Acer Aspire V5-552 User Manual

52 - Recovery
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.
b. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of the normal
startup process.
6. Select your keyboard type.

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