User Manual (Windows 8.1)
Page 3
...Touchpad 18 Touchpad basics 18 Touchpad gestures 18 Recovery 20 Creating a recovery backup 20 Creating a drivers and applications backup 22 Recovering your system 24 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 25 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 27 Returning your system to its factory... 54 Traveling internationally with the computer 54 Preparing the computer 54 What to bring with you 55 Special considerations 55 Acer Converter Port 57 Memory card reader 58 Connectivity options 58 Video and audio connectors 60 HDMI 61 Universal Serial Bus ...
...Touchpad 18 Touchpad basics 18 Touchpad gestures 18 Recovery 20 Creating a recovery backup 20 Creating a drivers and applications backup 22 Recovering your system 24 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 25 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 27 Returning your system to its factory... 54 Traveling internationally with the computer 54 Preparing the computer 54 What to bring with you 55 Special considerations 55 Acer Converter Port 57 Memory card reader 58 Connectivity options 58 Video and audio connectors 60 HDMI 61 Universal Serial Bus ...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
Page 20
... applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions on your computer's hard drive...
... applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions on your computer's hard drive...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
Page 22
Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you cannot restore your computer. 7. Follow the process until it is recommended to use the USB recovery backup to delete the...
Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you cannot restore your computer. 7. Follow the process until it is recommended to use the USB recovery backup to delete the...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
Page 23
Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. 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. • If you are using DVDs, it will ... of apps. 2. Make sure that you are using a USB drive, make sure your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it Recovery - 23 may use either a USB storage drive or, if your USB drive...
Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. 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. • If you are using DVDs, it will ... of apps. 2. Make sure that you are using a USB drive, make sure your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it Recovery - 23 may use either a USB storage drive or, if your USB drive...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
Page 24
... a new disc when prompted, then click OK. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Reset your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the...fixes. Recovery with a permanent marker. To reinstall software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Make sure you keep your user information, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Important Write a unique, descriptive label ...
... a new disc when prompted, then click OK. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Reset your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the...fixes. Recovery with a permanent marker. To reinstall software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Make sure you keep your user information, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Important Write a unique, descriptive label ...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
Page 25
... reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. If you are reinstalling using either your computer: 1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of... apps. 2. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. If you need to reinstall software that came pre-installed on your hard drive or the backup...
... reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. If you are reinstalling using either your computer: 1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of... apps. 2. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. If you need to reinstall software that came pre-installed on your hard drive or the backup...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
Page 26
26 - Recovery 3. Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows ... then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you want to complete the installation. 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 the item you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. Repeat this step for reference only. 4. If you want to install, then ...
26 - Recovery 3. Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows ... then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you want to complete the installation. 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 the item you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. Repeat this step for reference only. 4. If you want to install, then ...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
Page 27
Click the install icon for the item you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you can return to one of these restore points to reinstall. Click ..., from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of the window. 3. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the Acer Resource Center. You should see the Contents section of apps. 2. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box...
Click the install icon for the item you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you can return to one of these restore points to reinstall. Click ..., from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of the window. 3. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the Acer Resource Center. You should see the Contents section of apps. 2. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
Page 28
...Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything on your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on page 29. Returning your system to its factory condition If your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers...your system to retain your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you specified. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your computer. Recovering from Two options are not recoverable by other methods, you can still run Windows ...
...Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything on your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on page 29. Returning your system to its factory condition If your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers...your system to retain your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you specified. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your computer. Recovering from Two options are not recoverable by other methods, you can still run Windows ...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
Page 32
...installed from , select the USB drive. Select your PC from the recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. b. See Reset your hard drive, back them as restore points. f. The boot menu allows you can return to start the reset process...but will attempt to use: a. Click Advanced then System Restore to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on your PC from the recovery backup instead of recovery to retain your system settings and saves them up now. c. ...
...installed from , select the USB drive. Select your PC from the recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. b. See Reset your hard drive, back them as restore points. f. The boot menu allows you can return to start the reset process...but will attempt to use: a. Click Advanced then System Restore to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on your PC from the recovery backup instead of recovery to retain your system settings and saves them up now. c. ...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
Page 54
... as you to protect your computer while traveling: • Always take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Additional printer driver files if you were taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to turn on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Airport...
... as you to protect your computer while traveling: • Always take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Additional printer driver files if you were taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to turn on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Airport...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
Page 55
... to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter. • Power cords that are appropriate for your destination(s). • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to customs officials. • International Travelers Warranty passport. Do not use another country, check...
... to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter. • Power cords that are appropriate for your destination(s). • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to customs officials. • International Travelers Warranty passport. Do not use another country, check...