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... 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 ...Creating a recovery backup 35 What to take with you 68 Creating a drivers and applications backup ..... 39 Special considerations 68 Recovering your system 42 Traveling internationally with the computer ..... 69 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 43 Preparing the computer 69 Returning to an earlier system What...
... 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 ...Creating a recovery backup 35 What to take with you 68 Creating a drivers and applications backup ..... 39 Special considerations 68 Recovering your system 42 Traveling internationally with the computer ..... 69 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 43 Preparing the computer 69 Returning to an earlier system What...
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... the same state as possible. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you an option to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Recovery - 35 Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 81) do not help, you to create a recovery...
... the same state as possible. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you an option to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Recovery - 35 Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 81) do not help, you to create a recovery...
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Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either Recovery - 39 Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. 7. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 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 Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. 7. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 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. 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 - Recovery a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1.
Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Plug in the list of apps. 2. 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 - Recovery a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1.
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...the problem may be 42 - Click Start to a previous system condition. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. Follow the ...process until the process is complete. • If you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that you are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it completes: • If...
...the problem may be 42 - Click Start to a previous system condition. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. Follow the ...process until the process is complete. • If you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that you are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it completes: • If...
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... the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device... drivers - solved by returning your system to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. You can reinstall using either your operating system. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you have ...
... the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device... drivers - solved by returning your system to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. You can reinstall using either your operating system. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you have ...
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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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... the installation. Repeat this step for Acer Resource Center 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 reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. •...; You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to reinstall. If you...
... the installation. Repeat this step for Acer Resource Center 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 reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. •...; You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to reinstall. If you...
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In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Recovery Click the install icon for each time you can return to complete the installation. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and ... again. Note: 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.
In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Recovery Click the install icon for each time you can return to complete the installation. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and ... again. Note: 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.
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... everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. 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. See "Customized Restore with...
... everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. 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. See "Customized Restore with...
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...files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See "Refresh your system. b. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to -resolve software problems, you can return to one of ...Click Reset your PC to get your PC from the Windows Store). Click Refresh your PC to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your PC from the recovery backup" on your system settings and saves them up now. Click Advanced then System...
...files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See "Refresh your system. b. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to -resolve software problems, you can return to one of ...Click Reset your PC to get your PC from the Windows Store). Click Refresh your PC to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your PC from the recovery backup" on your system settings and saves them up now. Click Advanced then System...
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... luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you to protect your computer while traveling: • Always take the computer as if you Take the following items with your computer
... luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you to protect your computer while traveling: • Always take the computer as if you Take the following items with your computer
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... case you Bring the following items with your computer - 69 In addition, these tips are traveling. • Spare, fully-charged battery packs. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to show it for traveling. What to bring with you need to use another country, check that the local AC voltage...
... case you Bring the following items with your computer - 69 In addition, these tips are traveling. • Spare, fully-charged battery packs. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to show it for traveling. What to bring with you need to use another country, check that the local AC voltage...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapterPower cord information 7 Taking care of your battery pack 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 Information on USB 3.0 12 Right view 12 Base view 13 Using ...17 Touchpad 18 Touchpad basics 18 Touchpad gestures 18 Recovery 20 Creating a recovery backup 20 Creating a drivers and applications backup 22 Recovering your system 24 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 24 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 26 Returning your system to its factory...
... your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapterPower cord information 7 Taking care of your battery pack 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 Information on USB 3.0 12 Right view 12 Base view 13 Using ...17 Touchpad 18 Touchpad basics 18 Touchpad gestures 18 Recovery 20 Creating a recovery backup 20 Creating a drivers and applications backup 22 Recovering your system 24 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 24 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 26 Returning your system to its factory...
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Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Important We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it, while... drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Recovery RECOVERY If you must first create a recovery backup. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to an earlier state. This section describes the recovery tools available on page 63) do not help...
Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Important We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it, while... drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Recovery RECOVERY If you must first create a recovery backup. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to an earlier state. This section describes the recovery tools available on page 63) do not help...
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... delete the recovery information on your computer. 7. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Creating... a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you After creating the recovery backup, you can choose to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB ...
... delete the recovery information on your computer. 7. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Creating... a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you After creating the recovery backup, you can choose to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB ...
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... list of identical, blank discs. 3. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Follow the process until it completes: • If you have the required number of apps. 2. Recovery - 23 may use either a... continuing. • If using optical discs, the drive ejects each disc as it completes burning it. 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. • If you will need to copy ...
... list of identical, blank discs. 3. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Follow the process until it completes: • If you have the required number of apps. 2. Recovery - 23 may use either a... continuing. • If using optical discs, the drive ejects each disc as it completes burning it. 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. • If you will need to copy ...
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... your system to factory condition, see that came pre-installed on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Revert to a previous system condition. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous...hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions, see Returning your user information, see Returning to reinstall the applications and device drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Continue until the process is complete. • If you want to its factory ...
... your system to factory condition, see that came pre-installed on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Revert to a previous system condition. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous...hardware have stopped working correctly. For instructions, see Returning your user information, see Returning to reinstall the applications and device drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Continue until the process is complete. • If you want to its factory ...
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.... • New device drivers - If you have created. • Other applications - Recovery - 25 factory. You should see the Contents section of apps. 2. Images for reference only. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of the Acer Resource Center. You can ...reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you are...
.... • New device drivers - If you have created. • Other applications - Recovery - 25 factory. You should see the Contents section of apps. 2. Images for reference only. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of the Acer Resource Center. You can ...reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you are...
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... port. • If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on the drive that contains the backup. Images 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 ... the onscreen prompts to reinstall. Repeat this step for each item you want to complete the installation. Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to complete the installation. Recovery 4. Double-click on ResourceCenter. 2. Returning to get your system settings and saves them ...
... port. • If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on the drive that contains the backup. Images 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 ... the onscreen prompts to reinstall. Repeat this step for each item you want to complete the installation. Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to complete the installation. Recovery 4. Double-click on ResourceCenter. 2. Returning to get your system settings and saves them ...