Acer TravelMate B3, Lifecycle Extension Manual

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To update system BIOS:
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Download the desired system BIOS version from the website
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Unzip the downloaded file to your computer
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Double-click the extracted file in order to initiate the update process
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The update process itself is fully automated and its progress is visualized by
means of a progress indicator
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A visual notification is shown when the update is complete
NOTE :
Upgrading the system BIOS incorrectly, or intermittence of the system BIOS update
process could harm the product.
NOTE :
System BIOS upgrades or downgrades, if not performed by an Acer Service Center or
authorized Service Partner, are at own risk.
To update Drivers:
Run Windows Update in order to get the latest drivers from Acer:
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select the Start button
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go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update
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Available Drivers will automatically be listed on screen., Press Download to
start the download of the respective driver
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Installation of the driver will start automatically once the download is completed
Software Recovery
This product has embedded software recovery tools which can be used to either
perform a partial or full software recovery, but also to create a Factory Default
recovery media.
For more information about the software recovery options, how to perform a software
recovery or creating a Factory Default recovery media, please refer to the chapter
“Recovery” which is available in the User Manual of the product.
NOTE :
In the event of not being able to create a Factory Default recovery media, it is possible
to obtain a copy of the recovery media through Acer Customer Service
(
http://www.acer.com/support )
This is not a free of charge service.