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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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...includes the entire original contents of your computer - Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Recovery - 35 i.e. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 89) do not help, you can '...your computer. Important: We recommend that you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier state. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it to start recovery ...
...includes the entire original contents of your computer - Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Recovery - 35 i.e. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 89) do not help, you can '...your computer. Important: We recommend that you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier state. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it to start recovery ...
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Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 7. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either Recovery - 39 Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 7. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either Recovery - 39 Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
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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. 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. Plug in the list of apps. 2. Recovery
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... the process is complete. • If you will be shown the backup progress on page 43. Perform minor fixes. 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. Revert to copy... the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be 42 - 3. Click Start to a previous system condition. If multiple discs are using optical discs, the ...
... the process is complete. • If you will be shown the backup progress on page 43. Perform minor fixes. 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. Revert to copy... the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be 42 - 3. Click Start to a previous system condition. If multiple discs are using optical discs, the ...
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... system to its factory condition. If you may need to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Recovery - 43 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you need to follow that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you have... created. • Other applications - If you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page 46. 3. You can reinstall using either your computer, follow the instructions provided with...
... system to its factory condition. If you may need to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Recovery - 43 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you need to follow that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you have... created. • Other applications - If you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page 46. 3. You can reinstall using either your computer, follow the instructions provided with...
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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. 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 - Recovery
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..., press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Recovery - 45 If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. • 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...
..., press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Recovery - 45 If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. • 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...
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... again. 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. Returning to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also...-toresolve software problems, you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to reinstall. 2. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. Click the install icon for each time you want to complete the installation.
... again. 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. Returning to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also...-toresolve software problems, you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to reinstall. 2. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. Click the install icon for each time you want to complete the installation.
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... reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page ...49. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your files (user data) but will be ...
... reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page ...49. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your files (user data) but will be ...
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Click Reset your PC to get your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 54. Recovery - 53 Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to retain your system running again. 7. If... PC deletes everything on your system. See "Refresh your PC from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. c. Click Advanced then System Restore to -resolve software problems, you purchased your PC will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). Click ...
Click Reset your PC to get your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 54. Recovery - 53 Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to retain your system running again. 7. If... PC deletes everything on your system. See "Refresh your PC from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. c. Click Advanced then System Restore to -resolve software problems, you purchased your PC will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). Click ...
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... charged. Airport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. 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 a client's office building or traveling...
... charged. Airport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. 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 a client's office building or traveling...
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In addition, these tips are traveling. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for traveling. If not, purchase a power cord that are appropriate for the country to which you ...
In addition, these tips are traveling. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for traveling. If not, purchase a power cord that are appropriate for the country to which you ...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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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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... storage drive, you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it to an earlier state. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to retain all factory-loaded... software and drivers. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer ...
... storage drive, you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it to an earlier state. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to retain all factory-loaded... software and drivers. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer ...
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..., you You will remember. After creating the recovery backup, you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer. Make sure you can only use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. 4. Creating... a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you cannot restore your computer. 7. If you delete this information, you can choose to restore your computer, if you lose...
..., you You will remember. After creating the recovery backup, you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer. Make sure you can only use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. 4. Creating... a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you cannot restore your computer. 7. If you delete this information, you can choose to restore your computer, if you lose...
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...need to copy files.You will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Follow the process until it completes: • If you are using a USB drive, make sure your computer features a DVD recorder... 22 - Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. Click Start to complete the recovery discs. 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 have the required number of...
...need to copy files.You will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Follow the process until it completes: • If you are using a USB drive, make sure your computer features a DVD recorder... 22 - Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. Click Start to complete the recovery discs. 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 have the required number of...
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...using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to ...factory condition, see Returning to its factory condition on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on page 27. Reset your system to a previous system condition. For instructions on page...
...using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to ...factory condition, see Returning to its factory condition on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on page 27. Reset your system to a previous system condition. For instructions on page...
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From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. 24 - Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to follow the instructions provided with the device. If you have created.... • Other applications - If you need to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored...
From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. 24 - Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to follow the instructions provided with the device. If you have created.... • Other applications - If you need to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored...
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...the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait for each item you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on the optical drive icon. • If you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to reinstall. Repeat this step ...drive: 1. If you want to complete the installation. Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. Images for the item you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Click the ...
...the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait for each item you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on the optical drive icon. • If you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to reinstall. Repeat this step ...drive: 1. If you want to complete the installation. Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. Images for the item you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Click the ...