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... your computer. Aspire 5 Covers: A515-54 / A515-54G / A515-54K / A515-54KG / A515-55 / A515-55G This revision: April 2020 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not know it . Some features described in this manual is subject to the Internet. 2. Register your Acer product If your password if you are for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your new device runs on the Operating System version...
... your computer. Aspire 5 Covers: A515-54 / A515-54G / A515-54K / A515-54KG / A515-55 / A515-55G This revision: April 2020 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not know it . Some features described in this manual is subject to the Internet. 2. Register your Acer product If your password if you are for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your new device runs on the Operating System version...
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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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... Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to thank you use your Acer notebook, we have found your new computer. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your product model, any updates...
... Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to thank you use your Acer notebook, we have found your new computer. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your product model, any updates...
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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 . If you can put it on uneven surfaces. If you turn it to Sleep...• Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to power down the computer. approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer- Do not ... computer display when you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to turn off 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 . If you can put it on uneven surfaces. If you turn it to Sleep...• Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to power down the computer. approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer- Do not ... computer display when you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to turn off the...
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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. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 12 - Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. 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.
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. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 12 - Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. 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.
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... keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Description When Caps Lock is on / off . Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on and off the computer's network devices. Flight mode Turns on , the screen moves one line up Increases the screen brightness. Brightness down when you need to turn keyboard functions on , all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Brightness...
... keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Description When Caps Lock is on / off . Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on and off the computer's network devices. Flight mode Turns on , the screen moves one line up Increases the screen brightness. Brightness down when you need to turn keyboard functions on , all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Brightness...
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... power. Play or pause a selected media file. Stop playing the selected media file. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . Function varies depending on and off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . Keyboard backlight toggle Turns the keyboard backlight on configuration. Press any key to the previous media file. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Using the keyboard - 15 Icon Function Display toggle Display...
... power. Play or pause a selected media file. Stop playing the selected media file. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . Function varies depending on and off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . Keyboard backlight toggle Turns the keyboard backlight on configuration. Press any key to the previous media file. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Using the keyboard - 15 Icon Function Display toggle Display...
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.... 5. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. The screen will be shown the reset progress on when it completes. 8. You will turn off during the reset process. 7. When your personal files. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. Recovery - 29 4. The screen will have been reset back to its factory default settings without removing your PC will restart several times...
.... 5. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. The screen will be shown the reset progress on when it completes. 8. You will turn off during the reset process. 7. When your personal files. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. Recovery - 29 4. The screen will have been reset back to its factory default settings without removing your PC will restart several times...
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... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other device then select the device that , simply turning on both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. After that you want to enable/disable it must ensure the following : 1. Using a Bluetooth connection - 33 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you to pair once. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. To use Bluetooth, you must first be an external switch, a software setting...
... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other device then select the device that , simply turning on both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. After that you want to enable/disable it must ensure the following : 1. Using a Bluetooth connection - 33 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you to pair once. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. To use Bluetooth, you must first be an external switch, a software setting...
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... network management options to turn on your internet connection itself. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will have to go to your network and enter the password if required. All wireless devices must be prohibited. For detailed information, please refer to the internet. First though, in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Your computer's wireless connection is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list...
... network management options to turn on your internet connection itself. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will have to go to your network and enter the password if required. All wireless devices must be prohibited. For detailed information, please refer to the internet. First though, in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Your computer's wireless connection is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list...
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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 start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Your computer will take longer to start from Sleep. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. If you prefer to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn...
... 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 start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Your computer will take longer to start from Sleep. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. If you prefer to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn...
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Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you use the battery, the faster it will also shorten the effective lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. An embedded battery has a life span of more...
Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you use the battery, the faster it will also shorten the effective lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. An embedded battery has a life span of more...
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... use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to see which allows you should always be plugged into USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. Additionally, 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) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports have a blue tongue. Important When removing a USB storage device, you to stop using the device before removing it supports. USB 2.0 ports on Acer...
... use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to see which allows you should always be plugged into USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. Additionally, 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) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports have a blue tongue. Important When removing a USB storage device, you to stop using the device before removing it supports. USB 2.0 ports on Acer...
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... To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer via a video port. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Connecting a monitor 1. Attach the video cable to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Use the microphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in microphone. connecting an audio device to connect an external microphone; Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off...
... To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer via a video port. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Connecting a monitor 1. Attach the video cable to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Use the microphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in microphone. connecting an audio device to connect an external microphone; Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off...
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... is a power LED, it will be off); Unplug it may arise during the use of your computer has a power indicator, it will flash). Press any key to turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may be too low. Press and release the power button to save power. No audio is no power, check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or...
... is a power LED, it will be off); Unplug it may arise during the use of your computer has a power indicator, it will flash). Press any key to turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may be too low. Press and release the power button to save power. No audio is no power, check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or...
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... it is installed when you first turn off. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is Enabled. 2. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to increase the volume. • The volume level...
... it is installed when you first turn off. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is Enabled. 2. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to increase the volume. • The volume level...
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... Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Selecting it will open Start where you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . From here you can turn...
... Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Selecting it will open Start where you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . From here you can turn...
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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 the lock screen slideshow. 4. Select a tile and drag it to appear. Can I arrange tiles in its new location. From here you can drag the tile to suit your liking. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Yes, you...
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 the lock screen slideshow. 4. Select a tile and drag it to appear. Can I arrange tiles in its new location. From here you can drag the tile to suit your liking. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Yes, you...
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... • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. How do I get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to get one ? For more information? Where can sync data across different machines you don't have a Microsoft account and want to using a Microsoft ID. If you've already installed Windows 10 and...
... • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. How do I get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to get one ? For more information? Where can sync data across different machines you don't have a Microsoft account and want to using a Microsoft ID. If you've already installed Windows 10 and...
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... eliminates the need to a high speed DSL internet connection. Components of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is easy and allows you access to have a built-in your Access Read carefully the documentation supplied with the subscription to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you to their services. Setting up a LAN using wires. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a network, you have...
... eliminates the need to a high speed DSL internet connection. Components of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is easy and allows you access to have a built-in your Access Read carefully the documentation supplied with the subscription to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you to their services. Setting up a LAN using wires. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a network, you have...