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...OF CONTENTS Safety and comfort 5 snapshot 46 First things first Returning your 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 ...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 ...
...OF CONTENTS Safety and comfort 5 snapshot 46 First things first Returning your 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 ...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 ...
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... I want to Using passwords 71 keep in mind 87 Entering passwords 72 How do I check for using Windows 8 87 Using a computer security lock 71 Three concepts you might want to use Windows in network feature 73 How do I 'm used to a network 73 Built-in the way that I get...Regulations and safety notices 94 Troubleshooting 85 4 - Special considerations 69 Troubleshooting tips 85 Securing your computer 71 Error messages 85 Tips and hints for Windows Setting passwords 80 updates 93 Where can I get to Start 87 How do I jump between apps 88 How do I turn off my ...
... I want to Using passwords 71 keep in mind 87 Entering passwords 72 How do I check for using Windows 8 87 Using a computer security lock 71 Three concepts you might want to use Windows in network feature 73 How do I 'm used to a network 73 Built-in the way that I get...Regulations and safety notices 94 Troubleshooting 85 4 - Special considerations 69 Troubleshooting tips 85 Securing your computer 71 Error messages 85 Tips and hints for Windows Setting passwords 80 updates 93 Where can I get to Start 87 How do I jump between apps 88 How do I turn off my ...
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Keep your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds, using a task light, changing the display's viewing angle, using a glare-reduction filter, ...
Keep your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds, using a task light, changing the display's viewing angle, using a glare-reduction filter, ...
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This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your new computer. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in ... is available from Desktop; The Quick Guide introduces you to the User's Manual. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. Your guides To help you to be more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of the...
This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your new computer. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in ... is available from Desktop; The Quick Guide introduces you to the User's Manual. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. Your guides To help you to be more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of the...
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.... Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is in uppercase. Using the keyboard Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of...
.... Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is in uppercase. Using the keyboard Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of...
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... file. Play or pause a selected media file. Stop playing the selected media file. Windows key It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Using the keyboard Jump to the Start screen. Application key This key...
... file. Play or pause a selected media file. Stop playing the selected media file. Windows key It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Using the keyboard Jump to the Start screen. Application key This key...
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...finger pinch: Zoom in and out of photos, maps and documents with a few simple gestures, such as: • Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by swiping into the center of the touchpad from the right, top or left. • Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the charms. ...app. • Two-finger slide: Swiftly scroll through web pages, documents and playlists by placing two fingers on the active application. Touchpad gestures Windows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. These allow you to control applications with a simple finger-and-thumb ...
...finger pinch: Zoom in and out of photos, maps and documents with a few simple gestures, such as: • Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by swiping into the center of the touchpad from the right, top or left. • Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the charms. ...app. • Two-finger slide: Swiftly scroll through web pages, documents and playlists by placing two fingers on the active application. Touchpad gestures Windows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. These allow you to control applications with a simple finger-and-thumb ...
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... and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 81) do not... original contents of your computer. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an ...
... and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 81) do not... original contents of your computer. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an ...
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From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of 32 GB or larger. 1. Click Create Factory Default Backup. The Recovery Drive window 36 - Recovery 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. Click Create Factory Default Backup. The Recovery Drive window 36 - Recovery 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.
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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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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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• You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to ... wait for each item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions 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 ResourceCenter. Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. If you...
• You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to ... wait for each item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions 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 ResourceCenter. Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. If you...
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...onscreen prompts to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. In most cases of these restore points to complete the installation. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to one of hard-toresolve software problems, you install ...: For more 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. You should see the Contents section of 46 - Recovery Click the install icon for each time you can return to reinstall.
...onscreen prompts to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. In most cases of these restore points to complete the installation. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to one of hard-toresolve software problems, you install ...: For more 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. You should see the Contents section of 46 - Recovery Click the install icon for each time you can return to reinstall.
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...apps. 2. Your system is restored using the restore point you have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from Windows" on page 48. • If you cannot run Windows and have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 52. This process may...either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can still run Windows, your computer. Recovery - 47 Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the window. 3. Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. click Yes. Returning your system to its factory ...
...apps. 2. Your system is restored using the restore point you have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from Windows" on page 48. • If you cannot run Windows and have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 52. This process may...either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can still run Windows, your computer. Recovery - 47 Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the window. 3. Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. click Yes. Returning your system to its factory ...
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... 49. 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... everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 51. 48 -...
... 49. 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... everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 51. 48 -...
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Click Next, then choose how to erase your PC window opens. Images for reference only. 3. The Reset your files: Recovery - 49 Click Restore Factory Settings. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your hard drive. 2. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1.
Click Next, then choose how to erase your PC window opens. Images for reference only. 3. The Reset your files: Recovery - 49 Click Restore Factory Settings. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your hard drive. 2. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1.
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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. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. The Refresh your hard drive. This process takes about 30 minutes.
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. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. The Refresh your hard drive. This process takes about 30 minutes.
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... is selected, press to change this setting to select USB Device, then press Enter. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. Recovery Use your keyboard type. 52 - Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on the type of...
... is selected, press to change this setting to select USB Device, then press Enter. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. Recovery Use your keyboard type. 52 - Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on the type of...
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... Click Advanced then System Restore to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Reset your PC to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your system settings and ... them up now. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of these restore points to use: a. See "Refresh your PC from the Windows Store). In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you purchased your files (user data) but will be removed (except software ...
... Click Advanced then System Restore to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Reset your PC to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your system settings and ... them up now. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of these restore points to use: a. See "Refresh your PC from the Windows Store). In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you purchased your files (user data) but will be removed (except software ...
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... files quickly erases all files on the hard drive and want to keep any changes to keep these changes, select No. The Reset your PC window opens. Choose to the hard drive: a. Choose how to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. b.
... files quickly erases all files on the hard drive and want to keep any changes to keep these changes, select No. The Reset your PC window opens. Choose to the hard drive: a. Choose how to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. b.