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...is unavoidable, work habits to make your eyes from drying out. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • Placing your display in such a way that the... side faces the window or any light source. • Minimizing room light by looking away from the display's top front edge. • Avoid adjusting your eyes. viii...
...is unavoidable, work habits to make your eyes from drying out. We do some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • Placing your display in such a way that the... side faces the window or any light source. • Minimizing room light by looking away from the display's top front edge. • Avoid adjusting your eyes. viii...
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... The following questions are using a power strip or AVR, make necessary fixes. This will automatically diagnose your system and make sure that may arise during Windows setup into an electrical outlet. • If you may be damaged or missing. If restarting your computer does not work , you plugged the power cable...
... The following questions are using a power strip or AVR, make necessary fixes. This will automatically diagnose your system and make sure that may arise during Windows setup into an electrical outlet. • If you may be damaged or missing. If restarting your computer does not work , you plugged the power cable...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 13 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 15 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... 47 What is a Microsoft ID (account 48 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 49 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 49 Where can I get more information 49 Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshooting tips 50 Error messages 50 Internet and online security 52 First steps...
...Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 13 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 15 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... 47 What is a Microsoft ID (account 48 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 49 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 49 Where can I get more information 49 Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshooting tips 50 Error messages 50 Internet and online security 52 First steps...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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FIRST THINGS FIRST First things first - 5 We would like to thank you for making this Acer desktop computer your choice for meeting your computer can put it contains general regulations and safety notices for a short while, but don't want to ... options and troubleshooting. The Quick Guide introduces you can help you get started with setting up your Acer desktop computer, we have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. This guide contains detailed information on and off ...
FIRST THINGS FIRST First things first - 5 We would like to thank you for making this Acer desktop computer your choice for meeting your computer can put it contains general regulations and safety notices for a short while, but don't want to ... options and troubleshooting. The Quick Guide introduces you can help you get started with setting up your Acer desktop computer, we have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. This guide contains detailed information on and off ...
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...from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to the same state as possible. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Note Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of your ...computer - In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery...
...from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to the same state as possible. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Note Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of your ...computer - In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery...
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Click Create Factory Default Backup. Plug in the list of apps. 2. The Recovery Drive window opens. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. Recovery - 9 1.
Click Create Factory Default Backup. Plug in the list of apps. 2. The Recovery Drive window opens. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. Recovery - 9 1.
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... 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use the USB recovery backup to delete the recovery information on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. If you delete this information, you can choose to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you Important Write...
... 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use the USB recovery backup to delete the recovery information on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. If you delete this information, you can choose to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you Important Write...
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... computer, follow that came pre-installed on 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 computer: 1. If you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed...
... computer, follow that came pre-installed on 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 computer: 1. If you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed...
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14 - Images for the item you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Repeat this step for Acer Resource Center to reinstall. Recovery 3. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB...want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. If you want to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Click the install icon for reference only. 4. You should see the ...
14 - Images for the item you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Repeat this step for Acer Resource Center to reinstall. Recovery 3. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB...want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. If you want to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Click the install icon for reference only. 4. You should see the ...
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... this step for each time you can return to one of the Acer Resource Center. Note For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of the window. 3. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at ... Contents section of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Click the install icon for reference only. 3. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to complete the installation. Type...
... this step for each time you can return to one of the Acer Resource Center. Note For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of the window. 3. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at ... Contents section of these restore points to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Click the install icon for reference only. 3. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to complete the installation. Type...
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... you specified. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on page 19. 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. A confirmation window appears; Restore Factory Settings deletes everything...
... you specified. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on page 19. 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. A confirmation window appears; Restore Factory Settings deletes everything...
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The Reset your files: a. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on page 19. Important 'Restore ... your hard drive. 2. Images for reference only. 3. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed. 4. Recovery - 17 the Windows Store). b. Click Next, then choose how to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can be viewed after each file is much longer, up ...
The Reset your files: a. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on page 19. Important 'Restore ... your hard drive. 2. Images for reference only. 3. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed. 4. Recovery - 17 the Windows Store). b. Click Next, then choose how to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can be viewed after each file is much longer, up ...
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Images for reference only. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. If it is attached to your PC window opens. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). The Refresh your hard drive. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your recovery backup. 2. ... computer. Find your computer. 4. Press when starting your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1.
Images for reference only. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. If it is attached to your PC window opens. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). The Refresh your hard drive. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your recovery backup. 2. ... computer. Find your computer. 4. Press when starting your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1.
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... Troubleshoot and then choose the type of the normal startup process. 6. See Reset your PC from the recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Software installed since you can access important files on your arrow keys to start from the recovery backup instead of... Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Use your hard drive, back them as restore points. See Refresh your PC from the Windows Store). If you to select which device to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your system...
... Troubleshoot and then choose the type of the normal startup process. 6. See Reset your PC from the recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Software installed since you can access important files on your arrow keys to start from the recovery backup instead of... Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Use your hard drive, back them as restore points. See Refresh your PC from the Windows Store). If you to select which device to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your system...
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... how to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. After the recovery has finished, you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your PC window opens. Recovery - 21 Images for reference only. 2. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on the hard drive and want to keep any changes...
... how to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. After the recovery has finished, you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your PC window opens. Recovery - 21 Images for reference only. 2. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on the hard drive and want to keep any changes...
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Select the operating system to your computer, then continues by restarting your hard drive. Click Refresh. 5. The Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. The recovery process begins by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Click Next. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. Recovery Refresh your PC window opens. 2. 22 -
Select the operating system to your computer, then continues by restarting your hard drive. Click Refresh. 5. The Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. The recovery process begins by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Click Next. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. Recovery Refresh your PC window opens. 2. 22 -
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Align the card so that allow you wish to use any force to 2048 GB If the card contains no files, or unknown files, a window will extend from beyond the slot. Carefully slide the card into place. A few millimetres of the card will open showing the contents of the card. ...If the card contains some files, the Windows Auto Play window may appear (this depends on how to connect different external devices to your computer. SD, SDHC and SDXC cards Different types of digital cameras...
Align the card so that allow you wish to use any force to 2048 GB If the card contains no files, or unknown files, a window will extend from beyond the slot. Carefully slide the card into place. A few millimetres of the card will open showing the contents of the card. ...If the card contains some files, the Windows Auto Play window may appear (this depends on how to connect different external devices to your computer. SD, SDHC and SDXC cards Different types of digital cameras...
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... depends on your computer: 1. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on Display. Attach the video cable to connect audio devices. Turn on power to connect an external microphone for...
... depends on your computer: 1. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on Display. Attach the video cable to connect audio devices. Turn on power to connect an external microphone for...
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... best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. Important When removing a USB storage...also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 37 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port ...
... best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. Important When removing a USB storage...also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 37 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port ...
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In this section you will find: • Frequently asked questions • Tips for using Windows 8.1 • Troubleshooting information • How to protect yourself while online • Where to find Acer service center contact information Got a question? 38 -
In this section you will find: • Frequently asked questions • Tips for using Windows 8.1 • Troubleshooting information • How to protect yourself while online • Where to find Acer service center contact information Got a question? 38 -