Acer TravelMate P245-MG User Manual download pdf (Page 53)

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Changing between Windows 7 and 8

Note: Only for selected models.

Your computer is configured with two operating systems, Windows 7 and

Windows 8. When you first start your computer, Windows 7 will start. Please follow

the setup process.

Caution: Changing the OS will erase all data on your computer.

Perform a backup before changing.

Changing to Windows 8

To change to Windows 8, open Acer eRecovery Management (Start > All programs

> Acer).

1 Select Restore, then Restore Operating System to Factory Defaults.

2 Select Yes.

3 Select Windows 8, and then click OK and follow the instructions.

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TravelMate Series 1
Safety instructions 3
Protecting your hearing 4
Bundled dummy cards 5
Product servicing 5
Replacing the battery pack 7
Radio frequency interference 8
Medical devices 8
Vehicles 9
Emergency calls 10
Disposal instructions 10
Finding your comfort zone 11
Taking care of your vision 12
Developing good work habits 13
First things first 14
Taking care of your computer 15
Cleaning and servicing 16
Contents 17
Securing your computer 47 19
Expanding through options 49 19
Frequently asked questions 57 19
Troubleshooting 60 19
Touchpad 20
Using the keyboard* 23
Windows keys 26
Acer ProShield 27
Personal Secure Disk 28
BIOS Settings 29
Credential Manager 29
Data Protection 30
Data Removal 30
Remote Manageability 31
Acer Office Manager 32
Client manager 33
Policies 35
Task scheduler 37
Settings 38
Acer eRecovery Management 39
To recover your system 44
Types of recovery 44
Changing to Windows 8 53
Changing to Windows 7 54
Changing BIOS settings 55
Press <Enter> again 56
Power management 57
Battery pack 58
Charging the battery 60
Checking the battery level 60
Optimizing battery life 60
Battery-low warning 60
Moving around 62
Taking the computer home 63
Traveling with the computer 64
Preparing the computer 65
What to bring with you 65
Special considerations 65
Securing your computer 66
Entering passwords 67
Setting passwords 67
Expanding through options 68
Built-in network feature 69
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 69
IEEE 1394 port 70
ExpressCard 71
Installing memory 72
BIOS utility 74
Using software 75
Frequently asked questions 76
Requesting service 78
Troubleshooting 79
FCC statement 81
Modem notices 82
LCD pixel statement 83
The FCC RF safety requirement 85
Auxiliary 86
Ver.: 01.01.04 87

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