Acer Aspire V5-552 User Manual

48 - Recovery
Recovering from Windows
Start Acer Recovery Management:
•From St
art, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery
Management in the list of apps.
Two options are available, Restore Factory
Settings (Reset my PC) or
Customized Restore (Refresh my PC).
Restore Factory Settings 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 files on your hard drive, back
them up now. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery
Management" on page 49.
Customized Restore w
ill attempt to retain your files (user data) but will
reinstall all software and drivers. Software installed since you purchased
your PC will be removed (except software installed from the Windows
Store). See "Customized Restore with Ace
r Recovery Management"
on page 51.

Acer Aspire V5-552 Specifications

General

Storage	500GB HDD
Resolution	1366 x 768
Graphics	AMD Radeon HD 8650G
Operating System	Windows 8
Battery	4-cell Li-ion
Weight	2.3 kg
RAM	4GB DDR3
Display	15.6 inches
Optical Drive	DVD Super Multi DL

Summary

Safety and Comfort

Safety Instructions and Warnings

Product Servicing and Battery Safety

Procedures for seeking professional service and guidelines for safe battery usage.

Vision Care and Work Habits

First Things First

Getting Started and Basic Care

Computer and AC Adapter Maintenance

Essential advice for maintaining your computer and AC adapter.

Using the Keyboard

Keyboard Functions and Hotkeys

Explains lock keys, hotkeys, and Windows keys for system control.

Recovery

Creating System Backups

Guides on creating factory default and driver/application backups.

System Restore and Reinstallation

Procedures for recovering the system via reinstallation or system restore.

Factory Condition Reset

Steps to reset the computer to its original factory state.

Power Management

Disable Fast Startup

Battery Pack

Battery Charging and Conditioning

Information on charging, conditioning, and optimizing battery life.

Optimizing Battery Life and Checking Level

Securing Your Computer

Security Locks and Passwords

Instructions on using security locks and setting up passwords for protection.

Acer Theft Shield

Theft Prevention Features

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Hardware and Software Issues

Answers to frequent questions about startup, screen, and audio problems.

Service and Warranty Information

Windows 8 Navigation and Tips

Troubleshooting

Error Message Solutions

Lists common error messages and their recommended corrective actions.

Regulations and Safety Notices

Wireless Regulations and Restrictions

RF Exposure and Safety Standards