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...Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 77 I want to use Windows in the way Returning to an earlier system that I'm used to Internet Recovering from system recovery DVDs . 81 How do I check for Windows BIOS utility 86 updates 67 Boot sequence 86 Where can I add a favorite to - How do... I jump between apps 62 Recovery 70 How do I turn off my computer 62 Creating a recovery backup 70 Why is there a new interface 62 Creating a drivers and applications backup..... 73 How do I unlock my...
...Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 77 I want to use Windows in the way Returning to an earlier system that I'm used to Internet Recovering from system recovery DVDs . 81 How do I check for Windows BIOS utility 86 updates 67 Boot sequence 86 Where can I add a favorite to - How do... I jump between apps 62 Recovery 70 How do I turn off my computer 62 Creating a recovery backup 70 Why is there a new interface 62 Creating a drivers and applications backup..... 73 How do I unlock my...
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... your new computer. Alternatively, swipe the right-hand edge of guides: First off , do the following: First things first - 15 tap Acer User's Manual. The User's Manual contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the setup poster helps you get started... setting up your computer. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains general regulations and safety notices for meeting your mobile computing needs. FIRST THINGS FIRST...
... your new computer. Alternatively, swipe the right-hand edge of guides: First off , do the following: First things first - 15 tap Acer User's Manual. The User's Manual contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the setup poster helps you get started... setting up your computer. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains general regulations and safety notices for meeting your mobile computing needs. FIRST THINGS FIRST...
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...'s hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating system. return it , while giving you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased... to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of at least 16 GB. 70 - ...
...'s hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating system. return it , while giving you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased... to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of at least 16 GB. 70 - ...
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The Recovery Drive window opens. Recovery - 71 From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. 1. Click Create Factory Default Backup.
The Recovery Drive window opens. Recovery - 71 From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. 1. Click Create Factory Default Backup.
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... requires at least 16 GB of storage 4. If you delete this information, you can choose to delete the recovery information on the screen. 5. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you cannot restore your computer. 72 - You will be... shown the backup progress on your computer. Recovery Plug in the USB drive then click Next. • Make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. After creating the...
... requires at least 16 GB of storage 4. If you delete this information, you can choose to delete the recovery information on the screen. 5. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you cannot restore your computer. 72 - You will be... shown the backup progress on your computer. Recovery Plug in the USB drive then click Next. • Make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. After creating the...
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7. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 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 a USB storage drive or, if your computer, you will remember. Recovery - 73 Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
7. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 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 a USB storage drive or, if your computer, you will remember. Recovery - 73 Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
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Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. 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. 74 - Recovery Plug in the list of apps. 2. 1.
Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. 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. 74 - Recovery Plug in the list of apps. 2. 1.
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Recovery - 75 • If you will need to complete the recovery discs. Make sure that you have the required number of blank, recordable discs you are using a USB drive, make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. • If using DVDs, it will also show the number of identical, blank discs.
Recovery - 75 • If you will need to complete the recovery discs. Make sure that you have the required number of blank, recordable discs you are using a USB drive, make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. • If using DVDs, it will also show the number of identical, blank discs.
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..., the drive ejects each backup, such as it completes burning it clearly. Continue until it with a permanent marker. Revert to copy files.You will remember. Recovery
..., the drive ejects each backup, such as it completes burning it clearly. Continue until it with a permanent marker. Revert to copy files.You will remember. Recovery
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... working correctly. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • Other applications - You can reinstall using either your computer from the factory. Recovery - 77 If you need to reinstall software that came pre-installed on your hard drive or the backup you may need to reinstall the applications...
... working correctly. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • Other applications - You can reinstall using either your computer from the factory. Recovery - 77 If you need to reinstall software that came pre-installed on your hard drive or the backup you may need to reinstall the applications...
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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. 78 -
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. 78 -
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... running again. Note: For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of Recovery - 79 Returning to complete the installation. In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you can return to one of these restore points to reinstall... for the item you want to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for each time you install software or device drivers.
... running again. Note: For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of Recovery - 79 Returning to complete the installation. In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you can return to one of these restore points to reinstall... for the item you want to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for each time you install software or device drivers.
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... your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that came with your system to a restore point 1. Recovery Returning your computer, see "Recovering from system recovery DVDs" on page 81. 80 - Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. Your system is restored using the... restore point you can still run Windows and have the system recovery DVDs that are not recoverable by other methods, you may restart your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. Returning to its ...
... your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that came with your system to a restore point 1. Recovery Returning your computer, see "Recovering from system recovery DVDs" on page 81. 80 - Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. Your system is restored using the... restore point you can still run Windows and have the system recovery DVDs that are not recoverable by other methods, you may restart your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. Returning to its ...
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Under "Advanced startup", tap Restart now. Enter the computer's BIOS - Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: Recovery - 81 Obtain an external ODD and complete the following steps to recover your computer to your computer. 3. Shutdown the computer completely by ... power button (release both buttons after pressing the power button). 4. Under "Boot priority order", move EFI DVD/CDROM to complete the recovery process. Recovering from system recovery DVDs Note: This section may not apply to your PC. 2. Select Exit in the left pane and select Exit Saving Changes on...
Under "Advanced startup", tap Restart now. Enter the computer's BIOS - Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: Recovery - 81 Obtain an external ODD and complete the following steps to recover your computer to your computer. 3. Shutdown the computer completely by ... power button (release both buttons after pressing the power button). 4. Under "Boot priority order", move EFI DVD/CDROM to complete the recovery process. Recovering from system recovery DVDs Note: This section may not apply to your PC. 2. Select Exit in the left pane and select Exit Saving Changes on...
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..., Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 85. 82 - Recovery Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, back them up now. Software installed since you can access important...). If you purchased your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Customized Restore will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 83....
..., Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 85. 82 - Recovery Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, back them up now. Software installed since you can access important...). If you purchased your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Customized Restore will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 83....
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The Reset your hard drive. 2. Images for reference only. 3. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your PC window opens. Click Next, then choose how to erase your files: Recovery - 83 Click Restore Factory Settings. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1.
The Reset your hard drive. 2. Images for reference only. 3. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your PC window opens. Click Next, then choose how to erase your files: Recovery - 83 Click Restore Factory Settings. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1.
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... finished, you can be viewed after each file is much longer, up to your computer by repeating the first-start using your hard drive. 6. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. 84 - Just remove... my files quickly erases all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed...
... finished, you can be viewed after each file is much longer, up to your computer by repeating the first-start using your hard drive. 6. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. 84 - Just remove... my files quickly erases all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed...
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Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. This process takes about 30 minutes. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. Recovery - 85 The Refresh your hard drive. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1.
Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. This process takes about 30 minutes. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. Recovery - 85 The Refresh your hard drive. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1.