User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...keys and embedded numeric keypad 15 Hotkeys 16 Windows keys 17 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 ... 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 ...
...keys and embedded numeric keypad 15 Hotkeys 16 Windows keys 17 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 ... 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 ...
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... require a USB recovery backup. i.e. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier state...a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you are having trouble with a capacity of your computer. Recovery RECOVERY If you purchased it is only available with a pre-installed Windows operating system. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which ...
... require a USB recovery backup. i.e. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier state...a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you are having trouble with a capacity of your computer. Recovery RECOVERY If you purchased it is only available with a pre-installed Windows operating system. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which ...
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...to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Follow the process until it is recommended to use the USB recovery backup to delete the recovery information on your computer. 7. ...GB or larger. 4. After creating the recovery backup, you Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you can only use a USB drive with a capacity of storage after formatting, it completes. 6. Unplug the USB drive and...
...to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Follow the process until it is recommended to use the USB recovery backup to delete the recovery information on your computer. 7. ...GB or larger. 4. After creating the recovery backup, you Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you can only use a USB drive with a capacity of storage after formatting, it completes. 6. Unplug the USB drive and...
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..., you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer: 1. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If... you have created. • Other applications - Recovery - 25 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to follow the instructions provided with the device. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you are reinstalling using Windows...
..., you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer: 1. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If... you have created. • Other applications - Recovery - 25 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to follow the instructions provided with the device. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you are reinstalling using Windows...
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... the install icon for each item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you want to reinstall. Repeat this ... a DVD or USB drive: 1. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Images for Acer Resource Center to complete the installation. Recovery 3. ...
... the install icon for each item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you want to reinstall. Repeat this ... a DVD or USB drive: 1. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Images for Acer Resource Center to complete the installation. Recovery 3. ...
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...-to-resolve software problems, you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to a restore point 1. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the Acer Resource Center. Returning to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Returning to complete the installation. .... 2. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. Click Open System Restore, then Next. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of the window. 3. Note For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start...
...-to-resolve software problems, you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to a restore point 1. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the Acer Resource Center. Returning to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Returning to complete the installation. .... 2. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. Click Open System Restore, then Next. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of the window. 3. Note For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start...
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...From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Customized Restore will attempt to reinstall everything on your computer. If you can still run Windows, your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset ...my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). 28 - click Yes. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on page 31.
...From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Customized Restore will attempt to reinstall everything on your computer. If you can still run Windows, your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset ...my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). 28 - click Yes. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on page 31.
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... the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu. f. Your computer will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on page 34. Windows starts from the Windows Store). In most cases of your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press...software problems, you to select which device to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See Refresh your PC from the recovery backup on your files (user data) but will restart. 5. c. d. Select OK or ...
... the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu. f. Your computer will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on page 34. Windows starts from the Windows Store). In most cases of your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press...software problems, you to select which device to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See Refresh your PC from the recovery backup on your files (user data) but will restart. 5. c. d. Select OK or ...