Operating Instructions

22 - Recovering your system
RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM
Your computer comes with system recovery DVDs, but does not
contain an optical disc drive (ODD). Obtain an external ODD and
complete the following steps to recover your computer to factory
conditions:
1. Shutdown the computer completely by pressing and holding the
power button for more than 4 seconds or by tapping the Settings
charm > Power > Shut down.
2. Connect the ODD to your computer.
3. Enter the computer’s BIOS - press and hold the Volume Up key
before pressing the power button (release both buttons after
pressing the power button).
4. Select the Boot option in the left pane.
5. Under "Boot priority order", move USB CDROM to the number one
position using the provided instructions.
6. Select Exit in the left pane and select Exit Saving Changes on the
right side.
7. Insert the DVD labeled "System DVD" and follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the recovery process.
Note
This section may not apply to your model.
Some Acer apps may not be recovered when you reinstall Windows 8.1. To
install any apps that you require, please download them from the Windows
Store.