User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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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 Information on USB 3.0 12...16 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 Information on USB 3.0 12...16 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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... drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Important We recommend that you must first create a recovery backup. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. The recovery...
... drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Important We recommend that you must first create a recovery backup. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. The recovery...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you Recovery - 21 • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB...
... as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you Recovery - 21 • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB...
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... 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. Make sure that you will need to copy files.You will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. 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...
... 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. Make sure that you will need to copy files.You will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. 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...
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... the problem and you keep your user information, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on page 24. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by ... marker. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Perform minor fixes. To reinstall software and drivers that you want to reset your system to factory condition, see Returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the...
... the problem and you keep your user information, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on page 24. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by ... marker. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Perform minor fixes. To reinstall software and drivers that you want to reset your system to factory condition, see Returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the...
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... your computer, you are reinstalling using either your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. 24 - If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. You can reinstall...
... your computer, you are reinstalling using either your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. 24 - If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. You can reinstall...
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... If you want to reinstall. Images for each item you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-...a DVD wait for the item you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to complete the installation. Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Repeat this...
... If you want to reinstall. Images for each item you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-...a DVD wait for the item you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to complete the installation. Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Repeat this...
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... Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. 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. Repeat this step for each time you can return to a restore point 1. 26 - You should see the Contents section of the window. 3. Type '...
... Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. 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. Repeat this step for each time you can return to a restore point 1. 26 - You should see the Contents section of the window. 3. Type '...
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...hard drive, back them up now. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your system to its factory condition If your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything to reinstall everything on your computer ...your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from a recovery backup on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Recovering from Windows on page 27....
...hard drive, back them up now. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your system to its factory condition If your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything to reinstall everything on your computer ...your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from a recovery backup on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Recovering from Windows on page 27....
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... type of recovery to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Reset your PC to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of hard-to-resolve software problems, you...user data) but will attempt to retain your arrow keys to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on your system settings and saves them up now. If you purchased your PC from the recovery backup on your ...
... type of recovery to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Reset your PC to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of hard-to-resolve software problems, you...user data) but will attempt to retain your arrow keys to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on your system settings and saves them up now. If you purchased your PC from the recovery backup on your ...
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... that the battery in the computer is charged. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to protect your computer while traveling: • Always take the computer as carry...
... that the battery in the computer is charged. What to take with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to protect your computer while traveling: • Always take the computer as carry...
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... power cord specifications are compatible with the telecommunications system of purchase, in case you are traveling in. 62 - Traveling with your destination(s). • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using the modem, check if the...
... power cord specifications are compatible with the telecommunications system of purchase, in case you are traveling in. 62 - Traveling with your destination(s). • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using the modem, check if the...