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Recovering from Windows, Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery

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• 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 50. 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 on your system. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 47. Customized Restore 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 "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. 46 - Recovery

Section	Page
Acer Aspire S7-392	1
User’s Manual	1
Table of contents	3
Safety and comfort	5
First things first	16
Your guides	16
Basic care and tips for using your computer	16
Turning your computer on and off	16
Taking care of your computer	17
Taking care of your AC adapter	18
Cleaning and servicing	18
Your Acer notebook tour	19
Screen view	20
Keyboard view	22
Front view	23
Left view	24
Information on USB 3.0	24
Right view	25
Information on USB 3.0	26
Base view	27
Using the keyboard	28
Hotkeys	28
Windows keys	30
Touchpad	31
Touchpad basics	31
Touchpad gestures	32
Recovery	33
Creating a recovery backup	33
Creating a drivers and applications backup	37
Recovering your system	40
Reinstalling drivers and applications	41
Returning to an earlier system snapshot	44
Returning your system to its factory condition	45
Recovering from Windows	46
Recovering from a recovery backup	50
Battery pack	54
Battery pack characteristics	54
Charging the battery	54
Optimizing battery life	56
Checking the battery level	56
Battery-low warning	57
Power management	58
Disable Fast startup	58
Traveling with your computer	61
Disconnecting from the desktop	61
Moving around	61
Preparing the computer	62
What to bring to meetings	62
Taking the computer home	63
Preparing the computer	63
What to take with you	63
Special considerations	64
Setting up a home office	64
Traveling with the computer	65
Preparing the computer	65
What to take with you	65
Special considerations	65
Traveling internationally with the computer	65
Preparing the computer	66
What to bring with you	66
Special considerations	66
Securing your computer	67
Using passwords	67
Entering passwords	68
Acer Theft Shield	69
Using Acer Theft Shield	71
General	71
Settings	72
Wireless networks	73
Connecting to the Internet	73
Wireless networks	73
Using a Bluetooth connection	75
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth	75
Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8	76
Adding a Bluetooth device	77
HDMI	82
Universal Serial Bus (USB)	83
Acer Converter Port	84
BIOS utility	85
Boot sequence	85
Setting passwords	85
Frequently asked questions	86
Requesting service	88
Tips and hints for using Windows 8	90
Three concepts you might want to keep in mind	90
How do I access the charms?	90
How do I get to Start?	90
How do I jump between apps?	91
How do I turn off my computer?	91
Why is there a new interface?	91
How do I unlock my computer?	91
How do I personalize my computer?	92
I want to use Windows in the way that I'm used to - give me my desktop back!	93
Where are my apps?	93
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?	95
How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer?	95
How do I check for Windows updates?	96
Where can I get more information?	96
Troubleshooting	97
Troubleshooting tips	97
Error messages	97