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...16 condition 43 Recovering from Windows 44 Your guides 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 48 Basic care and tips for using your computer 16 Acer clear.fi 52 Turning your computer on and off 16 Navigating media and photos 52 Taking care of your computer 17 Shared files 53 Taking... 64 Recovery 32 Taking the computer home 65 Preparing the computer 65 Creating a recovery backup 32 What to take with you 65 Creating a drivers and applications backup ..... 35 Special considerations 65 Recovering your system 38 Setting up a home office 66 Reinstalling...
...16 condition 43 Recovering from Windows 44 Your guides 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 48 Basic care and tips for using your computer 16 Acer clear.fi 52 Turning your computer on and off 16 Navigating media and photos 52 Taking care of your computer 17 Shared files 53 Taking... 64 Recovery 32 Taking the computer home 65 Preparing the computer 65 Creating a recovery backup 32 What to take with you 65 Creating a drivers and applications backup ..... 35 Special considerations 65 Recovering your system 38 Setting up a home office 66 Reinstalling...
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... a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier state. Recovery Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Using this backup will require a ...can 'recover' your computer - In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a capacity of your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data....
... a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier state. Recovery Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Using this backup will require a ...can 'recover' your computer - In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a capacity of your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data....
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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 features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either a USB storage drive or, if your computer, you will remember. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. Recovery - 35 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 features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either a USB storage drive or, if your computer, you will remember. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. Recovery - 35 Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 7.
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Recovery Plug in the list of apps. 2. 1. 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. 36 -
Recovery Plug in the list of apps. 2. 1. 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. 36 -
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...: Write a unique, descriptive label on page 39. 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 as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. 3. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it ...one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be shown the backup progress on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Follow the process until the process is complete. • If you are required,...
...: Write a unique, descriptive label on page 39. 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 as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. 3. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it ...one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be shown the backup progress on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Follow the process until the process is complete. • If you are required,...
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For instructions, see "Returning to reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your computer, follow that did ... the problem and you need to reinstall software that came pre-installed on page 43. 4. solved by returning your system to its factory condition. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you need to an earlier system snapshot" on page 43. Reset your computer from the factory. If you may need...
For instructions, see "Returning to reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your computer, follow that did ... the problem and you need to reinstall software that came pre-installed on page 43. 4. solved by returning your system to its factory condition. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you need to an earlier system snapshot" on page 43. Reset your computer from the factory. If you may need...
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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. 40 - 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. 40 - Recovery
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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 reinstall. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait for each item you... want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, ...
• You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to reinstall. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait for each item you... want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, ...
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You should see the Contents section of 42 - In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Click the install icon for each time you can return to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Returning to an earlier.... 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. Recovery Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to complete the installation. 2.
You should see the Contents section of 42 - In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Click the install icon for each time you can return to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Returning to an earlier.... 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. Recovery Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to complete the installation. 2.
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... Recovering from the Windows Store). See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 47. 44 - See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. Restore Factory Settings deletes... Windows and all software and drivers. Customized Restore will attempt to retain 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 ...
... Recovering from the Windows Store). See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 47. 44 - See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. Restore Factory Settings deletes... Windows and all software and drivers. Customized Restore will attempt to retain 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 ...
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b. Click Refresh your PC to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to one of your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 50. Software installed since you purchased your system settings and saves them up now. In most cases of hard-... backup" on your system running again. See "Refresh your PC from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Advanced then System Restore to get your hard drive, back them as restore points. a. c.
b. Click Refresh your PC to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to one of your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 50. Software installed since you purchased your system settings and saves them up now. In most cases of hard-... backup" on your system running again. See "Refresh your PC from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Advanced then System Restore to get your hard drive, back them as restore points. a. c.
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... may require you to turn on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for traveling. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you...
... may require you to turn on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for traveling. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you...
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... with the telecommunications system of the country you plan to use converter kits sold for the country to which you are traveling. • Additional printer driver files if you are compatible. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter. • Power cords that are appropriate...
... with the telecommunications system of the country you plan to use converter kits sold for the country to which you are traveling. • Additional printer driver files if you are compatible. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter. • Power cords that are appropriate...
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... versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used . If battery pack does not contain power to any USB port. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution...
... versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used . If battery pack does not contain power to any USB port. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution...
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... follow the on page 3-39. Connect an external monitor to the desired resolution. Click Apply and check the display. Roll back the video driver to the Online Support Information on page 9-3 4-6 Troubleshooting The same goes for when there is discovered. 9. If the issue is not normal, right-click on...
... follow the on page 3-39. Connect an external monitor to the desired resolution. Click Apply and check the display. Roll back the video driver to the Online Support Information on page 9-3 4-6 Troubleshooting The same goes for when there is discovered. 9. If the issue is not normal, right-click on...
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Internal Speaker Failure Sound Problems 0 Perform the following , one at a time. If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. Check the Device ...task bar 4-10 Troubleshooting Internal Speaker Failure 0 If internal Speakers fail, perform the following , one at a time. 1. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Navigate to the previous version. 4. Boot the computer. 2. Make sure that : The device is properly installed There...
Internal Speaker Failure Sound Problems 0 Perform the following , one at a time. If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. Check the Device ...task bar 4-10 Troubleshooting Internal Speaker Failure 0 If internal Speakers fail, perform the following , one at a time. 1. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Navigate to the previous version. 4. Boot the computer. 2. Make sure that : The device is properly installed There...
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...The Component Code is assigned to halt on exceptional (fatal) error conditions. Component Codes 0 The Component Code is an unsigned integer value that driver. These values are reserved for SecureCore Tiano™ core components. If the value that follows POSTCODE= is a hexadecimal or decimal number, in ...are designed to show the execution point while booting or executing services. POST Codes 0 There are designed to an individual component (or driver) using the POSTCODE= option in the range 0x00-0xdf, then that code will be used with all POST Codes associated with that ...
...The Component Code is assigned to halt on exceptional (fatal) error conditions. Component Codes 0 The Component Code is an unsigned integer value that driver. These values are reserved for SecureCore Tiano™ core components. If the value that follows POSTCODE= is a hexadecimal or decimal number, in ...are designed to show the execution point while booting or executing services. POST Codes 0 There are designed to an individual component (or driver) using the POSTCODE= option in the range 0x00-0xdf, then that code will be used with all POST Codes associated with that ...
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... Super I/O POSTCODE_CC_FLASH_CONTROLLER (0xd1) - Component Codes Range Description 0xa0-0xaf These values are reserved for core chipset drivers (north bridge, south bridge and CPU) and are assigned by the individual platform. 0xb0-0xbf These values are... reserved for future expansion. 0xc0-0xcf These values are reserved for Small Silicon drivers (SIOs, flash, fingerprint, etc.) POSTCODE_CC_SUPER_IO (0xd0) - POSTCODE_CC_PLATFORM_DXE (0xa1) - DXE Platform Initialization. Table 4-4. POSTCODE_CC_PLATFORM_STAGE1 (0xa1...
... Super I/O POSTCODE_CC_FLASH_CONTROLLER (0xd1) - Component Codes Range Description 0xa0-0xaf These values are reserved for core chipset drivers (north bridge, south bridge and CPU) and are assigned by the individual platform. 0xb0-0xbf These values are... reserved for future expansion. 0xc0-0xcf These values are reserved for Small Silicon drivers (SIOs, flash, fingerprint, etc.) POSTCODE_CC_SUPER_IO (0xd0) - POSTCODE_CC_PLATFORM_DXE (0xa1) - DXE Platform Initialization. Table 4-4. POSTCODE_CC_PLATFORM_STAGE1 (0xa1...
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...component returned from the DE/UEFI entry point. POSTCODE_PC_COMP_DXE_BEGIN (0x03) - The component was called. POSTCODE_PC_COMP_START (0x06) - The driver encountered a condition where it cannot proceed due to being unable to acquire resources. POSTCODE_EC_RESOURCE_ERROR (0x0a) - Troubleshooting 4-29 ... section describes the progress code values. The component returned from the PEI entry point. POSTCODE_EC_DEVICE_ERROR (0x09) - The driver encountered a condition where it cannot proceed due to the component type. 0x40-0x5f OEM Progress Codes. Table 4-5. ...
...component returned from the DE/UEFI entry point. POSTCODE_PC_COMP_DXE_BEGIN (0x03) - The component was called. POSTCODE_PC_COMP_START (0x06) - The driver encountered a condition where it cannot proceed due to being unable to acquire resources. POSTCODE_EC_RESOURCE_ERROR (0x0a) - Troubleshooting 4-29 ... section describes the progress code values. The component returned from the PEI entry point. POSTCODE_EC_DEVICE_ERROR (0x09) - The driver encountered a condition where it cannot proceed due to the component type. 0x40-0x5f OEM Progress Codes. Table 4-5. ...