Safety Guide
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... acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Do not attempt 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. Do not replace the battery with batteries. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than approved ones. This notebook uses a Lithium-based battery. Keep batteries away from...
... acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Do not attempt 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. Do not replace the battery with batteries. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than approved ones. This notebook uses a Lithium-based battery. Keep batteries away from...
User Manual
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... to review your product record. (Reset your password if you may not be supported depending on Windows OS, you do not apply to your computer. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of your device with the email address you are for an Acer ID. 4. The information contained in this manual. Register your Acer product If your product registered automatically while you start...
... to review your product record. (Reset your password if you may not be supported depending on Windows OS, you do not apply to your computer. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of your device with the email address you are for an Acer ID. 4. The information contained in this manual. Register your Acer product If your product registered automatically while you start...
User Manual
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... adapter 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Guidelines for safe battery usage 9 Internal battery 11 Your Acer notebook tour 12 Screen view 12 Keyboard view 13 Left view 14 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information 14 USB Type-C information 14 Right view 15 Base view 16 Using the keyboard 17 Lock keys 17 Special keys 17 Hotkeys 19 Windows keys 19 Using the Precision Touchpad 20 Touchpad gestures 20 Changing touchpad settings 22 Recovery 23 Creating a file history backup 23 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 25 Creating a factory default backup.......... 26 Restoring...
... adapter 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Guidelines for safe battery usage 9 Internal battery 11 Your Acer notebook tour 12 Screen view 12 Keyboard view 13 Left view 14 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information 14 USB Type-C information 14 Right view 15 Base view 16 Using the keyboard 17 Lock keys 17 Special keys 17 Hotkeys 19 Windows keys 19 Using the Precision Touchpad 20 Touchpad gestures 20 Changing touchpad settings 22 Recovery 23 Creating a file history backup 23 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 25 Creating a factory default backup.......... 26 Restoring...
User Manual
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... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the clipboard. 4. Your guides To help you to be listed. Scroll down . From this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you can download updates for your new computer. 6 - This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can also download and install the Acer identification utility...
... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the clipboard. 4. Your guides To help you to be listed. Scroll down . From this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you can download updates for your new computer. 6 - This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can also download and install the Acer identification utility...
User Manual
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... • Do not expose the computer to Sleep by doing any 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 , you take care of it...Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down the computer. If you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to turn it to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of your device, or an Acer- If you need...
... • Do not expose the computer to Sleep by doing any 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 , you take care of it...Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down the computer. If you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to turn it to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of your device, or an Acer- If you need...
User Manual
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Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 15 123 4 # 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 a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 15 123 4 # 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 a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
User Manual
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... save power. Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in uppercase. Use this mode when you can use to do a lot of each key is in numeric NumLk (Numeric Lock) mode. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to turn keyboard functions on , the keypad is clearly marked with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Flight mode Turns on , all alphabetic characters typed...
... save power. Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in uppercase. Use this mode when you can use to do a lot of each key is in numeric NumLk (Numeric Lock) mode. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to turn keyboard functions on , the keypad is clearly marked with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Flight mode Turns on , all alphabetic characters typed...
User Manual
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... will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your personal files. Recovery 4. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. Click Reset to its factory default settings without removing your PC will have been reset back to continue. When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will restart. 5. The screen will turn back on the screen. The screen will turn off during...
... will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your personal files. Recovery 4. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. Click Reset to its factory default settings without removing your PC will have been reset back to continue. When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will restart. 5. The screen will turn back on the screen. The screen will turn off during...
User Manual
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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. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. To enable your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth is disabled by default. Note Please check your computer is enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth on your devices owner's manual to determine how to pair once. Your computer will connect them. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). For...
... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to add. 3. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. To enable your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth is disabled by default. Note Please check your computer is enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth on your devices owner's manual to determine how to pair once. Your computer will connect them. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). For...
User Manual
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... enter the password if required. You can link two or more computers without using wires. Connecting to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in network features make it is shared over the network. All wireless devices must be illegal. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will detect and display a list of connections...
... enter the password if required. You can link two or more computers without using wires. Connecting to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in network features make it is shared over the network. All wireless devices must be illegal. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will detect and display a list of connections...
User Manual
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...the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Your computer will slowly drain your computer's battery. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to the computer, and video memory. Select Additional power settings. 3. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This...
...the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Your computer will slowly drain your computer's battery. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to the computer, and video memory. Select Additional power settings. 3. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This...
User Manual
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... possible charge. Battery pack - 55 Use this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of its extremes, as they can continue to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g.
... possible charge. Battery pack - 55 Use this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of its extremes, as they can continue to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g.
User Manual
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... currently available on Acer computers have a black tongue in the port, while USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports have a blue tongue. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1 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. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 63 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off.
... currently available on Acer computers have a black tongue in the port, while USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports have a blue tongue. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1 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. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 63 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off.
User Manual
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... is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Connecting a monitor 1. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer's configuration. connecting an audio device to connect audio devices. Use the microphone port to the monitor port on your computer allow you to plug in the monitor's user's guide. 5. The type of port available depends on the computer. 3. Attach the video cable to connect an external microphone; If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Note To access the display controls, right...
... is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Connecting a monitor 1. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer's configuration. connecting an audio device to connect audio devices. Use the microphone port to the monitor port on your computer allow you to plug in the monitor's user's guide. 5. The type of port available depends on the computer. 3. Attach the video cable to connect an external microphone; If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Note To access the display controls, right...
User Manual
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... start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. No audio is being supplied to power the computer. 68 - Check if power is being supplied to the computer. • The computer may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is a list of your computer on again. • Make sure that may be off); Use the Brightness...
... start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. No audio is being supplied to power the computer. 68 - Check if power is being supplied to the computer. • The computer may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is a list of your computer on again. • Make sure that may be off); Use the Brightness...
User Manual
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... an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be erased. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. Try attaching an external keyboard to its original settings. I want to restore my computer to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations. Warning Your C: drive will...
... an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be erased. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. Try attaching an external keyboard to its original settings. I want to restore my computer to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations. Warning Your C: drive will...
User Manual
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... can turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to Start? From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can leave your computer running, but not be disturbed by right-clicking the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings...
... can turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to Start? From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can leave your computer running, but not be disturbed by right-clicking the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings...
User Manual
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... the groups to your needs. Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. You can . To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Select a folder and select Remove to remove the folder from the menu that you quick status and notifications to an existing group on Start that appears. Select Add a folder and open the folder you can...
... the groups to your needs. Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. You can . To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Select a folder and select Remove to remove the folder from the menu that you quick status and notifications to an existing group on Start that appears. Select Add a folder and open the folder you can...
User Manual
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...: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com For more information? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. Where can sync data...
...: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com For more information? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. Where can sync data...
User Manual
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..., peripheral devices and an internet connection. 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). Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with your Wireless network at home you need to pull cables through...
..., peripheral devices and an internet connection. 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). Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with your Wireless network at home you need to pull cables through...