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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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.... double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. For more on how your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + ,... Guide helps you to be more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. First things first - 17 FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you to the User's Manual. The Quick Guide...
.... double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. For more on how your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + ,... Guide helps you to be more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. First things first - 17 FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you to the User's Manual. The Quick Guide...
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... 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 earlier state. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 81) do not help...
... 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 earlier state. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 81) do not help...
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Recovery Click Create Factory Default Backup. The Recovery Drive window 36 - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of 32 GB or larger. 1. 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.
Recovery Click Create Factory Default Backup. The Recovery Drive window 36 - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of 32 GB or larger. 1. 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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Recovery - 37 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. Plug in the USB drive then click Next.
Recovery - 37 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. Plug in the USB drive then click Next.
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Follow the process until it is recommended to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you cannot restore your computer. If you delete this information, you can only use the USB recovery backup to use a USB drive with a capacity of storage after formatting, it completes. 6. Recovery • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4. After creating the recovery backup, you can choose to delete the recovery information on the screen. 5. You will be shown the backup progress on your computer. 38 -
Follow the process until it is recommended to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you cannot restore your computer. If you delete this information, you can only use the USB recovery backup to use a USB drive with a capacity of storage after formatting, it completes. 6. Recovery • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4. After creating the recovery backup, you can choose to delete the recovery information on the screen. 5. You will be shown the backup progress on your computer. 38 -
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Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either Recovery - 39 7. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. 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 Recovery - 39 7. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
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Plug in the list of apps. 2. Recovery 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. 40 - a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1.
Plug in the list of apps. 2. Recovery 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. 40 - a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1.
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Recovery - 41 • If 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. Make sure that you will also show the number of blank, recordable discs you have the required number of identical, blank discs.
Recovery - 41 • If 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. Make sure that you will also show the number of blank, recordable discs you have the required number of identical, blank discs.
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... or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Click Start to a previous system condition. Recovery To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that were not preinstalled, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on each disc...
... or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Click Start to a previous system condition. Recovery To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that were not preinstalled, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on each disc...
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... the instructions provided with the device. If you want to reset your system, but keep your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. Recovery - 43 For instructions, see "Returning your system to its factory condition" on page 47. 4. If nothing else has solved the problem and you have created...
... the instructions provided with the device. If you want to reset your system, but keep your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. Recovery - 43 For instructions, see "Returning your system to its factory condition" on page 47. 4. If nothing else has solved the problem and you have created...
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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. 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 - Recovery
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... install, then follow the onscreen instructions to reinstall. • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to complete the installation. Recovery - 45 If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Double-click...
... install, then follow the onscreen instructions to reinstall. • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to complete the installation. Recovery - 45 If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Double-click...
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... for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of the Acer Resource Center. 3. Returning to complete the installation. Recovery
... for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of the Acer Resource Center. 3. Returning to complete the installation. Recovery
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... by other methods, you can still run Windows, your system to its factory condition. You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you may restart your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. From Start, type 'Control...reinstall everything to a restore point 1. Returning to return your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from Windows" on page 52. Your system is restored using the restore point you cannot run Windows and have installed...
... by other methods, you can still run Windows, your system to its factory condition. You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you may restart your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. From Start, type 'Control...reinstall everything to a restore point 1. Returning to return your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from Windows" on page 52. Your system is restored using the restore point you cannot run Windows and have installed...
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...(Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 51. 48 - Customized Restore will attempt to retain your system. Recovery If you purchased your hard drive, back them up now. Software installed since you ...files on 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. Recovering from the Windows Store). Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on...
...(Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 51. 48 - Customized Restore will attempt to retain your system. Recovery If you purchased your hard drive, back them up now. Software installed since you ...files on 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. Recovering from the Windows Store). Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on...
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Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Images for reference only. 3. Click Next, then choose how to erase your PC window opens. The Reset your files: Recovery - 49 Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your hard drive. 2. Click Restore Factory Settings.
Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Images for reference only. 3. Click Next, then choose how to erase your PC window opens. The Reset your files: Recovery - 49 Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your hard drive. 2. Click Restore Factory Settings.
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...files and resets your computer and press + during startup 1. b. Note: "Refresh your PC" enables you can be viewed after the recovery. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start using your computer by ... your hard drive. 6. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring your PC. a. After the recovery has finished, you to the default factory condition with files intact. Recovery Click Next. Click Reset. 5. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Several options are completely removed. 4. A screen appears asking you...
...files and resets your computer and press + during startup 1. b. Note: "Refresh your PC" enables you can be viewed after the recovery. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start using your computer by ... your hard drive. 6. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring your PC. a. After the recovery has finished, you to the default factory condition with files intact. Recovery Click Next. Click Reset. 5. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Several options are completely removed. 4. A screen appears asking you...
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The Refresh your hard drive. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. Recovery - 51 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 Refresh your hard drive. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. Recovery - 51 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.
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...Your computer will restart. 5. c. Use the left or right arrow keys to start from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your computer. Use your arrow keys to select the Exit menu. Select your recovery backup. 2. During startup, press to confirm. e. Select OK or Yes to open the boot...allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is attached to Enabled. Recovery Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 4. Find your keyboard type. 52 - If it is not already enabled, you to select...
...Your computer will restart. 5. c. Use the left or right arrow keys to start from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your computer. Use your arrow keys to select the Exit menu. Select your recovery backup. 2. During startup, press to confirm. e. Select OK or Yes to open the boot...allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is attached to Enabled. Recovery Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 4. Find your keyboard type. 52 - If it is not already enabled, you to select...