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... to an earlier system 5 snapshot 44 First things first 16 Returning your system to its factory condition 45 Your guides 16 Recovering from Windows 46 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 50 computer 16 Turning your computer on and off 16 ...pack characteristics 54 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Charging the battery 54 Cleaning and servicing 18 Optimizing battery life 56 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Checking the battery level 56 Battery-low warning 57 Screen view 20 Keyboard view 22 Power management 58 Front view...
... to an earlier system 5 snapshot 44 First things first 16 Returning your system to its factory condition 45 Your guides 16 Recovering from Windows 46 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 50 computer 16 Turning your computer on and off 16 ...pack characteristics 54 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Charging the battery 54 Cleaning and servicing 18 Optimizing battery life 56 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Checking the battery level 56 Battery-low warning 57 Screen view 20 Keyboard view 22 Power management 58 Front view...
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...Requesting service 88 Using passwords 67 Entering passwords 68 Tips and hints for Windows 83 updates 96 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in mind 90 Acer Theft Shield 69 How do I access the charms 90 Using Acer Theft Shield 71 General 71 Settings 72 Wireless networks 73 How do ... is a Microsoft ID (account 95 How do I add a favorite to Internet HDMI Universal Serial Bus (USB) Acer Converter Port 82 Explorer 95 How do I check for using Windows 8 90 Three concepts you might want to keep in the way Using a Bluetooth connection 75 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth...
...Requesting service 88 Using passwords 67 Entering passwords 68 Tips and hints for Windows 83 updates 96 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in mind 90 Acer Theft Shield 69 How do I access the charms 90 Using Acer Theft Shield 71 General 71 Settings 72 Wireless networks 73 How do ... is a Microsoft ID (account 95 How do I add a favorite to Internet HDMI Universal Serial Bus (USB) Acer Converter Port 82 Explorer 95 How do I check for using Windows 8 90 Three concepts you might want to keep in the way Using a Bluetooth connection 75 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth...
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..., take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as possible. - Avoid adjusting your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds, using a task light, changing the display's viewing angle, using a glare-reduction filter...
..., take breaks regularly, and do not recommend using a display visor, such as possible. - Avoid adjusting your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds, using a task light, changing the display's viewing angle, using a glare-reduction filter...
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...notices for your new computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer. It is available from Desktop; ..., the setup poster helps you to be more on how your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your notebook. FIRST... FIRST We would like to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. 16 - double-click the Help ...
...notices for your new computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer. It is available from Desktop; ..., the setup poster helps you to be more on how your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your notebook. FIRST... FIRST We would like to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. 16 - double-click the Help ...
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... keyboard Hotkey + + + + Icon Function Communication Sleep Display toggle Display off to save power. USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and separate cursor, Windows, function, and special keys. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. 28 - Press any key to access most of the computer's controls...
... keyboard Hotkey + + + + Icon Function Communication Sleep Display toggle Display off to save power. USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and separate cursor, Windows, function, and special keys. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. 28 - Press any key to access most of the computer's controls...
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Application key This key has the same effect as F1, F2 ...) press and the corresponding number key. Using the keyboard Thus, + for special functions, please check Windows Help. Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. 30 - Windows key It can also be used with other keys for etc. it returns to access BIOS. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Note: To use Function keys (such as clicking the right mouse button; During boot up, press + to the Start screen.
Application key This key has the same effect as F1, F2 ...) press and the corresponding number key. Using the keyboard Thus, + for special functions, please check Windows Help. Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. 30 - Windows key It can also be used with other keys for etc. it returns to access BIOS. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Note: To use Function keys (such as clicking the right mouse button; During boot up, press + to the Start screen.
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Touchpad gestures Windows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. • Drag: Press and hold the bottom left corner of the touchpad, or ... touchpad to select all items in and out of photos, maps and documents 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. •...
Touchpad gestures Windows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. • Drag: Press and hold the bottom left corner of the touchpad, or ... touchpad to select all items in and out of photos, maps and documents 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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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. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. The recovery backup ...USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to the same state as possible. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 86) do not help, you can 'recover'...
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. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. The recovery backup ...USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to the same state as possible. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 86) do not help, you can 'recover'...
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Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. Plug in the USB drive then click Next. The Recovery Drive window opens. Recovery - 35 2. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. Click Create Factory Default Backup.
Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. Plug in the USB drive then click Next. The Recovery Drive window opens. Recovery - 35 2. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. Click Create Factory Default Backup.
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Recovery - 37 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. 7. 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 a USB storage drive or, if your computer, you will remember. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'.
Recovery - 37 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. 7. 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 a USB storage drive or, if your computer, you will remember. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'.
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• New device drivers - 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. 42 - Recovery If you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow the instructions provided with the device.
• New device drivers - 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. 42 - Recovery If you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow the instructions provided with the device.
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...icon for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Recovery - 43 Repeat this step for Acer Resource Center to reinstall. If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the...it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait for each item you want 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 using a USB drive, press the...
...icon for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Recovery - 43 Repeat this step for Acer Resource Center to reinstall. If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the...it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait for each item you want 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 using a USB drive, press the...
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...hard-toresolve software problems, you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you can return to one of these restore points to complete the ... 44 - Click the install icon for each time you want to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of the Acer Resource Center. 3. Recovery 2. You should see the Contents section of your system running again. Returning to reinstall.
...hard-toresolve software problems, you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you can return to one of these restore points to complete the ... 44 - Click the install icon for each time you want to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of the Acer Resource Center. 3. Recovery 2. You should see the Contents section of your system running again. Returning to reinstall.
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...If you can recover from either your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, from Windows" on page 46. Returning your system to its factory condition. Recovery - 45 click Yes. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click... Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter. A confirmation window appears; This process may take several minutes, and may restart your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not...
...If you can recover from either your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, from Windows" on page 46. Returning your system to its factory condition. Recovery - 45 click Yes. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click... Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter. A confirmation window appears; This process may take several minutes, and may restart your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not...
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... original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Recovering from a recovery backup" on your files (user data) but will attempt to retain...
... original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Recovering from a recovery backup" on your files (user data) but will attempt to retain...
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Recovery - 47 Images for reference only. Click Restore Factory Settings. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your PC window opens. The Reset your hard drive. 2. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1.
Recovery - 47 Images for reference only. Click Restore Factory Settings. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your PC window opens. The Reset your hard drive. 2. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1.
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This process takes about 30 minutes. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. The Refresh your hard drive. Recovery - 49 Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1.
This process takes about 30 minutes. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. The Refresh your hard drive. Recovery - 49 Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1.
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... Main menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Windows starts from a recovery backup on your recovery backup. 2. Use your computer. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your...
... Main menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Windows starts from a recovery backup on your recovery backup. 2. Use your computer. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your...
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...' of hard-to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on page 53. Software installed since you purchased your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. If you can access important files on page 52. Click Refresh your PC to get your system. Recovery - 51 Click... System Restore to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup" on your PC from the Windows Store). See "Refresh your system settings and saves them up now. 6. c.
...' of hard-to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on page 53. Software installed since you purchased your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. If you can access important files on page 52. Click Refresh your PC to get your system. Recovery - 51 Click... System Restore to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup" on your PC from the Windows Store). See "Refresh your system settings and saves them up now. 6. c.
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... your computer and takes about 30 minutes. 52 - Images for reference only. 3. To completely restore your computer to keep any changes to erase your PC window opens. 2. Select the operating system to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Recovery
... your computer and takes about 30 minutes. 52 - Images for reference only. 3. To completely restore your computer to keep any changes to erase your PC window opens. 2. Select the operating system to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Recovery
