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... a confirmation email with important data. Images provided herein are connected to the Internet. 2. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Some features described in if you already have an Acer ID, it will be supported depending on the Operating System version. 2 - © 2018. Aspire 5 Covers: A515-53 / A515-53G / A515-53K / A515-53KG This revision: September 2018 Important This...
... a confirmation email with important data. Images provided herein are connected to the Internet. 2. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Some features described in if you already have an Acer ID, it will be supported depending on the Operating System version. 2 - © 2018. Aspire 5 Covers: A515-53 / A515-53G / A515-53K / A515-53KG This revision: September 2018 Important This...
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...12 USB Type-C information 12 Rear View 12 Base view 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Special keys 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 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 23 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 24 Using a Bluetooth connection 27 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 27 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 27 Connecting...
...12 USB Type-C information 12 Rear View 12 Base view 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Special keys 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 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 23 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 24 Using a Bluetooth connection 27 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 27 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 27 Connecting...
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... meeting your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the User's Manual. The Quick Guide introduces you to the internet, you can help you to be listed. The link will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Once you have connected to...
... meeting your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the User's Manual. The Quick Guide introduces you to the internet, you can help you to be listed. The link will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Once you have connected to...
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...turn it . • Never place the computer on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up to ten seconds to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top 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... Do not slam the computer display when you can put it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign ...
...turn it . • Never place the computer on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up to ten seconds to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top 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... Do not slam the computer display when you can put it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign ...
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... mode. Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 10 - Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 4 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on the lower right corner to perform a left click. Touch-sensitive pointing device. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. The touchpad...
... mode. Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 10 - Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 4 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on the lower right corner to perform a left click. Touch-sensitive pointing device. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. The touchpad...
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... in numeric Num Lock (Numeric Lock) mode. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). 14 - Airplane mode Turns on , all alphabetic characters typed are in Sleep mode. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is clearly marked with an icon. The function of numeric data entry. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys.
... in numeric Num Lock (Numeric Lock) mode. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). 14 - Airplane mode Turns on , all alphabetic characters typed are in Sleep mode. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is clearly marked with an icon. The function of numeric data entry. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys.
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... Scroll Lock Turns the Scroll Lock on and off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on or off . Next Jumps to the previous media file. Function varies depending on and off to save power. Previous Returns to the next media file. Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in touchpad on configuration. Using the keyboard...
... Scroll Lock Turns the Scroll Lock on and off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on or off . Next Jumps to the previous media file. Function varies depending on and off to save power. Previous Returns to the next media file. Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in touchpad on configuration. Using the keyboard...
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... devices owner's manual to determine how to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. Click on Add Bluetooth or other device then select the device that , simply turning on both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. Note Please check your computer, this may be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter...
... devices owner's manual to determine how to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. Click on Add Bluetooth or other device then select the device that , simply turning on both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. Note Please check your computer, this may be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter...
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... on types of connections, and getting connected to the internet. For detailed information, please refer to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the network. that will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off . Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from home, you to connect your internet connection itself. You can use the network management options to set up for you 'll need to...
... on types of connections, and getting connected to the internet. For detailed information, please refer to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the network. that will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off . Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from home, you to connect your internet connection itself. You can use the network management options to set up for you 'll need to...
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... the power button for four seconds to enter a password. 36 - Try again and press Enter. Then turn on boot parameter is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Securing your computer Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility...
... the power button for four seconds to enter a password. 36 - Try again and press Enter. Then turn on boot parameter is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Securing your computer Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility...
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... following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. These checks will slowly drain your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off , your computer's battery. Select Additional power settings. 3. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. System activity refers to start from Sleep. If no activity is off Fast startup...
... following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. These checks will slowly drain your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off , your computer's battery. Select Additional power settings. 3. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. System activity refers to start from Sleep. If no activity is off Fast startup...
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... and recharging the battery to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. Higher temperatures cause the battery to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Battery pack - 41 Use this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and...
... and recharging the battery to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. Higher temperatures cause the battery to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Battery pack - 41 Use this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and...
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... using the device before removing it supports. USB 2.0 ports on 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 . Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 49 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating...
... using the device before removing it supports. USB 2.0 ports on 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 . Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 49 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating...
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... headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Connecting a monitor 1. Follow any setup instructions in speakers. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on the computer. 3. connecting an audio device to your computer's configuration. Use the microphone port to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Attach the video cable to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Turn on your computer allow you to the monitor port on the desktop and select Display settings...
... headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Connecting a monitor 1. Follow any setup instructions in speakers. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on the computer. 3. connecting an audio device to your computer's configuration. Use the microphone port to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Attach the video cable to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Turn on your computer allow you to the monitor port on the desktop and select Display settings...
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... an external monitor. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to turn the display back on . The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press any key to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. I turned on the screen. if there is no power, check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive or...
... an external monitor. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to turn the display back on . The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press any key to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. I turned on the screen. if there is no power, check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive or...
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... gives you need to back up . With your problems efficiently. Before you call Please have your computer on the screen (or the number and sequence in Main, make sure it is in this handy booklet. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. The system will be at your computer and contains all data will reboot. Read this option. It...
... gives you need to back up . With your problems efficiently. Before you call Please have your computer on the screen (or the number and sequence in Main, make sure it is in this handy booklet. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. The system will be at your computer and contains all data will reboot. Read this option. It...
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... I turn off notifications? Press the space bar and select a user account icon to help you will need to enter the password to Start? If your apps or choose which apps to show a list of the screen. Selecting it will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to unlock the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings...
... I turn off notifications? Press the space bar and select a user account icon to help you will need to enter the password to Start? If your apps or choose which apps to show a list of the screen. Selecting it will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to unlock the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings...
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... personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of images, or to show you can . Can I move tiles? How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. 60 - You can drag the tile to create a new group on Start that appears. Other tiles will open by default).
... personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of images, or to show you can . Can I move tiles? How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. 60 - You can drag the tile to create a new group on Start that appears. Other tiles will open by default).
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How do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Do I get one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account or you don't have a Microsoft account and want to configure the settings. You do I get one ? For more...
How do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Do I get one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account or you don't have a Microsoft account and want to configure the settings. You do I get one ? For more...
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... into the surrounding environment. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to have a built-in DSL modem that will allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. When you set up a network, you have chosen...
... into the surrounding environment. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to have a built-in DSL modem that will allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. When you set up a network, you have chosen...
