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...drivers and applications......... 24 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 26 Returning your system to its factory condition 27 Recovering from Windows 27 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 30 Connecting to the Internet 34 Connecting with a cable 34 Built-in network feature ... to a 3G network 36 Using a Bluetooth connection 37 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 37 Adding a Bluetooth device 38 Acer Touch Tools 41 Touch tool controls 41 Pointing 42 Using AccuFinger 42 RepliView 43 Settings 43...
...drivers and applications......... 24 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 26 Returning your system to its factory condition 27 Recovering from Windows 27 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 30 Connecting to the Internet 34 Connecting with a cable 34 Built-in network feature ... to a 3G network 36 Using a Bluetooth connection 37 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 37 Adding a Bluetooth device 38 Acer Touch Tools 41 Touch tool controls 41 Pointing 42 Using AccuFinger 42 RepliView 43 Settings 43...
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... contents Video and audio connectors 67 HDMI 68 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 69 Frequently asked questions 71 Requesting service 73 Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1.... 75 How do I get to Start 75 What are "Charms 75 Can I boot directly to the desktop 76 How do I jump between...Where are my apps 79 What is a Microsoft ID (account 80 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 81 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 81 Where can I get more information 81 Troubleshooting 82 Troubleshooting tips 82 Error messages 82 Internet and online security 84 First steps on the...
... contents Video and audio connectors 67 HDMI 68 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 69 Frequently asked questions 71 Requesting service 73 Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1.... 75 How do I get to Start 75 What are "Charms 75 Can I boot directly to the desktop 76 How do I jump between...Where are my apps 79 What is a Microsoft ID (account 80 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 81 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 81 Where can I get more information 81 Troubleshooting 82 Troubleshooting tips 82 Error messages 82 Internet and online security 84 First steps on the...
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...the power button. It is available from the desktop; Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. In addition it contains general... on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. 6 - The Quick Guide introduces you for making this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your new computer. Basic care and tips for meeting your notebook. This guide contains detailed...
...the power button. It is available from the desktop; Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. In addition it contains general... on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. 6 - The Quick Guide introduces you for making this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your new computer. Basic care and tips for meeting your notebook. This guide contains detailed...
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... Caps Lock is in uppercase. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications...
... Caps Lock is in uppercase. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications...
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...brightness. Stop playing the selected media file. It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Press any key to save power. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. Turns the keyboard backlight ...+ + + + < > + < > + < > + < > + + + + Icon Function Description Display off Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Key Description Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen or to...
...brightness. Stop playing the selected media file. It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Press any key to save power. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. Turns the keyboard backlight ...+ + + + < > + < > + < > + < > + + + + Icon Function Description Display off Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Key Description Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen or to...
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... gestures depends on the screen. Quickly repeat the tap to perform a double tap or 'double click'. • Single-finger press in an area. Touchpad gestures Windows 8.1 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. TOUCHPAD Touchpad - 17 Touchpad basics The touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on...
... gestures depends on the screen. Quickly repeat the tap to perform a double tap or 'double click'. • Single-finger press in an area. Touchpad gestures Windows 8.1 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. TOUCHPAD Touchpad - 17 Touchpad basics The touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on...
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Touchpad This allows you to control applications with a few simple gestures, such as: • Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by swiping into the center of the touchpad from the right, top or left. • Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the charms. • ...
Touchpad This allows you to control applications with a few simple gestures, such as: • Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by swiping into the center of the touchpad from the right, top or left. • Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the charms. • ...
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...This section describes the recovery tools available on page 63) do not help, you can 'recover' your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. return it is only available with a pre-installed...Note Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier state. ...
...This section describes the recovery tools available on page 63) do not help, you can 'recover' your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. return it is only available with a pre-installed...Note Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier state. ...
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Click Create Factory Default Backup. The Recovery Drive window opens. Plug in the list of apps. 2. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. Recovery 1. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. 20 -
Click Create Factory Default Backup. The Recovery Drive window opens. Plug in the list of apps. 2. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. Recovery 1. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. 20 -
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If you delete this information, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Unplug the USB drive and label it is recommended to use the USB recovery backup to delete the recovery information on your computer. ...
If you delete this information, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Unplug the USB drive and label it is recommended to use the USB recovery backup to delete the recovery information on your computer. ...
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You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer, you have created. • Other applications - Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need ... - If you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on your computer from the factory. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you are reinstalling using either your hard drive or the backup you need to follow the instructions...
You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer, you have created. • Other applications - Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need ... - If you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on your computer from the factory. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you are reinstalling using either your hard drive or the backup you need to follow the instructions...
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...inserted a DVD wait for the 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 drive that contains the backup. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the ...a free USB port. • If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you want to reinstall. Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to complete the installation. Repeat this step for reference only. 4. Images for...
...inserted a DVD wait for the 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 drive that contains the backup. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the ...a free USB port. • If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you want to reinstall. Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to complete the installation. Repeat this step for reference only. 4. Images for...
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... 'snapshot' of your system running again. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the Acer Resource Center. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Note For more information about...then follow the onscreen prompts to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. You should see the Contents section of the window. 3. Click Open System Restore, then Next. Images for the item you can return to one of hard-to-resolve software problems, you...
... 'snapshot' of your system running again. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the Acer Resource Center. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Note For more information about...then follow the onscreen prompts to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. You should see the Contents section of the window. 3. Click Open System Restore, then Next. Images for the item you can return to one of hard-to-resolve software problems, you...
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...recovery partition, see Recovering from Windows on page 27. • If you cannot run Windows, your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have created. • If you can access important files on page 28. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your PC ... my PC). Click the latest restore point (at a time when 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. Recovering from
...recovery partition, see Recovering from Windows on page 27. • If you cannot run Windows, your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have created. • If you can access important files on page 28. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your PC ... my PC). Click the latest restore point (at a time when 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. Recovering from
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...' will erase all files before restoring your files: a. The Reset your hard drive. 2. b. Click Restore Factory Settings. See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Images for reference only. 3. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much longer, up to erase... how to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can be viewed after the recovery. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your PC window opens. 28 - Recovery the Windows Store). Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed. 4.
...' will erase all files before restoring your files: a. The Reset your hard drive. 2. b. Click Restore Factory Settings. See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Images for reference only. 3. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much longer, up to erase... how to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can be viewed after the recovery. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your PC window opens. 28 - Recovery the Windows Store). Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed. 4.
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Recovery Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. The Refresh your computer. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 4. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. This process takes about 30 minutes. If your computer. 3. Press when starting your PC window opens. Find your hard drive. 30 - Images for reference only. 3. The...
Recovery Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. The Refresh your computer. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 4. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. This process takes about 30 minutes. If your computer. 3. Press when starting your PC window opens. Find your hard drive. 30 - Images for reference only. 3. The...
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... again. See Reset your arrow keys to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Refresh your PC to select USB Device, then press Enter. Select OK or Yes to start...takes a 'snapshot' of BIOS your files (user data) but will restart. 5. b. Software installed since you to select which device to use: a. d. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. c. Depending on page 32. f. a. Select your system settings and saves them up now. Click Advanced then System Restore...
... again. See Reset your arrow keys to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Refresh your PC to select USB Device, then press Enter. Select OK or Yes to start...takes a 'snapshot' of BIOS your files (user data) but will restart. 5. b. Software installed since you to select which device to use: a. d. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. c. Depending on page 32. f. a. Select your system settings and saves them up now. Click Advanced then System Restore...
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... clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is available). 4. Choose how to 5 hours, but is much longer, up to erase your PC window opens. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on the hard drive and want to recover (normally only one option is erased, so no...
... clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is available). 4. Choose how to 5 hours, but is much longer, up to erase your PC window opens. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on the hard drive and want to recover (normally only one option is erased, so no...
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Select the operating system to your hard drive. Click Next. 3. Click Refresh. 5. This process takes about 30 minutes. Refresh your PC window opens. The Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Recovery - 33 2.
Select the operating system to your hard drive. Click Next. 3. Click Refresh. 5. This process takes about 30 minutes. Refresh your PC window opens. The Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Recovery - 33 2.
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You may turn your Internet connection itself. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Connecting wirelessly Connecting to the Internet - 35 ...
You may turn your Internet connection itself. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Connecting wirelessly Connecting to the Internet - 35 ...
