Acer W500P User Manual - Page 48

Power management, Recovering your system - recovery disks

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English 29 Power management This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time (called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows handles all power-saving chores for your computer. Recovering your system Your computer was shipped with a set of recovery DVDS that contains the system recovery information. While the tablet is turned off, plug in an external DVD drive, insert the first disc into the DVD drive. Press the Windows key, volume up key, and power button simultaneously to turn on the system. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. You will be reminded to remove the discs from the drive before your computer reboots. Note: An external DVD drive needs to be purchased separately.

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English
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Power management
This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system
activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the
following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the
computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time
(called an inactivity timeout), the computer stops some or all of these devices in
order to conserve energy.
This computer employs a power management scheme that supports the
advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI), which allows for maximum
power conservation and maximum performance at the same time. Windows
handles all power-saving chores for your computer.
Recovering your system
Your computer was shipped with a set of recovery DVDS that contains the
system recovery information. While the tablet is turned off, plug in an external
DVD drive, insert the first disc into the DVD drive. Press the Windows key,
volume up key, and power button simultaneously to turn on the system. Follow
the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process.
You will be reminded to remove the discs from the drive before your computer
reboots.
Note
: An external DVD drive needs to be purchased separately.