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... your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapterPower cord information 7 Taking care of your battery pack 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 Information on USB 3.0 12 Right view 12 Base view 13 Using... a wireless LAN 34 Connecting to a 3G network 35 Using a Bluetooth connection 36 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 36 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 36 Adding a Bluetooth device 37 Securing your computer 41 Using a computer security lock 41 Using passwords 41 Entering passwords 42...
... your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapterPower cord information 7 Taking care of your battery pack 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 Information on USB 3.0 12 Right view 12 Base view 13 Using... a wireless LAN 34 Connecting to a 3G network 35 Using a Bluetooth connection 36 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 36 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 36 Adding a Bluetooth device 37 Securing your computer 41 Using a computer security lock 41 Using passwords 41 Entering passwords 42...
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...subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. If you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your mobile computing needs. ...For more productive, please refer to completely shut it down, you can help you for making this Acer notebook your choice for a short while, but don't want to the User's Manual. In addition it into...features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down.
...subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. If you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your mobile computing needs. ...For more productive, please refer to completely shut it down, you can help you for making this Acer notebook your choice for a short while, but don't want to the User's Manual. In addition it into...features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down.
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... while using cursor-control keys. Using the keyboard 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 The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Desired...
... while using cursor-control keys. Using the keyboard 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 The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Desired...
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... functions. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to the last open app. Using the keyboard Hotkey + + + Icon Function Stop Previous Next Description Stop playing the selected media file. Return ...to the next media file. It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. 16 - Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. Jump to the previous media file.
... functions. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to the last open app. Using the keyboard Hotkey + + + Icon Function Stop Previous Next Description Stop playing the selected media file. Return ...to the next media file. It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. 16 - Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. Jump to the previous media file.
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... the left and right buttons on the touchtap, then slide a second finger across the touchpad, the cursor will select or start an item. Touchpad gestures Windows 8.1 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. Press the left side of the touchpad. These allow you slide your finger...
... the left and right buttons on the touchtap, then slide a second finger across the touchpad, the cursor will select or start an item. Touchpad gestures Windows 8.1 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. Press the left side of the touchpad. These allow you slide your finger...
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18 - Touchpad • Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by swiping into the center of the touchpad from the right, top or left. • Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the charms. • Swipe in from top edge: Toggle the app commands. • Swipe in from left edge: Switch to the previous app. • Two-finger slide: Swiftly scroll through web pages, documents and playlists by placing two fingers on the touchpad and moving both in any direction. • Two-finger pinch: Zoom in and out of photos, maps and documents with a simple finger-and-thumb gesture.
18 - Touchpad • Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by swiping into the center of the touchpad from the right, top or left. • Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the charms. • Swipe in from top edge: Toggle the app commands. • Swipe in from left edge: Switch to the previous app. • Two-finger slide: Swiftly scroll through web pages, documents and playlists by placing two fingers on the touchpad and moving both in any direction. • Two-finger pinch: Zoom in and out of photos, maps and documents with a simple finger-and-thumb gesture.
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... reinstall from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. This section describes the recovery tools available on page 62) do not help, you an option to retain all ...factory-loaded software and drivers. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to use a USB drive with a pre-installed Windows operating system. RECOVERY Recovery - 19 If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked...
... reinstall from a USB storage drive, you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. This section describes the recovery tools available on page 62) do not help, you an option to retain all ...factory-loaded software and drivers. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to use a USB drive with a pre-installed Windows operating system. RECOVERY Recovery - 19 If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked...
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This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. 20 - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. Click Create Factory Default Backup. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. Recovery 1. The Recovery Drive window opens. Plug in the list of apps. 2.
This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. 20 - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. Click Create Factory Default Backup. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. Recovery 1. The Recovery Drive window opens. Plug in the list of apps. 2.
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..., it completes. 6. Follow the process until it is recommended to use the USB recovery backup to delete the recovery information on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. After creating the recovery backup, you Important Write a unique, descriptive label on your computer, you...
..., it completes. 6. Follow the process until it is recommended to use the USB recovery backup to delete the recovery information on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. After creating the recovery backup, you Important Write a unique, descriptive label on your computer, you...
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... software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Images for reference only. If you are reinstalling using either your computer: 1. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer, follow that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to follow the instructions provided... device. You should see the Contents section of apps. 2. Recovery factory. If you have created. • Other applications - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of the...
... software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Images for reference only. If you are reinstalling using either your computer: 1. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer, follow that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you need to follow the instructions provided... device. You should see the Contents section of apps. 2. Recovery factory. If you have created. • Other applications - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of the...
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... earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of hard-to-resolve software problems, you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. 2. Repeat this step for each item you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to... get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Insert the Drivers and...
... earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of hard-to-resolve software problems, you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. 2. Repeat this step for each item you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to... get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Insert the Drivers and...
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...that are not recoverable by other methods, you have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. Click the latest... software or device drivers. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at a time when your computer. A confirmation window appears; This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its factory condition. Returning ...
...that are not recoverable by other methods, you have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. Click the latest... software or device drivers. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at a time when your computer. A confirmation window appears; This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its factory condition. Returning ...
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... Management on page 29. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your files (user data) but will reinstall...If you purchased your hard drive, back them up now. Important 'Restore Factory Settings' will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your PC will erase all software and drivers.
... Management on page 29. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your files (user data) but will reinstall...If you purchased your hard drive, back them up now. Important 'Restore Factory Settings' will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your PC will erase all software and drivers.
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... cleans the drive after the recovery. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Images for reference only. 3. Click Reset. 5. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Turn on your PC window opens. Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your computer to your computer by copying files to factory settings. 4. After the...
... cleans the drive after the recovery. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Images for reference only. 3. Click Reset. 5. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Turn on your PC window opens. Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your computer to your computer by copying files to factory settings. 4. After the...
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Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Images for reference only. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. Press when starting your hard drive. The recovery process begins by restarting your ... is attached to your computer. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. If your PC window opens. Recovery - 29 2. Find your computer. 4. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. The Refresh your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on...
Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Images for reference only. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. Press when starting your hard drive. The recovery process begins by restarting your ... is attached to your computer. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. If your PC window opens. Recovery - 29 2. Find your computer. 4. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. The Refresh your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on...
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...menu. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of these restore points to select the Main menu. Click Reset your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See Refresh your PC will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup on your PC to open... the boot menu. e. The boot menu allows you purchased your PC from the Windows Store). In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to one of recovery to retain your hard drive, back them...
...menu. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of these restore points to select the Main menu. Click Reset your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See Refresh your PC will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup on your PC to open... the boot menu. e. The boot menu allows you purchased your PC from the Windows Store). In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to one of recovery to retain your hard drive, back them...
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... the recovery backup Important Reset your PC will erase all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes. To completely restore your PC window opens. b.
... the recovery backup Important Reset your PC will erase all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes. To completely restore your PC window opens. b.
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This process takes about 30 minutes. Recovery Refresh your PC window opens. 2. Click Next. 3. Select the operating system to your hard drive. Click Refresh. 5. The Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. 32 - The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4.
This process takes about 30 minutes. Recovery Refresh your PC window opens. 2. Click Next. 3. Select the operating system to your hard drive. Click Refresh. 5. The Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. 32 - The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4.
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...devices only when informed that turns the network connection on or off , as they may be dangerous to turn on by the cabin crew. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is safe to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the ... using wires. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Connecting to the Internet Connecting wirelessly Connecting to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. ...
...devices only when informed that turns the network connection on or off , as they may be dangerous to turn on by the cabin crew. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is safe to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the ... using wires. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Connecting to the Internet Connecting wirelessly Connecting to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. ...
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...devices are "paired" (or connected). Open the Charms and select Settings > Change PC Settings > Wireless, or press the Windows key + and then type 'Wireless'; Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is enabled on your devices owner's ... your computer is available). Enabling Bluetooth from the desktop notification area, click the Bluetooth icon, and select Open Settings. Then, from Windows 8.1 Bluetooth on both devices. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. 36 - For your computer...
...devices are "paired" (or connected). Open the Charms and select Settings > Change PC Settings > Wireless, or press the Windows key + and then type 'Wireless'; Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is enabled on your devices owner's ... your computer is available). Enabling Bluetooth from the desktop notification area, click the Bluetooth icon, and select Open Settings. Then, from Windows 8.1 Bluetooth on both devices. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. 36 - For your computer...