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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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... the recovery backup. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 89) do not help, you can 'recover' your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. i.e. Important: We recommend that you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and...
... the recovery backup. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 89) do not help, you can 'recover' your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. i.e. Important: We recommend that you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and...
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Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either Recovery - 39 Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. 7. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either Recovery - 39 Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. 7. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
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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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... 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 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 optical drive icon. • If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Recovery - 45...
... 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 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 optical drive icon. • If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Recovery - 45...
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... to complete the installation. Recovery 2. You should see the Contents section of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Repeat this step for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore... periodically takes a 'snapshot' of 46 - Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to get your system settings and saves them as ...
... to complete the installation. Recovery 2. You should see the Contents section of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Repeat this step for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore... periodically takes a 'snapshot' of 46 - Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to get your system settings and saves them as ...
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... attempt to retain your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 51. 48 - See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery...
... attempt to retain your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 51. 48 - See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery...
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... to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of hard-to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 54. Click Reset your PC to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to -resolve ... can return to one of recovery 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 use: a. If you purchased your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed...
... to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of hard-to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 54. Click Reset your PC to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to -resolve ... can return to one of recovery 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 use: a. If you purchased your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed...