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... 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......... 25 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 27 Returning your system to its factory... 54 Traveling internationally with the computer 54 Preparing the computer 54 What to bring with you 55 Special considerations 55 Acer Converter Port 57 Memory card reader 58 Connectivity options 58 Video and audio connectors 60 HDMI 61 Universal Serial Bus ...
... 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......... 25 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 27 Returning your system to its factory... 54 Traveling internationally with the computer 54 Preparing the computer 54 What to bring with you 55 Special considerations 55 Acer Converter Port 57 Memory card reader 58 Connectivity options 58 Video and audio connectors 60 HDMI 61 Universal Serial Bus ...
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... USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you an option 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 can '... section describes the recovery tools available on page 63) do not help, you purchased it to the same state as possible. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. 20 - i.e. Recovery RECOVERY If you...
... USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you an option 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 can '... section describes the recovery tools available on page 63) do not help, you purchased it to the same state as possible. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. 20 - i.e. Recovery RECOVERY If you...
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... if you lose or erase the USB drive, you can choose to delete the recovery information on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and... drivers needed by your computer. 22 - Unplug the USB drive and label it completes. 6. Follow the process until it clearly. You will remember. Make sure you...
... if you lose or erase the USB drive, you can choose to delete the recovery information on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and... drivers needed by your computer. 22 - Unplug the USB drive and label it completes. 6. Follow the process until it clearly. You will remember. Make sure you...
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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 are using a USB drive, make ... be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. Make sure that you have the required number of apps. 2. Follow the process until it Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it completes: • If you are...
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 are using a USB drive, make ... be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. Make sure that you have the required number of apps. 2. Follow the process until it Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it completes: • If you are...
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... that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on page 28. To reinstall software and drivers that you want to reset your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. If nothing else has solved the problem...problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Reset your system: 1. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see Returning to factory condition, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on page 27. 3. Continue until the process...
... that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on page 28. To reinstall software and drivers that you want to reset your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. If nothing else has solved the problem...problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Reset your system: 1. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see Returning to factory condition, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on page 27. 3. Continue until the process...
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.... • Other applications - If you are reinstalling using either your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Recovery - 25 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device...
.... • Other applications - If you are reinstalling using either your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Recovery - 25 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device...
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Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Images for each item you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on the optical drive icon....instructions to reinstall. If you want to complete the installation. Recovery 3. 26 - You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD ...
Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Images for each item you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on the optical drive icon....instructions to reinstall. If you want to complete the installation. Recovery 3. 26 - You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD ...
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.... 3. Click Open System Restore, then Next. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the Acer Resource Center. You should see the Contents section of apps. 2. Images for the item you install software or device drivers. Returning to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of hard-to-resolve...
.... 3. Click Open System Restore, then Next. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the Acer Resource Center. You should see the Contents section of apps. 2. Images for the item you install software or device drivers. Returning to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of hard-to-resolve...
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...may restart your hard drive, back them up now. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Your system is restored using the...: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 28 - Returning your system to its factory condition If your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Recovery 4. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything to return your system...
...may restart your hard drive, back them up now. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Your system is restored using the...: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 28 - Returning your system to its factory condition If your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Recovery 4. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything to return your system...
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e. Your computer will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on your arrow keys to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your hard drive, back them as ... Advanced then System Restore to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Reset your PC to select USB Device, then press Enter. Use the left or right arrow keys to retain your computer uses, select Save...
e. Your computer will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on your arrow keys to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your hard drive, back them as ... Advanced then System Restore to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Reset your PC to select USB Device, then press Enter. Use the left or right arrow keys to retain your computer uses, select Save...
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... computer Important Check with your computer while traveling: • Always take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Additional printer driver files if you to take the computer as you were taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your airline for any special requirements...
... computer Important Check with your computer while traveling: • Always take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Additional printer driver files if you to take the computer as you were taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your airline for any special requirements...
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... to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter. • Power cords that are appropriate for your destination(s). • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to customs officials. • International Travelers Warranty passport. Special considerations Follow the same special...
... to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter. • Power cords that are appropriate for your destination(s). • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to customs officials. • International Travelers Warranty passport. Special considerations Follow the same special...