How to Perform a Backup on Your Acer Laptop - Aspire ES1-711 Manual

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2. The Refresh your PC window opens.

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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.

Recovering from a recovery backup

To recover from a recovery backup on a USB drive:

1.Find your recovery backup.

2.If your computer does not have a built-in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is attached to your computer.

3.Plug in the USB drive and turn on your computer.

4.If it is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu:

a.Press <F2> when starting your computer.

b.Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu.

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 computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Select OK or Yes to confirm.

f.Your computer will restart.

5.During startup, press <F12> to open the boot menu. The boot menu allows you to select which device to start from, select the USB drive.

a.Use your arrow keys to select USB Device, then press Enter.

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Acer Aspire ES1-711 user manual Recovering from a recovery backup

Contents

User’s Manual Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits There are three great reasons for you to get an Acer ID Table of Contents Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies Getting started This section you will find Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst Things First Turning your computer off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Cleaning and servicing Your Acer Notebook Tour Screen viewIcon Item Keyboard view Icon Item Description Information on USB Left viewRight view Icon # Icon Item Description Base view # Icon Description Hotkeys Using the KeyboardLock keys Lock key Description Pg Dn HomePg Up End Windows keys KeyDescription Touchpad Touchpad basicsTouchpad gestures Swipe in from right Toggle the charms Recovery Creating a recovery backup Recovery Creating a drivers and applications backup Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Recovering your system Reinstalling drivers and applications Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications Images for reference only Returning to a restore point Click Open System Restore, then NextReturning to an earlier system snapshot Recovering from Windows Returning your system to its factory condition Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management Click Restore Factory Settings Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your PC Recovering from the hard drive during startupCustomized Restore with Acer Recovery Management Click Customized Restore Retain User Data Recovering from a recovery backup Reset your PC from the recovery backup Refresh your PC from the recovery backup Connecting wirelessly Connecting to the InternetConnecting with a cable Built-in network feature Connecting to a wireless LAN Connecting to a 3G network Using a Bluetooth Connection Enabling and disabling BluetoothEnable Bluetooth and add a device Using a Bluetooth connection Keeping your computer Data safe Bios Utility Boot sequenceSetting passwords Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring Your Computer Entering passwords Power Management Saving powerDisable Fast startup Select Change settings that are currently unavailable Select Save changes Charging the battery Battery PackBattery characteristics Conditioning a new battery pack Optimizing battery life Battery rapidly Checking the battery levelBattery-low warning Situation Recommended Action Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopTraveling with Your Computer Preparing the computer Taking the computer home What to bring to meetings What to take with you Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Special considerations Traveling internationally What to bring with you Ports and connectors Memory card reader Memory Card ReaderConnectivity options Inserting a memory card Removing a card from a memory card reader Click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon Video and Audio Connectors Headphones and microphone Hdmi Universal Serial BUS USB Got a question? Frequently Asked Questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer Keyboard does not respond Printer does not work Requesting service Want to restore my computer to its original settingsInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Before you call Tips and hints for using Windows How do I get to Start?What are Charms? How do I turn off my computer? Can I boot directly to the desktop?How do I jump between apps? How do I unlock my computer? How do I move tiles? How do I set up the lock screen slideshow?Can I personalize the Lock screen? Can I arrange tiles in groups? Adjust screen resolution How do I set the alarm?Can I change the screen resolution? Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Where are my apps? How do I make an app appear on Start?How do I remove a tile from Start? 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? Do I need one? Error messages TroubleshootingTroubleshooting tips Error messages Corrective action Error messages First steps on the net Choose an Internet Service ProviderInternet and Online Security Protecting your computer 3G Wwan or Wireless Wide-Area Network DSL e.g. AdslCable Wireless networks Components of a wireless LANNetwork connections Turning on/off a wireless network connection Wireless adapterDiagram of a working network Network cable RJ45 Surf the Net SecurityAcer website What is malware? What is a virus?What is spyware? Definitions What is a personal firewall? How to protect your computer Choose strong passwords and keep them safe Protect your computer with security software Protect your personal information Online offers that look too good to be true usually are Review bank and credit card statements regularly Windows Updates How do I know when my computer is at risk?Protect your computer with Windows security tools Playing BLU-RAY or DVD Movies Region code Country or region