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... only and may not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Acer Group shall not be sent a confirmation email with important data. Install any required updates. 4. Aspire 3 Covers: A315-33/A315-41/A315-41G This revision: February 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to your computer. Images provided herein are connected to change without notice. Ensure you already...
... only and may not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Acer Group shall not be sent a confirmation email with important data. Install any required updates. 4. Aspire 3 Covers: A315-33/A315-41/A315-41G This revision: February 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to your computer. Images provided herein are connected to change without notice. Ensure you already...
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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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... the internet, you get started with setting up your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. The Quick Guide introduces you to thank you for making this page you can download updates for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Once you to Drivers and Manuals...
... the internet, you get started with setting up your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. The Quick Guide introduces you to thank you for making this page you can download updates for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Once you to Drivers and Manuals...
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... Do not spill water or any of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you take care of it. • Only use the adapter provided with your computer Your computer will serve you well if you close it. • ... 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. Taking care of your device, or an Acer- First things first • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out...
... Do not spill water or any of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you take care of it. • Only use the adapter provided with your computer Your computer will serve you well if you close it. • ... 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. Taking care of your device, or an Acer- First things first • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out...
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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. 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. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 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. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status.
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... power. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or off the computer's network devices. 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 up Increases the sound volume. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Icon Fn Function Description Activates a second function on and off to return. Airplane mode Turns on and off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
... power. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or off the computer's network devices. 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 up Increases the sound volume. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Icon Fn Function Description Activates a second function on and off to return. Airplane mode Turns on and off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
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... during the reset process. 7. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to its factory default settings without removing your personal files, apps, and settings. 4. Select Remove everything 1. Recovery 6. Reset this PC and remove everything to its factory default. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. This will be recovered with a file recovery program. Files may still be quicker, but less secure. From Start, select Acer then Acer Recovery Management. 2. This process...
... during the reset process. 7. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to its factory default settings without removing your personal files, apps, and settings. 4. Select Remove everything 1. Recovery 6. Reset this PC and remove everything to its factory default. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. This will be recovered with a file recovery program. Files may still be quicker, but less secure. From Start, select Acer then Acer Recovery Management. 2. This process...
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... Bluetooth adapter. To use Bluetooth, you to turn on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Note Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Bluetooth is a technology enabling you must first be enabled on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. Bluetooth on both devices. For your computer, this may be "paired" with your devices owner's manual...
... Bluetooth adapter. To use Bluetooth, you to turn on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Note Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Bluetooth is a technology enabling you must first be enabled on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. Bluetooth on both devices. For your computer, this may be "paired" with your devices owner's manual...
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... a phone or cable company -- Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to sign up internet service. Your computer's wireless connection is turned on /off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to the internet from home, you'll need to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is safe to turn on page 65. Select your wireless network on by the cabin crew. All wireless devices must be switched off or control what is...
... a phone or cable company -- Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to sign up internet service. Your computer's wireless connection is turned on /off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to the internet from home, you'll need to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is safe to turn on page 65. Select your wireless network on by the cabin crew. All wireless devices must be switched off or control what is...
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... appears. Important You have three chances to access the BIOS utility. 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 again, and try again...
... appears. Important You have three chances to access the BIOS utility. 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 again, and try again...
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...'s battery. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 37 This computer has a built-in order to start from Sleep. Select Choose what the power buttons do. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start...
...'s battery. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 37 This computer has a built-in order to start from Sleep. Select Choose what the power buttons do. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start...
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... power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. The battery conditioning process ensures your PC in a cool, dry place. Failure to follow this conditioning process for a long time. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are not being used for all new batteries...
... power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. The battery conditioning process ensures your PC in a cool, dry place. Failure to follow this conditioning process for a long time. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are not being used for all new batteries...
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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. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Failure...
.... 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) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Failure...
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... should be detected automatically. Use the microphone port to your computer via a video port. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer allow you to connect audio devices. 50 - The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. Connecting a monitor 1. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to connect an external microphone;
... should be detected automatically. Use the microphone port to your computer via a video port. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer allow you to connect audio devices. 50 - The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. Connecting a monitor 1. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to connect an external microphone;
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... the volume control (speaker) Check if power is properly plugged into your computer on . Connect the AC adapter to save power. You may arise during the use of your computer has a power indicator, it will flash). If pressing a key does not turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may need to wait a few minutes before trying to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might...
... the volume control (speaker) Check if power is properly plugged into your computer on . Connect the AC adapter to save power. You may arise during the use of your computer has a power indicator, it will flash). If pressing a key does not turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may need to wait a few minutes before trying to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might...
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... a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is Enabled. 2. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port on the printer. Try attaching an external keyboard to the headphone jack on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on . • Make...
... a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is Enabled. 2. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port on the printer. Try attaching an external keyboard to the headphone jack on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on . • Make...
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... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Press the space bar and select a user account icon to enable/disable. Selecting it will need to enter the password to Start? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . Can I turn off my computer? From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating...
... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Press the space bar and select a user account icon to enable/disable. Selecting it will need to enter the password to Start? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . Can I turn off my computer? From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating...
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... can drag the tile to create a new group on Start that appears. Select a folder and select Remove to suit your liking. Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Change the other settings to remove the folder from the menu that you can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on a tile...
... can drag the tile to create a new group on Start that appears. Select a folder and select Remove to suit your liking. Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Change the other settings to remove the folder from the menu that you can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on a tile...
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.../windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com How do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? For more information? Frequently asked questions Do I get one ? Where can sync data across different machines you don't have a Microsoft account and want to get one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings...
.../windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com How do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? For more information? Frequently asked questions Do I get one ? Where can sync data across different machines you don't have a Microsoft account and want to get one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings...
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... you need to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up your home. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN 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...
... you need to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up your home. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN 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...