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...17 Disable Fast startup 56 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Battery pack 59 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack characteristics 59 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Charging the battery 59 Screen view 20 Keyboard view 22 Left view 23 Optimizing battery life 61 Checking the battery ... Recovery 35 What to take with you 67 Special considerations 67 Creating a recovery backup 35 Traveling internationally with the computer ..... 68 Creating a drivers and applications backup ..... 39 Preparing the computer 68 Recovering your system 42 What to bring with you 68 Reinstalling...
...17 Disable Fast startup 56 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Battery pack 59 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack characteristics 59 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Charging the battery 59 Screen view 20 Keyboard view 22 Left view 23 Optimizing battery life 61 Checking the battery ... Recovery 35 What to take with you 67 Special considerations 67 Creating a recovery backup 35 Traveling internationally with the computer ..... 68 Creating a drivers and applications backup ..... 39 Preparing the computer 68 Recovering your system 42 What to bring with you 68 Reinstalling...
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... recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. i.e. Recovery - 35 RECOVERY If you are having trouble with a preinstalled Windows operating system...(see page 89) do not help, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer to the same state as possible. ...
... recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. i.e. Recovery - 35 RECOVERY If you are having trouble with a preinstalled Windows operating system...(see page 89) do not help, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with your computer to the same state as possible. ...
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Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either Recovery - 39 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. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 7.
Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either Recovery - 39 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. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. 7.
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Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Recovery 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. 40 - Plug in the list of apps. 2. a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1.
Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Recovery 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. 40 - Plug in the list of apps. 2. a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1.
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...until the process is complete. • If 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 that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it...a permanent marker. 3. Make sure you will be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be 42 - If multiple discs are using a USB ...
...until the process is complete. • If 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 that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it...a permanent marker. 3. Make sure you will be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be 42 - If multiple discs are using a USB ...
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solved by returning your system to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you need to a previous state when everything was working correctly. Recovery -.... If you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - For instructions, see "Returning your computer, follow that did not come pre-installed on your system to...
solved by returning your system to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you need to a previous state when everything was working correctly. Recovery -.... If you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - For instructions, see "Returning your computer, follow that did not come pre-installed on your system to...
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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. 44 - 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. 44 - Recovery
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...this step for each item you want to reinstall. 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 + ...that contains the backup. Double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Recovery - 45 • 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. If ...
...this step for each item you want to reinstall. 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 + ...that contains the backup. Double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Recovery - 45 • 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. If ...
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... reinstall. 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. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you can return to one of these restore points to... again. Click the install icon for each time you want to complete the installation. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. Recovery
... reinstall. 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. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you can return to one of these restore points to... again. Click the install icon for each time you want to complete the installation. Repeat this step for the item you install software or device drivers. Recovery
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...(Refresh my PC). Software installed since you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, back them up now. Recovering from the Windows Store). If you purchased your... PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click...
...(Refresh my PC). Software installed since you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, back them up now. Recovering from the Windows Store). If you purchased your... PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on 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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... reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers. Click Refresh your PC to get your system settings and saves them up now. See "Refresh your...
... reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers. Click Refresh your PC to get your system settings and saves them up now. See "Refresh your...
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... with the computer When you are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for instance, from country to turn on luggage. • If...
... with the computer When you are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for instance, from country to turn on luggage. • If...
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... traveling in another printer. • Proof of the country you need to show it for the country to which you are traveling. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to customs officials. • International Travelers Warranty passport. Traveling with the local AC voltage. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as...
... traveling in another printer. • Proof of the country you need to show it for the country to which you are traveling. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to customs officials. • International Travelers Warranty passport. Traveling with the local AC voltage. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as...
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...Turning your computer on and off 6 Taking care of your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapter 7 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 Information on USB 3.0 11 Right view 11 Rear view 12 Base ...15 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Recovery 19 Creating a recovery backup 19 Creating a drivers and applications backup 21 Recovering your system 23 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 24 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 26 Returning your system to its factory ...
...Turning your computer on and off 6 Taking care of your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapter 7 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 Information on USB 3.0 11 Right view 11 Rear view 12 Base ...15 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Recovery 19 Creating a recovery backup 19 Creating a drivers and applications backup 21 Recovering your system 23 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 24 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 26 Returning your system to its factory ...
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Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup... with a capacity of storage after formatting, it to an earlier state. Important We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it, while giving you can 'recover' your computer - This section describes...
Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup... with a capacity of storage after formatting, it to an earlier state. Important We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it, while giving you can 'recover' your computer - This section describes...
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... completes. 6. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer. 7. If you delete this information, you Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you cannot restore your computer, you can choose to restore your computer. Recovery...
... completes. 6. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer. 7. If you delete this information, you Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you cannot restore your computer, you can choose to restore your computer. Recovery...
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22 - 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 Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. Remove the disc from the drive...
22 - 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 Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. Remove the disc from the drive...
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...instructions, see Returning your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that were not pre-installed, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on reinstalling software and drivers that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Reset your system: 1. If nothing ...returning your system to its factory condition. Perform minor fixes. Reset your system to its factory condition on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Continue until the process is...
...instructions, see Returning your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that were not pre-installed, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on reinstalling software and drivers that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Reset your system: 1. If nothing ...returning your system to its factory condition. Perform minor fixes. Reset your system to its factory condition on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Continue until the process is...
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... not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that came pre-installed on your computer: 1. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. If you are reinstalling using either your computer from the factory. You can reinstall using Windows ... device. 24 - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • Other...
... not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that came pre-installed on your computer: 1. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. If you are reinstalling using either your computer from the factory. You can reinstall using Windows ... device. 24 - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • Other...
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... Center to reinstall. You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a ...to complete the installation. Recovery - 25 3. Repeat this step for reference only. 4. 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 optical drive icon. • If you are using...
... Center to reinstall. You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on ResourceCenter. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a ...to complete the installation. Recovery - 25 3. Repeat this step for reference only. 4. 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 optical drive icon. • If you are using...