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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 view... 13 Using 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...
...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 view... 13 Using 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...
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In this section you will find: • Useful information on caring for your computer and your health • Where to find the power button, ports and connectors • Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard • How to create recovery backups • Guidelines for connecting to a network and using Bluetooth • Information on using Acer's bundled software - 5 Getting started...
In this section you will find: • Useful information on caring for your computer and your health • Where to find the power button, ports and connectors • Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard • How to create recovery backups • Guidelines for connecting to a network and using Bluetooth • Information on using Acer's bundled software - 5 Getting started...
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... up your mobile computing needs. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you to the basic features and functions of your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the ... and safety notices for using your computer Turning your notebook. Basic care and tips for your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. 6 - Your guides To help you can put it into Hibernate by pressing the power button. In addition it...
... up your mobile computing needs. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you to the basic features and functions of your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the ... and safety notices for using your computer Turning your notebook. Basic care and tips for your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. 6 - Your guides To help you can put it into Hibernate by pressing the power button. In addition it...
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... having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions on your computer - i.e. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. The...
... having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions on your computer - i.e. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. The...
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Recovery 1. Click Create Factory Default Backup. The Recovery Drive window opens. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. 20 - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. Plug in the list of apps. 2. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3.
Recovery 1. Click Create Factory Default Backup. The Recovery Drive window opens. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. 20 - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. Plug in the list of apps. 2. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3.
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...drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. You will remember. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 5. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place.... 7. Unplug the USB drive and label it completes. 6. Recovery - 21 • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4. After creating the recovery backup, you can only use the USB recovery backup to use a USB drive with a capacity of storage after...
...drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. You will remember. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 5. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place.... 7. Unplug the USB drive and label it completes. 6. Recovery - 21 • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4. After creating the recovery backup, you can only use the USB recovery backup to use a USB drive with a capacity of storage after...
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..., blank discs. 3. 22 - Remove the disc from the drive and mark it will also show the number of apps. 2. 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 are using DVDs, it... Recovery may use either a USB storage drive or, if your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. • If using a USB drive, make sure...
..., blank discs. 3. 22 - Remove the disc from the drive and mark it will also show the number of apps. 2. 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 are using DVDs, it... Recovery may use either a USB storage drive or, if your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. • If using a USB drive, make sure...
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... solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Recovering your system To recover your operating system. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on page 27. 4. Recovery - 23 with a permanent marker.
... solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Recovering your system To recover your operating system. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on page 27. 4. Recovery - 23 with a permanent marker.
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.... If you have created. • Other applications - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer from the factory. If you need to reinstall software...computer: 1. If you need to follow that came pre-installed on your computer, follow the instructions provided with the device. Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that software's installation ...
.... If you have created. • Other applications - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer from the factory. If you need to reinstall software...computer: 1. If you need to follow that came pre-installed on your computer, follow the instructions provided with the device. Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that software's installation ...
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Double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Click the install icon for each 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 using a USB drive,... press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Recovery - 25 3. Repeat this step for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. You should see the Contents...
Double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Click the install icon for each 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 using a USB drive,... press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Recovery - 25 3. Repeat this step for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. You should see the Contents...
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...you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of the Acer Resource Center. Recovery 2. Repeat this step for each time you can return to a restore point 1. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of apps.... Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. In most cases of hard-to get...
...you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of the Acer Resource Center. Recovery 2. Repeat this step for each time you can return to a restore point 1. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of apps.... Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. In most cases of hard-to get...
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...recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have not deleted the recovery partition, see Recovering from a recovery backup on your PC 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. Click ... 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 original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you specified.
...recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have not deleted the recovery partition, see Recovering from a recovery backup on your PC 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. Click ... 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 original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you specified.
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...before restoring your hard drive. 2. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to erase your PC window opens. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your computer and takes about 30 minutes. b. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on page 30. 28 -... Images for reference only. 3. See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much more secure as old files are completely removed. 4. Click...
...before restoring your hard drive. 2. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to erase your PC window opens. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your computer and takes about 30 minutes. b. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on page 30. 28 -... Images for reference only. 3. See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much more secure as old files are completely removed. 4. Click...
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...you to restore your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start process. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer to factory settings. 4. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets ... either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer and press + during startup 1. Several options are now presented. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Next. Recovery - 29 5. The process will take several minutes. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you can start using your computer to the default factory condition...
...you to restore your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start process. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer to factory settings. 4. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets ... either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer and press + during startup 1. Several options are now presented. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Next. Recovery - 29 5. The process will take several minutes. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you can start using your computer to the default factory condition...
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The Refresh your hard drive. Images for reference only. 3. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your computer. 4. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you ... Boot Menu: a. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Find your computer. Press when starting your recovery backup. 2. 30 - Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. This process takes about 30 minutes. If it is attached to your PC...
The Refresh your hard drive. Images for reference only. 3. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your computer. 4. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you ... Boot Menu: a. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Find your computer. Press when starting your recovery backup. 2. 30 - Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. This process takes about 30 minutes. If it is attached to your PC...
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...keys to start from, select the USB drive. Depending on page 33. f. Your computer will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup on the type of these restore points to confirm. The boot menu allows you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers ... to select USB Device, then press Enter. a. Click Advanced then System Restore to use: a. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will restart. 5. If you can access important files on page 32. In most cases of ...
...keys to start from, select the USB drive. Depending on page 33. f. Your computer will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup on the type of these restore points to confirm. The boot menu allows you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers ... to select USB Device, then press Enter. a. Click Advanced then System Restore to use: a. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will restart. 5. If you can access important files on page 32. In most cases of ...
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...your files: a. Choose to keep these changes, select No. Choose how to 5 hours, but is available). 4. b. Recovery Reset your PC from the recovery backup Important Reset your PC will erase all files before restoring your computer by repeating the first-start using your computer and takes... takes much more secure as old files are completely removed. 6. Click Next. 3. b. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on the hard drive and want to recover (normally only one option is much longer, up to...
...your files: a. Choose to keep these changes, select No. Choose how to 5 hours, but is available). 4. b. Recovery Reset your PC from the recovery backup Important Reset your PC will erase all files before restoring your computer by repeating the first-start using your computer and takes... takes much more secure as old files are completely removed. 6. Click Next. 3. b. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on the hard drive and want to recover (normally only one option is much longer, up to...
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Click Next. 3. The Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. Select the operating system to your computer, then continues by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. The recovery process begins by restarting your hard drive. Recovery - 33 2. This process takes about 30 minutes. Click Refresh. 5. Refresh your PC window opens.
Click Next. 3. The Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. Select the operating system to your computer, then continues by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. The recovery process begins by restarting your hard drive. Recovery - 33 2. This process takes about 30 minutes. Click Refresh. 5. Refresh your PC window opens.
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... you choose when you purchased your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. The printer does not work. Warning Your C: drive will be...control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to -disk recovery is installed when you first turn off. Check to see if Acer disk-to the headphone jack on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the computer. Check the following...
... you choose when you purchased your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. The printer does not work. Warning Your C: drive will be...control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to -disk recovery is installed when you first turn off. Check to see if Acer disk-to the headphone jack on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the computer. Check the following...
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... this passport thoroughly. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. An ITW passport came with our offices worldwide. Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is backed by your system on the recovery process, see the Acer logo during boot up. If the country you are traveling in does not have an... Acer-authorized ITW service site, you call Please have your ITW passport on the screen (or the number and sequence in the case ...
... this passport thoroughly. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. An ITW passport came with our offices worldwide. Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is backed by your system on the recovery process, see the Acer logo during boot up. If the country you are traveling in does not have an... Acer-authorized ITW service site, you call Please have your ITW passport on the screen (or the number and sequence in the case ...