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... 28 What to take with you 54 Windows keys 30 Special considerations 55 Recovery 31 Setting up a home office 55 Traveling with the computer 56 Acer eRecovery Management 31 Preparing the computer 56 Creating recovery discs 32 What to take with you 56 Recovering your system 36 Special ...considerations 56 Types of recovery 37 Traveling internationally with the computer .... 56 Acer clear.fi 44 Media content types 44 DMS (Digital Media Server) devices 44 Preparing the computer 57 What to bring with...
... 28 What to take with you 54 Windows keys 30 Special considerations 55 Recovery 31 Setting up a home office 55 Traveling with the computer 56 Acer eRecovery Management 31 Preparing the computer 56 Creating recovery discs 32 What to take with you 56 Recovering your system 36 Special ...considerations 56 Types of recovery 37 Traveling internationally with the computer .... 56 Acer clear.fi 44 Media content types 44 DMS (Digital Media Server) devices 44 Preparing the computer 57 What to bring with...
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Table of contents Securing your computer 58 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 64 Using passwords 58 Setting passwords 64 Entering passwords 59 Frequently asked questions 65 Wireless networks 60 Requesting service 68 Connecting to the Internet 60 Troubleshooting 70 Acer Instant Connect 60 Troubleshooting tips 70 Wireless networks 60 Error messages 70 HDMI 62 Regulations and safety notices 72 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 63 BIOS utility 64 Boot sequence 64 4 -
Table of contents Securing your computer 58 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 64 Using passwords 58 Setting passwords 64 Entering passwords 59 Frequently asked questions 65 Wireless networks 60 Requesting service 68 Connecting to the Internet 60 Troubleshooting 70 Acer Instant Connect 60 Troubleshooting tips 70 Wireless networks 60 Error messages 70 HDMI 62 Regulations and safety notices 72 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 63 BIOS utility 64 Boot sequence 64 4 -
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... your computer can help you to be more on how your computer. For more productive, please refer to the Aspire User's Manual. simply double-click the Acer User's Manual icon. First things first In addition it contains general regulations and safety notices for your computer desktop;...on the computer, simply press and release the power button. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would ...
... your computer can help you to be more on how your computer. For more productive, please refer to the Aspire User's Manual. simply double-click the Acer User's Manual icon. First things first In addition it contains general regulations and safety notices for your computer desktop;...on the computer, simply press and release the power button. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would ...
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... and Retain User Data • Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you should create a recovery backup as soon as possible. Recovery - 31 RECOVERY Acer eRecovery Management Note: Acer eRecovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating system. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 1. Restore: • Restore Operating System to reinstall the...
... and Retain User Data • Reinstall Drivers or Applications This chapter will guide you should create a recovery backup as soon as possible. Recovery - 31 RECOVERY Acer eRecovery Management Note: Acer eRecovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating system. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 1. Restore: • Restore Operating System to reinstall the...
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Please read them carefully! 32 - Creating recovery discs To reinstall using discs, you will be guided by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Settings. The password is set the password. Throughout the process, you must create a set of Acer eRecovery Management, you must first set by on-screen instructions. To use the password protection feature of recovery discs beforehand. Recovery
Please read them carefully! 32 - Creating recovery discs To reinstall using discs, you will be guided by launching Acer eRecovery Management and clicking Settings. The password is set the password. Throughout the process, you must create a set of Acer eRecovery Management, you must first set by on-screen instructions. To use the password protection feature of recovery discs beforehand. Recovery
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...all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Factory Default Disc, or if your computer has no optical drive, Create Factory Default Backup. - Recovery - 33 Important: We recommend that you are using a USB flash drive, ensure it is at least 12 GB and does not contain any... previous data. 1. Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on Acer eRecovery Management. 2. To create recovery backup for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Caution: If you create each type...
...all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Factory Default Disc, or if your computer has no optical drive, Create Factory Default Backup. - Recovery - 33 Important: We recommend that you are using a USB flash drive, ensure it is at least 12 GB and does not contain any... previous data. 1. Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on Acer eRecovery Management. 2. To create recovery backup for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Caution: If you create each type...
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Make sure that you have the required number of identical, blank discs. • If you are using optical discs, it will also show the number of the backup file. • If you will need to complete the recovery discs. Recovery The Create Factory Default Backup dialog box opens. This dialog box tells you the estimated size of blank, recordable discs you are using a USB disk, make sure is has enough capacity before continuing. 34 -
Make sure that you have the required number of identical, blank discs. • If you are using optical discs, it will also show the number of the backup file. • If you will need to complete the recovery discs. Recovery The Create Factory Default Backup dialog box opens. This dialog box tells you the estimated size of blank, recordable discs you are using a USB disk, make sure is has enough capacity before continuing. 34 -
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... the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. You will be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Windows Recovery Backup' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery Recovery - 35 Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. Follow the process until the process is complete. • If you are required, insert...
... the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. You will be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Windows Recovery Backup' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery Recovery - 35 Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. Follow the process until the process is complete. • If you are required, insert...
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This will restore your problem, you will remember. To recover software and drivers that you can use the Acer eRecovery Management program. Recovery Backup'. Recovering your system If Acer support did not help , then the problem may be solved by returning your system to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. Make...
This will restore your problem, you will remember. To recover software and drivers that you can use the Acer eRecovery Management program. Recovery Backup'. Recovering your system If Acer support did not help , then the problem may be solved by returning your system to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval. Make...
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... in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Types of recovery Returning to its factory condition" on page 40. Click on Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Action Center, then click on... Recovery. 2. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want , click on Next, then Finish. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and ...
... in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Types of recovery Returning to its factory condition" on page 40. Click on Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Action Center, then click on... Recovery. 2. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want , click on Next, then Finish. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and ...
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... computer, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. installed on your computer: • Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on your computer from the factory. Recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software and device drivers that software...
... computer, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. installed on your computer: • Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on your computer from the factory. Recovery Recovering pre-installed software and drivers As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the software and device drivers that software...
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...') into a USB port. on page 40. If you are recovering from the driver and application recovery backup on a USB drive: • Insert the USB drive into the disc drive. • Restart your computer and wait for the program to start, then ...go to "Reinstall drivers or applications: Click Contents. Open the USB drive in Windows Explorer and double-click Recovery. Recovery - 39 A list of software and device drivers opens."
...') into a USB port. on page 40. If you are recovering from the driver and application recovery backup on a USB drive: • Insert the USB drive into the disc drive. • Restart your computer and wait for the program to start, then ...go to "Reinstall drivers or applications: Click Contents. Open the USB drive in Windows Explorer and double-click Recovery. Recovery - 39 A list of software and device drivers opens."
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...opens. • Click the install icon for each item you may need to reinstall. Caution: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to complete the installation. Recovery Returning your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that 40 - You can reinstall ...using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you want to reinstall everything on -screen prompts to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable ...
...opens. • Click the install icon for each item you may need to reinstall. Caution: This complete recovery deletes everything to return your system to complete the installation. Recovery Returning your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that 40 - You can reinstall ...using either your hard drive or the recovery discs you want to reinstall everything on -screen prompts to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable ...
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... your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering from within Windows" below. • If you its progress. Acer Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on the Restore tab, then Restore system to your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement...
... your hard drive, back them up now. • If you can still run Windows, see "Recovering from within Windows" below. • If you its progress. Acer Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on the Restore tab, then Restore system to your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement...
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...Acer eRecovery Management opens. 2. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Turn on Next. Recovering from factory default. Recovery Click on your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Find your recovery... all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you to restart your recovery backup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Follow...
...Acer eRecovery Management opens. 2. Your hard drive's original, factory-loaded contents are recovered. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Turn on Next. Recovering from factory default. Recovery Click on your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Find your recovery... all files on -screen prompts for first-time system setup. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you to restart your recovery backup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Follow...
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Your computer will restart. 3. Recovery - 43 Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. 4. During startup, press F12 to confirm. 6. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or ... or USB HDD, then press Enter. Press F2 when starting your arrow keys to start from the recovery backup instead of the normal startup process. 5. Use the left or right arrow keys to complete the recovery. Follow the on-screen prompts to select the Main menu. 3. Select Save Changes and Exit and...
Your computer will restart. 3. Recovery - 43 Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. 4. During startup, press F12 to confirm. 6. Windows installs from , such as the hard drive or ... or USB HDD, then press Enter. Press F2 when starting your arrow keys to start from the recovery backup instead of the normal startup process. 5. Use the left or right arrow keys to complete the recovery. Follow the on-screen prompts to select the Main menu. 3. Select Save Changes and Exit and...
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... categories listed at the top of the screen. BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is being displayed. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to enable this feature. 64 - Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to set a password on boot: and use the and... keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do ...
... categories listed at the top of the screen. BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is being displayed. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to enable this feature. 64 - Find D2D Recovery at the top of the screen and use the and keys to set a password on boot: and use the and... keys to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility, then select Main from the categories listed at the bottom of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do ...
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...on the printer. Follow the steps below to back up all data will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is the multilingual version, the operating system and ...is turned on. • Make sure that is important to rebuild your computer. Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is enabled or not. 2. The keyboard does not respond. I want to restore my computer to -disk recovery is Enabled. Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without...
...on the printer. Follow the steps below to back up all data will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is the multilingual version, the operating system and ...is turned on. • Make sure that is important to rebuild your computer. Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is enabled or not. 2. The keyboard does not respond. I want to restore my computer to -disk recovery is Enabled. Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings without...
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... + at the same time to receive the benefits from our support centers. 3. Frequently asked questions While the Acer logo is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you need to perform system recovery. Refer to the onscreen instructions to know about the ITW program. An ITW passport comes with our...
... + at the same time to receive the benefits from our support centers. 3. Frequently asked questions While the Acer logo is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that gives you need to perform system recovery. Refer to the onscreen instructions to know about the ITW program. An ITW passport comes with our...