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... applications backup..... 41 Safety and comfort Recovering your system 44 5 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 45 First things first 16 Returning to an earlier system snapshot 48 Your guides 16 Returning your system to its factory Basic care... Installing and removing the battery Touchpad 33 pack 68 Touchpad basics 33 Traveling with your computer 70 Touchpad gestures 34 Disconnecting from the desktop 70 Acer Backup Manager 35 Moving around 70 Preparing the computer 71 Recovery 38 What to bring to meetings 71 Creating a recovery backup 38 Taking the ...
... applications backup..... 41 Safety and comfort Recovering your system 44 5 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 45 First things first 16 Returning to an earlier system snapshot 48 Your guides 16 Returning your system to its factory Basic care... Installing and removing the battery Touchpad 33 pack 68 Touchpad basics 33 Traveling with your computer 70 Touchpad gestures 34 Disconnecting from the desktop 70 Acer Backup Manager 35 Moving around 70 Preparing the computer 71 Recovery 38 What to bring to meetings 71 Creating a recovery backup 38 Taking the ...
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...backup includes the entire original contents of at least 16 GB. 38 - Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier state. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a capacity of your computer to the ... your computer. return it , while giving 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 purchased it to start recovery options, either using Windows...
...backup includes the entire original contents of at least 16 GB. 38 - Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier state. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a capacity of your computer to the ... your computer. return it , while giving 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 purchased it to start recovery options, either using Windows...
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Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. Recovery - 41 7. 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 features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs.
Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. Recovery - 41 7. 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 features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs.
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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. 42 - 1. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Recovery Plug in the list of apps. 2.
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. 42 - 1. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Recovery Plug in the list of apps. 2.
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...you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see that you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each backup,...software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. For instructions on page 45. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it . 3.
...you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see that you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each backup,...software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. For instructions on page 45. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it . 3.
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...to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning your computer from the factory. If you want to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page 49. 4. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to a previous ...your operating system. You can reinstall using either your computer, follow that came pre-installed on page 48. 3. Recovery - 45 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • Other applications - For instructions, see "Returning your system to reinstall the applications...
...to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning your computer from the factory. If you want to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page 49. 4. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to a previous ...your operating system. You can reinstall using either your computer, follow that came pre-installed on page 48. 3. Recovery - 45 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • Other applications - For instructions, see "Returning your system to reinstall the applications...
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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. 46 -
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. 46 -
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... Backup on the drive that contains the backup. 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 Acer Resource Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key ..., 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 install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Double-click...
... Backup on the drive that contains the backup. 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 Acer Resource Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key ..., 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 install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Double-click...
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...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 2. You should see the Contents section of 48 - Repeat this step for the item you want to install,... to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Returning to complete the installation. In most cases of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day,...
...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 2. You should see the Contents section of 48 - Repeat this step for the item you want to install,... to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Returning to complete the installation. In most cases of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day,...
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... deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your system. If you purchased your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click...
... deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your system. If you purchased your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click...
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...data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). Click Reset your PC to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your PC from the recovery backup" on page 57. a. If you can return to one of hard-to-resolve...software problems, you can access important files on your PC from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See "Refresh your hard drive, back them as restore points. In most cases of these restore points to start the reset process: Reset your...
...data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). Click Reset your PC to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your PC from the recovery backup" on page 57. a. If you can return to one of hard-to-resolve...software problems, you can access important files on your PC from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See "Refresh your hard drive, back them as restore points. In most cases of these restore points to start the reset process: Reset your...
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... to country. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for traveling. Traveling internationally with you: • AC adapter. 74...
... to country. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for traveling. Traveling internationally with you: • AC adapter. 74...
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... the computer. • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling. • Spare, fully-charged battery packs. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to customs officials. • International Travelers Warranty passport.
... the computer. • Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling. • Spare, fully-charged battery packs. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to customs officials. • International Travelers Warranty passport.