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...Error messages 60 keep in mind 53 How do I access the charms 53 Recovering your system 62 How do I get to Start 53 Recovery from a supplied recovery DVD ........ 62 How do I jump between apps 54 How do I turn off my computer 54 Why is a Microsoft ID (account ...58 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 58 Recovery 63 Creating a recovery backup 63 Creating a drivers and applications backup..... 66 Recovering your system 69 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 70 Returning to an earlier system ...
...Error messages 60 keep in mind 53 How do I access the charms 53 Recovering your system 62 How do I get to Start 53 Recovery from a supplied recovery DVD ........ 62 How do I jump between apps 54 How do I turn off my computer 54 Why is a Microsoft ID (account ...58 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 58 Recovery 63 Creating a recovery backup 63 Creating a drivers and applications backup..... 66 Recovering your system 69 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 70 Returning to an earlier system ...
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This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains general regulations and safety ...your mobile computing needs. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer on and off To turn the power off , the setup poster helps ...you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your computer. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual...
This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains general regulations and safety ...your mobile computing needs. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer on and off To turn the power off , the setup poster helps ...you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your computer. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual...
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... the ODD to factory conditions: 1. Under "Boot priority order", use a system recovery DVD, please see the instructions below, otherwise see "Recovery" on the storage space available in your computer, your computer either uses the Acer Recovery Management program, or is supplied with system recovery DVDs, obtain an external optical disc drive (ODD) and complete the...
... the ODD to factory conditions: 1. Under "Boot priority order", use a system recovery DVD, please see the instructions below, otherwise see "Recovery" on the storage space available in your computer, your computer either uses the Acer Recovery Management program, or is supplied with system recovery DVDs, obtain an external optical disc drive (ODD) and complete the...
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... as soon as when you purchased it to the same state as possible. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer to an earlier state. i.e. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings...
... as soon as when you purchased it to the same state as possible. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer to an earlier state. i.e. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings...
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From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Recovery Click Create Factory Default Backup. The Recovery Drive window opens. 64 - 1.
From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Recovery Click Create Factory Default Backup. The Recovery Drive window opens. 64 - 1.
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...USB drive then click Next. • Make sure your computer. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. The recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage 4. After creating the recovery backup, you cannot restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you can only ...use the USB recovery backup to restore your computer. Follow the process until it completes. 6. If you delete this information, you can choose to the recovery drive is selected. You will be shown the backup progress on your USB ...
...USB drive then click Next. • Make sure your computer. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. The recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage 4. After creating the recovery backup, you cannot restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you can only ...use the USB recovery backup to restore your computer. Follow the process until it completes. 6. If you delete this information, you can choose to the recovery drive is selected. You will be shown the backup progress on your USB ...
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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 features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 66 - Recovery 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'. 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 a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 66 - Recovery 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'. 7. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
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Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Plug in the list of apps. 2. Recovery - 67 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. 1.
Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Plug in the list of apps. 2. Recovery - 67 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. 1.
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• If you will also show the number of identical, blank discs. 68 - Recovery 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 need to complete the recovery discs.
• If you will also show the number of identical, blank discs. 68 - Recovery 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 need to complete the recovery discs.
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... system condition. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it clearly. Follow the process until the process is complete. • If you will be Recovery - 69 Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Make sure you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then...
... system condition. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it clearly. Follow the process until the process is complete. • If you will be Recovery - 69 Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Make sure you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then...
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... everything was working correctly. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you need to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Recovery If you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page 73. 3. For instructions, see "Returning your...
... everything was working correctly. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you need to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Recovery If you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page 73. 3. For instructions, see "Returning your...
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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. Recovery - 71
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. Recovery - 71
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...: 1. If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. 72 - Recovery 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 reinstall. Repeat this...
...: 1. If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. 72 - Recovery 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 reinstall. Repeat this...
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... 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. Returning to reinstall. You should see the Contents section of Recovery - 73 Repeat this step for the item you can return to one of your system running again.
... 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. Returning to reinstall. You should see the Contents section of Recovery - 73 Repeat this step for the item you can return to one of your system running again.
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...methods, you may restart your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. click Yes. You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can still run Windows and have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from Windows" on page... Open System Restore, then Next. 4. Your system is restored using the restore point you have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 75. • If you cannot run Windows, your system to its factory condition. This process may take several ...
...methods, you may restart your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. click Yes. You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can still run Windows and have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from Windows" on page... Open System Restore, then Next. 4. Your system is restored using the restore point you have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 75. • If you cannot run Windows, your system to its factory condition. This process may take several ...
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... drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Recovery - 75 Recovering from the Windows Store). Software installed since you can access important files on page 78. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your system. 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...
... drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Recovery - 75 Recovering from the Windows Store). Software installed since you can access important files on page 78. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your system. 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...
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... computer will erase all files on certain systems), a window opens with the option to UEFI. Click Restore Factory Settings. If your computer is configured with Acer Recovery Management 1. Recovery Note: To fully enjoy Windows 8 features after changing from Windows 7, enter the BIOS (press when starting your PC opens, as described below. If you...
... computer will erase all files on certain systems), a window opens with the option to UEFI. Click Restore Factory Settings. If your computer is configured with Acer Recovery Management 1. Recovery Note: To fully enjoy Windows 8 features after changing from Windows 7, enter the BIOS (press when starting your PC opens, as described below. If you...
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... remove my files quickly erases all files before restoring your PC window opens. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Click Reset. 6. After the recovery has finished, you can be viewed after each file is much longer, up to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start... first-start process. Click Next, then choose how to your hard drive. 7. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed. 5. Recovery - 77 b. The recovery process begins by restarting your files: a. 3.
... remove my files quickly erases all files before restoring your PC window opens. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Click Reset. 6. After the recovery has finished, you can be viewed after each file is much longer, up to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start... first-start process. Click Next, then choose how to your hard drive. 7. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed. 5. Recovery - 77 b. The recovery process begins by restarting your files: a. 3.
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Click Next, then Refresh. 4. This process takes about 30 minutes. 78 - Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. The Refresh your hard drive. 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. Recovery
Click Next, then Refresh. 4. This process takes about 30 minutes. 78 - Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. The Refresh your hard drive. 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. Recovery
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... Menu is attached to start from, select the USB drive. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Press when starting your recovery backup. 2. Select OK or Yes to Enabled. During startup, press to select the Main menu. b. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected..., press to change this setting to confirm. Use the left or right arrow keys to select USB Device, then press Enter. c. e. f. Recovery - 79 If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on your arrow keys to select the Exit menu. Use your...
... Menu is attached to start from, select the USB drive. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Press when starting your recovery backup. 2. Select OK or Yes to Enabled. During startup, press to select the Main menu. b. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected..., press to change this setting to confirm. Use the left or right arrow keys to select USB Device, then press Enter. c. e. f. Recovery - 79 If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on your arrow keys to select the Exit menu. Use your...