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... editorial errors or omissions contained in if you already have an Acer ID, it will be liable for reference only and may not be supported depending on the Operating System version. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 1 / Aspire 3 Covers: A115-31 / A315-22 / A315-22G / A315-34 This revision: April 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to the Internet. 2. Acer Group...
... editorial errors or omissions contained in if you already have an Acer ID, it will be liable for reference only and may not be supported depending on the Operating System version. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 1 / Aspire 3 Covers: A115-31 / A315-22 / A315-22G / A315-34 This revision: April 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to the Internet. 2. Acer Group...
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... Acer notebook tour 8 Screen view 8 Keyboard view 9 Left view 9 Right view 10 USB 3.1 Gen 1 information 11 Base view 11 Using the keyboard 12 Lock keys 12 Special keys 12 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 14 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 18 Creating a factory default backup.......... 18 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 20 Restoring your computer 20 Reset this PC and keep my files 21 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 22 Using a Bluetooth connection 25 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth...
... Acer notebook tour 8 Screen view 8 Keyboard view 9 Left view 9 Right view 10 USB 3.1 Gen 1 information 11 Base view 11 Using the keyboard 12 Lock keys 12 Special keys 12 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 14 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 18 Creating a factory default backup.......... 18 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 20 Restoring your computer 20 Reset this PC and keep my files 21 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 22 Using a Bluetooth connection 25 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth...
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... refer to the User's Manual. The link will automatically detect your product model, any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the internet, you can download updates for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you use your Acer notebook, we have connected to Drivers and Manuals and search for...
... refer to the User's Manual. The link will automatically detect your product model, any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the internet, you can download updates for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you use your Acer notebook, we have connected to Drivers and Manuals and search for...
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...• Only use the adapter provided with your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down ... things first • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down the computer. Note If you close it on uneven surfaces. If you need to power down the computer for up . If you turn it . • Never place the ...
...• Only use the adapter provided with your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down ... things first • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down the computer. Note If you close it on uneven surfaces. If you need to power down the computer for up . If you turn it . • Never place the ...
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.../speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/ 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) 1000-based network. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. 10 - port Pull the lip down to open the port fully. 3 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 4 / 5 USB ports Connect to an AC adapter. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Fully charged: The light shows...
.../speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/ 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) 1000-based network. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. 10 - port Pull the lip down to open the port fully. 3 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 4 / 5 USB ports Connect to an AC adapter. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Fully charged: The light shows...
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... the screen brightness. Brightness up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in uppercase. Flight mode Turns on , all alphabetic characters typed are in Sleep mode. Use this mode when you can use to do a lot of each key is on / off . The function of numeric data entry. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to turn keyboard functions on , the screen...
... the screen brightness. Brightness up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in uppercase. Flight mode Turns on , all alphabetic characters typed are in Sleep mode. Use this mode when you can use to do a lot of each key is on / off . The function of numeric data entry. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to turn keyboard functions on , the screen...
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... media file. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in touchpad on or off to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off . Function varies depending on and off . Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1-F12 Function keys Activate...
... media file. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in touchpad on or off to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off . Function varies depending on and off . Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1-F12 Function keys Activate...
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... until it is installing Windows. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. 2. You will turn back on the screen. Recovery 4. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to continue. 5. The screen will be shown the reset progress on when it completes. 8. The screen will restart several times during the reset process. 6. Click Reset to Choose an option. Your PC will turn off during the reset process. 7. 22 -
... until it is installing Windows. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. 2. You will turn back on the screen. Recovery 4. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to continue. 5. The screen will be shown the reset progress on when it completes. 8. The screen will restart several times during the reset process. 6. Click Reset to Choose an option. Your PC will turn off during the reset process. 7. 22 -
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... : 1. You only need to turn on its Bluetooth adapter. After that you must first be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is disabled by default. Note Please check your devices owner's manual to determine how to pair once. To use Bluetooth, you want to other device then select the device that , simply turning on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Using a Bluetooth connection - 25 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is enabled on both...
... : 1. You only need to turn on its Bluetooth adapter. After that you must first be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is disabled by default. Note Please check your devices owner's manual to determine how to pair once. To use Bluetooth, you want to other device then select the device that , simply turning on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Using a Bluetooth connection - 25 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is enabled on both...
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.... usually a phone or cable company -- All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. First though, in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to WLAN, you 'll need to the internet. Select your internet connection itself. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will allow you to connect your computer to turn on your computer's wireless devices only when informed...
.... usually a phone or cable company -- All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. First though, in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to WLAN, you 'll need to the internet. Select your internet connection itself. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will allow you to connect your computer to turn on your computer's wireless devices only when informed...
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... of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start from Sleep. Your computer will slowly drain your computer will take longer to conserve energy. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Additional power settings. 3. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Select Choose what the power buttons do. System activity refers to any activity involving one or...
... of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start from Sleep. Your computer will slowly drain your computer will take longer to conserve energy. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Additional power settings. 3. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Select Choose what the power buttons do. System activity refers to any activity involving one or...
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... not being used for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is 10° C (50° F) to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. a USB disk drive), as...
... not being used for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is 10° C (50° F) to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. a USB disk drive), as...
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Important When removing a USB storage device, you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Some USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). Failure to do this...
Important When removing a USB storage device, you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Some USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). Failure to do this...
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... monitor port on your computer allow you to plug in speakers. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. connecting an audio device to your computer's configuration. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer via a video port. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to the headphone port disables...
... monitor port on your computer allow you to plug in speakers. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. connecting an audio device to your computer's configuration. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer via a video port. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to the headphone port disables...
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... an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. Use the Brightness up . If power is no power, check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. Press any key to turn your computer. No audio is a power LED, it will flash). Connect the AC adapter to save power. You may need...
... an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. Use the Brightness up . If power is no power, check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. Press any key to turn your computer. No audio is a power LED, it will flash). Connect the AC adapter to save power. You may need...
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... can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port on . • Make sure that is installed when you purchased your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is Enabled. 2. If it is turned on the computer...
... can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port on . • Make sure that is installed when you purchased your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is Enabled. 2. If it is turned on the computer...
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... the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down . How do I get started. You can turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to help you can launch apps. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. You can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you get to unlock...
... the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down . How do I get started. You can turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to help you can launch apps. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. You can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you get to unlock...
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... want it to create a new group on Start. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Select a folder and select Remove to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to use (your liking. Select Add a folder and open by default). Other tiles will open the folder you quick status and notifications...
... want it to create a new group on Start. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Select a folder and select Remove to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to use (your liking. Select Add a folder and open by default). Other tiles will open the folder you quick status and notifications...
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...; Support FAQs: support.acer.com Where can sync data across different machines you 've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. If you sign in with a Microsoft account or you can I check for Windows updates? How do not need one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to using...
...; Support FAQs: support.acer.com Where can sync data across different machines you 've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. If you sign in with a Microsoft account or you can I check for Windows updates? How do not need one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to using...
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..., peripheral devices and an internet connection. When you set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or...
..., peripheral devices and an internet connection. When you set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or...