User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Safety and comfort
- First things first
- Your Acer tablet PC tour
- Micro USB
- HDMI Micro
- Using the virtual keyboard
- Wireless networks
- Acer clear.fi
- Screen orientation and G-sensor
- Power management
- Battery pack
- Securing your computer
- Frequently asked questions
- Requesting service
- Tips and hints for using Windows 8
- Three concepts you might want to keep in mind
- How do I access the charms?
- How do I get to Start?
- How do I jump between apps?
- How do I turn off my computer?
- Why is there a new interface?
- How do I unlock my computer?
- How do I personalize my computer?
- I want to use Windows in the way that I'm used to - give me my desktop back!
- 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
- Recovering your system
- BIOS utility
- Regulations and safety notices
64 - Recovering your system
RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM
Your computer comes with system recovery DVDs, but does not contain
an optical disc drive (ODD). Obtain an external ODD and complete the
following steps to recover your computer to factory conditions:
1. Shutdown the computer completely by pressing and holding the power
button for more than 4 seconds or by tapping the Settings charm >
Change PC settings > General. Under "Advanced startup", tap Restart
now. The "Choose an option" screen displays. Tap Turn off your PC.
2. Connect the ODD to your computer.
3. Enter the computer’s BIOS by pressing the Windows button and the
power button at the same time.
4. Select the Boot option in the left pane.
5. Under "Boot priority order", move EFI DVD/CDROM to the number one
position using the provided instructions.
6. Select Exit in the left pane and select Exit Saving Changes on the right
side.
7. Insert the recovery DVD, turn on your computer, and follow the
onscreen instructions.