Acer Aspire S3-951 driver and firmware
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... media 46
Your guides 16
Block and unblock devices 46
Basic care and tips for using your
Media sharing settings 46
computer 16 Turning your computer on and off 16
Power management
47
Taking care of your computer 17
Acer Green Instant On 47
Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Battery pack
48
Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack...
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... connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the computer. If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies. Using electrical power
This...
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...speaking near you.
Bundled dummy cards Note: Information in this section may not apply to your computer.
Your computer shipped with plastic dummies installed in the card slots. Dummies protect unused ...current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may get hot. ...
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... move it.
Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider.
VEHICLES
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic anti-skid (anti-lock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag...
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.... If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed, and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. Using your device while flying in aircraft is prohibited. Switch off your device before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the wireless telephone network, and may...
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... point
downward when looking at the middle of the display. Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level 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...
User Manual - Page 17
... the Windows shutdown command: click Start then Click Shut Down.
• Use the power button. • You can also put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing the Sleep
hotkey + . Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. If you...
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... experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system and factory-loaded software and drivers. To ensure you can recover your computer when needed, you should create a recovery backup as soon as possible. Acer eRecovery Management consists of the following functions: 1. Backup: • Create Factory Default Backup • Backup...
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... > Acer, then click on Acer
eRecovery Management.
2. To create recovery backup for the hard drive's entire original contents, including Windows and all factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Factory Default Disc, or if your computer has no optical drive, Create Factory Default Backup.
- OR To create recovery discs for only the factory-loaded software and drivers, click Create Drivers...
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... marker. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Continue until the process is complete. • If you are using a USB disk, unplug the USB drive and mark it with a permanent marker. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup' or 'Apps/Drivers Recovery
Recovery - 35
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...the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 38. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see that product's documentation or technical support Web site.
2. Revert to a previous system condition...
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... each time you install software or device drivers.
Help: For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type windows system restore in the Search Help box, then press Enter.
To return to a restore point: 1. Click on Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Action
Center, then click on Recovery. 2. Click on Open...
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...need to follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If you need to recover device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow the instructions provided with the device. Opening the recovery tool If you are recovering using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on...
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...Apps/ Drivers Recovery Backup') into the disc drive.
• Restart your computer and wait for the program to start, then go to "Reinstall drivers or applications: Click Contents. A list of software and device drivers opens." on page 40.
If you are recovering from the driver and application recovery backup on a USB drive:
• Insert the USB drive into a USB port. Open the USB drive in Windows...
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... from a USB device.
• Reinstall drivers or applications: Click Contents. A list of software and device drivers opens.
• Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each item you want to reinstall.
Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences...
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... recovery backup" on page 42.
Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Click on Start > All Programs > Acer, then click on Acer Recovery
Management. Acer Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on the Restore tab, then Restore system to factory default. The
Confirm Restoration dialog box opens. 3. Click on Yes, then Start. A dialog box displays...
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When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you to restart your computer. 5. Click on OK. Your computer restarts. 6. Follow the on-screen prompts for first-time system setup.
Recovering from the hard drive during startup To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Turn on your computer, then press Alt+F10 during startup. Acer
eRecovery Management opens. 2. Click on...
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... confirm. 6. Your computer will restart.
3. During startup, press F12 to open the boot menu. The boot menu allows you to select which device to start from, such as the hard drive or an optical disc.
4. Use your arrow keys to select the line CDROM/DVD or USB HDD, then press Enter. Windows installs from the recovery backup instead...
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... printer.
I want to restore my computer to its original settings without recovery CDs.
Note: If your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed...
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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...