User manual ACER ASPIRE V5-431 QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] To combine performance and portability, Sony has implemented speed-controlling technology designed to maximize battery life during mobile computer use. Windows® reported actual CPU speed may not reflect the maximum CPU speed. Wireless LAN capability -- A Wireless LAN PC Card is supplied with selected models. For more information on using the wireless capability, see the online User Guide. [. . . ] Reinstalling an individual software application or device driver may correct a problem you are experiencing with your computer, peripheral hardware, or software. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. To reinstall all the software titles that shipped with your computer, use the System Recovery CD(s). See "To use the System Recovery CD(s)" on page 41 for more information. You must be in Windows® to run the Application Recovery CD utility. Reinstalling software applications with the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 2 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, close all open applications. When the Windows desktop appears, insert Sony Application Recovery CD No. 1 into your computer's optical disc drive. The Application Recovery utility loads automatically. When the Application Recovery menu appears, select the icon for the application you want to restore, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. 3 Your system may include one or more Application Recovery CDs. If you have more than one Application Recovery CD, insert the first CD to run the Application Recovery program. You may be prompted to insert the next CD, depending on the application you wish to restore. Reinstalling device drivers with the Application Recovery CD(s) 1 2 Turn on your computer. Click to highlight the device for which you wish to reinstall the driver. From the Actions menu, select Properties. The Properties dialog box for that device appears. The wizard searches for the correct driver on your Driver Recovery CD. 10 When the recovery process is complete, click Finish. Some drivers require that you restart the computer to complete installation. To use the System Recovery CD(s) The System Recovery CD(s) enables you to format your hard disk drive and restores all original software applications. Your computer is returned to the original factory settings. The System Recovery process removes all software that you may have installed since you started using your computer. Reinstall any applications that were not included with the computer when you purchased it. You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your computer if they become corrupted or are erased. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. If you experience a problem with your computer, reinstalling an individual device 41 VAIO® Computer Quick Start driver or software title may correct the problem. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall individual applications and to reinstall device drivers. See "To use the Application Recovery CD(s)" on page 39 for more information. [. . . ] Follow these steps: 1 2 3 Press the Windows key. Press the "U" key to select Turn Off Computer / Shut Down, and then wait at least four seconds. Press the "R" key to restart your computer. If you cannot turn off your notebook as described in the step above, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys simultaneously. (Windows XP) The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears, and you can turn off the computer from the Shut Down menu. [. . . ]