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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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RECOVERY Recovery - 19 If you are having trouble with a pre-installed Windows operating system. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier state. In certain situations a full recovery will ...'recover' your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. i.e. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of 32 GB or larger. Using this backup ...
RECOVERY Recovery - 19 If you are having trouble with a pre-installed Windows operating system. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to an earlier state. In certain situations a full recovery will ...'recover' your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. i.e. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of 32 GB or larger. Using this backup ...
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...Backup'. Follow the process until it clearly. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 5....choose to restore your computer, you can only use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. 4. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you cannot restore your computer. After creating the recovery backup, you Important Write a unique, descriptive label on...
...Backup'. Follow the process until it clearly. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 5....choose to restore your computer, you can only use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. 4. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you cannot restore your computer. After creating the recovery backup, you Important Write a unique, descriptive label on...
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....You will also show the number of blank, recordable discs you have the required number of apps. 2. 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 completes... your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. • If using optical discs, the drive ejects each disc as it completes burning it Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup.
....You will also show the number of blank, recordable discs you have the required number of apps. 2. 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 completes... your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. • If using optical discs, the drive ejects each disc as it completes burning it Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup.
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... to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your operating system. For instructions, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on page 27. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Perform minor fixes... you want to reset your system to its factory condition on page 24. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see Returning your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web...
... to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your operating system. For instructions, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on page 27. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Perform minor fixes... you want to reset your system to its factory condition on page 24. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see Returning your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web...
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... applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer, you are reinstalling using either your hard drive or the backup you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in ...the list of apps. 2. Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer: 1. If you have...
... applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer, you are reinstalling using either your hard drive or the backup you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in ...the list of apps. 2. Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer: 1. If you have...
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...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. If you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to reinstall. Images for the item you are reinstalling from a Drivers... and Applications Backup on the optical drive icon. • If you want to complete the installation. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free...
...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. If you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to reinstall. Images for the item you are reinstalling from a Drivers... and Applications Backup on the optical drive icon. • If you want to complete the installation. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free...
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... return to one of your system running again. Returning to reinstall. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the...
... return to one of your system running again. Returning to reinstall. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the...
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... installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 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...
... installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 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...
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... to confirm. b. Click Advanced then System Restore to get your PC from the Windows Store). If you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on the type of these restore points to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to use: a. Software installed since... files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. f. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. Recovery - 31 b. c. e.
... to confirm. b. Click Advanced then System Restore to get your PC from the Windows Store). If you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on the type of these restore points to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to use: a. Software installed since... files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. f. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. Recovery - 31 b. c. e.
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... security X- Traveling internationally with the computer Important Check with your airline for any special requirements for travelling with you: • AC adapter • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking it home. What to take the computer as...
... security X- Traveling internationally with the computer Important Check with your airline for any special requirements for travelling with you: • AC adapter • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking it home. What to take the computer as...
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... Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the local AC voltage. Do not use converter kits sold for your destination(s). • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer. • Proof of the country you : • AC adapter. • Power cords that are appropriate for appliances...
... Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the local AC voltage. Do not use converter kits sold for your destination(s). • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer. • Proof of the country you : • AC adapter. • Power cords that are appropriate for appliances...