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... applications backup..... 41 Safety and comfort Recovering your system 44 5 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 45 First things first 16 Returning to an earlier system snapshot 48 Your guides 16 Returning your system to its factory Basic care... Installing and removing the battery Touchpad 33 pack 68 Touchpad basics 33 Traveling with your computer 70 Touchpad gestures 34 Disconnecting from the desktop 70 Acer Backup Manager 35 Moving around 70 Preparing the computer 71 Recovery 38 What to bring to meetings 71 Creating a recovery backup 38 Taking the ...
... applications backup..... 41 Safety and comfort Recovering your system 44 5 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 45 First things first 16 Returning to an earlier system snapshot 48 Your guides 16 Returning your system to its factory Basic care... Installing and removing the battery Touchpad 33 pack 68 Touchpad basics 33 Traveling with your computer 70 Touchpad gestures 34 Disconnecting from the desktop 70 Acer Backup Manager 35 Moving around 70 Preparing the computer 71 Recovery 38 What to bring to meetings 71 Creating a recovery backup 38 Taking the ...
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... computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage ...drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Important: We ...
... computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage ...drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Important: We ...
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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 - 41 Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 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. 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 - 41 Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 7.
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Plug in the list of apps. 2. Recovery 1. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. 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. 42 -
Plug in the list of apps. 2. Recovery 1. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. 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. 42 -
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... on the screen. 4. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Follow the process until the process is complete. • If you are using optical ... to a previous system condition. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK.
... on the screen. 4. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Follow the process until the process is complete. • If you are using optical ... to a previous system condition. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK.
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...created. • Other applications - Recovery - 45 solved by returning your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Reset your system to its factory condition. Reset your operating system. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to ...user information, see "Returning your hard drive or the backup you need to an earlier system snapshot" on page 49. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. For instructions, see "Returning ...
...created. • Other applications - Recovery - 45 solved by returning your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Reset your system to its factory condition. Reset your operating system. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to ...user information, see "Returning your hard drive or the backup you need to an earlier system snapshot" on page 49. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. For instructions, see "Returning ...
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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. 46 - 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. 46 - Recovery
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Recovery - 47 Double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. 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 install, then follow the ...onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Repeat this step for Acer Resource Center to reinstall. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a ...
Recovery - 47 Double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. 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 install, then follow the ...onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Repeat this step for Acer Resource Center to reinstall. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a ...
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..., from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of the Acer Resource Center. 3. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Recovery 2. Click the install icon for each time you want to install, then follow the...
..., from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of the Acer Resource Center. 3. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Recovery 2. Click the install icon for each time you want to install, then follow the...
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...attempt to retain 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. Recovery If you purchased your hard drive, back them up... Management" on page 51. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 53. 50 - Software installed since you can access important files on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on...
...attempt to retain 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. Recovery If you purchased your hard drive, back them up... Management" on page 51. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 53. 50 - Software installed since you can access important files on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on...
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...deletes everything on your PC from the recovery backup" on page 57. b. See "Reset your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. c. Software installed since you purchased your PC from the Windows Store). See "Refresh your PC will be removed (except software installed from the ... saves them up now. Click Advanced then System Restore to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them as restore points.
...deletes everything on your PC from the recovery backup" on page 57. b. See "Reset your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. c. Software installed since you purchased your PC from the Windows Store). See "Refresh your PC will be removed (except software installed from the ... saves them up now. Click Advanced then System Restore to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them as restore points.
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... by hand. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you : • AC adapter. 74 - Airport security X-ray machines are moving from country to country. What to take the computer as you are...
... by hand. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you : • AC adapter. 74 - Airport security X-ray machines are moving from country to country. What to take the computer as you are...
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... to show it to use converter kits sold for the country to which you are traveling. • Spare, fully-charged battery packs. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to customs officials. • International Travelers Warranty passport.
... to show it to use converter kits sold for the country to which you are traveling. • Spare, fully-charged battery packs. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to customs officials. • International Travelers Warranty passport.