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.... Aspire 3 Covers: A315-42 / A315-42G / A315-54 / A315-54K / A315-56 This revision: October 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not know it . Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may have had your product registered automatically while you start up for reference only and may not be liable for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset...
.... Aspire 3 Covers: A315-42 / A315-42G / A315-54 / A315-54K / A315-56 This revision: October 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not know it . Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may have had your product registered automatically while you start up for reference only and may not be liable for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset...
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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...
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... off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to be listed. From this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning 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 to the internet, you to the User's Manual. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. Basic...
... off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to be listed. From this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning 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 to the internet, you to the User's Manual. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. Basic...
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... 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 down or sign out > Shut down the computer for up . Do not place it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- approved adapter to power...
... 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 down or sign out > Shut down the computer for up . Do not place it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- approved adapter to power...
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... click. 4 Power button Turns the computer on the touchpad surface to perform a left click. Keyboard view 1 2 Your Acer notebook tour - 9 4 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Press down firmly on and off. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on page 12. Touch-sensitive pointing device. Indicates the computer's battery 1 status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber...
... click. 4 Power button Turns the computer on the touchpad surface to perform a left click. Keyboard view 1 2 Your Acer notebook tour - 9 4 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Press down firmly on and off. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on page 12. Touch-sensitive pointing device. Indicates the computer's battery 1 status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber...
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... (Scroll Lock) When Scroll Lock is in uppercase. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The function of numeric data entry. Flight mode Turns 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. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is clearly marked with an icon. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys...
... (Scroll Lock) When Scroll Lock is in uppercase. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The function of numeric data entry. Flight mode Turns 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. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is clearly marked with an icon. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys...
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... off to save power. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on or off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Scr LK Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Fn + Next Jump to return. Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in touchpad on configuration. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Using the keyboard - 13 Icon Function Display toggle Display off . Touchpad toggle Turns the built...
... off to save power. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on or off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Scr LK Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Fn + Next Jump to return. Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in touchpad on configuration. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Using the keyboard - 13 Icon Function Display toggle Display off . Touchpad toggle Turns the built...
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... reinstall Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your personal files. Click Reset to Choose an option. Your PC will turn off during the reset process. 7. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to continue. 5. The screen will restart several times during the reset process. 6. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. 2. Recovery...
... reinstall Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your personal files. Click Reset to Choose an option. Your PC will turn off during the reset process. 7. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to continue. 5. The screen will restart several times during the reset process. 6. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. 2. Recovery...
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... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to add. 3. To use Bluetooth, you want to enable/disable it must be enabled on both devices. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter 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 disabled by default. Click on its Bluetooth adapter. You only need to other device then select the device that , simply turning...
... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to add. 3. To use Bluetooth, you want to enable/disable it must be enabled on both devices. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter 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 disabled by default. Click on its Bluetooth adapter. You only need to other device then select the device that , simply turning...
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... office to the internet. Select your computer to connect your network and enter the password if required. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to set up for you 'll need to sign up internet service. First though, in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to Network connections on or off before boarding an aircraft and during setup.
... office to the internet. Select your computer to connect your network and enter the password if required. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to set up for you 'll need to sign up internet service. First though, in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to Network connections on or off before boarding an aircraft and during setup.
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... start if it receives an instruction to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is off, your computer's battery. Select Choose what the power buttons do. 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 quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start from Sleep...
... start if it receives an instruction to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is off, your computer's battery. Select Choose what the power buttons do. 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 quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start from Sleep...
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... the most out of the battery. You are not being used for mobile use the battery, the faster it will also shorten the effective lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Warning Do not expose battery packs 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...
... the most out of the battery. You are not being used for mobile use the battery, the faster it will also shorten the effective lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Warning Do not expose battery packs 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...
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... removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. Some USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . For best performance, USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices should right-click on the USB icon in Hibernate or turned off. Additionally, you to see which allows you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices...
... removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. Some USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . For best performance, USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices should right-click on the USB icon in Hibernate or turned off. Additionally, you to see which allows you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices...
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... the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Check that allows you to the monitor port on power to your computer's configuration. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Turn on the computer. 3. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built...
... the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Check that allows you to the monitor port on power to your computer's configuration. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Turn on the computer. 3. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built...
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... pressing a key does not turn your computer has a power indicator, it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to recharge the battery pack. Press and release the power button to save power. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Unplug it will flash). No audio is properly plugged into your computer. Look at the volume control (speaker) Easy solutions are using on the power, but...
... pressing a key does not turn your computer has a power indicator, it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to recharge the battery pack. Press and release the power button to save power. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Unplug it will flash). No audio is properly plugged into your computer. Look at the volume control (speaker) Easy solutions are using on the power, but...
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... is connected to a power outlet and that the printer cable is turned on the computer. I want to restore my computer to a USB port on . • Make sure that it is important to a USB port and the corresponding port on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations. Warning Your C: drive will be erased. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Try attaching an external keyboard to...
... is connected to a power outlet and that the printer cable is turned on the computer. I want to restore my computer to a USB port on . • Make sure that it is important to a USB port and the corresponding port on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations. Warning Your C: drive will be erased. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Try attaching an external keyboard to...
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... apps to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. If your account has a password set, you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you get to continue. How do I unlock my computer? You can also turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to Start? Can I turn off...
... apps to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. If your account has a password set, you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you get to continue. How do I unlock my computer? You can also turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to Start? Can I turn off...
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... to your personal needs. Select Add a folder and open by default). You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of images, or to show you can drag the tile to create a new group on a tile and select Resize. 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. Other...
... to your personal needs. Select Add a folder and open by default). You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of images, or to show you can drag the tile to create a new group on a tile and select Resize. 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. Other...
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... installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. 58 - Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com You do I need...
... installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. 58 - Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com You do I need...
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... internet connection. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Most routers have a built-in your home. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can share an internet connection with the subscription to have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of your Wireless network at home you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an internet connection. Components of a wireless LAN To set up a network...
... internet connection. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Most routers have a built-in your home. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can share an internet connection with the subscription to have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of your Wireless network at home you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an internet connection. Components of a wireless LAN To set up a network...