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... factory First things first 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 ...Moving around 63 Hotkeys 29 Preparing the computer 64 Windows keys 31 What to bring to meetings 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 ...
... factory First things first 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 ...Moving around 63 Hotkeys 29 Preparing the computer 64 Windows keys 31 What to bring to meetings 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 ...
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... can help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The Quick... shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. 16 - FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your new computer.
... can help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The Quick... shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. 16 - FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your new computer.
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.... 32 - return it , while giving 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 a capacity of your computer. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. i.e. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you an option to an...
.... 32 - return it , while giving 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 a capacity of your computer. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. i.e. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you an option to an...
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Recovery - 33 The Recovery Drive window opens. 1. Click Create Factory Default Backup. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2.
Recovery - 33 The Recovery Drive window opens. 1. Click Create Factory Default Backup. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2.
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.... Plug in the USB drive then click Next. • Make sure your computer. 34 - If you delete this information, you can only use the USB recovery backup to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you can choose to the... recovery drive is selected. Follow the process until it completes. 6. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to delete the recovery information on the screen. 5. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. After creating the recovery backup, you cannot restore your USB drive has...
.... Plug in the USB drive then click Next. • Make sure your computer. 34 - If you delete this information, you can only use the USB recovery backup to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you can choose to the... recovery drive is selected. Follow the process until it completes. 6. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to delete the recovery information on the screen. 5. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. After creating the recovery backup, you cannot restore your USB drive has...
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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'. Recovery - 35 7. 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, you will remember. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs.
Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Recovery - 35 7. 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, you will remember. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs.
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Plug in the list of apps. 2. 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 - Recovery Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup.
Plug in the list of apps. 2. 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 - Recovery Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup.
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Make sure that you will also show the number of blank, recordable discs you have the required number of identical, blank discs. Recovery - 37 • If you are using a USB drive, make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. • If using DVDs, it will need to complete the recovery discs.
Make sure that you will also show the number of blank, recordable discs you have the required number of identical, blank discs. Recovery - 37 • If you are using a USB drive, make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. • If using DVDs, it will need to complete the recovery discs.
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For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on page 39. Recovery Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. If only one or two items of software ...
For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on page 39. Recovery Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. If only one or two items of software ...
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... the device. If you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on page 42. 3. You can reinstall using either your operating system. Recovery - 39
... the device. If you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on page 42. 3. You can reinstall using either your operating system. Recovery - 39
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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. 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 -
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... a DVD wait for each item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions 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 are... reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to reinstall...
... a DVD wait for each item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions 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 are... reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to reinstall...
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... 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. You should see the Contents section of 42 - Click the install icon for each time you can return to reinstall. In most... cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. 2. Recovery Returning to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of these restore points to complete the installation.
... 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. You should see the Contents section of 42 - Click the install icon for each time you can return to reinstall. In most... cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. 2. Recovery Returning to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of these restore points to complete the installation.
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... restore' in the list of the window. 3. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at a time when your system to return your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. Recovery - 43 Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then ...is restored using the restore point you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 48. You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can still run Windows and have not deleted the...
... restore' in the list of the window. 3. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at a time when your system to return your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. Recovery - 43 Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then ...is restored using the restore point you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 48. You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can still run Windows and have not deleted the...
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... options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 45. If you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were 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. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your system. Restore Factory Settings...
... options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 45. If you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were 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. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your system. Restore Factory Settings...
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... Settings. If your computer is configured with two operating systems (only available on your computer will erase all files on certain systems), a window opens with Acer Recovery Management 1. If you reinstall Windows 7, you choose Windows 8, Reset your computer. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will restart and restore Windows 7. If you must change Boot.... Note: To fully enjoy Windows 8 features after changing from Windows 7, enter the BIOS (press + when starting your computer) and change Boot Mode back to UEFI. Recovery - 45
... Settings. If your computer is configured with two operating systems (only available on your computer will erase all files on certain systems), a window opens with Acer Recovery Management 1. If you reinstall Windows 7, you choose Windows 8, Reset your computer. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will restart and restore Windows 7. If you must change Boot.... Note: To fully enjoy Windows 8 features after changing from Windows 7, enter the BIOS (press + when starting your computer) and change Boot Mode back to UEFI. Recovery - 45
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... finished, you can be viewed after each file is much longer, up to erase your hard drive. 7. Recovery The Reset your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed. 5. Just remove my ...files quickly erases all files before restoring your PC window opens. Click Reset. 6. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Click Next, then choose how to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start using your computer by copying files to your files: a. Images...
... finished, you can be viewed after each file is much longer, up to erase your hard drive. 7. Recovery The Reset your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed. 5. Just remove my ...files quickly erases all files before restoring your PC window opens. Click Reset. 6. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Click Next, then choose how to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start using your computer by copying files to your files: a. Images...
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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 - 47 Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. The Refresh your hard drive. 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 - 47 Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. The Refresh your hard drive. This process takes about 30 minutes.
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... the Exit menu. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to start from the recovery backup instead of the normal startup process. 5. Select OK or Yes to Enabled. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of BIOS your ...select USB Device, then press Enter. f. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on the type of recovery to use: 48 - Depending on a USB drive: 1. Select your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving...
... the Exit menu. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to start from the recovery backup instead of the normal startup process. 5. Select OK or Yes to Enabled. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of BIOS your ...select USB Device, then press Enter. f. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on the type of recovery to use: 48 - Depending on a USB drive: 1. Select your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving...
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...Store). Software installed since you purchased your system. In most cases of your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup" on page 50. See "Refresh your hard drive, back them as restore points. Click Reset your PC to start the refresh process: Refresh your...your system settings and saves them up now. See "Reset your system running again. a. c. Click Advanced then System Restore to get your PC from the recovery backup" on page 51. If you can access important files on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers...
...Store). Software installed since you purchased your system. In most cases of your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup" on page 50. See "Refresh your hard drive, back them as restore points. Click Reset your PC to start the refresh process: Refresh your...your system settings and saves them up now. See "Reset your system running again. a. c. Click Advanced then System Restore to get your PC from the recovery backup" on page 51. If you can access important files on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers...