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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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...same state as possible. Recovery RECOVERY If you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you are having trouble with a pre-installed Windows operating ...system. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. i.e. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to an ...
...same state as possible. Recovery RECOVERY If you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you are having trouble with a pre-installed Windows operating ...system. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. i.e. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to an ...
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... restore your computer, you will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 5. Unplug the USB drive and label it completes. 6. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and... drivers needed by your computer. 7. Recovery • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4. 22 - If you...
... restore your computer, you will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 5. Unplug the USB drive and label it completes. 6. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and... drivers needed by your computer. 7. Recovery • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4. 22 - If you...
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Click Start to copy files.You will need to complete the recovery discs. Follow the process until it . 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 DVDs, it Recovery - ... recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it will also show the number of apps. 2. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Plug in the list of blank, recordable discs you will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4.
Click Start to copy files.You will need to complete the recovery discs. Follow the process until it . 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 DVDs, it Recovery - ... recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it will also show the number of apps. 2. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Plug in the list of blank, recordable discs you will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4.
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...in a safe place that were pre-installed at the factory, see that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your user information, see Returning to a previous state when everything was working ...correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see Returning your system to its...
...in a safe place that were pre-installed at the factory, see that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by returning your user information, see Returning to a previous state when everything was working ...correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see Returning your system to its...
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... Applications. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you are reinstalling using either your hard drive or the backup you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer from ...reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on your computer: 1. Recovery - 25 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New ...
... Applications. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you are reinstalling using either your hard drive or the backup you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer from ...reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on your computer: 1. Recovery - 25 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New ...
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.... Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Recovery 3. Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to reinstall. Images for each item you want to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the... are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. 26 - Repeat this step for reference only. 4.
.... Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Recovery 3. Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to reinstall. Images for each item you want to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the... are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. 26 - Repeat this step for reference only. 4.
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... most cases of apps. Click the install icon for reference only. 3. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the Acer Resource Center. Recovery - 27 2. Note For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the... Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of these restore points to a restore point 1. Images for the item you install software or device drivers.
... most cases of apps. Click the install icon for reference only. 3. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the Acer Resource Center. Recovery - 27 2. Note For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the... Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of these restore points to a restore point 1. Images for the item you install software or device drivers.
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Recovery 4. click Yes. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). This process may take several minutes, ...restore point you can still run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition, see Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Software installed since you purchased your hard drive, back them up...
Recovery 4. click Yes. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). This process may take several minutes, ...restore point you can still run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition, see Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Software installed since you purchased your hard drive, back them up...
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...then System Restore to -resolve software problems, you to select which device to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on page 33. In most cases of the normal startup process. 6. b. See Refresh your files (user data) but will ...of recovery to select the Main menu. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. If you purchased your PC will restart. 5. c. Click Refresh your PC to get your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or ...
...then System Restore to -resolve software problems, you to select which device to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on page 33. In most cases of the normal startup process. 6. b. See Refresh your files (user data) but will ...of recovery to select the Main menu. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. If you purchased your PC will restart. 5. c. Click Refresh your PC to get your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or ...
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... charged. Airport security may require you are moving from your airline for any special requirements for travelling with you: • AC adapter • Additional printer driver files if you would normally prepare it for taking it into the gate area. Traveling internationally with the computer Important Check with your office building...
... charged. Airport security may require you are moving from your airline for any special requirements for travelling with you: • AC adapter • Additional printer driver files if you would normally prepare it for taking it into the gate area. Traveling internationally with the computer Important Check with your office building...
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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. Do not use another country, check...
... 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. Do not use another country, check...