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... things first Returning your system to its factory 16 condition 47 Your guides 16 Recovering from Windows 48 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 computer ...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...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...
... things first Returning your system to its factory 16 condition 47 Your guides 16 Recovering from Windows 48 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 computer ...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...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...
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... an earlier state. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Using this backup will require a USB recovery...
... an earlier state. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Using this backup will require a USB recovery...
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Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. 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
Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. 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
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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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... should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon 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 ResourceCenter. If...
... should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon 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 ResourceCenter. If...
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... System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of 46 - In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Click the install icon for each time you can return to reinstall. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to one of the...
... System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of 46 - In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Click the install icon for each time you can return to reinstall. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to one of the...
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... Restore (Refresh my PC). If you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. See "Customized Restore with...
... Restore (Refresh my PC). If you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. See "Customized Restore with...
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... one of your hard drive, back them as restore points. Software installed since you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system settings and saves them up now. Click Refresh your PC to start the refresh process:... your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). Click Advanced then System Restore to use: a. See "Refresh your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. 7. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to start the reset ...
... one of your hard drive, back them as restore points. Software installed since you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system settings and saves them up now. Click Refresh your PC to start the refresh process:... your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). Click Advanced then System Restore to use: a. See "Refresh your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. 7. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to start the reset ...
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 ... the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 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...
...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 ... the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 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...
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...Windows tools, or the recovery backup. return it is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions on your computer to the same state as possible. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Acer provides Acer... Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier...
...Windows tools, or the recovery backup. return it is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions on your computer to the same state as possible. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Acer provides Acer... Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier...
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... it is recommended to delete the recovery information on your computer. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 5. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and...After creating the recovery backup, you cannot restore your computer, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Recovery - 21 • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4.
... it is recommended to delete the recovery information on your computer. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 5. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and...After creating the recovery backup, you cannot restore your computer, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Recovery - 21 • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4.
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...you have created. • Other applications - If you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your hard drive or the backup you need to follow the ... provided with the device. If you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that came pre-installed on your computer: 1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. 24 - ...
...you have created. • Other applications - If you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your hard drive or the backup you need to follow the ... provided with the device. If you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that came pre-installed on your computer: 1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. 24 - ...
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... Center. Images for the item you want 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. Recovery - 25 3. If .... 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 you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Repeat this step for Acer Resource Center to...
... Center. Images for the item you want 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. Recovery - 25 3. If .... 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 you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Repeat this step for Acer Resource Center to...
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...of your system running again. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of apps. Images for each time you want to a restore point 1. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each ... points. 26 - Click the install icon for the item you install software or device drivers. Repeat this step for reference only. 3. Returning to reinstall. In most cases of these... Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the Acer Resource Center. Note For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type ...
...of your system running again. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of apps. Images for each time you want to a restore point 1. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each ... points. 26 - Click the install icon for the item you install software or device drivers. Repeat this step for reference only. 3. Returning to reinstall. In most cases of these... Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the Acer Resource Center. Note For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type ...
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... pre-installed on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Customized Restore 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. This...retain your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your system. click Yes. Click the latest restore...
... pre-installed on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Customized Restore 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. This...retain your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your system. click Yes. Click the latest restore...
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... PC deletes everything on page 33. c. Your computer will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup on your PC from the Windows Store). b. d. Click Reset your system running again. Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. b. Click Advanced then System Restore...Boot Menu is selected, press to change this setting to select the Main menu. See Refresh your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Depending on your files (user data) but will attempt to select USB Device, then press Enter. Select your hard drive...
... PC deletes everything on page 33. c. Your computer will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup on your PC from the Windows Store). b. d. Click Reset your system running again. Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. b. Click Advanced then System Restore...Boot Menu is selected, press to change this setting to select the Main menu. See Refresh your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Depending on your files (user data) but will attempt to select USB Device, then press Enter. Select your hard drive...