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...computer 17 Power management 55 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Disable Fast startup 55 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack 58 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Battery pack characteristics 58 Screen view 20 Keyboard view 21 Left view 22 Right view 23 Charging the battery 58 ... Recovery 34 What to take with you 66 Special considerations 66 Creating a recovery backup 34 Traveling internationally with the computer ..... 66 Creating a drivers and applications backup ..... 38 Preparing the computer 66 Recovering your system 41 What to bring with you 66 Reinstalling...
...computer 17 Power management 55 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Disable Fast startup 55 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack 58 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Battery pack characteristics 58 Screen view 20 Keyboard view 21 Left view 22 Right view 23 Charging the battery 58 ... Recovery 34 What to take with you 66 Special considerations 66 Creating a recovery backup 34 Traveling internationally with the computer ..... 66 Creating a drivers and applications backup ..... 38 Preparing the computer 66 Recovering your system 41 What to bring with you 66 Reinstalling...
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...entire original contents of your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 87) do not help, you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it to the same state as possible. return it , while giving you must ... backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you an option to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to retain all factory-loaded software and...
...entire original contents of your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 87) do not help, you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it to the same state as possible. return it , while giving you must ... backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you an option to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to retain all factory-loaded software and...
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Recovery Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either 38 - Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. 7.
Recovery Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either 38 - Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. 7.
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Recovery - 39 a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. 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. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup.
Recovery - 39 a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. 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. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup.
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...drive, unplug the drive and label it . Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on page 42. Perform minor fixes. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each backup, such as it completes burning ... two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be Recovery - 41 3. Make sure you are required, insert a new disc when...
...drive, unplug the drive and label it . Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on page 42. Perform minor fixes. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each backup, such as it completes burning ... two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be Recovery - 41 3. Make sure you are required, insert a new disc when...
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..., you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning your system to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Reset your system to an earlier system snapshot" on page 45. 3. If you need to its factory condition...Reset your hard drive or the backup you may need to its factory condition" on page 46. 4. Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • Other applications - solved by returning your system to reinstall the applications and ...
..., you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning your system to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Reset your system to an earlier system snapshot" on page 45. 3. If you need to its factory condition...Reset your hard drive or the backup you may need to its factory condition" on page 46. 4. Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • Other applications - solved by returning your system to reinstall the applications and ...
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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. Recovery - 43
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. Recovery - 43
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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 + , then double-click on the optical drive icon...Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Recovery If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup 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, ...
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 + , then double-click on the optical drive icon...Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Recovery If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup 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, ...
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... 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. Repeat this step for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore... periodically takes a 'snapshot' of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. In most cases of your system running again. You should see the Contents section of Recovery - 45
... 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. Repeat this step for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore... periodically takes a 'snapshot' of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. In most cases of your system running again. You should see the Contents section of Recovery - 45
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..." on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Recovery - 47 Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, back them up now. See "Customized Restore 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 Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Recovering from the Windows Store). Two options are available,...
..." on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Recovery - 47 Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, back them up now. See "Customized Restore 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 Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Recovering from the Windows Store). Two options are available,...
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...to one of these restore points to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 53. Click Reset your PC to get your system running again. b. c. Software installed since you purchased... your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Recovery Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of your system. See "Reset your PC from the recovery backup" on your system settings and...
...to one of these restore points to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 53. Click Reset your PC to get your system running again. b. c. Software installed since you purchased... your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Recovery Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of your system. See "Reset your PC from the recovery backup" on your system settings and...
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... the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Traveling internationally with you: • AC adapter • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect...
... the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Traveling internationally with you: • AC adapter • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect...
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.... • Proof of the country you are compatible. Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with your computer - 67 • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to customs officials. • International Travelers Warranty passport. If not, purchase a power cord that...
.... • Proof of the country you are compatible. Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with your computer - 67 • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to customs officials. • International Travelers Warranty passport. If not, purchase a power cord that...