User manual ACER ASPIRE ME600

[. . . ] Click Start and then click Help and Support. 4 For help online, go to the ACER Customer Care Center Web site at http://www. hp. com/support for technical information or to get software updates. 5 If you have not solved the problem, call the ACER Customer Care Center at the appropriate number below. Singapore: 6272 5300 Hours: M­F 8:30­9:30, Sat. [. . . ] Then, turn off the PC, reconnect all peripheral devices, and turn on the PC. The System Recovery program uses a special recovery partition on the hard disk drive that stores an image of the original software. NOTE: The System Recovery image is in a partition area of the hard disk drive and takes up part of the total drive space. This disk space is not usually available for your use. In the unlikely event that you replace the hard disk drive, or somehow damage the data in the special recovery partition on the hard disk drive, use recovery discs to 10 System Recovery Using Recovery Discs Make your own recovery CDs/DVDs before you need them; recovery discs are not included with your PC. See "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs. " 3 Turn off the PC: · Or If the PC works: Click Start on the taskbar, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Turn Off. Press and hold the On button approximately 5 seconds until the PC turns off. · Starting System Recovery Using Recovery Discs The recovery discs provide two recovery options: · · Standard Recovery: This option recovers factoryshipped programs, drivers, and the operating system without affecting any data files that you may have created since purchasing this PC. Some data files may be difficult to find after the System Recovery, so it is best to back up all hard disk drive files before performing a System Recovery. Full System Recovery: This recovery function completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive. The program performs a full System Recovery to reinstall the operating system, programs, and drivers from the recovery discs. However, you must reinstall any software that was not installed on the PC at the factory. This includes software that came on CDs included in the PC accessory box, and software programs you installed since your purchase. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the PC except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse. 5 Press the On button to turn on the PC. We are proud to make this a key differentiator for our ACER Pavilion and understand that you may wish to upgrade your PC to meet your specific needs. Any hardware upgrades that you intend to do should only be done after you have completely set up your new ACER Pavilion. Refer to the setup poster included with your system for help with setting up. If you have any problems setting up your system and turning it on, immediately contact the ACER Customer Care Center listed earlier in the Warranty and Support Guide, and an ACER Customer Representative will assist you. This must be done first before attempting to upgrade your system. By breaking the security seal on the back of the ACER Pavilion, you are confirming that the ACER Pavilion was working properly before you attempted to upgrade your system. Once the security seal has been broken, your ACER Pavilion is then, to the extent allowed by local law, covered under the terms and conditions listed in the following pages. Thank you for choosing the ACER Pavilion. We hope you enjoy discovering the exciting things you can do with it! Register Your PC It is always best to register your PC. This allows for quicker help when you need it. You can register your PC on the Web at http://register. hp. com See What You Can Do There's lots of helpful information included with your ACER Pavilion. [. . . ] Changing the voltage select switch to the incorrect position can damage your PC and void any implied warranty. WARNING: To reduce the possibility of an electric shock from the telephone network, plug your computer into the AC outlet before connecting it to the telephone line. Also, disconnect the telephone line before unplugging your computer from the AC power outlet. WARNING: Always disconnect the modem cord from the telephone system before installing or removing your computer cover. [. . . ]