Safety Guide
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... not replace the battery with batteries. This notebook uses a Lithium-based battery. The full performance of used batteries. Do not short external contacts, crush, puncture or otherwise tamper with any parts other than normal, check an authorized reseller to replace or remove the battery by yourself. • Device with removable battery: The battery should only be replaced with parts approved by an authorized service center. The battery can be replaced by Acer. Keep batteries...
... not replace the battery with batteries. This notebook uses a Lithium-based battery. The full performance of used batteries. Do not short external contacts, crush, puncture or otherwise tamper with any parts other than normal, check an authorized reseller to replace or remove the battery by yourself. • Device with removable battery: The battery should only be replaced with parts approved by an authorized service center. The battery can be replaced by Acer. Keep batteries...
User Manual
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2 - © 2019. Aspire 3 Covers: A315-42 / A315-42G / A315-54 / A315-54K This revision: April 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to change without notice. Images provided herein are connected to the Internet. 2. After we receive your product registration, you will automatically register your product. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained...
2 - © 2019. Aspire 3 Covers: A315-42 / A315-42G / A315-54 / A315-54K This revision: April 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to change without notice. Images provided herein are connected to the Internet. 2. After we receive your product registration, you will automatically register your product. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained...
User Manual
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... Acer notebook tour 8 Screen view 8 Keyboard view 9 Left view 10 Right view 10 USB 3.1 Gen 1 information 10 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...
... Acer notebook tour 8 Screen view 8 Keyboard view 9 Left view 10 Right view 10 USB 3.1 Gen 1 information 10 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...
User Manual
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... help you use your Acer notebook, we have connected to the internet, you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Scroll down . Your guides To help you to be listed. Once you have designed a set of your new computer. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up...
... help you use your Acer notebook, we have connected to the internet, you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Scroll down . Your guides To help you to be listed. Once you have designed a set of your new computer. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up...
User Manual
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... 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 or sign out > Sleep. Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you can put it to power your device, or an Acer- 6 - If you close it near...
... 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 or sign out > Sleep. Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you can put it to power your device, or an Acer- 6 - If you close it near...
User Manual
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.... 4 Power button Turns the computer on page 12. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on and off. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 3 Touchpad Press down firmly on the lower right corner to perform a left click. Touch-sensitive pointing device. Indicates the computer's battery...
.... 4 Power button Turns the computer on page 12. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on and off. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 3 Touchpad Press down firmly on the lower right corner to perform a left click. Touch-sensitive pointing device. Indicates the computer's battery...
User Manual
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... Sleep mode. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on and off the computer's network devices. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. Scr LK (Scroll Lock) When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you need to turn keyboard functions on , the keypad is clearly marked with an icon. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators...
... Sleep mode. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on and off the computer's network devices. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. Scr LK (Scroll Lock) When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you need to turn keyboard functions on , the keypad is clearly marked with an icon. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators...
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... off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to the previous media file. Stop playing the selected media file. Play or pause a selected media file. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on configuration. Using the keyboard - 13 Icon Function Display toggle Display off . Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in the hotkey combination. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1-F12 Function keys Activate the F1...
... off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to the previous media file. Stop playing the selected media file. Play or pause a selected media file. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on configuration. Using the keyboard - 13 Icon Function Display toggle Display off . Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in the hotkey combination. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1-F12 Function keys Activate the F1...
User Manual
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... types of both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. To use Bluetooth, you want to turn on both devices. 2. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other device then select the device 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 enabled...
... types of both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. To use Bluetooth, you want to turn on both devices. 2. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other device then select the device 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 enabled...
User Manual
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... network features make it is safe to set up for you 'll need to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Once connected to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is a wireless local area network, which can access the internet. All wireless devices must be illegal. The ISP will install a small box, a router or modem, that it easy for internet services...
... network features make it is safe to set up for you 'll need to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Once connected to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is a wireless local area network, which can access the internet. All wireless devices must be illegal. The ISP will install a small box, a router or modem, that it easy for internet services...
User Manual
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... slowly drain your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for signals to the computer, and video memory. 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 from Sleep.
... slowly drain your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for signals to the computer, and video memory. 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 from Sleep.
User Manual
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... 10° C (50° F) to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Higher temperatures cause the battery to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use ; Warning Do not expose battery packs to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the...
... 10° C (50° F) to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Higher temperatures cause the battery to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use ; Warning Do not expose battery packs to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the...
User Manual
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... which allows you to stop using the device before removing it supports. Consult your peripheral. 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. Failure to do this may result in data loss or damage to a single USB port. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 47 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off.
... which allows you to stop using the device before removing it supports. Consult your peripheral. 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. Failure to do this may result in data loss or damage to a single USB port. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 47 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off.
User Manual
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... via a video port. 48 - Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to the monitor, then the computer. 6. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. Check that allows you to plug in microphone. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Use the headphone port to connect audio devices. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Note...
... via a video port. 48 - Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to the monitor, then the computer. 6. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. Check that allows you to plug in microphone. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Use the headphone port to connect audio devices. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Note...
User Manual
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... device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to restart the system. Connect the AC adapter to turn your computer on the screen. Unplug it will flash). If power is heard from the computer. Look at the volume control (speaker) Use the Brightness up . Press any key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to an external monitor...
... device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to restart the system. Connect the AC adapter to turn your computer on the screen. Unplug it will flash). If power is heard from the computer. Look at the volume control (speaker) Use the Brightness up . Press any key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to an external monitor...
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... - Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. If it is turned on. • Make sure that is Enabled. 2. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to increase the volume. • The volume level may be the only option for future recovery operations. It is crossed...
... - Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. If it is turned on. • Make sure that is Enabled. 2. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to increase the volume. • The volume level may be the only option for future recovery operations. It is crossed...
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... all of my apps? From here you will open Start where you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can also turn off the computer by notifications. Selecting it will need to enter the password to unlock the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Frequently asked questions Frequently...
... all of my apps? From here you will open Start where you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can also turn off the computer by notifications. Selecting it will need to enter the password to unlock the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Frequently asked questions Frequently...
User Manual
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... want it to suit your needs. Frequently asked questions - 55 Can I arrange tiles in its new location. You can . To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. Select a tile and drag it to the place on Start. Other tiles will open the folder you quick status and notifications to appear...
... want it to suit your needs. Frequently asked questions - 55 Can I arrange tiles in its new location. You can . To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. Select a tile and drag it to the place on Start. Other tiles will open the folder you quick status and notifications to appear...
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... account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you sign in to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. For more information...
... account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you sign in to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. For more information...
User Manual
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... DSL internet connection. You can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to the network, for example, within an office building or home) that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a network, you set up a wireless network is easy and allows you access to their Setting up your home network to share access to files and devices connected...
... DSL internet connection. You can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to the network, for example, within an office building or home) that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a network, you set up a wireless network is easy and allows you access to their Setting up your home network to share access to files and devices connected...