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...17 Disable Fast startup 56 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Battery pack 59 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack characteristics 59 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Charging the battery 59 Screen view 20 Keyboard view 22 Left view 23 Optimizing battery life 61 Checking the battery ... Recovery 35 What to take with you 67 Special considerations 67 Creating a recovery backup 35 Traveling internationally with the computer ..... 68 Creating a drivers and applications backup ..... 39 Preparing the computer 68 Recovering your system 42 What to bring with you 68 Reinstalling...
...17 Disable Fast startup 56 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Battery pack 59 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack characteristics 59 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Charging the battery 59 Screen view 20 Keyboard view 22 Left view 23 Optimizing battery life 61 Checking the battery ... Recovery 35 What to take with you 67 Special considerations 67 Creating a recovery backup 35 Traveling internationally with the computer ..... 68 Creating a drivers and applications backup ..... 39 Preparing the computer 68 Recovering your system 42 What to bring with you 68 Reinstalling...
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This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you must first create a recovery backup. In certain situations a full recovery will restore...
This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you must first create a recovery backup. In certain situations a full recovery will restore...
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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 Recovery - 39 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 Recovery - 39 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 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. 40 - a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup.
Plug in the list of apps. 2. Recovery 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. 40 - a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup.
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...on each backup, such as it completes burning it completes: • If you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you will be 42 - Revert to copy files.You will..., then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. For instructions 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. Recovery Follow the process until the process...
...on each backup, such as it completes burning it completes: • If you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you will be 42 - Revert to copy files.You will..., then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. For instructions 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. Recovery Follow the process until the process...
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... user information, see "Returning to its factory condition" on page 46. 3. solved by returning your system to its factory condition. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Reset your computer from the factory. Recovery ... to its factory condition" on your computer, follow that came pre-installed on your computer, you may need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page 47. 4. Reset your system to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed...
... user information, see "Returning to its factory condition" on page 46. 3. solved by returning your system to its factory condition. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Reset your computer from the factory. Recovery ... to its factory condition" on your computer, follow that came pre-installed on your computer, you may need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page 47. 4. Reset your system to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed...
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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. 44 -
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. 44 -
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Repeat this step 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 reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. If you are using a USB drive..., press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. 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 each item ...
Repeat this step 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 reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. If you are using a USB drive..., press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. 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 each item ...
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... installation. Note: For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of the Acer Resource Center. 3. Click the install icon for each time you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to reinstall. Windows automatically creates an additional...
... installation. Note: For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of the Acer Resource Center. 3. Click the install icon for each time you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to reinstall. Windows automatically creates an additional...
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... • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Software installed since you can access important files on your hard...PC). If you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 51. 48 - See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. Recovery Recovering from the Windows ...
... • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Software installed since you can access important files on your hard...PC). If you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 51. 48 - See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. Recovery Recovering from the Windows ...
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...but will attempt to use: a. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 55. Click Advanced then System Restore to get your system settings and saves them up now. 7. ... system running again. c. See "Refresh your PC from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Reset your PC to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of these restore points to start the reset...
...but will attempt to use: a. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 55. Click Advanced then System Restore to get your system settings and saves them up now. 7. ... system running again. c. See "Refresh your PC from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Reset your PC to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of these restore points to start the reset...
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... may require you to turn on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for instance, from country to country.
... may require you to turn on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for instance, from country to country.
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... items with the telecommunications system of purchase, in case you need to show it for the country to which you are traveling. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to customs officials. • International Travelers Warranty passport. Special considerations Follow the same special...
... items with the telecommunications system of purchase, in case you need to show it for the country to which you are traveling. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to customs officials. • International Travelers Warranty passport. Special considerations Follow the same special...
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...Turning your computer on and off 6 Taking care of your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapter 7 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 Information on USB 3.0 11 Right view 11 Rear view 12 Base ...15 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Recovery 19 Creating a recovery backup 19 Creating a drivers and applications backup 21 Recovering your system 23 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 24 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 26 Returning your system to its factory ...
...Turning your computer on and off 6 Taking care of your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapter 7 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 Information on USB 3.0 11 Right view 11 Rear view 12 Base ...15 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Recovery 19 Creating a recovery backup 19 Creating a drivers and applications backup 21 Recovering your system 23 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 24 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 26 Returning your system to its factory ...
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...recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is only available with a capacity of your computer - 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 use a USB drive with a pre-installed Windows operating system. i.e. ...
...recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is only available with a capacity of your computer - 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 use a USB drive with a pre-installed Windows operating system. i.e. ...
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If you delete this information, you can choose to delete the recovery information on your computer. 7. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you can only use the USB recovery backup to use a USB drive with a capacity of storage after formatting... the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you cannot restore your computer. Recovery - 21 • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32...
If you delete this information, you can choose to delete the recovery information on your computer. 7. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you can only use the USB recovery backup to use a USB drive with a capacity of storage after formatting... the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you cannot restore your computer. Recovery - 21 • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32...
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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 ... your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. • If using optical discs, the drive ejects each disc as it completes burning it Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. Click Start to copy files.You will need to complete the recovery discs. Remove...
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 ... your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. • If using optical discs, the drive ejects each disc as it completes burning it Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. Click Start to copy files.You will need to complete the recovery discs. Remove...
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... returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Recovering your system To recover your operating system. Reset your system: 1. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on page 26. 3. ..., see Returning your system to its factory condition on page 24. Recovery - 23 with a permanent marker. To reinstall software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see Returning your system to its factory condition. Perform minor fixes. If nothing else has solved the ...
... returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Recovering your system To recover your operating system. Reset your system: 1. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on page 26. 3. ..., see Returning your system to its factory condition on page 24. Recovery - 23 with a permanent marker. To reinstall software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see Returning your system to its factory condition. Perform minor fixes. If nothing else has solved the ...
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...the recovery information stored on your computer: 1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your hard drive or the backup you need to ... to reinstall software that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you are reinstalling using either your ...
...the recovery information stored on your computer: 1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your hard drive or the backup you need to ... to reinstall software that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you are reinstalling using either your ...
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... drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on the optical drive icon. • If you inserted a DVD wait for Acer Resource Center to reinstall. Repeat this step for each item you want to install, then follow the... , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Click the install icon for reference only. 4. You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. If you want to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. ...
... drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on the optical drive icon. • If you inserted a DVD wait for Acer Resource Center to reinstall. Repeat this step for each item you want to install, then follow the... , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Click the install icon for reference only. 4. You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. If you want to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. ...