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Taking care of your computer 18
Recovering from Windows 47
Taking care of your AC adapter 19
Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 51
Taking care of your battery pack 19 Cleaning and servicing 19
Acer clear.fi
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Navigating media and photos 55
Your Acer notebook tour
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Shared files 56
Screen view 22
Which devices are compatible 56
Keyboard...
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... computer?........ 90 I want to use Windows in the way that I'm used to - give me my
Wireless networks
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Connecting to the Internet 76
Wireless networks 76
desktop back 91 Where are my apps 91 What is a Microsoft ID (account 93 How do I add a favorite to Internet
HDMI Universal Serial Bus (USB)
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Explorer 93
How do I check for Windows
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updates 94
Playing DVD movies BIOS...
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To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you must first create a recovery backup. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers. Using this backup will restore your computer to the same state as when you purchased it, while giving you an option to retain all settings and personal data.
Note...
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..., such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you will remember.
Creating a drivers and applications backup
To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you may use either a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs.
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...drivers. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on page 42. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see that product's documentation or support Web site.
2. Revert to a previous system condition. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be
Recovery...
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...hard drive or the backup you have created. • Other applications - If you need to reinstall software that did not come
pre-installed on your computer, you need to follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow the instructions provided with the device.
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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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User Manual - Page 46
... to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each item you want to reinstall.
If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or
connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait for Acer Resource...
User Manual - Page 47
... return to one of these restore points to get your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each time you install software or device drivers.
Note: For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of
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... either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can still run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition,
see "Recovering from Windows" on page 47. • If you cannot run Windows, your original hard drive has been completely
re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 51...
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Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery
Management in the list of apps. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC).
Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed ...
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... Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your system settings and saves them as restore points. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to one of these restore...drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. See "Reset your PC from the recovery...
User Manual - Page 57
.... Stream media from, or to, other devices with Acer clear.fi installed.
Note: All devices must be connected to the same network. To watch videos or listen to music open clear.fi Media, to browse photos open clear.fi Photo.
Important: When you first open a clear.fi application, Windows Firewall will ask for permission to allow...
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... PCs and storage devices will not appear. To add a Windows PC to this list, open Windows Media Player, select Stream and Allow remote control of my Player... 3. Select a file in the main window, then use the media controls in the bar across the bottom of the screen to control the remote device. For more help, go to http://www.acer.com/clearfi/download/.
Acer clear.fi...
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... of apps that are currently running. You may also press the Windows key + to open and scroll through the current apps.
How do I turn off my computer? Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power and select the action you'd like to take. Alternatively, from Desktop, click Acer Power Button and select the action you'd like to take.
Why...
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...appear on the taskbar in Desktop, you can select the app and right-click on it. Select Pin to taskbar from the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen.
How do I install apps? You can download Windows Store apps from Store. You... open Search and list the results. Alternatively, open All apps and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to see the list of legacy programs.
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... one? If you've already installed Windows 8 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account or you don't have a Microsoft account and want to get one, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions.
How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer?
Internet Explorer 10 doesn't have traditional...
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How do I check for Windows updates? Press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Windows Updates. Click Check for updates now. Where can I get more information? For more information please visit:
• Windows 8 tutorials: www.acer.com/windows8-tutorial • Support FAQs: www.acer.com/support
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.... This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, Issue 4, and RSS-210, No 4 (Dec 2000) and No 5 (Nov 2001). "To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject...
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PC Windows Windows Media Player 3 http://www.acer.com/clearfi/download/.
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