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Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management

1. Click

Customized Restore (Retain User Data)

2. The

Refresh your PC

window opens.

3. Click

Next

, then

Refresh

4. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then

continues by copying files to your hard drive. This process takes about
30 minutes.

Summary of Contents for Aspire V7-481

Page 1: ...Aspire V7 481P V7 482P V5 472P V5 473P V5 452P User s Manual...

Page 2: ...life anytime anywhere This computer comes with AcerCloud pre installed AcerCloud is a personal cloud service that allows you to access your files over the Internet and make sure your most important fi...

Page 3: ...vers and applications 42 Returning to an earlier system snapshot 45 Returning your system to its factory condition 46 Recovering from Windows 47 Recovering from a recovery backup 51 Power management 5...

Page 4: ...g passwords 86 Frequently asked questions 87 Requesting service 89 Tips and hints for using Windows 8 91 Three concepts you might want to keep in mind 91 How do I access the charms 91 How do I get to...

Page 5: ...sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Disconnecting the power source Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit Install the po...

Page 6: ...a safety feature Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and or injury Note The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by ot...

Page 7: ...uct on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided Never pu...

Page 8: ...ent of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition Guidelines for safe battery usage This computer us...

Page 9: ...eries according to local regulations Please recycle when possible Do not dispose as household waste Note Please refer to www acer com for battery shipping documents Warning Batteries may explode if no...

Page 10: ...or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF transmissions Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15 3 centimeters 6 inche...

Page 11: ...e network and may be illegal POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENTS Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Potentially explosiv...

Page 12: ...eting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U S Environmental Protection Agency Acer is committed to offering products and services worldwide that help customers save money conserve energy an...

Page 13: ...throbbing Stiffness or tightness Coldness or weakness If you have these symptoms or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and or pain related to computer use consult a physician immediately an...

Page 14: ...from drying out Display Keep your display clean Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display Adjust the displ...

Page 15: ...some stretching exercises Breathe fresh air as often as possible Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body Warning We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed If this is unavoidable...

Page 16: ...computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the User s Manual This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and trouble...

Page 17: ...econds before powering up Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such...

Page 18: ...f the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should no...

Page 19: ...Acer notebook tour 19 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide let us show you around your new Acer computer Aspire V7 481P V7 482P V5 472P V5 473P V5...

Page 20: ...k tour Screen view Icon Item Description 1 Webcam Web camera for video communication A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active 2 Touchscreen Displays computer output supports mult...

Page 21: ...r notebook tour 21 3 Microphones Internal stereo microphones for sound recording Note Only certain models have dual microphones other models have a single microphone beneath the touchpad Icon Item Des...

Page 22: ...eyboard view Icon Item Description 1 Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status Battery indicator Indicates battery status Charging The light is amber when the battery is charging Fully cha...

Page 23: ...d includes ventilation intakes for cooling 3 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a le...

Page 24: ...s or a headset with microphone 2 SD card reader Accepts one Secure Digital card SD or SDHC Note To remove the card simply pull it from the slot Warning The card sticks out from the side of the compute...

Page 25: ...entilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings 2 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network Note Pull the lip down to open...

Page 26: ...nal display or an additional USB device Note There are different cables available Please check with your retailer to see which are compatible with your computer 5 HDMI port Supports high definition di...

Page 27: ...and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings 2 Battery reset pinhole Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to reset the computer simulat...

Page 28: ...lphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock Fn F11 When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use...

Page 29: ...hile using cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad Type the letters in a normal manner Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access...

Page 30: ...ouchpad toggle Turns the built in touchpad on and off Fn F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn F9 Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off Note This feature is only avai...

Page 31: ...Windows Help Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button it opens the application s context menu Fn Volume up Increases the sound volume Fn Volume down Decreases th...

Page 32: ...y some basic gestures Single finger slide Slide a finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Single finger press or tap Press the touchpad down or lightly tap the touchpad with your finger to perfo...

Page 33: ...llows you to control applications with a few simple gestures such as Swipe in from edge Access Windows tools by swiping into the center of the touchpad from the right top or left Swipe in from right e...

Page 34: ...Management is only available with a pre installed Windows operating system Important We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as possible In certa...

Page 35: ...t 16 GB of storage after formatting it is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger 1 From Start type Recovery and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps 2 Cli...

Page 36: ...6 Recovery opens Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup 3 Plug in the USB drive then click Nex...

Page 37: ...4 You will be shown the backup progress on the screen 5 Follow the process until it completes 6 After creating the recovery backup you can choose to delete the recovery information on your computer If...

Page 38: ...on the backup such 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 Backu...

Page 39: ...DVD recorder one or more blank recordable DVDs 1 From Start type Recovery and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps 2 Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Plug in the USB dri...

Page 40: ...ke sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing If using DVDs it will also show the number of blank recordable discs you will need to complete the recovery discs Make sure that you have t...

Page 41: ...backup such as Drivers and Applications Backup Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you will remember Recovering your system To recover your system 1 Perform minor fixes If only one or...

Page 42: ...your system to factory condition see Returning your system to its factory condition on page 46 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step you may need to reinstall the application...

Page 43: ...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...

Page 44: ...om 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 Resourc...

Page 45: ...rosoft 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 p...

Page 46: ...ing the restore point you specified This process may take several minutes and may restart your computer Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are no...

Page 47: ...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...

Page 48: ...h Acer Recovery Management 1 Click Restore Factory Settings Caution Restore Factory Settings will erase all files on your hard drive 2 The Reset your PC window opens Images for reference only 3 Click...

Page 49: ...g files to your hard drive 6 After the recovery has finished you can start using your computer by repeating the first start process Recovering from the hard drive during startup 1 Turn on your compute...

Page 50: ...ement 1 Click Customized Restore Retain User Data 2 The Refresh your PC window opens 3 Click Next then Refresh 4 The recovery process begins by restarting your computer then continues by copying files...

Page 51: ...enu c Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected press F5 to change this setting to Enabled d Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu e Depending on the type of BIOS your comp...

Page 52: ...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 file...

Page 53: ...he hard drive a If you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on the hard drive and want to keep these changes select No b To completely restore your computer to Facto...

Page 54: ...our computer by repeating the first start process Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1 The Refresh your PC window opens 2 Click Next 3 Select the operating system to recover normally only one op...

Page 55: ...the computer and video memory If no activity is detected for a period of time the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast...

Page 56: ...take longer to start from Sleep Your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start over a network Wake on LAN 1 Open the Desktop 2 Click Power Options in the Notification area 3...

Page 57: ...Power management 57 5 To access Shutdown Settings select Change settings that are currently unavailable 6 Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup 7 Select Save changes...

Page 58: ...battery Plug the AC adapter into the computer and connect to a mains power outlet You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while your battery is charging However charging the battery with...

Page 59: ...Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack By following the battery conditioning process you condition your battery to accept the maximum possible charge Failure to follow this procedu...

Page 60: ...recommended temperature is 10 C 50 F to 30 C 86 F Higher temperatures cause the battery to self discharge faster Excessive recharging decreases the battery life Look after your AC adapter and battery...

Page 61: ...pter and a power outlet are available 1 Plug the AC adapter into the computer and then connect to the main power supply 2 Save all necessary files 3 Resume work Turn off the computer if you want to re...

Page 62: ...al accessories 1 Save any open files 2 Remove discs from optical drive s 3 Shut down the computer 4 Close the display cover 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter 6 Disconnect the keyboard pointing...

Page 63: ...n F4 Then close the display When you are ready to use the computer again open the display then press and release the power button Note The computer may enter Hibernation or Deep Sleep mode after being...

Page 64: ...ive head Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall Caution Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer Pre...

Page 65: ...rature between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapt...

Page 66: ...Always take the computer as carry on luggage If possible have the computer inspected by hand Airport security X ray machines are safe but do not put the computer through a metal detector Traveling in...

Page 67: ...the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally When traveling in another country check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compat...

Page 68: ...f a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access Set...

Page 69: ...prompt appears when you the BIOS utility Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press En...

Page 70: ...he selected wireless network To start Acer Theft Shield double click the Acer Theft Shield icon on Desktop or from Start simply start typing Acer Theft Shield to open Search and list the results Note...

Page 71: ...hown a QR Quick Reference code that you can scan using your phone The QR contains a link that will allow you to download the Android app to your phone Tip If you do not select to use an Android phone...

Page 72: ...g up Acer Theft Shield Click Start to turn on your notebook s Wi Fi hotspot feature this will allow your phone to detect the notebook Using Acer Theft Shield General Once you have selected the method...

Page 73: ...ne Tap Edit under Configure your notebook s Wi Fi hotspot network to change the SSID that your notebook will broadcast while linking to your Android cellphone You can also change the alarm notificatio...

Page 74: ...Connect Instant Connect ensures a faster connection to any of the networks that your computer connects to most frequently Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network whic...

Page 75: ...e the following Access point router Access points routers are two way transceivers that broadcast data into the surrounding environment Access points act as a mediator between wired and wireless netwo...

Page 76: ...use Bluetooth you must ensure the following 1 Bluetooth is enabled on both devices 2 Your devices are paired or connected Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must be enabled on bot...

Page 77: ...r s Bluetooth adapter do the following 1 Open the Charms and select Settings Change PC Settings Wireless or press the Windows key W and then type Wireless in the results click on Wireless 2 Click the...

Page 78: ...k Apply and then click OK Adding a Bluetooth device Every new device must first be paired with your computer s Bluetooth adapter This means it must first be authenticated for security purposes You onl...

Page 79: ...Using a Bluetooth connection 79 From the notification area click the Bluetooth icon and select Add a Bluetooth Device Click on the device you want to add...

Page 80: ...sions of the Bluetooth technology require both devices to enter a PIN In the case of one of the devices not having any inputs as in a headset the passcode is hardcoded into the device usually 0000 or...

Page 81: ...Using a Bluetooth connection 81 devices and printers Right click on your device and select Advanced Operations Connect to operation window...

Page 82: ...82 Using a Bluetooth connection The operation window enables you to play music and audio from your device through your computer send files to your device and change Bluetooth settings...

Page 83: ...Port is a proprietary port that allows you to extend the connectivity options of your computer using a single cable The Acer Converter Port supports one or more of the following through a dedicated ca...

Page 84: ...etween any compatible digital audio video source such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver and a compatible digital audio and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV over a single ca...

Page 85: ...Universal Serial Bus USB 85 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS USB The USB port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up system resources...

Page 86: ...o run it To activate the BIOS utility press F2 during the POST while the computer logo is being displayed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then sele...

Page 87: ...may be low and unable to power the computer Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet If it is lit...

Page 88: ...d In Windows look at the volume control speaker icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click the icon and deselect the Mute all option The volume level may be too low In Windows look at the volume c...

Page 89: ...orldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand An ITW passport comes with your computer This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program A list of available...

Page 90: ...upport we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer write them down as they appear on the scree...

Page 91: ...he Start button is no longer available you can launch apps from the Start screen 2 Tiles Live tiles are similar to thumbnails of the apps 3 Charms Charms allow you to perform useful functions such as...

Page 92: ...8 is designed to work well with touch input Windows Store apps will automatically use the whole screen and don t require closing in the traditional way Windows Store apps will be displayed on Start us...

Page 93: ...to select it then drag it to the place on Start that you want it to appear Other tiles will be moved to accommodate the tile in its new location Can I make tiles bigger or smaller Tap and drag the til...

Page 94: ...way that I m used to give me my desktop back From Start tap the Desktop tile to see a traditional desktop You can pin apps you frequently use to the taskbar to easily open them If you click an app tha...

Page 95: ...Desktop If you re in All apps and you want to make an app appear on the taskbar in Desktop tap and drag the app downwards and release it Select Pin to taskbar from the menu that appears at the bottom...

Page 96: ...s life easier because you can sync data across different machines you sign in to using a Microsoft ID How do I get one If you ve already installed Windows 8 and didn t sign in with a Microsoft account...

Page 97: ...hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings Change PC settings Windows Updates Tap Check for updates now Where can I get more information For more information please visit the following pages Win...

Page 98: ...or message reports to help you solve problems If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs see Error messages below If the problem cannot be resolved contact your dealer See Reque...

Page 99: ...reboot Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Hard disk 0 extended type error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center I O parity error Contact your dealer or...

Page 100: ...television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate t...

Page 101: ...recision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction RADIO...

Page 102: ...een 2446 5 MHz and 2483 5 MHz Note Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446 6 MHz to 2483 5 MHz There are few possibilities for outdoor use On private property or on the private prope...

Page 103: ...www art telecom fr Note Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100 mW but more than 10 mW 01 Ain Orientales 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ariege 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordo...

Page 104: ...general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website at www hc sc gc ca rpb Country Austria Belgium Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hung...

Page 105: ...t tre plac loin des fen tres afin de fournir un cran de blindage maximal Si le mat riel ou son antenne d mission est install l ext rieur il doit faire l objet d une licence Caution When using IEEE 802...

Page 106: ...the integrated wireless LAN Mini PCI Card built in to the screen section and all persons Note The wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function The function does not emit rad...

Page 107: ...shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 No 4 et CNR 210 No 4 Dec 2000 et No...

Page 108: ...e maximum allowed antenna gain for use with this device is 6 dBi in order to comply with the E I R P limit for the 5 25 to 5 35 and 5 725 to 5 85 GHz frequency range in point to point operation Ver 01...

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