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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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... be more on how your computer can put it down the computer for using your computer Turning your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. For more productive, please refer to thank you... tips for a short while, but don't want to the basic features and functions of your notebook. The Quick Guide introduces you for making this Acer notebook your choice for your new computer. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens.
... be more on how your computer can put it down the computer for using your computer Turning your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. For more productive, please refer to thank you... tips for a short while, but don't want to the basic features and functions of your notebook. The Quick Guide introduces you for making this Acer notebook your choice for your new computer. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens.
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... Number keys on embedded keypad. 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. When Num Lock is in uppercase. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on...
... Number keys on embedded keypad. 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. When Num Lock is in uppercase. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on...
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... alone it opens the application's context menu. Return to the previous media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to the next media file. It can also be used with other ...keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. 16 - Using the keyboard Hotkey + + + Icon ...
... alone it opens the application's context menu. Return to the previous media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to the next media file. It can also be used with other ...keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. 16 - Using the keyboard Hotkey + + + Icon ...
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... with a few simple gestures, such as: These allow you slide your 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. Note The touchpad is controlled by some basic gestures: • Single-finger slide...
... with a few simple gestures, such as: These allow you slide your 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. Note The touchpad is controlled by some basic gestures: • Single-finger slide...
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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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...personal data. Note Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is only available with a pre-installed Windows operating system. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup ...' your computer - The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of 32 GB or larger. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you an option to an earlier state. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of your computer to the ...
...personal data. Note Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is only available with a pre-installed Windows operating system. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup ...' your computer - The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of 32 GB or larger. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you an option to an earlier state. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of your computer to the ...
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The Recovery Drive window opens. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. Recovery 1. Click Create Factory Default Backup. Plug in the list of apps. 2. 20 - Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected.
The Recovery Drive window opens. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. Recovery 1. Click Create Factory Default Backup. Plug in the list of apps. 2. 20 - Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected.
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... place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. If you delete this information, you can only use the USB recovery backup to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the...
... place that contains the factory-loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. If you delete this information, you can only use the USB recovery backup to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the...
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.... • New device drivers - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of the Acer Resource Center. 24 - Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. 3. You should see the Contents section of apps. 2. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: 1. Images for reference only...
.... • New device drivers - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of the Acer Resource Center. 24 - Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. 3. You should see the Contents section of apps. 2. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: 1. Images for reference only...
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...settings and saves them as restore points. You should see the Contents section of these restore points to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you want to complete the installation. In most... cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Recovery - 25 4. If you...
...settings and saves them as restore points. You should see the Contents section of these restore points to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you want to complete the installation. In most... cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Recovery - 25 4. If you...
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... you have created. • If you can still run Windows and have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from Windows on page 29. Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of the window. 3. Click the latest restore point (at the bottom of...
... you have created. • If you can still run Windows and have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from Windows on page 29. Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of the window. 3. Click the latest restore point (at the bottom of...
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Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all files on your hard drive. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on page 29. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on page 27. See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard... Settings' will erase all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). If you purchased your system.
Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all files on your hard drive. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on page 29. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on page 27. See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard... Settings' will erase all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). If you purchased your system.
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... computer to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. Click Troubleshoot. 3. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring your PC window opens. Click Next.
... computer to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. Click Troubleshoot. 3. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring your PC window opens. Click Next.
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...starting your computer. 3. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). Images for reference only. 3. Find your computer. 4. If it is attached to your PC window opens. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a.... Refresh your hard drive. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your recovery backup. 2. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your computer.
...starting your computer. 3. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). Images for reference only. 3. Find your computer. 4. If it is attached to your PC window opens. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a.... Refresh your hard drive. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your recovery backup. 2. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your computer.
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...to confirm. a. Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. e. b. Software installed since you to select which device to start from the Windows Store). c. d. Select OK or Yes to select the Main menu. f. Click Reset your PC to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC ...reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. The boot menu allows you purchased your files (user data) but will restart. 5. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of your arrow keys to open the boot ...
...to confirm. a. Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. e. b. Software installed since you to select which device to start from the Windows Store). c. d. Select OK or Yes to select the Main menu. f. Click Reset your PC to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC ...reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. The boot menu allows you purchased your files (user data) but will restart. 5. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of your arrow keys to open the boot ...
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... cleans the drive after the recovery. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed. 6. Click Reset. 7. b. The Reset your PC window opens. Reset your PC from the recovery backup Important Reset your PC will erase all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes.
... cleans the drive after the recovery. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed. 6. Click Reset. 7. b. The Reset your PC window opens. Reset your PC from the recovery backup Important Reset your PC will erase all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes.
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Select the operating system to your hard drive. This process takes about 30 minutes. Recovery Refresh your PC window opens. 2. 32 - The Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Click Next. 3. Click Refresh. 5.
Select the operating system to your hard drive. This process takes about 30 minutes. Recovery Refresh your PC window opens. 2. 32 - The Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Click Next. 3. Click Refresh. 5.
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.... Connecting to the Internet Connecting wirelessly Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. All wireless devices must be switched off or control ...(ISP) or router documentation for details on by the cabin crew. 34 - You can link two or more computers without using wires. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to the ...
.... Connecting to the Internet Connecting wirelessly Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. All wireless devices must be switched off or control ...(ISP) or router documentation for details on by the cabin crew. 34 - You can link two or more computers without using wires. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to the ...
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... no internal Bluetooth adapter is disabled by default. Open the Charms and select Settings > Change PC Settings > Wireless, or press the Windows key + and then type 'Wireless'; Then, from Windows 8.1 Bluetooth on your computer, this may be enabled on both devices. To use Bluetooth, you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances...
... no internal Bluetooth adapter is disabled by default. Open the Charms and select Settings > Change PC Settings > Wireless, or press the Windows key + and then type 'Wireless'; Then, from Windows 8.1 Bluetooth on your computer, this may be enabled on both devices. To use Bluetooth, you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances...