values are reserved for core chipset drivers (north bridge, south bridge and CPU) and are reserved for Small Silicon drivers (SIOs, flash, fingerprint, etc.) POSTCODE_CC_SUPER_IO (0xd0) - POSTCODE_CC_PLATFORM_STAGE0 (0xa0) - Reserved for future expansion. 0xd8-0xdf Reserved for future expansion. 0xa8...
... platform. 0xb0-0xbf These values are reserved for future expansion. 0xc0-0xcf These values are reserved for core chipset drivers (north bridge, south bridge and CPU) and are reserved for Small Silicon drivers (SIOs, flash, fingerprint, etc.) POSTCODE_CC_SUPER_IO (0xd0) - POSTCODE_CC_PLATFORM_STAGE0 (0xa0) - Reserved for future expansion. 0xd8-0xdf Reserved for future expansion. 0xa8...
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... (0x0b) - Troubleshooting 4-29 POSTCODE_PC_COMP_PEI_END (0x02) - POSTCODE_PC_COMP_START (0x06) - The driver encountered a condition where it found invalid data and could not continue. 0x20-0x3f Component-Specific Progress Codes. The driver encountered a condition where it cannot proceed due to being unable to acquire resources. ...from the PEI entry point. The component was loaded and the entry point called inside of the Driver Binding protocol was called . The driver encountered a condition where it cannot proceed due to the component type. 0x40-0x5f OEM Progress ...
... (0x0b) - Troubleshooting 4-29 POSTCODE_PC_COMP_PEI_END (0x02) - POSTCODE_PC_COMP_START (0x06) - The driver encountered a condition where it found invalid data and could not continue. 0x20-0x3f Component-Specific Progress Codes. The driver encountered a condition where it cannot proceed due to being unable to acquire resources. ...from the PEI entry point. The component was loaded and the entry point called inside of the Driver Binding protocol was called . The driver encountered a condition where it cannot proceed due to the component type. 0x40-0x5f OEM Progress ...