User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you an option to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. return it to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Note Since...
Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you an option to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. return it to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Note Since...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... Reinstall Drivers or Applications. Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, 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: 1. If...the applications and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - 7 - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you have created. • Other applications - You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery ...
... Reinstall Drivers or Applications. Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, 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: 1. If...the applications and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - 7 - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you have created. • Other applications - You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery ...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...page 13. If you specified. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your system to its factory condition If your hard drive, back them up now. Returning your system to return your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Restore Factory ...computer. Two options are not recoverable by other methods, you have 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. This process may take several minutes, and...
...page 13. If you specified. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your system to its factory condition If your hard drive, back them up now. Returning your system to return your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Restore Factory ...computer. Two options are not recoverable by other methods, you have 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. This process may take several minutes, and...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...hard drive. 2. Important 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files before restoring your files: a. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on page 13. b. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much more secure as old files are completely removed. 4. Click Reset. Restore Factory Settings with Acer... Recovery Management on your PC window opens. Click Next, then choose how to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can be viewed after the recovery. 11 - Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to...
...hard drive. 2. Important 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files before restoring your files: a. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on page 13. b. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much more secure as old files are completely removed. 4. Click Reset. Restore Factory Settings with Acer... Recovery Management on your PC window opens. Click Next, then choose how to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can be viewed after the recovery. 11 - Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer by repeating the first-start process. Turn on your computer to choose the keyboard .... 2. A screen appears asking you to factory settings. 4. After the recovery has finished, you to restore your computer to your computer, then continues by restarting your hard drive. 6. The process will take several minutes. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer and press + during startup 1. Note "Refresh your...
Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer by repeating the first-start process. Turn on your computer to choose the keyboard .... 2. A screen appears asking you to factory settings. 4. After the recovery has finished, you to restore your computer to your computer, then continues by restarting your hard drive. 6. The process will take several minutes. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer and press + during startup 1. Note "Refresh your...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... reference only. 3. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your hard drive. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Recovery Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. 13 - The recovery process begins by restarting...
... reference only. 3. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your hard drive. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Recovery Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. 13 - The recovery process begins by restarting...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... your PC deletes everything on your system. c. Depending on page 15. b. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of BIOS your hard drive, back them as restore points. Click Reset your PC to retain your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that...menu allows you can return to one of your system running again. f. a. Select your arrow keys to -resolve software problems, you purchased your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. In most cases of the normal startup process. 6. See Reset your PC from the Windows ...
... your PC deletes everything on your system. c. Depending on page 15. b. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of BIOS your hard drive, back them as restore points. Click Reset your PC to retain your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that...menu allows you can return to one of your system running again. f. a. Select your arrow keys to -resolve software problems, you purchased your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. In most cases of the normal startup process. 6. See Reset your PC from the Windows ...
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.... If you can be viewed after each file is erased, so no files can start using your hard drive. 1. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on the hard drive and want to the hard drive: a. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. b. To completely restore your files: a. 15 - Choose how...
.... If you can be viewed after each file is erased, so no files can start using your hard drive. 1. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on the hard drive and want to the hard drive: a. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. b. To completely restore your files: a. 15 - Choose how...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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This process takes about 30 minutes. Select the operating system to your computer, then continues by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. The Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. Click Next. 3. Click Refresh. 5. The recovery process begins by restarting your hard drive. Recovery - 16 2. Refresh your PC window opens.
This process takes about 30 minutes. Select the operating system to your computer, then continues by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. The Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. Click Next. 3. Click Refresh. 5. The recovery process begins by restarting your hard drive. Recovery - 16 2. Refresh your PC window opens.
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. Icon Item Power button Icon Item Optical drive Microphone jack Speaker or headphone jack USB port RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-out / speaker-out jack Kensington lock slot DP Card reader S/PDIF... port Line-in jack HDMI port Network / hard disk drive indicators DisplayPort DC-in jack Webcam Shutdown pinhole Audio combo-jack Information on all models. Note The ports and connectors listed below...
...Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. Icon Item Power button Icon Item Optical drive Microphone jack Speaker or headphone jack USB port RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-out / speaker-out jack Kensington lock slot DP Card reader S/PDIF... port Line-in jack HDMI port Network / hard disk drive indicators DisplayPort DC-in jack Webcam Shutdown pinhole Audio combo-jack Information on all models. Note The ports and connectors listed below...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... movie will remain permanent. You can play DVDs for that region. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set. Once your DVD drive is equipped with a Blu-Ray or DVD drive, you launch the DVD player for 6 regions Region code Country or region 1... 5 Former USSR, parts of Africa, India 6 People's Republic of China Note To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the drive. 2. Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies - 2 PLAYING BLU-RAY OR DVD MOVIES If your computer is set to enter the region code. Insert the disc...
... movie will remain permanent. You can play DVDs for that region. Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set. Once your DVD drive is equipped with a Blu-Ray or DVD drive, you launch the DVD player for 6 regions Region code Country or region 1... 5 Former USSR, parts of Africa, India 6 People's Republic of China Note To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into the drive. 2. Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies - 2 PLAYING BLU-RAY OR DVD MOVIES If your computer is set to enter the region code. Insert the disc...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you an option to an earlier state. i.e. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer. Note Since the recovery backup...having trouble with a pre-installed Windows operating system. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Recovery RECOVERY If you can 'recover' your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. 8 -
... We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you an option to an earlier state. i.e. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer. Note Since the recovery backup...having trouble with a pre-installed Windows operating system. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. Recovery RECOVERY If you can 'recover' your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. 8 -
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your hard drive or the backup...
...' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. If you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your hard drive or the backup...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... point you can still run Windows and have 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. Recovering from a recovery backup on your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have not deleted the...
... point you can still run Windows and have 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. Recovering from a recovery backup on your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have not deleted the...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... all files on page 19. Click Reset. Click Restore Factory Settings. Images for reference only. 3. b. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your files: a. Recovery - 17 the Windows Store). Click Next, then choose how to 5 hours, but ...drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed. 4. Important 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files before restoring your PC window opens. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much longer, up to erase your hard drive. 2. See Customized Restore with Acer...
... all files on page 19. Click Reset. Click Restore Factory Settings. Images for reference only. 3. b. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your files: a. Recovery - 17 the Windows Store). Click Next, then choose how to 5 hours, but ...drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed. 4. Important 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files before restoring your PC window opens. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much longer, up to erase your hard drive. 2. See Customized Restore with Acer...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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Recovery 5. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Click Troubleshoot. 3. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your PC. Click Next. A screen appears asking you to restore your ... process will take several minutes. After the recovery has finished, you can start using your computer by copying files to factory settings. 4. Turn on your hard drive. 6. 18 -
Recovery 5. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Click Troubleshoot. 3. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your PC. Click Next. A screen appears asking you to restore your ... process will take several minutes. After the recovery has finished, you can start using your computer by copying files to factory settings. 4. Turn on your hard drive. 6. 18 -
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... on your computer. 4. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Press when starting your hard drive. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). The Refresh your recovery backup. 2. Images for reference only. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes...
... on your computer. 4. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Press when starting your hard drive. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). The Refresh your recovery backup. 2. Images for reference only. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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20 - c. Depending on the type of these restore points to select the Exit menu. During startup, press to confirm. Select your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Software installed since you purchased your PC from the recovery backup on page 22. ...your PC to select the Main menu. Your computer will be removed (except software installed from , select the USB drive. In most cases of hard-to one of BIOS your hard drive, back them as restore points. See Refresh your PC from the recovery backup instead of recovery to retain your files...
20 - c. Depending on the type of these restore points to select the Exit menu. During startup, press to confirm. Select your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Software installed since you purchased your PC from the recovery backup on page 22. ...your PC to select the Main menu. Your computer will be removed (except software installed from , select the USB drive. In most cases of hard-to one of BIOS your hard drive, back them as restore points. See Refresh your PC from the recovery backup instead of recovery to retain your files...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... has finished, you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your hard drive. 1. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. The Reset your files: a. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. Reset your PC from the... PC will erase all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Click Next. 3. Select the operating system to the hard drive: a. If you can be viewed after each file is much more secure as old files are completely removed. 6. To completely restore...
... has finished, you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your hard drive. 1. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. The Reset your files: a. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. Reset your PC from the... PC will erase all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Click Next. 3. Select the operating system to the hard drive: a. If you can be viewed after each file is much more secure as old files are completely removed. 6. To completely restore...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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Click Refresh. 5. Click Next. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. 22 - Select the operating system to your PC window opens. 2. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. The Refresh your hard drive. Recovery Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1.
Click Refresh. 5. Click Next. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. 22 - Select the operating system to your PC window opens. 2. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. The Refresh your hard drive. Recovery Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1.