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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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return it , while giving you an option to an earlier state. i.e. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to the same state as possible. Important: We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it...
return it , while giving you an option to an earlier state. i.e. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to the same state as possible. Important: We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it...
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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. 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. Recovery - 41 Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 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 a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 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. Recovery - 41 Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
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Plug in the list of apps. 2. Recovery 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 - 1.
Plug in the list of apps. 2. Recovery 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 - 1.
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...it completes burning it with a permanent marker. Perform minor fixes. Click Start to copy files.You will remember. To reinstall software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 44 - If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label ...from the drive and mark it . Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on the screen. 4. Continue until it completes: • If you are required...
...it completes burning it with a permanent marker. Perform minor fixes. Click Start to copy files.You will remember. To reinstall software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 44 - If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label ...from the drive and mark it . Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on the screen. 4. Continue until it completes: • If you are required...
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... your hard drive or the backup you need to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. Recovery - 45 If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may need to a previous state when everything was working correctly. Reset your system to an earlier... system snapshot" on page 49. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning your computer from ...
... your hard drive or the backup you need to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. Recovery - 45 If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may need to a previous state when everything was working correctly. Reset your system to an earlier... system snapshot" on page 49. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning your computer from ...
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Recovery If you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow the instructions provided with the device. 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 - • New device drivers -
Recovery If you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow the instructions provided with the device. 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 - • New device drivers -
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...press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Recovery - 47 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...optical drive icon. • If you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to reinstall. • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each item you are reinstalling...
...press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Recovery - 47 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...optical drive icon. • If you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to reinstall. • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each item you are reinstalling...
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...Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your system running again. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. 48 - Recovery Returning to complete the installation. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you ...can return to one of the Acer Resource Center. 3. 2. You should see the Contents section of these restore points to reinstall. Click the install icon for each ...
...Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your system running again. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. 48 - Recovery Returning to complete the installation. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you ...can return to one of the Acer Resource Center. 3. 2. You should see the Contents section of these restore points to reinstall. Click the install icon for each ...
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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. • If you cannot run Windows, your hard drive,...the Windows Store). See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 53. 50 - See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 51. Software installed since you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. Two...
...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. • If you cannot run Windows, your hard drive,...the Windows Store). See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 53. 50 - See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 51. Software installed since you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. Two...
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... removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). If you can return to one of hard-to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your PC from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and... drivers. 6. Click Refresh your hard drive, back them as restore points. Software installed since you can access important files on your PC to start Microsoft System ...
... removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). If you can return to one of hard-to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your PC from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and... drivers. 6. Click Refresh your hard drive, back them as restore points. Software installed since you can access important files on your PC to start Microsoft System ...
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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 plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for traveling. Traveling with your computer while traveling: • Always ...
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 plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for traveling. Traveling with your computer while traveling: • Always ...
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... AC voltage. Do not 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 use another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not...
... AC voltage. Do not 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 use another country, check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible. If not...