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...things first 16 snapshot 45 Returning your system to its factory Your guides 16 condition 46 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from Windows 47 computer 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 51 Turning your computer on and off 16 Taking care of your computer 17 Power ... 18 Disable Fast startup 55 Taking care of your battery pack 18 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack 58 Battery pack characteristics 58 Your Acer notebook tour 20 Charging the battery 58 Screen view 21 Keyboard view 23 Left view 24 Information on USB 3.0 25 Right view 25...
...things first 16 snapshot 45 Returning your system to its factory Your guides 16 condition 46 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from Windows 47 computer 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 51 Turning your computer on and off 16 Taking care of your computer 17 Power ... 18 Disable Fast startup 55 Taking care of your battery pack 18 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack 58 Battery pack characteristics 58 Your Acer notebook tour 20 Charging the battery 58 Screen view 21 Keyboard view 23 Left view 24 Information on USB 3.0 25 Right view 25...
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... 72 How do I unlock my computer 85 Connecting to the Internet 72 Wireless networks 72 HDMI 74 How do I check for using Windows 8 83 Three concepts you 67 Troubleshooting tips 81 Special considerations 68 Error messages 81 Securing your computer 69 Tips and hints for... Windows updates 89 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in network feature 71 How do I jump between apps 84 How do I turn off my computer 84 Why is a ...
... 72 How do I unlock my computer 85 Connecting to the Internet 72 Wireless networks 72 HDMI 74 How do I check for using Windows 8 83 Three concepts you 67 Troubleshooting tips 81 Special considerations 68 Error messages 81 Securing your computer 69 Tips and hints for... Windows updates 89 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in network feature 71 How do I jump between apps 84 How do I turn off my computer 84 Why is a ...
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..., such as possible. - Breathe fresh air as often as a piece of time. Warning! Avoid adjusting 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...
..., such as possible. - Breathe fresh air as often as a piece of time. Warning! Avoid adjusting 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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The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information ...for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn the power off , the setup poster helps you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your new computer. It is available from... to thank you to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. 16 - First things first
The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information ...for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn the power off , the setup poster helps you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your new computer. It is available from... to thank you to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. 16 - First things first
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Using the keyboard - 31 Windows key It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. it returns to the Start screen. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Using the keyboard - 31 Windows key It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. it returns to the Start screen. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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...-finger pinch: Zoom in and out of photos, maps and documents 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. ...Two-finger slide: Swiftly scroll through web pages, documents and playlists by placing two fingers on the active application. Touchpad - 33 Touchpad gestures Windows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. These allow you to control applications with a simple finger-and-thumb gesture....
...-finger pinch: Zoom in and out of photos, maps and documents 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. ...Two-finger slide: Swiftly scroll through web pages, documents and playlists by placing two fingers on the active application. Touchpad - 33 Touchpad gestures Windows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. These allow you to control applications with a simple finger-and-thumb gesture....
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... computer. Recovery RECOVERY If you are having trouble with a preinstalled Windows operating system. Important: We recommend that you can 'recover' your computer to the same state as possible. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you an option to retain all factory-loaded... USB storage drive, you purchased it to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. 34 - i.e. In certain situations a ...
... computer. Recovery RECOVERY If you are having trouble with a preinstalled Windows operating system. Important: We recommend that you can 'recover' your computer to the same state as possible. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you an option to retain all factory-loaded... USB storage drive, you purchased it to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. 34 - i.e. In certain situations a ...
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The Recovery Drive window Recovery - 35 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. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of 32 GB or larger. 1. Click Create Factory Default Backup.
The Recovery Drive window Recovery - 35 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. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of 32 GB or larger. 1. Click Create Factory Default Backup.
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Recovery Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either 38 - 7. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'.
Recovery Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either 38 - 7. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'.
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Recovery - 43 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 - 43 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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... 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. • If you are using a USB drive..., press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. 44 - Repeat this step for each item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Recovery • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click 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. • If you are using a USB drive..., press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. 44 - Repeat this step for each item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Recovery • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the...
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... takes a 'snapshot' of Recovery - 45 Click the install icon for each time you want to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you can return to complete the installation. In most cases of hard-toresolve... software problems, you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to one of the Acer Resource Center. 3. You should see the Contents section of these restore points to reinstall.
... takes a 'snapshot' of Recovery - 45 Click the install icon for each time you want to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you can return to complete the installation. In most cases of hard-toresolve... software problems, you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to one of the Acer Resource Center. 3. You should see the Contents section of these restore points to reinstall.
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...' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. A confirmation window appears; Recovery Returning to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you specified. Returning your ... restored using the restore point you may restart your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. apps. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the window. 3. You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can...
...' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. A confirmation window appears; Recovery Returning to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you specified. Returning your ... restored using the restore point you may restart your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. apps. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the window. 3. You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can...
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...Settings deletes everything 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. If you purchased your hard drive, back them up ...now. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 48. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 50. Recovery - 47 Recovering from the Windows Store). Software installed since you can access important files on your PC ...
...Settings deletes everything 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. If you purchased your hard drive, back them up ...now. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 48. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 50. Recovery - 47 Recovering from the Windows Store). Software installed since you can access important files on your PC ...
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Click Restore Factory Settings. Click Next, then choose how to erase your PC window opens. Images for reference only. 3. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. The Reset your files: 48 - Recovery Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your hard drive. 2.
Click Restore Factory Settings. Click Next, then choose how to erase your PC window opens. Images for reference only. 3. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. The Reset your files: 48 - Recovery Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your hard drive. 2.
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Click Next, then Refresh. 4. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. 50 - Recovery Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. The Refresh your hard drive.
Click Next, then Refresh. 4. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. 50 - Recovery Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. The Refresh your hard drive.
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... on the type of the normal startup process. 6. b. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you to select which device to Enabled. c. f. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your recovery backup. 2. During startup, press to confirm. Recovery - 51 Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from...
... on the type of the normal startup process. 6. b. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you to select which device to Enabled. c. f. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your recovery backup. 2. During startup, press to confirm. Recovery - 51 Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from...
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..., you can return to one of these restore points to retain your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). See "Reset your PC from the recovery backup" on your system running again. See "Refresh your PC from the recovery backup" on... your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Advanced then System Restore to use: a. Click Reset your PC to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System ...
..., you can return to one of these restore points to retain your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). See "Reset your PC from the recovery backup" on your system running again. See "Refresh your PC from the recovery backup" on... your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Advanced then System Restore to use: a. Click Reset your PC to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System ...
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... viewed after each file is available). 4. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Cleaning the Recovery - 53 b. The Reset your PC window opens.
... viewed after each file is available). 4. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Cleaning the Recovery - 53 b. The Reset your PC window opens.
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... computer by copying files to your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start process. This process takes about 30 minutes. 54 - Refresh your PC window opens. 2. Click Next. 3. The Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. Select the operating system to recover (normally only one option is much more secure...
... computer by copying files to your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start process. This process takes about 30 minutes. 54 - Refresh your PC window opens. 2. Click Next. 3. The Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. Select the operating system to recover (normally only one option is much more secure...