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...OF CONTENTS Safety and comfort 5 snapshot 46 First 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 16 Turning your computer on and off 16 ... 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...
...OF CONTENTS Safety and comfort 5 snapshot 46 First 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 16 Turning your computer on and off 16 ... 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...
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... there a new interface 94 How do I unlock my computer 94 How do I personalize my computer?........ 95 I want to Acer Theft Shield 72 Using Acer Theft Shield 74 General 74 Settings 75 keep in mind 93 How do I access the charms 93 How do I get to...off my computer 94 Wireless networks 76 Connecting to the Internet 76 Acer Instant Connect 76 Wireless networks 76 Using a Bluetooth connection 78 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 78 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8 ......... 79 Adding a Bluetooth device 80 Acer Converter Port 85 Why is a Microsoft ID (account 98 How do...
... there a new interface 94 How do I unlock my computer 94 How do I personalize my computer?........ 95 I want to Acer Theft Shield 72 Using Acer Theft Shield 74 General 74 Settings 75 keep in mind 93 How do I access the charms 93 How do I get to...off my computer 94 Wireless networks 76 Connecting to the Internet 76 Acer Instant Connect 76 Wireless networks 76 Using a Bluetooth connection 78 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 78 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8 ......... 79 Adding a Bluetooth device 80 Acer Converter Port 85 Why is a Microsoft ID (account 98 How do...
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... angle, using a glare-reduction filter, using a display visor, such as a piece of time. 14 - Give your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, minimizing room light by looking at the center of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare...
... angle, using a glare-reduction filter, using a display visor, such as a piece of time. 14 - Give your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, minimizing room light by looking at the center of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare...
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... things first This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. The Quick Guide introduces you to thank you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your new ... in the menu that opens. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. 16 - It is available from Desktop; For more on such subjects as system...
... things first This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. The Quick Guide introduces you to thank you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your new ... in the menu that opens. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. 16 - It is available from Desktop; For more on such subjects as system...
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.... Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Note: Information in uppercase. USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications.
.... Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Note: Information in uppercase. USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications.
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... media file. Stop playing the selected media file. Using the keyboard - 31 Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Windows key It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Hotkey + < > + < > + < > Icon Function Description Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > + + + + Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Key...
... media file. Stop playing the selected media file. Using the keyboard - 31 Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Windows key It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Hotkey + < > + < > + < > Icon Function Description Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > + + + + Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Key...
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... pages, documents and playlists by swiping into the center of photos, maps and documents with a simple finger-and-thumb gesture. 34 - Touchpad Touchpad gestures Windows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. • Drag: Press and hold the bottom left edge: Switch to select...; Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the charms. • Swipe in from top edge: Toggle the app commands. • Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by placing two fingers on the touchpad and moving both in any direction. • Two-finger pinch: Zoom in an area.
... pages, documents and playlists by swiping into the center of photos, maps and documents with a simple finger-and-thumb gesture. 34 - Touchpad Touchpad gestures Windows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. • Drag: Press and hold the bottom left edge: Switch to select...; Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the charms. • Swipe in from top edge: Toggle the app commands. • Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by placing two fingers on the touchpad and moving both in any direction. • Two-finger pinch: Zoom in an area.
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... it to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. 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 'recover...
... it to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. 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 'recover...
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The Recovery Drive window 36 - Click Create Factory Default Backup. Note: Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of apps. 2. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of 32 GB or larger. 1. Recovery
The Recovery Drive window 36 - Click Create Factory Default Backup. Note: Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of apps. 2. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of 32 GB or larger. 1. 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'. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either Recovery - 39 7.
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'. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either Recovery - 39 7.
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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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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 using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. If you are reinstalling from ...want to reinstall. Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. • 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 onscreen instructions to complete the installation....
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 using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. If you are reinstalling from ...want to reinstall. Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. • 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 onscreen instructions to complete the installation....
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... system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your system running again. Returning to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Click the install icon for each time... reinstall. 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. 2.
... system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your system running again. Returning to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Click the install icon for each time... reinstall. 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. 2.
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... Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at a time when your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you cannot run Windows, your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. click Yes. Returning your system to its factory condition. Click the latest restore ... Panel' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. A confirmation window appears; Recovery - 47 Your system is restored using the restore point you may restart your system to a restore point 1. You can recover ...
... Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at a time when your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you cannot run Windows, your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. click Yes. Returning your system to its factory condition. Click the latest restore ... Panel' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. A confirmation window appears; Recovery - 47 Your system is restored using the restore point you may restart your system to a restore point 1. You can recover ...
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If you purchased 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. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your PC will reinstall all ...software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive, back them up now. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC)....
If you purchased 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. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your PC will reinstall all ...software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive, back them up now. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC)....
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Images for reference only. 3. Click Next, then choose how to erase your PC window opens. The Reset your files: Recovery - 49 Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Restore Factory Settings. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your hard drive. 2.
Images for reference only. 3. Click Next, then choose how to erase your PC window opens. The Reset your files: Recovery - 49 Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Restore Factory Settings. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your hard drive. 2.
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Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. Recovery - 51 The Refresh your hard drive.
Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. Recovery - 51 The Refresh your hard drive.
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... Exit menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Use the left or right arrow keys to...
... Exit menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Use the left or right arrow keys to...
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.... Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of hard-to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. In most cases of recovery to get your PC from the recovery backup" on page 54. Recovery - 53 Click Advanced... can return to one of your PC from the recovery backup" on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). If you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 55. 7.
.... Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of hard-to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. In most cases of recovery to get your PC from the recovery backup" on page 54. Recovery - 53 Click Advanced... can return to one of your PC from the recovery backup" on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). If you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 55. 7.
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... erase your files: a. Recovery Click Next. 3. b. Reset your PC from the recovery backup Caution: Reset your PC will erase all files before restoring your PC window opens. Select the operating system to the hard drive: a. Images for reference only. 2. Choose to keep these changes, select No. To completely restore your computer...
... erase your files: a. Recovery Click Next. 3. b. Reset your PC from the recovery backup Caution: Reset your PC will erase all files before restoring your PC window opens. Select the operating system to the hard drive: a. Images for reference only. 2. Choose to keep these changes, select No. To completely restore your computer...