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...; The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • The product was exposed to follow these guidelines may contain small parts. Guidelines for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. To avoid injury, ensure they...
...; The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • The product was exposed to follow these guidelines may contain small parts. Guidelines for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. To avoid injury, ensure they...
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... Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. To turn the power off To turn on your machine. Please refer to the setup poster for your notebook. You can put the computer in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your computer. This Aspire User's Manual contains useful information applying to all models in the text with setting up your notebook. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook...
... Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. To turn the power off To turn on your machine. Please refer to the setup poster for your notebook. You can put the computer in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your computer. This Aspire User's Manual contains useful information applying to all models in the text with setting up your notebook. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook...
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...Touchpad basics (for models with separate buttons) 1 Touchpad basics (for models with integrated buttons) 2 Touchpad gestures 3 Using the keyboard 4 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad\ 4 Hotkeys 5 Recovery 7 Creating a recovery backup 7 Creating a drivers and applications backup 9 Recovering your system 11 Reinstalling drivers and applications 11 Returning to an earlier system snapshot 13 Returning your system to its factory condition 14 Recovering from Windows 14 Recovering from a recovery backup 16 Acer Backup Manager 19 Acer clear.fi 21 Navigating media...
...Touchpad basics (for models with separate buttons) 1 Touchpad basics (for models with integrated buttons) 2 Touchpad gestures 3 Using the keyboard 4 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad\ 4 Hotkeys 5 Recovery 7 Creating a recovery backup 7 Creating a drivers and applications backup 9 Recovering your system 11 Reinstalling drivers and applications 11 Returning to an earlier system snapshot 13 Returning your system to its factory condition 14 Recovering from Windows 14 Recovering from a recovery backup 16 Acer Backup Manager 19 Acer clear.fi 21 Navigating media...
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... 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Using passwords 33 Entering passwords 34 Setting passwords 34 Expanding through options 35 Connectivity options 35 Fax/data modem 35 Built-in network feature 36 Consumer Infrared (CIR) 36 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 37 IEEE 1394 port 38 High-Definition Multimedia Interface 38 ExpressCard 39 Installing memory 40 Enjoying TV with Windows Media Center 42 Choose your input type 42 Watching TV using the optional DVB...
... 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Using passwords 33 Entering passwords 34 Setting passwords 34 Expanding through options 35 Connectivity options 35 Fax/data modem 35 Built-in network feature 36 Consumer Infrared (CIR) 36 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 37 IEEE 1394 port 38 High-Definition Multimedia Interface 38 ExpressCard 39 Installing memory 40 Enjoying TV with Windows Media Center 42 Choose your input type 42 Watching TV using the optional DVB...
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... 43 Watching TV with an external antenna or cable socket 43 BIOS utility 44 Boot sequence 44 Password 44 Using software 45 Playing DVD movies 45 Using a Bluetooth connection 46 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 46 Adding a Bluetooth device 47 Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshooting tips 50 Error messages 50 Frequently asked questions 52 Requesting service 53 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 53 Before you call 53 Tips and hints for using Windows 8 55 Three concepts you might...
... 43 Watching TV with an external antenna or cable socket 43 BIOS utility 44 Boot sequence 44 Password 44 Using software 45 Playing DVD movies 45 Using a Bluetooth connection 46 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 46 Adding a Bluetooth device 47 Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshooting tips 50 Error messages 50 Frequently asked questions 52 Requesting service 53 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 53 Before you call 53 Tips and hints for using Windows 8 55 Three concepts you might...
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Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to select all items in most apps this will select or start an item. In the Start screen, this will toggle the app commands, in an area. Touchpad basics (for models with your finger, to perform a 'click', which will open a context menu related to the selected item. • Drag: Press and...
Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to select all items in most apps this will select or start an item. In the Start screen, this will toggle the app commands, in an area. Touchpad basics (for models with your finger, to perform a 'click', which will open a context menu related to the selected item. • Drag: Press and...
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... Hold while using cursor-control keys. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on Type numbers in numeric mode. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hold while using cursor-control keys. English 4 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad\ Note: Information in this mode when you need to your computer. The keys function as...
... Hold while using cursor-control keys. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on Type numbers in numeric mode. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hold while using cursor-control keys. English 4 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad\ Note: Information in this mode when you need to your computer. The keys function as...
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...Function Description Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off (only for certain models). Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + + < > NumLk Brightness up Volume down Increases the sound volume. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness...
...Function Description Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off (only for certain models). Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + + < > NumLk Brightness up Volume down Increases the sound volume. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness...
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...; If you have stopped working correctly. Recovering your system To recover your operating system. If only one or two items of software or hardware have created. • Other applications - Reset your system: 1. If you need to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Perform minor fixes. installed on your computer, you need to follow that did...
...; If you have stopped working correctly. Recovering your system To recover your operating system. If only one or two items of software or hardware have created. • Other applications - Reset your system: 1. If you need to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Perform minor fixes. installed on your computer, you need to follow that did...
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... all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 16. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 16. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). Two options are not recoverable by other methods, you can access important files on your original hard drive...
... all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 16. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 16. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). Two options are not recoverable by other methods, you can access important files on your original hard drive...
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...: a. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on page 18. Windows starts from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, back them as restore points. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to recover (normally only one of your PC from the recovery backup instead of hard-to-resolve software problems, you purchased your system running again. In most cases of the normal startup process. 5. Software installed since...
...: a. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on page 18. Windows starts from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, back them as restore points. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to recover (normally only one of your PC from the recovery backup instead of hard-to-resolve software problems, you purchased your system running again. In most cases of the normal startup process. 5. Software installed since...
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...; Image My Drive: Create a backup file for the entire drive. This opens the Welcome screen; a flash drive) to restore your like to make and select the files or drive you want to back up, then follow the onscreen instructions: 1 Select the content you select, the quicker the process will be, but it will increase your backup. Alternatively, in Windows 8, simply start typing "Backup Manager". Select the backup type you to...
...; Image My Drive: Create a backup file for the entire drive. This opens the Welcome screen; a flash drive) to restore your like to make and select the files or drive you want to back up, then follow the onscreen instructions: 1 Select the content you select, the quicker the process will be, but it will increase your backup. Alternatively, in Windows 8, simply start typing "Backup Manager". Select the backup type you to...
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... will be replaced, please contact an authorized service center. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Save all necessary files. 3. Turn off the computer. 4. Turn off the computer if you want to see the battery's present charge level. English 27 Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay...
... will be replaced, please contact an authorized service center. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the Windows power meter. Save all necessary files. 3. Turn off the computer. 4. Turn off the computer if you want to see the battery's present charge level. English 27 Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay...
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... out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any open the display; Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you tips and hints to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . then press and release the power button. Preparing the...
... out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any open the display; Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you tips and hints to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . then press and release the power button. Preparing the...
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...; User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Combine the use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use . Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with your dealer or an authorized service center. Setting these passwords creates several...
...; User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Combine the use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use . Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with your dealer or an authorized service center. Setting these passwords creates several...
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.... Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. English 34 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 to use the computer. If you enter the password...
.... Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. English 34 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 to use the computer. If you enter the password...
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... to a telephone jack. To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to your computer as you use is not compatible with a desktop PC. English 35 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer. Connectivity options Ports allow you a complete...
... to a telephone jack. To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to your computer as you use is not compatible with a desktop PC. English 35 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers you to connect peripheral devices to the computer, read the following section. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to your computer. Connectivity options Ports allow you a complete...
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... power outlet. • If it may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to turn the display back on the battery, it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. I turned on the screen. Press any key to the line-out port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn...
... power outlet. • If it may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to turn the display back on the battery, it is lit, check the following: • Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in Sleep mode. I turned on the screen. Press any key to the line-out port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn...
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... background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Other tiles will be updated with new content whenever you want it to unlock the computer. click Control Panel > Adjust screen resolution. You can view weather or stock updates without needing to suit your personal needs. You can personalize Start with a different image or to show you can personalize the lock screen with a different background image...
... background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Other tiles will be updated with new content whenever you want it to unlock the computer. click Control Panel > Adjust screen resolution. You can view weather or stock updates without needing to suit your personal needs. You can personalize Start with a different image or to show you can personalize the lock screen with a different background image...
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