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.... Aspire 7 Covers: Aspire A715-71G This revision: September 2017 Sign up for quick, personalized customer support. There are for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in if you to your device for an Acer ID or sign in this manual. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase For more information, please visit the Acer BYOC website: www.acer.com/byoc-start Important This manual contains...
.... Aspire 7 Covers: Aspire A715-71G This revision: September 2017 Sign up for quick, personalized customer support. There are for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in if you to your device for an Acer ID or sign in this manual. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase For more information, please visit the Acer BYOC website: www.acer.com/byoc-start Important This manual contains...
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... Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 USB 3.0 information 11 Right view 12 Base view 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 22 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 23 Using a Bluetooth connection 26 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth...
... Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 USB 3.0 information 11 Right view 12 Base view 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 22 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 23 Using a Bluetooth connection 26 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth...
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... connected to the internet, you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you to copy it to thank you for making this page you can download updates for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your model by pasting in or manually entering...
... connected to the internet, you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you to copy it to thank you for making this page you can download updates for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your model by pasting in or manually entering...
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... sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. Do not place it . • Never place the computer on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up to ten seconds to shut down the computer for up . If you turn it . • Only use the adapter...
... sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. Do not place it . • Never place the computer on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up to ten seconds to shut down the computer for up . If you turn it . • Only use the adapter...
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12 - Your Acer notebook tour Right view 1 2 34 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB ports Connect to an AC adapter. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 DC-in jack Connects to USB devices. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status.
12 - Your Acer notebook tour Right view 1 2 34 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB ports Connect to an AC adapter. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 DC-in jack Connects to USB devices. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status.
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... the hotkey combination. When Scroll Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in Sleep mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. 14 - Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you can use to turn keyboard functions on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock...
... the hotkey combination. When Scroll Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in Sleep mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. 14 - Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you can use to turn keyboard functions on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock...
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... screen, select the Notifications icon to open windows. swipe upwards to restore the minimized windows. • Swipe left or right to switch between open the Notifications pane. 2. Note The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; The precision touchpad includes added technology features that window, or swipe downwards to exit Task View. • Swipe down to minimize all open windows and show Desktop; Changing touchpad settings...
... screen, select the Notifications icon to open windows. swipe upwards to restore the minimized windows. • Swipe left or right to switch between open the Notifications pane. 2. Note The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; The precision touchpad includes added technology features that window, or swipe downwards to exit Task View. • Swipe down to minimize all open windows and show Desktop; Changing touchpad settings...
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... Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other devices. After that, simply turning on both devices will automatically start searching for devices, as well as make itself visible to enable/disable it 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 a technology enabling you must be authenticated for security purposes. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth...
... Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other devices. After that, simply turning on both devices will automatically start searching for devices, as well as make itself visible to enable/disable it 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 a technology enabling you must be authenticated for security purposes. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth...
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... be switched off . Your computer's wireless connection is safe to do so by default and Windows will have to go to your home or office to the internet. You can access the internet. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to the internet from home, you'll need to WLAN, you to connect your computer to turn on your wireless network on types of connections, and getting connected to the operation...
... be switched off . Your computer's wireless connection is safe to do so by default and Windows will have to go to your home or office to the internet. You can access the internet. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to the internet from home, you'll need to WLAN, you to connect your computer to turn on your wireless network on types of connections, and getting connected to the operation...
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... the BIOS utility. Some keyless models are also available. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password with your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Once set, you forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on page 42. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. See Setting passwords on boot...
... the BIOS utility. Some keyless models are also available. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password with your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Once set, you forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on page 42. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. See Setting passwords on boot...
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... to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press Enter. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. 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 use the...
... to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press Enter. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. 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 use the...
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... battery. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). The battery conditioning process ensures your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. The recommended temperature is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to draw power. • Store your AC adapter and battery. You are not being used...
... battery. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). The battery conditioning process ensures your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. The recommended temperature is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to draw power. • Store your AC adapter and battery. You are not being used...
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in Hibernate or turned off. 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...
Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in Hibernate or turned off. 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...
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... type of port available depends on power to plug in microphone. Connecting a monitor 1. Turn on your computer's configuration. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Use the headphone port to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Use the microphone port to the monitor port on the computer. 3. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer via a video port. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on Display. connecting a microphone disables...
... type of port available depends on power to plug in microphone. Connecting a monitor 1. Turn on your computer's configuration. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Use the headphone port to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Use the microphone port to the monitor port on the computer. 3. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer via a video port. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on Display. connecting a microphone disables...
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... be too low. Use the Brightness up . The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. Unplug it may need to wait a few minutes before trying to an external monitor. Nothing appears on . I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to turn the display back on the...
... be too low. Use the Brightness up . The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. Unplug it may need to wait a few minutes before trying to an external monitor. Nothing appears on . I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to turn the display back on the...
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... or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations. It is important to the headphone jack on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on . • Make sure that is installed when you purchased your computer. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to back up...
... or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations. It is important to the headphone jack on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on . • Make sure that is installed when you purchased your computer. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to back up...
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... open Start where you will need to enter the password to enable/disable. If your computer running, but not be disturbed by right-clicking the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down . The Start button will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. Press the Windows key...
... open Start where you will need to enter the password to enable/disable. If your computer running, but not be disturbed by right-clicking the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down . The Start button will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. Press the Windows key...
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... you wish to use (your liking. How do I move tiles? Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to suit your personal needs. Right-click on Start. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Select Add a folder and open by default). Other tiles will...
... you wish to use (your liking. How do I move tiles? Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to suit your personal needs. Right-click on Start. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Select Add a folder and open by default). Other tiles will...
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... makes life easier because you can I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com You do not need one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to using a Microsoft ID. Select Advanced options to configure the settings. How do I check for Windows updates? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update...
... makes life easier because you can I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com You do not need one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to using a Microsoft ID. Select Advanced options to configure the settings. How do I check for Windows updates? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update...
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... need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. You can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. What are two-way transceivers that share a common communications line and resources. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you access to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection...
... need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. You can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. What are two-way transceivers that share a common communications line and resources. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you access to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection...