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... and off 6 Taking care of 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 the... keyboard 14 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Recovery 19 Creating a recovery ...
... and off 6 Taking care of 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 the... keyboard 14 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Recovery 19 Creating a recovery ...
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- 5 Getting started... In this section you will find: • Useful information on caring for your computer and your health • Where to find the power button, ports and connectors • Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard • How to create recovery backups • Guidelines for connecting to a network and using Bluetooth • Information on using Acer's bundled software
- 5 Getting started... In this section you will find: • Useful information on caring for your computer and your health • Where to find the power button, ports and connectors • Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard • How to create recovery backups • Guidelines for connecting to a network and using Bluetooth • Information on using Acer's bundled software
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... hard disk drive is blue. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on and off. Indicates battery status. 5 Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when...
... hard disk drive is blue. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on and off. Indicates battery status. 5 Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when...
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... Cursor-control keys on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Type the letters in uppercase. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Number keys on , the screen moves one line up or down when you ... external keypad. It is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on the keys. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is indicated by ...
... Cursor-control keys on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Type the letters in uppercase. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Number keys on , the screen moves one line up or down when you ... external keypad. It is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on the keys. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is indicated by ...
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... vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Press any key to return. + Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in the hotkey combination. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key...
... vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Press any key to return. + Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in the hotkey combination. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key...
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Using the keyboard Hotkey + + + Icon Function Stop Previous Next Description Stop playing the selected media file. 16 - Return to the next media file. Key Description Pressed alone it .... it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to the last open app. Jump to the previous media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Using the keyboard Hotkey + + + Icon Function Stop Previous Next Description Stop playing the selected media file. 16 - Return to the next media file. Key Description Pressed alone it .... it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to the last open app. Jump to the previous media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... after the recovery. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer and takes about 30 minutes. After the recovery has finished, you to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. A screen appears asking you can be viewed after each file is much longer, up to 5 hours, but...
... after the recovery. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer and takes about 30 minutes. After the recovery has finished, you to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. A screen appears asking you can be viewed after each file is much longer, up to 5 hours, but...
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Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. The recovery process begins by restarting your .... Find your computer. If it is attached to your computer. 3. Press when starting your recovery backup. 2. Recovery - 29 2. Images for reference only. 3. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. The Refresh your computer. 4. Recovering from a recovery backup To...
Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. The recovery process begins by restarting your .... Find your computer. If it is attached to your computer. 3. Press when starting your recovery backup. 2. Recovery - 29 2. Images for reference only. 3. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. The Refresh your computer. 4. Recovering from a recovery backup To...
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... of your PC from the Windows Store). In most cases of the normal startup process. 6. Software installed since you can access important files on your keyboard type. 7.
... of your PC from the Windows Store). In most cases of the normal startup process. 6. Software installed since you can access important files on your keyboard type. 7.
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... Bluetooth, you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of devices. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Open the Charms and select Settings > Change PC Settings > Wireless, or press the Windows key + and then type 'Wireless'; Click the toggle next to Bluetooth...
... Bluetooth, you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of devices. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Open the Charms and select Settings > Change PC Settings > Wireless, or press the Windows key + and then type 'Wireless'; Click the toggle next to Bluetooth...
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... 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 from Sleep. Click Power Options in power management unit that monitors system activity. Select More Power Options. 4. If...
... 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 from Sleep. Click Power Options in power management unit that monitors system activity. Select More Power Options. 4. If...
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Disconnect the Kensington lock if you may choose to place it into Sleep or Hibernate mode. 4. Remove discs from the AC adapter. 6. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7. Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. If you are taking the computer to a client's ...
Disconnect the Kensington lock if you may choose to place it into Sleep or Hibernate mode. 4. Remove discs from the AC adapter. 6. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7. Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. If you are taking the computer to a client's ...
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... for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature. Setting up a home office If you may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer at home, you frequently work : • Minimize the effects of time, you : •...
... for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature. Setting up a home office If you may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer at home, you frequently work : • Minimize the effects of time, you : •...
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...can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB ... do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. Failure to a single USB port. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a blue tongue. Consult your peripheral. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port ...
...can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB ... do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. Failure to a single USB port. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a blue tongue. Consult your peripheral. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port ...
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...the taskbar. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. Frequently asked questions • The volume may be loose. The keyboard does not respond. 62 - There is connected securely to a USB port on the power. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and ...deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be muted. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Simply insert the tip of a pen or straightened...
...the taskbar. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. Frequently asked questions • The volume may be loose. The keyboard does not respond. 62 - There is connected securely to a USB port on the power. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and ...deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be muted. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Simply insert the tip of a pen or straightened...
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... to Start from Start? If you're in All apps and you would like to taskbar. Click Pin to select it and open the onscreen keyboard and start typing the name of the screen. How do I close an app? Frequently asked questions - 69 Can I make an app appear on my taskbar...
... to Start from Start? If you're in All apps and you would like to taskbar. Click Pin to select it and open the onscreen keyboard and start typing the name of the screen. How do I close an app? Frequently asked questions - 69 Can I make an app appear on my taskbar...
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You can 't find apps like to open using the pop-up keyboard. You will need to have a Microsoft ID to Windows. I use to sign in to communicate with a screen resolution higher than one you would like Notepad ...
You can 't find apps like to open using the pop-up keyboard. You will need to have a Microsoft ID to Windows. I use to sign in to communicate with a screen resolution higher than one you would like Notepad ...
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Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service error center. Frequently asked questions - 73 Error messages Corrective action Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service keyboard connected center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot.
Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service error center. Frequently asked questions - 73 Error messages Corrective action Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service keyboard connected center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot.