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... guides 17
Recovering from Windows 48
Basic care and tips for using your
Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52
computer 17 Turning your computer on and off 17
Acer clear.fi
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Taking care of your computer 18 Navigating media and photos 56
Taking care of your AC adapter 19
Shared files 57
Taking care of your battery pack 19
Which devices...
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... - give me my
Using a Bluetooth connection
80
desktop back 99
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 80 Adding a Bluetooth device 82
HDMI
86
Where are my apps 99 What is a Microsoft ID (account 101 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 101
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
87
How do I check for Windows updates 102
Playing DVD movies
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Where can I get...
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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...
User Manual - Page 39
... 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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User Manual - Page 42
.... To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on page 43. 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
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User Manual - Page 43
...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 45
... 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 46
... a 'snapshot' of your system settings and saves them as restore points. In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you can 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...
User Manual - Page 47
... 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 48.
• 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 52.
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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 ...
User Manual - Page 53
... 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 56
.... 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...
User Manual - Page 58
... 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/.
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User Manual - Page 97
... 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...
User Manual - Page 100
...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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User Manual - Page 108
.... 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...
User Manual - Page 110
.... 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...