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... 56 Where are my apps 56 What is a Microsoft ID (account 58 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 58 Recovery 63 Creating a recovery backup 63 Creating a drivers and applications backup..... 66 Recovering your system 69 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 70 Returning to an earlier system...in mind 53 How do I access the charms 53 Recovering your system to its factory condition 74 Recovering from Windows 75 Recovering from a supplied recovery DVD ........ 62 How do I jump between apps 54 How do I turn off my computer 54 Why is there a new interface 54 ...
... 56 Where are my apps 56 What is a Microsoft ID (account 58 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 58 Recovery 63 Creating a recovery backup 63 Creating a drivers and applications backup..... 66 Recovering your system 69 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 70 Returning to an earlier system...in mind 53 How do I access the charms 53 Recovering your system to its factory condition 74 Recovering from Windows 75 Recovering from a supplied recovery DVD ........ 62 How do I jump between apps 54 How do I turn off my computer 54 Why is there a new interface 54 ...
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...to the User's Manual. It is available from Desktop; Your guides To help you to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on how your mobile computing needs. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning ... started with setting up your new computer. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use ...
...to the User's Manual. It is available from Desktop; Your guides To help you to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on how your mobile computing needs. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning ... started with setting up your new computer. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use ...
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... the storage space available in your computer, your computer either uses the Acer Recovery Management program, or is supplied with system recovery DVDs, obtain an external optical disc drive (ODD) and complete the following steps to your computer, and follow the onscreen instructions. 62 - ... 5. Select Exit in the left pane and then select Exit Saving Changes. 7. Recovering your computer to the number one or more system recovery DVDs. RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM Depending on page 63. Enter the computer's BIOS - To use the arrows to move USB CDROM to factory conditions: 1.
... the storage space available in your computer, your computer either uses the Acer Recovery Management program, or is supplied with system recovery DVDs, obtain an external optical disc drive (ODD) and complete the following steps to your computer, and follow the onscreen instructions. 62 - ... 5. Select Exit in the left pane and then select Exit Saving Changes. 7. Recovering your computer to the number one or more system recovery DVDs. RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM Depending on page 63. Enter the computer's BIOS - To use the arrows to move USB CDROM to factory conditions: 1.
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... soon as when you purchased it to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you an option to an earlier state. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating system. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of at least 16 GB. Using this backup...
... soon as when you purchased it to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you an option to an earlier state. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating system. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of at least 16 GB. Using this backup...
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From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Click Create Factory Default Backup. Recovery The Recovery Drive window opens. 64 - 1.
From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Click Create Factory Default Backup. Recovery The Recovery Drive window opens. 64 - 1.
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...the USB drive, you can choose to the recovery drive is selected. You will be shown the backup progress on your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to delete the recovery information on the screen. 5. Plug in ...the USB drive then click Next. • Make sure your computer. Recovery - 65 If you delete this information, you cannot restore your computer....
...the USB drive, you can choose to the recovery drive is selected. You will be shown the backup progress on your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to delete the recovery information on the screen. 5. Plug in ...the USB drive then click Next. • Make sure your computer. Recovery - 65 If you delete this information, you cannot restore your computer....
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Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either a USB storage drive or, if your computer, you will remember. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 66 - Recovery Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. 7.
Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either a USB storage drive or, if your computer, you will remember. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 66 - Recovery Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. 7.
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Recovery - 67 Plug in the list of apps. 2. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. 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. 1.
Recovery - 67 Plug in the list of apps. 2. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. 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. 1.
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• If you will also show the number of identical, blank discs. 68 - Make sure that you have the required number of blank, recordable discs you are using a USB drive, make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. • If using DVDs, it will need to complete the recovery discs. Recovery
• If you will also show the number of identical, blank discs. 68 - Make sure that you have the required number of blank, recordable discs you are using a USB drive, make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. • If using DVDs, it will need to complete the recovery discs. Recovery
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... label it with a permanent marker. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. 3. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be Recovery - 69
... label it with a permanent marker. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. 3. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be Recovery - 69
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... page 74. 4. If you need to its factory condition" on your operating system. Reset your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Recovery For instructions, see "Returning your system to follow the instructions provided with the device. 70 - If you need to reinstall software that did not come...
... page 74. 4. If you need to its factory condition" on your operating system. Reset your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Recovery For instructions, see "Returning your system to follow the instructions provided with the device. 70 - If you need to reinstall software that did not come...
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Recovery - 71 If you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. • Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications.
Recovery - 71 If you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. • Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications.
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... Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you want to complete the installation. Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Recovery If you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions...
... Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you want to complete the installation. Double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Recovery If you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions...
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... system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of these restore points to complete the installation. You should see the Contents section of Recovery - 73 Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Click the install icon... For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of the Acer Resource Center. 3. Repeat this step for the item you can return to one of your system running again. 2.
... system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of these restore points to complete the installation. You should see the Contents section of Recovery - 73 Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Click the install icon... For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of the Acer Resource Center. 3. Repeat this step for the item you can return to one of your system running again. 2.
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... or you may restart your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. apps. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at a time when your computer. This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything to a restore point 1. From Start...to return your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 79. 74 - Your system is restored using the restore point you specified. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list...
... or you may restart your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. apps. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at a time when your computer. This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything to a restore point 1. From Start...to return your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 79. 74 - Your system is restored using the restore point you specified. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list...
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Customized Restore will attempt to retain your system. Recovery - 75 See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 76. Software .... Recovering from the Windows Store). See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Restore Factory Settings deletes ...
Customized Restore will attempt to retain your system. Recovery - 75 See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 76. Software .... Recovering from the Windows Store). See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Restore Factory Settings deletes ...
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Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will restart and restore Windows 7. If your computer is configured with Acer Recovery Management 1. Recovery If you choose Windows 7, your computer) and change Boot Mode back to UEFI. Note: To fully enjoy Windows 8 features after changing from Windows 7, enter the ...
Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will restart and restore Windows 7. If your computer is configured with Acer Recovery Management 1. Recovery If you choose Windows 7, your computer) and change Boot Mode back to UEFI. Note: To fully enjoy Windows 8 features after changing from Windows 7, enter the ...
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... drive takes much longer, up to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. Recovery - 77 The Reset your computer and takes about 30 minutes. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer by copying files... to erase your hard drive. 7. After the recovery has finished, you can be viewed after the recovery. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much more secure as old files are completely...
... drive takes much longer, up to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. Recovery - 77 The Reset your computer and takes about 30 minutes. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer by copying files... to erase your hard drive. 7. After the recovery has finished, you can be viewed after the recovery. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much more secure as old files are completely...
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Click Next, then Refresh. 4. This process takes about 30 minutes. 78 - The Refresh your hard drive. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Recovery
Click Next, then Refresh. 4. This process takes about 30 minutes. 78 - The Refresh your hard drive. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Recovery
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... enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. b. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to start from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. d. Your computer will restart. 5.... a. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 4. If it is not already enabled, you to select which device to Enabled. Use the left or ...
... enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. b. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to start from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. d. Your computer will restart. 5.... a. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 4. If it is not already enabled, you to select which device to Enabled. Use the left or ...