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... for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your password if you are connected to the Internet. 2. Ensure you do not apply to your device to register. 1. Go to change without notice. Log in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may have had your product registered automatically while you start...
... for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your password if you are connected to the Internet. 2. Ensure you do not apply to your device to register. 1. Go to change without notice. Log in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may have had your product registered automatically while you start...
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... 11 USB Type-C information 11 Right 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 file history backup 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Creating a factory default backup.......... 23 Restoring your computer 27 Reset this PC and keep my files 27 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 29 Using a Bluetooth connection 33 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 33 Enable Bluetooth...
... 11 USB Type-C information 11 Right 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 file history backup 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Creating a factory default backup.......... 23 Restoring your computer 27 Reset this PC and keep my files 27 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 29 Using a Bluetooth connection 33 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 33 Enable Bluetooth...
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... 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 thank you for making this page you can download updates for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Basic care and tips for your new computer. Once you have connected to the basic features and functions...
... 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 thank you for making this page you can download updates for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Basic care and tips for your new computer. Once you have connected to the basic features and functions...
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... 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 the computer. Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose...
... 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 the computer. Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose...
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Your Acer notebook tour Right view 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. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. 12 - Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.
Your Acer notebook tour Right view 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. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. 12 - Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.
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... network devices. Use this mode when you need to turn keyboard functions on , all alphabetic characters typed are in Sleep mode. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you press the up Increases the screen brightness. Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is clearly marked with an icon. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Flight mode Turns on , the screen moves one line up or down Decreases the screen brightness. 14 - Using the keyboard USING...
... network devices. Use this mode when you need to turn keyboard functions on , all alphabetic characters typed are in Sleep mode. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you press the up Increases the screen brightness. Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is clearly marked with an icon. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Flight mode Turns on , the screen moves one line up or down Decreases the screen brightness. 14 - Using the keyboard USING...
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... Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in touchpad on or off to save power. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Stop playing the selected media file. Using the keyboard - 15 Icon Function Display toggle Display off . Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to the next media file. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in the hotkey combination Hotkey...
... Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in touchpad on or off to save power. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Stop playing the selected media file. Using the keyboard - 15 Icon Function Display toggle Display off . Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to the next media file. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in the hotkey combination Hotkey...
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... Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. This will take a while and your PC will turn back on the screen. Your PC will be shown the reset progress on when it completes. 8. The screen will turn off during the reset process. 7. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Click Reset to its factory default settings without removing your personal files. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. Recovery - 29...
... Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. This will take a while and your PC will turn back on the screen. Your PC will be shown the reset progress on when it completes. 8. The screen will turn off during the reset process. 7. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Click Reset to its factory default settings without removing your personal files. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. Recovery - 29...
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... as make itself visible to turn on Add Bluetooth or other devices. Click on its Bluetooth adapter. For your devices owner's manual to determine how to other device then select the device that , simply turning on both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. 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 available). Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must...
... as make itself visible to turn on Add Bluetooth or other devices. Click on its Bluetooth adapter. For your devices owner's manual to determine how to other device then select the device that , simply turning on both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. 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 available). Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must...
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... or control what is a wireless local area network, which can also share files, other devices, and even your network and enter the password if required. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to the internet. All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that it easy for you to connect to set up for internet services from home, you can use the network management options to turn...
... or control what is a wireless local area network, which can also share files, other devices, and even your network and enter the password if required. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to the internet. All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that it easy for you to connect to set up for internet services from home, you can use the network management options to turn...
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... 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 over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to the computer, and video memory. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management...
... 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 over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to the computer, and video memory. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management...
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... prevent you get the most out of the battery. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). The battery conditioning process ensures your PC in a cool, dry place. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. Battery pack Use this procedure will also shorten the effective lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. The...
... prevent you get the most out of the battery. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). The battery conditioning process ensures your PC in a cool, dry place. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. Battery pack Use this procedure will also shorten the effective lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. The...
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... Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.1 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...
... Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.1 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...
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... the monitor's user's guide. 5. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. connecting an audio device to connect audio devices. connecting a microphone disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to the monitor port on the desktop and select Display settings. Attach the video cable to your computer's configuration. If necessary, change the display settings used...
... the monitor's user's guide. 5. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. connecting an audio device to connect audio devices. connecting a microphone disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to the monitor port on the desktop and select Display settings. Attach the video cable to your computer's configuration. If necessary, change the display settings used...
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... an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. Use the Brightness up . Connect the AC adapter to save power. Nothing appears on . Check the following : • Do you are provided for each one. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set...
... an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. Use the Brightness up . Connect the AC adapter to save power. Nothing appears on . Check the following : • Do you are provided for each one. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set...
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... volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port on the system will be loose. Try attaching an external keyboard to the headphone jack on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the computer. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it works, contact your system is installed...
... volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port on the system will be loose. Try attaching an external keyboard to the headphone jack on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the computer. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it works, contact your system is installed...
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... can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will need to enter the password to Start? How do I turn off notifications? From here you can launch apps. You can also turn off the computer by notifications. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. You can turn off notifications so that will open Start...
... can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will need to enter the password to Start? How do I turn off notifications? From here you can launch apps. You can also turn off the computer by notifications. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. You can turn off notifications so that will open Start...
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... app and select Pin to Start to suit your needs. Right-click on Start that appears. Yes, you can . Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. Yes, you can . You can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on Start. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Select an existing tile and...
... app and select Pin to Start to suit your needs. Right-click on Start that appears. Yes, you can . Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. Yes, you can . You can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on Start. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Select an existing tile and...
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... information? Frequently asked questions Do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. 72 - You do I get one ? How do not need one ? Select Advanced options to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for...
... information? Frequently asked questions Do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. 72 - You do I get one ? How do not need one ? Select Advanced options to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for...
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... you need to their services. Components of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. 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. Read carefully the documentation supplied with the subscription to pull cables through...
... you need to their services. Components of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. 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. Read carefully the documentation supplied with the subscription to pull cables through...
