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... system to its factory 17 condition 47 Your guides 17 Recovering from Windows 48 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 computer 17 Turning your computer on and off 17 Power management 56 Taking care of your computer 18 Disable Fast startup ...19 Battery pack 59 Taking care of your battery pack 19 Cleaning and servicing 19 Battery pack characteristics 59 Charging the battery 59 Your Acer notebook tour 21 Optimizing battery life 61 Screen view 22 Keyboard view 24 Left view 25 Information on USB 3.0 26 Checking the battery...
... system to its factory 17 condition 47 Your guides 17 Recovering from Windows 48 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 computer 17 Turning your computer on and off 17 Power management 56 Taking care of your computer 18 Disable Fast startup ...19 Battery pack 59 Taking care of your battery pack 19 Cleaning and servicing 19 Battery pack characteristics 59 Charging the battery 59 Your Acer notebook tour 21 Optimizing battery life 61 Screen view 22 Keyboard view 24 Left view 25 Information on USB 3.0 26 Checking the battery...
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... more on how your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. double-click the Help icon and click User...mobile computing needs. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your notebook. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features... safety notices for your new computer. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer. Your guides To help you to be more productive, please refer...
... more on how your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. double-click the Help icon and click User...mobile computing needs. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your notebook. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features... safety notices for your new computer. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer. Your guides To help you to be more productive, please refer...
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...'s hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 81) do not help, you must first create a recovery backup. Recovery - 35 This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer. i.e. Important: We recommend that you create...
...'s hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 81) do not help, you must first create a recovery backup. Recovery - 35 This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer. i.e. Important: We recommend that you create...
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The Recovery Drive window 36 - Recovery Click Create Factory Default Backup. Note: Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of apps. 2. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of 32 GB or larger. 1.
The Recovery Drive window 36 - Recovery Click Create Factory Default Backup. Note: Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of apps. 2. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of 32 GB or larger. 1.
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Recovery - 37 Plug in the USB drive then click Next. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. opens.
Recovery - 37 Plug in the USB drive then click Next. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. opens.
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Follow the process until it is recommended to use the USB recovery backup to delete the recovery information on the screen. 5. If you delete this information, you can choose to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you can only use a USB drive with a capacity of storage after formatting, it completes. 6. After creating the recovery backup, you cannot restore your computer. • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4. Recovery You will be shown the backup progress on your computer. 38 -
Follow the process until it is recommended to use the USB recovery backup to delete the recovery information on the screen. 5. If you delete this information, you can choose to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you can only use a USB drive with a capacity of storage after formatting, it completes. 6. After creating the recovery backup, you cannot restore your computer. • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4. Recovery You will be shown the backup progress on your computer. 38 -
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Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either Recovery - 39 Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 7.
Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either Recovery - 39 Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 7.
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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. 40 - Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Plug in the list of apps. 2. Recovery a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1.
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. 40 - Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Plug in the list of apps. 2. Recovery a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1.
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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. • If you will need to complete the recovery discs. Recovery - 41
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. • If you will need to complete the recovery discs. Recovery - 41
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... and Applications Backup'. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on page 43. Recovery Continue until it completes: • If you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each backup, such as it completes burning it with a permanent marker...
... and Applications Backup'. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on page 43. Recovery Continue until it completes: • If you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each backup, such as it completes burning it with a permanent marker...
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Recovery - 43 If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to its factory condition" on your computer from the factory. If you want to ...
Recovery - 43 If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to its factory condition" on your computer from the factory. If you want to ...
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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. 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 -
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...Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Repeat this step for Acer Resource Center to complete the installation. If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Recovery - 45 Insert 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...
...Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Repeat this step for Acer Resource Center to complete the installation. If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Recovery - 45 Insert 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...
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... Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of 46 - Returning to reinstall. In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Recovery 2. You should see the Contents section of these restore points to one of the...
... Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of 46 - Returning to reinstall. In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Recovery 2. You should see the Contents section of these restore points to one of the...
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... may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything to return your computer. Recovery - 47 Your system is restored using the restore point you have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 48. • If you cannot run Windows, your original hard.... You can recover from Windows" on page 52. click Yes. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at a time when your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can still run Windows and have installed a replacement hard drive, see "...
... may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything to return your computer. Recovery - 47 Your system is restored using the restore point you have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 48. • If you cannot run Windows, your original hard.... You can recover from Windows" on page 52. click Yes. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at a time when your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can still run Windows and have installed a replacement hard drive, see "...
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... 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. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or ... my PC). Software installed since you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. Recovery See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that...
... 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. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or ... my PC). Software installed since you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. Recovery See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that...
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Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your files: Recovery - 49 Click Next, then choose how to erase your hard drive. 2. Click Restore Factory Settings. The Reset your PC window opens. Images for reference only. 3. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1.
Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your files: Recovery - 49 Click Next, then choose how to erase your hard drive. 2. Click Restore Factory Settings. The Reset your PC window opens. Images for reference only. 3. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1.
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... to the default factory condition with files intact. Click Troubleshoot. 3. After the recovery has finished, you can be viewed after the recovery. Click Next. Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your hard drive. 6. b. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start... 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are now presented. Click Reset. 5. Recovery
... to the default factory condition with files intact. Click Troubleshoot. 3. After the recovery has finished, you can be viewed after the recovery. Click Next. Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your hard drive. 6. b. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start... 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are now presented. Click Reset. 5. Recovery
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The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. The Refresh your hard drive. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Recovery - 51
The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. The Refresh your hard drive. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Recovery - 51
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...USB drive: 1. b. Select OK or Yes to open the boot menu. Use your computer. 3. b. Select your computer. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 4. Press when starting your keyboard type. 52 - Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu.... Windows starts from , select the USB drive. If it is selected, press to change this setting to start from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your recovery backup. 2. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Find your computer uses, select Save Changes and...
...USB drive: 1. b. Select OK or Yes to open the boot menu. Use your computer. 3. b. Select your computer. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 4. Press when starting your keyboard type. 52 - Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu.... Windows starts from , select the USB drive. If it is selected, press to change this setting to start from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your recovery backup. 2. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Find your computer uses, select Save Changes and...