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... be supported depending on the Operating System version. Acer Group shall not be liable for an Acer ID or sign in this manual may contain information or features that is subject to change without notice. 2 - © 2019. 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...
... be supported depending on the Operating System version. Acer Group shall not be liable for an Acer ID or sign in this manual may contain information or features that is subject to change without notice. 2 - © 2019. 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...
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... servicing 7 Your 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...
... servicing 7 Your 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...
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... have found your Acer notebook, we have connected to the User's Manual. Scroll down . This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you use 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...
... have found your Acer notebook, we have connected to the User's Manual. Scroll down . This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you use 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...
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... sign out > Sleep. approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer- If you can put 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. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down the computer. If you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short...
... sign out > Sleep. approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer- If you can put 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. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down the computer. If you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short...
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... network. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Connects to USB devices. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in jack Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. 10 - Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to an AC adapter. port Pull the lip down to open the port fully. 3 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 4 / 5 USB...
... network. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Connects to USB devices. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in jack Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. 10 - Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to an AC adapter. port Pull the lip down to open the port fully. 3 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 4 / 5 USB...
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... key is in Sleep mode. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Brightness down arrow keys respectively. 12 - Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on , the keypad is clearly marked with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in numeric NumLk (Numeric Lock) mode. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to turn keyboard functions on / off . Flight mode Turns on and off the computer's network devices. Scroll Lock does not work...
... key is in Sleep mode. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Brightness down arrow keys respectively. 12 - Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on , the keypad is clearly marked with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in numeric NumLk (Numeric Lock) mode. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to turn keyboard functions on / off . Flight mode Turns on and off the computer's network devices. Scroll Lock does not work...
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... to F12 keys. Play or pause a selected media file. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Using the keyboard - 13 Icon Function Display toggle Display off to save power. Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1-F12 Function keys Activate the F1 to the previous media file. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in the hotkey combination. Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Function varies depending on configuration. Turns the display screen backlight off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both...
... to F12 keys. Play or pause a selected media file. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Using the keyboard - 13 Icon Function Display toggle Display off to save power. Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1-F12 Function keys Activate the F1 to the previous media file. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in the hotkey combination. Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Function varies depending on configuration. Turns the display screen backlight off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both...
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... enable/disable it must be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair once. To use Bluetooth, 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...
... enable/disable it must be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair once. To use Bluetooth, 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...
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... by default and Windows will have to go to your computer to the internet. Select your wireless network on or off , as they may be dangerous to the operation of connections, and getting connected to the internet. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off . Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service...
... by default and Windows will have to go to your computer to the internet. Select your wireless network on or off , as they may be dangerous to the operation of connections, and getting connected to the internet. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off . Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service...
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... after three tries, the system halts. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to shut down the computer. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again...
... after three tries, the system halts. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to shut down the computer. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again...
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... following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. 36 - Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to the computer, and video memory. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction to start . Select Additional power settings. 3. Your...
... following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. 36 - Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to the computer, and video memory. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction to start . Select Additional power settings. 3. Your...
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.... Failure to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use the battery, the faster it will also shorten the effective lifespan of more you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. An embedded battery has a life span of the battery. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113...
.... Failure to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use the battery, the faster it will also shorten the effective lifespan of more you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. An embedded battery has a life span of the battery. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113...
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... always be plugged into USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. 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. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 47 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Note Two USB standards are currently...
... always be plugged into USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. 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. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 47 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Note Two USB standards are currently...
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... the monitor's user's guide. 5. Check that allows you to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Use the microphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Turn on the computer. 3. Attach the video cable to the monitor port on power to connect audio devices. 48 - Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to your computer allow you to plug in speakers. If necessary, change the display settings used with...
... the monitor's user's guide. 5. Check that allows you to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Use the microphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Turn on the computer. 3. Attach the video cable to the monitor port on power to connect audio devices. 48 - Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to your computer allow you to plug in speakers. If necessary, change the display settings used with...
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... to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be off); Press any key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to the computer (if your computer has a power indicator, it will be too low. Look at the volume control (speaker) Unplug it may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is a power LED, it will flash...
... to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be off); Press any key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to the computer (if your computer has a power indicator, it will be too low. Look at the volume control (speaker) Unplug it may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is a power LED, it will flash...
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..., click the icon and drag the slider to the right to a USB port on the system will reboot. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that it is Enabled. 2. Frequently asked questions icon in the taskbar. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to its original settings.
..., click the icon and drag the slider to the right to a USB port on the system will reboot. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that it is Enabled. 2. Frequently asked questions icon in the taskbar. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to its original settings.
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... some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to Start? If your account has a password set, you will open Start where you can also turn off the computer by notifications. Selecting it will need to enter the password to enable/disable. 54 - You can leave your apps or choose which apps to continue. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to unlock the computer...
... some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to Start? If your account has a password set, you will open Start where you can also turn off the computer by notifications. Selecting it will need to enter the password to enable/disable. 54 - You can leave your apps or choose which apps to continue. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to unlock the computer...
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... moved to create a new group on a tile and select Resize. Can I move tiles? Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to appear. You can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow...
... moved to create a new group on a tile and select Resize. Can I move tiles? Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to appear. You can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow...
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... instructions. If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in to get one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account or you don't have a Microsoft account and want to using a Microsoft ID. Select Advanced options to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get one ? How do not need...
... instructions. If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in to get one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account or you don't have a Microsoft account and want to using a Microsoft ID. Select Advanced options to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get one ? How do not need...
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... building or home) that will allow you access to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of a wireless LAN To set up a network, you to a high speed DSL internet connection. Also you need to their When you set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more...
... building or home) that will allow you access to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of a wireless LAN To set up a network, you to a high speed DSL internet connection. Also you need to their When you set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more...