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... Returning your system to its factory condition 16 Recovering from Windows 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 19 Connecting to the Internet 23 Connecting with a cable 23 Built-in network feature 23 Acer ProShield 25 Overview 25 Setting up Acer ProShield 25 Personal Secure Drive 27 Credential Manager 28 Data Protection 28 Data Removal...
... Returning your system to its factory condition 16 Recovering from Windows 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 19 Connecting to the Internet 23 Connecting with a cable 23 Built-in network feature 23 Acer ProShield 25 Overview 25 Setting up Acer ProShield 25 Personal Secure Drive 27 Credential Manager 28 Data Protection 28 Data Removal...
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- 2 Getting started... In this section you will find: • Useful information on caring for your computer and your health • How to create recovery backups • Guidelines for connecting to a network • Information on using Acer's bundled software
- 2 Getting started... In this section you will find: • Useful information on caring for your computer and your health • How to create recovery backups • Guidelines for connecting to a network • Information on using Acer's bundled software
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... more on how your computer can put it contains general regulations and safety notices for your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. In addition it into Hibernate by pressing the power button... computer. It is available from the desktop; FIRST THINGS FIRST First things first - 2 We would like to thank you for making this Acer desktop computer your choice for meeting your new computer. If you need to power down , you can help you to completely shut it down...
... more on how your computer can put it contains general regulations and safety notices for your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. In addition it into Hibernate by pressing the power button... computer. It is available from the desktop; FIRST THINGS FIRST First things first - 2 We would like to thank you for making this Acer desktop computer your choice for meeting your new computer. If you need to power down , you can help you to completely shut it down...
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...'s hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. This section describes the recovery tools available on page 78) do not help, you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as...
...'s hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. This section describes the recovery tools available on page 78) do not help, you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as...
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Plug in the list of apps. 2. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. The Recovery Drive window opens. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. 3 - Recovery 1. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. Click Create Factory Default Backup.
Plug in the list of apps. 2. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. The Recovery Drive window opens. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. 3 - Recovery 1. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. Click Create Factory Default Backup.
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Unplug the USB drive and label it is recommended to use the USB recovery backup to delete the recovery information on your computer, you Recovery - 4 • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4. Follow the process until it completes. 6. Important Write a ...unique, descriptive label on the screen. 5. After creating the recovery backup, you cannot restore your computer. 7. If you delete this information, you can choose to restore your computer, if you lose or erase...
Unplug the USB drive and label it is recommended to use the USB recovery backup to delete the recovery information on your computer, you Recovery - 4 • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4. Follow the process until it completes. 6. Important Write a ...unique, descriptive label on the screen. 5. After creating the recovery backup, you cannot restore your computer. 7. If you delete this information, you can choose to restore your computer, if you lose or erase...
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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 optical discs, the drive ... number of apps. 2. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. Click Start to complete the recovery discs. 5 - Recovery may use either a USB storage drive or, if your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. • If using a USB drive, make sure your...
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 optical discs, the drive ... number of apps. 2. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . Plug in the list of identical, blank discs. 3. Click Start to complete the recovery discs. 5 - Recovery may use either a USB storage drive or, if your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. • If using a USB drive, make sure your...
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...'s documentation or support Web site. 2. Make sure you keep your system to an earlier system snapshot on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Recovery - 6 with a permanent marker.
...'s documentation or support Web site. 2. Make sure you keep your system to an earlier system snapshot on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Recovery - 6 with a permanent marker.
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...8226; New device drivers - Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. 7 - If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • Other applications - If you are reinstalling using either your computer... from the factory. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your hard drive or the backup you may need to...
...8226; New device drivers - Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. 7 - If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • Other applications - If you are reinstalling using either your computer... from the factory. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your hard drive or the backup you may need to...
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...; If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Recovery - 8 3. You... should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center.
...; If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Recovery - 8 3. You... should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center.
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... point 1. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of these restore points to reinstall. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the Acer Resource Center. Click the install icon for reference only. 3. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you... more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of your system running again. Recovery 2. Click Open System Restore, then Next.
... point 1. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of these restore points to reinstall. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the Acer Resource Center. Click the install icon for reference only. 3. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you... more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of your system running again. Recovery 2. Click Open System Restore, then Next.
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... to return your system to reinstall everything on page 13. You can recover 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 hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. click Yes...
... to return your system to reinstall everything on page 13. You can recover 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 hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. click Yes...
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.... Just remove my files quickly erases all files on page 13. Click Reset. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Next, then choose how to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can be viewed after each file is much longer... drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed. 4. Important 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files before restoring your hard drive. 2. b. 11 - Recovery the Windows Store). The Reset your files: a. Images for reference only. 3.
.... Just remove my files quickly erases all files on page 13. Click Reset. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Next, then choose how to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can be viewed after each file is much longer... drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed. 4. Important 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files before restoring your hard drive. 2. b. 11 - Recovery the Windows Store). The Reset your files: a. Images for reference only. 3.
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... your PC or Reset your computer and press + during startup 1. Click Next. The process will take several minutes. Recovery - 12 5. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer by copying files to factory settings. 4. After the recovery has finished, you can start using your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start process.
... your PC or Reset your computer and press + during startup 1. Click Next. The process will take several minutes. Recovery - 12 5. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer by copying files to factory settings. 4. After the recovery has finished, you can start using your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start process.
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.... 2. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Press when starting your hard drive. Recovery Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. This process takes about 30 minutes. Images for reference only. 3. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the...
.... 2. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Press when starting your hard drive. Recovery Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. This process takes about 30 minutes. Images for reference only. 3. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the...
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...will attempt to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your system. c. See Refresh your PC from the recovery backup on your system settings and saves them up now. c. Depending on your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers... you to select which device to retain your hard drive, back them as restore points. f. b. See Reset your PC from the recovery backup on your PC deletes everything on page 16. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of these restore points to start the reset...
...will attempt to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your system. c. See Refresh your PC from the recovery backup on your system settings and saves them up now. c. Depending on your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers... you to select which device to retain your hard drive, back them as restore points. f. b. See Reset your PC from the recovery backup on your PC deletes everything on page 16. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of these restore points to start the reset...
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..., select Yes. 5. If you can be viewed after the recovery. To completely restore your files: a. Click Next. 3. b. Click Reset. 7. Images for reference only. 2. After the recovery has finished, you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your computer by repeating the...drive completely cleans the drive after each file is erased, so no files can start using your hard drive. 1. Recovery Reset your PC from the recovery backup Important Reset your PC will erase all files before restoring your PC window opens. The Reset your computer and...
..., select Yes. 5. If you can be viewed after the recovery. To completely restore your files: a. Click Next. 3. b. Click Reset. 7. Images for reference only. 2. After the recovery has finished, you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your computer by repeating the...drive completely cleans the drive after each file is erased, so no files can start using your hard drive. 1. Recovery Reset your PC from the recovery backup Important Reset your PC will erase all files before restoring your PC window opens. The Reset your computer and...
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Recovery - 16 2. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Select the operating system to your PC from the recovery backup 1. Click Next. 3. Refresh your hard drive. The Refresh your PC window opens. This process takes about 30 minutes. Click Refresh. 5.
Recovery - 16 2. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Select the operating system to your PC from the recovery backup 1. Click Next. 3. Refresh your hard drive. The Refresh your PC window opens. This process takes about 30 minutes. Click Refresh. 5.
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... and peace of available, authorized service centers is Enabled. 3. Attach your computer. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with your ITW passport on the recovery process, see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that is installed when you travel,.... It is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you see the Acer logo during boot up all data will be the only option for future recovery operations. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Note If your system on the system will ...
... and peace of available, authorized service centers is Enabled. 3. Attach your computer. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with your ITW passport on the recovery process, see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is backed by an International Travelers Warranty (ITW) that is installed when you travel,.... It is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you see the Acer logo during boot up all data will be the only option for future recovery operations. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Note If your system on the system will ...
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How do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 8 and 8.1 tutorials: www.acer.com/windows8-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Accounts > Connect to a Microsoft account, ... care about. How do not need one , swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. You do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 8.1, but it makes life easier because you can pin shortcuts to Start. For...
How do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 8 and 8.1 tutorials: www.acer.com/windows8-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Accounts > Connect to a Microsoft account, ... care about. How do not need one , swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. You do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 8.1, but it makes life easier because you can pin shortcuts to Start. For...