User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- First things first
- Your Acer computer tour
- Using the keyboard
- Touchpad
- Recovery
- Connecting to the Internet
- Using a Bluetooth connection
- BIOS utility
- Power management
- Battery pack
- Memory card reader
- Video and audio connectors
- HDMI Micro
- Universal Serial Bus (USB)
- Micro USB
- Frequently asked questions
- Requesting service
- Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1
- How do I get to Start?
- What are "Charms?"
- Can I boot directly to the desktop?
- How do I jump between apps?
- How do I turn off my computer?
- How do I unlock my computer?
- How do I set the alarm?
- Where are my apps?
- What is a Microsoft ID (account)?
- How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer?
- How do I check for Windows updates?
- Where can I get more information?
- Troubleshooting
- Internet and online security
34 - Recovery
6. Select your keyboard type.
7. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to use:
a. Click Advanced then System Restore to start Microsoft System
Restore:
Microsoft System 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 points to get your system running again.
b. Click Reset your PC to start the reset process:
Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard 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 backup below.
c. Click Refresh your PC to start the refresh process:
Refresh your PC will attempt to retain your files (user data) but
will reinstall all software and drivers. Software installed since you
purchased your PC will be removed (except software installed
from the Windows Store). See Refresh your PC from the
recovery backup on page 35.
Reset your PC from the recovery backup
1. The Reset your PC window opens.
Images for reference only.
2. Click Next.
Important
Reset your PC will erase all files on your hard drive.