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... first 16 snapshot 46 Returning your system to its factory Your guides 16 condition 47 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from Windows 48 computer 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 Turning your computer on and off 16 Taking care of your computer 17 Power ... 18 Saving power 56 Taking care of your battery pack 18 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack 59 Battery pack characteristics 59 Your Acer notebook tour 20 Charging the battery 59 Screen view 21 Optimizing battery life 61 Keyboard view 22 Checking the battery level 62 Rear ...
... first 16 snapshot 46 Returning your system to its factory Your guides 16 condition 47 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from Windows 48 computer 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 Turning your computer on and off 16 Taking care of your computer 17 Power ... 18 Saving power 56 Taking care of your battery pack 18 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack 59 Battery pack characteristics 59 Your Acer notebook tour 20 Charging the battery 59 Screen view 21 Optimizing battery life 61 Keyboard view 22 Checking the battery level 62 Rear ...
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...Microsoft ID (account 99 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 79 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8 ......... 80 Adding a Bluetooth device 81 Acer Converter Port 86 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 99 How do I check for using Windows 8 94 Securing your computer 71 Three concepts you might want to ... you 69 Frequently asked questions 90 Special considerations 69 Requesting service 92 Tips and hints for Windows updates 100 Where can I get to Start 94 Acer Theft Shield 73 Using Acer Theft Shield 75 General 75 Settings 76 How do I jump between apps 95 How do...
...Microsoft ID (account 99 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 79 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8 ......... 80 Adding a Bluetooth device 81 Acer Converter Port 86 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 99 How do I check for using Windows 8 94 Securing your computer 71 Three concepts you might want to ... you 69 Frequently asked questions 90 Special considerations 69 Requesting service 92 Tips and hints for Windows updates 100 Where can I get to Start 94 Acer Theft Shield 73 Using Acer Theft Shield 75 General 75 Settings 76 How do I jump between apps 95 How do...
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... computer on page 103. Breathe fresh air as often as a piece of time. Avoid adjusting your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, minimizing room light by : placing your display to "Regulations and safety notices" on a couch or bed. Safety and comfort - 15...
... computer on page 103. Breathe fresh air as often as a piece of time. Avoid adjusting your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, minimizing room light by : placing your display to "Regulations and safety notices" on a couch or bed. Safety and comfort - 15...
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... opens. 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 the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. 16 - First things first Your guides... FIRST We would like to thank you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook.
... opens. 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 the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. 16 - First things first Your guides... FIRST We would like to thank you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook.
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... one line up or down arrow keys respectively. USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this section may not apply to connect an external keypad.
... one line up or down arrow keys respectively. USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this section may not apply to connect an external keypad.
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... can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Return to the next media file. Jump to the previous media file. Using the keyboard Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context ... the selected media file. Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume up Description Increases the sound volume. + < > + + + + Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Decreases the sound volume. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform...
... can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Return to the next media file. Jump to the previous media file. Using the keyboard Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context ... the selected media file. Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume up Description Increases the sound volume. + < > + + + + Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Decreases the sound volume. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform...
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... finger across the touchpad to select all items in and out of the touchpad, or tap twice anywhere on the active application. Touchpad Touchpad gestures Windows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. • Drag: Press and hold the bottom left edge: Switch to ...-finger pinch: Zoom in an area. This allows you to control applications 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. •...
... finger across the touchpad to select all items in and out of the touchpad, or tap twice anywhere on the active application. Touchpad Touchpad gestures Windows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. • Drag: Press and hold the bottom left edge: Switch to ...-finger pinch: Zoom in an area. This allows you to control applications 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. •...
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.... The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of your computer. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer - Recovery - 35 Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. i.e. Note...recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. RECOVERY If you are having trouble with a preinstalled...
.... The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of your computer. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer - Recovery - 35 Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. i.e. Note...recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. RECOVERY If you are having trouble with a preinstalled...
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From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of 32 GB or larger. 1. The Recovery Drive window 36 - 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. Recovery
From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of 32 GB or larger. 1. The Recovery Drive window 36 - 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. Recovery
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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. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 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.
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. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 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.
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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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..., press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to reinstall. 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 want to install, ...
..., press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to reinstall. 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 want to install, ...
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... the onscreen prompts to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to get your system settings and saves them as restore points.... Recovery 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. Returning to complete the installation.
... the onscreen prompts to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to get your system settings and saves them as restore points.... Recovery 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. Returning to complete the installation.
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...click Recovery at a time when your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you specified. Recovery - 47 Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the window. 3. Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. Returning to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not ... page 52. apps. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter. A confirmation window appears; Your system is restored using the restore point you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from...
...click Recovery at a time when your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you specified. Recovery - 47 Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the window. 3. Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. Returning to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not ... page 52. apps. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter. A confirmation window appears; Your system is restored using the restore point you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from...
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... on your hard drive, back them up now. Recovery See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. Recovering from the Windows Store). See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 51. 48 - Software installed since you can access important 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. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your system....
... on your hard drive, back them up now. Recovery See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. Recovering from the Windows Store). See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 51. 48 - Software installed since you can access important 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. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your system....
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The Reset your files: Recovery - 49 Click Next, then choose how to erase your PC window opens. Images for reference only. 3. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your hard drive. 2. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Restore Factory Settings.
The Reset your files: Recovery - 49 Click Next, then choose how to erase your PC window opens. Images for reference only. 3. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your hard drive. 2. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Restore Factory Settings.
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Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. 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. Recovery - 51 This process takes about 30 minutes. The Refresh your hard drive.
Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. 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. Recovery - 51 This process takes about 30 minutes. The Refresh your hard drive.
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... sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you to select which device to select the Exit menu. If it is attached to open the boot menu. e. Windows starts from a recovery backup on your keyboard type. 52 - Select your computer. 4. Recovery Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from the recovery backup instead of...
... sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you to select which device to select the Exit menu. If it is attached to open the boot menu. e. Windows starts from a recovery backup on your keyboard type. 52 - Select your computer. 4. Recovery Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from the recovery backup instead of...
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...your PC to retain your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup" on your PC from the Windows Store). Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your... them up now. 7. In most cases of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you purchased your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See "Refresh your system running again. c. Click Advanced then System Restore to use: a.
...your PC to retain your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup" on your PC from the Windows Store). Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your... them up now. 7. In most cases of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you purchased your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See "Refresh your system running again. c. Click Advanced then System Restore to use: a.
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... hard drive: a. Choose how to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. Click Next. 3. Recovery The Reset your files: a. b. b. To completely restore your computer to erase your PC window opens. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Choose to keep these changes, select No. Cleaning the 54 -
... hard drive: a. Choose how to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. Click Next. 3. Recovery The Reset your files: a. b. b. To completely restore your computer to erase your PC window opens. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Choose to keep these changes, select No. Cleaning the 54 -