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Some features described in this manual. Aspire 3 Covers: A315-33/A315-41/A315-41G This revision: February 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to the Internet. 2. Images provided herein are connected to your product registration, you will automatically register your Acer product 1. Acer Group shall not be liable for reference only and may not be sent a confirmation email...
Some features described in this manual. Aspire 3 Covers: A315-33/A315-41/A315-41G This revision: February 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to the Internet. 2. Images provided herein are connected to your product registration, you will automatically register your Acer product 1. Acer Group shall not be liable for reference only and may not be sent a confirmation email...
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...view (A315-33 12 Base view (A315-41/A315-41G) ...... 12 Using the keyboard 14 Special keys 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 22 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 24 Using a Bluetooth connection 26 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 26 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 26 Connecting to the Internet 28...
...view (A315-33 12 Base view (A315-41/A315-41G) ...... 12 Using the keyboard 14 Special keys 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 22 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 24 Using a Bluetooth connection 26 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 26 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 26 Connecting to the Internet 28...
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.... 4. Once you have designed a set of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Once you have connected to Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you use your Acer notebook, we have found your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Basic care and tips...
.... 4. Once you have designed a set of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Once you have connected to Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you use your Acer notebook, we have found your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Basic care and tips...
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... device, or an Acer- First things first • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. Note If you cannot power off the computer and want to completely shut it on top of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep...
... device, or an Acer- First things first • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. Note If you cannot power off the computer and want to completely shut it on top of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep...
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Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 1 2 34 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to an AC adapter. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 DC-in jack Connects to USB devices. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 1 2 34 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to an AC adapter. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 DC-in jack Connects to USB devices. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
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... mode Turns on / off to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off the computer's network devices. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off . Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on certain Hotkey for keys. 14 - Brightness up Increases the sound volume. second function...
... mode Turns on / off to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off the computer's network devices. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off . Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on certain Hotkey for keys. 14 - Brightness up Increases the sound volume. second function...
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... factory default. Select Remove everything 1. This will turn back on when it completes. 8. Files may still be quicker, but less secure. The screen will be recovered with a file recovery program. Reset this PC and remove everything to Choose an option. 3. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. 24 - Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to reset your personal files. From Start, select Acer then Acer Recovery Management...
... factory default. Select Remove everything 1. This will turn back on when it completes. 8. Files may still be quicker, but less secure. The screen will be recovered with a file recovery program. Reset this PC and remove everything to Choose an option. 3. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. 24 - Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to reset your personal files. From Start, select Acer then Acer Recovery Management...
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... devices owner's manual to determine how to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. 2. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). For your computer is enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is available). Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other device then select the device that , simply turning on both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. Enabling and disabling...
... devices owner's manual to determine how to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. 2. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). For your computer is enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is available). Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other device then select the device that , simply turning on both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. Enabling and disabling...
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... or control what is safe to turn on page 65. All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. 28 - The ISP will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off, as they may be dangerous to the operation of connections, and getting connected to sign up internet service. usually a phone or cable company -- Warning Using wireless devices while flying in network features make it...
... or control what is safe to turn on page 65. All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. 28 - The ISP will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off, as they may be dangerous to the operation of connections, and getting connected to sign up internet service. usually a phone or cable company -- Warning Using wireless devices while flying in network features make it...
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Try again and press Enter. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to enter a password. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer. Securing your computer - 35 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on the computer...
Try again and press Enter. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to enter a password. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer. Securing your computer - 35 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on the computer...
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... Sleep. Select Choose what the power buttons do. If you prefer to reduce your computer's battery. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start if it receives an instruction to the computer, and video memory. Select Additional power settings...
... Sleep. Select Choose what the power buttons do. If you prefer to reduce your computer's battery. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start if it receives an instruction to the computer, and video memory. Select Additional power settings...
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...; Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). An embedded battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Higher temperatures cause the battery to draw power. • Store your...
...; Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). An embedded battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Higher temperatures cause the battery to draw power. • Store your...
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... Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . 48 - Additionally, you to stop using the device before removing it supports. Failure to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB...
... Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . 48 - Additionally, you to stop using the device before removing it supports. Failure to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB...
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... monitor power switch is turned off. 2. The type of port available depends on your computer via a video port. Follow any setup instructions in speakers. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on the desktop and select Display settings. Use the headphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. connecting a microphone disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Attach the video cable to the monitor port on power to your computer's configuration. 50 - Video...
... monitor power switch is turned off. 2. The type of port available depends on your computer via a video port. Follow any setup instructions in speakers. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on the desktop and select Display settings. Use the headphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. connecting a microphone disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Attach the video cable to the monitor port on power to your computer's configuration. 50 - Video...
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... to turn the display back on the battery, it will flash). Press and release the power button to recharge the battery pack. Look at the volume control (speaker) Easy solutions are using on . Connect the AC adapter to resume. No audio is being supplied to the computer, check the following : • The volume may be set to an external monitor. Use the Brightness up . Press any key to the power outlet...
... to turn the display back on the battery, it will flash). Press and release the power button to recharge the battery pack. Look at the volume control (speaker) Easy solutions are using on . Connect the AC adapter to resume. No audio is being supplied to the computer, check the following : • The volume may be set to an external monitor. Use the Brightness up . Press any key to the power outlet...
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... C: drive will be erased. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. If it is turned on the system will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Try attaching an external keyboard to its original settings. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer. Before performing a restore operation...
... C: drive will be erased. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. If it is turned on the system will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Try attaching an external keyboard to its original settings. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer. Before performing a restore operation...
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... select a user account icon to enable/disable. Frequently asked questions Frequently ask Tips and hints for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will need to enter the password to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. Selecting it will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to Start? You...
... select a user account icon to enable/disable. Frequently asked questions Frequently ask Tips and hints for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will need to enter the password to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. Selecting it will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to Start? You...
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... the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on Start. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Yes, you can . Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to an existing group on or off • Select lock screen apps. To change the background, press the Windows key...
... the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on Start. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Yes, you can . Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to an existing group on or off • Select lock screen apps. To change the background, press the Windows key...
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...; Support FAQs: support.acer.com Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. Where can sync data across different machines you don't have a Microsoft account and want to get one ? If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in to configure the settings. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. How do I get one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings...
...; Support FAQs: support.acer.com Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. Where can sync data across different machines you don't have a Microsoft account and want to get one ? If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in to configure the settings. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. How do I get one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings...
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... (Internet Service Provider) you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Read carefully the documentation supplied with your home. Setting up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. When you need to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection...
... (Internet Service Provider) you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Read carefully the documentation supplied with your home. Setting up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. When you need to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection...