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Question posted by oceanwatcher44 on August 11th, 2014

Hard Disk Drive Blue Light Is Flashing? Problem?

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Answer #1: Posted by sabrie on August 11th, 2014 9:08 PM
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The hard disk drive led flashing is normal,


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User Manual - Page 4

Securing your computer 58 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 64 Using passwords 58 Setting passwords 64 Entering passwords 59 Frequently asked questions 65 Wireless networks 60 Requesting service 68 Connecting to the Internet ...
User Manual - Page 7

Never spill liquid of any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. ­ The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may touch dangerous voltage points or ...
User Manual - Page 14

...your eyes frequently. ­ Give your eyes regular breaks by using drapes, shades or blinds, using a task light, changing the display's viewing angle, 14 - Display ­ Keep your display clean. ­ Keep 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 ...
User Manual - Page 15

... regularly and often. ­ Perform some stretching exercises. ­ Note: For more information, please refer to an awkward viewing angle. ­ Avoid looking at bright light sources for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as possible. ­ Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body...
User Manual - Page 21

Fully charged: The light is charging. Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. Your Acer notebook tour .... Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 6 Indicates battery status. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. 7 Webcam Web camera for sound recording. For entering data into your computer.
User Manual - Page 31

Backup: • Create Factory Default Backup • Backup Drivers and Applications 2. To ensure you can recover your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you should create a recovery backup as soon as possible. RECOVERY Acer eRecovery Management Note: Acer eRecovery Management is ...
User Manual - Page 33

... click on Acer eRecovery Management. 2. Important: We recommend that you are using a USB flash drive, ensure it is at least 12 GB and does not contain any previous data. 1. ... drivers, click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. OR To create recovery discs for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Factory...
User Manual - Page 35

... a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. Follow the process until the process is complete. • If you are using a USB disk, unplug the USB drive and mark it with a permanent marker. If multiple discs are using optical discs, the drive ejects each backup, such as it completes burning it. Plug in the USB...
User Manual - Page 37

In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you can return to its factory condition" on Next, then Finish. To return to get your computer. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Recovery - 37 If nothing else has solved the problem and you want , click on...
User Manual - Page 38

... device. You can recover using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on your hard drive or the backup you have created. • New software - Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software...
User Manual - Page 40

...prompts to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that 40 - Caution: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers ... other methods, you want to its factory condition. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you want to install, then follow the on your system to...
User Manual - Page 41

...> Acer, then click on Yes, then Start. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering from... opens. 2. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. The recovery process begins by restarting your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you its progress. Click on OK. This process may take a ...
User Manual - Page 42

... reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Turn on Next. Find your recovery backup: • If you a using a USB disk, plug in the USB drive and turn on your computer. This process will erase all files on your...
User Manual - Page 43

... Use your computer. 2. Your computer will restart. 3. Use the left or right arrow keys to open the boot menu. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 4.
User Manual - Page 47

... Sleep mode. When the computer is in Sleep mode, the computer will flash orange. Power management - 47 Press the power button to preserve battery life. Acer Green Instant On uses the power-saving features of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. If no activity is detected for...
User Manual - Page 64

...'s BIOS. BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this utility. Find D2D Recovery at the top of... screen. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the top...
User Manual - Page 65

Check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If...power is properly plugged into your computer. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following : • Is a disc in the optical drive? I turned on the screen. Remove it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is being...
User Manual - Page 67

...is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you restore the C: drive with the original software content that it is turned on the computer. Follow the steps ...work. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is connected securely to a USB port on . • Make sure that the printer is...
User Manual - Page 68

... centers. Place your computer. The system will reboot. Our worldwide network of the ITW passport. This feature occupies 15 GB in does not have your hard disk. An ITW passport comes with our offices worldwide. If the country you are traveling in a hidden partition on your ITW passport on hand, especially when...
User Manual - Page 71

... press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Equipment configuration error Hard disk 0 error Hard disk 0 extended type error I/O parity error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an...

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