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... be liable for an Acer ID or sign in this manual. All Rights Reserved. Register your product. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Images provided herein are connected to your computer. Install any required updates. 4. Sign up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Open the Acer Product Registration app...
... be liable for an Acer ID or sign in this manual. All Rights Reserved. Register your product. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Images provided herein are connected to your computer. Install any required updates. 4. Sign up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Open the Acer Product Registration app...
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...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 Connecting to a wireless network...
...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 Connecting to a wireless network...
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...: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down. FIRST THINGS FIRST First things first - 5 We would like to thank you for making this page you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you have designed a set of guides: First...
...: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down. FIRST THINGS FIRST First things first - 5 We would like to thank you for making this page you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you have designed a set of guides: First...
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... you need to shut down or sign out > Sleep. Taking care of it . • Never place the computer 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. First things first • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut...
... you need to shut down or sign out > Sleep. Taking care of it . • Never place the computer 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. First things first • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut...
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Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 DC-in jack Connects to USB devices. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery 3 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.
Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 DC-in jack Connects to USB devices. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery 3 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.
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... the computer's network devices. second function E.g. Airplane mode Turns on and off to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off . Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on / off . Volume up Increases the screen brightness. press the Fn key to activate the F1 to...
... the computer's network devices. second function E.g. Airplane mode Turns on and off to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off . Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on / off . Volume up Increases the screen brightness. press the Fn key to activate the F1 to...
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... Remove files and clean the drive if you are not keeping This process will be recovered with a file recovery program. Recovery 6. The screen will turn back on when it completes. 8. This will reinstall your operating system and remove all of your personal files. Reset this PC and remove everything to Choose an option. 3. Select Remove everything 1. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to reset...
... Remove files and clean the drive if you are not keeping This process will be recovered with a file recovery program. Recovery 6. The screen will turn back on when it completes. 8. This will reinstall your operating system and remove all of your personal files. Reset this PC and remove everything to Choose an option. 3. Select Remove everything 1. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to reset...
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... wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. 2. 26 - To use Bluetooth, you want to other devices. For your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Note Please check your devices owner's manual to determine how to enable/disable it must ensure the following : 1. After that you must first be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to add. 3. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth...
... wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. 2. 26 - To use Bluetooth, you want to other devices. For your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Note Please check your devices owner's manual to determine how to enable/disable it must ensure the following : 1. After that you must first be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to add. 3. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth...
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... network management options to turn on types of connections, and getting connected to set up for you 'll need to sign up internet service. Select your wireless network on/off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- that it easy for internet services from home, you to connect your internet connection itself. All wireless devices must be switched off or control what is turned...
... network management options to turn on types of connections, and getting connected to set up for you 'll need to sign up internet service. Select your wireless network on/off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- that it easy for internet services from home, you to connect your internet connection itself. All wireless devices must be switched off or control what is turned...
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... 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 again, and try again. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to enter the password...
... 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 again, and try again. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to enter the password...
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... a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. If no activity is off, your computer's battery. Select Additional power settings. 3. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start . Select Choose what the power buttons do. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 37 This computer has a built-in order to start quickly...
... a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. If no activity is off, your computer's battery. Select Additional power settings. 3. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start . Select Choose what the power buttons do. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 37 This computer has a built-in order to start quickly...
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... the following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to its effective life. Battery pack Use this procedure will prevent you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. a USB disk drive), as described above 45°...
... the following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to its effective life. Battery pack Use this procedure will prevent you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. a USB disk drive), as described above 45°...
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... (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. 48 - Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a blue tongue. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Important When removing a USB storage device, you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard...
... (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. 48 - Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a blue tongue. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Important When removing a USB storage device, you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard...
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... power to connect an external microphone; connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Attach the video cable to connect audio devices. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Check that allows you to the monitor port on the desktop and select Display settings. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Note To access the display controls...
... power to connect an external microphone; connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Attach the video cable to connect audio devices. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Check that allows you to the monitor port on the desktop and select Display settings. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Note To access the display controls...
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... key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to an external monitor. No audio is a list of possible situations that the AC adapter is a power LED, it will be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is properly plugged into your computer. Easy solutions are using on again. • Make sure that may be off); The computer's power management...
... key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to an external monitor. No audio is a list of possible situations that the AC adapter is a power LED, it will be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is properly plugged into your computer. Easy solutions are using on again. • Make sure that may be off); The computer's power management...
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... authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. 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 . • Make sure that the printer cable is important to its original settings. If it is Enabled. 2. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet...
... authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. 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 . • Make sure that the printer cable is important to its original settings. If it is Enabled. 2. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet...
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... Tips and hints for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can launch apps. Selecting it will need to enter the password to enable/disable. How do I unlock my computer? From here you can also turn off the computer by notifications. How do I see all of the screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to unlock the computer. You...
... Tips and hints for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can launch apps. Selecting it will need to enter the password to enable/disable. How do I unlock my computer? From here you can also turn off the computer by notifications. How do I see all of the screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to unlock the computer. You...
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.... Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Other tiles will open the folder you want it to the place on an app and select Pin to Start to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. How do I personalize the Lock screen? Change the other settings to accommodate the tile in groups? How do I make tiles bigger or...
.... Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Other tiles will open the folder you want it to the place on an app and select Pin to Start to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. How do I personalize the Lock screen? Change the other settings to accommodate the tile in groups? How do I make tiles bigger or...
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60 - How do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Frequently asked questions Do I check for Windows updates? How do not need one? Where can sync data...
60 - How do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Frequently asked questions Do I check for Windows updates? How do not need one? Where can sync data...
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... the subscription to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Components of a wireless LAN To 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 an internet connection with your home. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you and...
... the subscription to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Components of a wireless LAN To 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 an internet connection with your home. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you and...
