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... sent a confirmation email with important data. Aspire 3 Covers: A315-33 / A315-41 / A315-41G / A315-53 / A315-53G This revision: March 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to change without notice. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Register your product. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Some features...
... sent a confirmation email with important data. Aspire 3 Covers: A315-33 / A315-41 / A315-41G / A315-53 / A315-53G This revision: March 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to change without notice. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Register your product. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Some features...
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... view (A315-53 / A315-53G).......... 13 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...
... view (A315-53 / A315-53G).......... 13 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...
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... listed. From this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer from: http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 1. For more productive, please refer to the internet, you can download updates for your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to the clipboard. 4. Scroll down . Your guides To help you have connected to the User's Manual. The Quick Guide introduces you get started with setting...
... listed. From this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer from: http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 1. For more productive, please refer to the internet, you can download updates for your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to the clipboard. 4. Scroll down . Your guides To help you have connected to the User's Manual. The Quick Guide introduces you get started with setting...
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If you need to power down the computer for up . Taking care of it to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you take care of your computer Your computer... 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 , you can put it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Note If you turn it . ...
If you need to power down the computer for up . Taking care of it to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you take care of your computer Your computer... 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 , you can put it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Note If you turn it . ...
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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. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. 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. 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. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
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... the sound volume. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. second function E.g. Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on / off . Airplane mode Turns on or off the computer's network devices. Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on certain Hotkey for keys. Display toggle Display off . Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and...
... the sound volume. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. second function E.g. Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on / off . Airplane mode Turns on or off the computer's network devices. Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on certain Hotkey for keys. Display toggle Display off . Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and...
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..., Windows will be recovered with a file recovery program. From Start, select Acer then Acer Recovery Management. 2. Reset this PC and remove everything to its factory default. This will have been reset back to reset your computer. The screen will restart several times during the reset process. 7. Select Remove everything 1. Select Just remove my files if you are keeping your PC back to Choose an option. 3. 24 - Your PC will turn...
..., Windows will be recovered with a file recovery program. From Start, select Acer then Acer Recovery Management. 2. Reset this PC and remove everything to its factory default. This will have been reset back to reset your computer. The screen will restart several times during the reset process. 7. Select Remove everything 1. Select Just remove my files if you are keeping your PC back to Choose an option. 3. 24 - Your PC will turn...
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...1. Click on your devices owner's manual to determine how to pair once. 26 - 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 devices. To use Bluetooth, you must 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 a technology enabling you want to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices will automatically...
...1. Click on your devices owner's manual to determine how to pair once. 26 - 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 devices. To use Bluetooth, you must 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 a technology enabling you want to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices will automatically...
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... mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- You can access the internet. First though, in network features make it is a wireless local area network, which can also share files, other devices, and even your network and enter the password if required. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is safe to the internet. Your computer's wireless connection is turned on your computer's wireless devices only when informed that turns the network connection...
... mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- You can access the internet. First though, in network features make it is a wireless local area network, which can also share files, other devices, and even your network and enter the password if required. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is safe to the internet. Your computer's wireless connection is turned on your computer's wireless devices only when informed that turns the network connection...
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If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter 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. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set , a prompt appears when you...
If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter 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. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set , a prompt appears when you...
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... these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. If you prefer to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for signals to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. If no activity is off, your computer's battery. 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...
... these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. If you prefer to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for signals to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. If no activity is off, your computer's battery. 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...
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... can continue to follow this conditioning process for a long time. Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Higher temperatures cause the...
... can continue to follow this conditioning process for a long time. Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Higher temperatures cause the...
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... Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . 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. 48 - Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port...
... Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . 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. 48 - Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port...
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... to connect audio devices. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Turn on your computer's configuration. Use the headphone port to connect an external microphone; Use the microphone port to plug in speakers. Follow any setup instructions in...
... to connect audio devices. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Turn on your computer's configuration. Use the headphone port to connect an external microphone; Use the microphone port to plug in speakers. Follow any setup instructions in...
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Look at the volume control (speaker) Unplug it will be too low. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to turn your computer on . Use the Brightness up . I turned on the screen. Press any key to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be off); Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to the computer. • The...
Look at the volume control (speaker) Unplug it will be too low. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to turn your computer on . Use the Brightness up . I turned on the screen. Press any key to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be off); Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to the computer. • The...
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... volume. • The volume level may be too low. Try attaching an external keyboard to the headphone jack on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the computer. 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 system will be erased. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Warning Your C: drive will reboot...
... volume. • The volume level may be too low. Try attaching an external keyboard to the headphone jack on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the computer. 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 system will be erased. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Warning Your C: drive will reboot...
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... Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. You can turn off notifications so that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you get to enable/disable. If your account has a password set, you will open Start...
... Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. You can turn off notifications so that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you get to enable/disable. If your account has a password set, you will open Start...
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... a folder and open by default). Select a folder and select Remove to use (your needs. 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 Choose this folder to add the folder to create a new group on an app and select Pin to Start to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Right-click...
... a folder and open by default). Select a folder and select Remove to use (your needs. 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 Choose this folder to add the folder to create a new group on an app and select Pin to Start to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Right-click...
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Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. You do not need one? How do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/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? Where can sync data across different machines...
Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. You do not need one? How do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/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? Where can sync data across different machines...
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... a printer) and an internet connection. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Setting up a LAN using wires. What are two-way transceivers that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Components of a wireless LAN To set up a network, you can set up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to their services. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. Most routers have...
... a printer) and an internet connection. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Setting up a LAN using wires. What are two-way transceivers that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Components of a wireless LAN To set up a network, you can set up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to their services. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. Most routers have...