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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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... use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Setup Guide helps you to be more on how your notebook. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command...: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. If you need to power down the computer for a short while, but don't ...
... use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Setup Guide helps you to be more on how your notebook. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command...: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. If you need to power down the computer for a short while, but don't ...
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... of numeric data entry. 14 - 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 key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor...
... of numeric data entry. 14 - 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 key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor...
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...playing the selected media file. 16 - It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to the last open app. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse... button; Jump to the previous media file. Return to the next media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
...playing the selected media file. 16 - It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to the last open app. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse... button; Jump to the previous media file. Return to the next media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... touchpad with a few simple gestures, such as: TOUCHPAD Touchpad - 17 Touchpad basics The touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the active application. Touchpad gestures Windows 8.1 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers.
... touchpad with a few simple gestures, such as: TOUCHPAD Touchpad - 17 Touchpad basics The touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the active application. Touchpad gestures Windows 8.1 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers.
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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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...Recovery - 19 If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Note Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. Important We recommend that... you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to use a USB drive with a pre-installed Windows operating system. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to start recovery options, either using...
...Recovery - 19 If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Note Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. Important We recommend that... you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to use a USB drive with a pre-installed Windows operating system. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to start recovery options, either using...
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Recovery 1. The Recovery Drive window opens. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. 20 - Click Create Factory Default Backup. Plug in the list of apps. 2.
Recovery 1. The Recovery Drive window opens. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. 20 - Click Create Factory Default Backup. Plug in the list of apps. 2.
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... least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4. After creating the recovery backup, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Unplug the USB drive and label it completes. 6. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you can only...
... least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4. After creating the recovery backup, you will be shown the backup progress on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Unplug the USB drive and label it completes. 6. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you can only...
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...Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer, you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on your computer: 1. If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. 3. 24 - Images for reference only. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer... Recovery Management in the list of the Acer Resource Center. If you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your...
...Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer, you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on your computer: 1. If you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. 3. 24 - Images for reference only. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer... Recovery Management in the list of the Acer Resource Center. If you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your...
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... most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to one 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 reinstall. Images for the item ...you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. If you want to reinstall. You should see the Contents section of your system...
... most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to one 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 reinstall. Images for the item ...you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. If you want to reinstall. You should see the Contents section of your system...
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...Restore, then Next. 4. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of the window. 3. This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything ... System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at a time when your system to its factory condition. A confirmation window appears; 26 - Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of apps. You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have ...
...Restore, then Next. 4. Your system is restored using Microsoft System Restore, from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of the window. 3. This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything ... System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at a time when your system to its factory condition. A confirmation window appears; 26 - Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of apps. You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have ...
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...your PC will reinstall all files on your hard drive. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your system. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your hard drive, back them up now. Important 'Restore ...Factory Settings' will erase all software and drivers. Recovery - 27 Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows...
...your PC will reinstall all files on your hard drive. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your system. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your hard drive, back them up now. Important 'Restore ...Factory Settings' will erase all software and drivers. Recovery - 27 Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows...
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... take several minutes. A screen appears asking you to factory settings. 4. Turn on your PC. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring your PC window opens. Click Next, then choose how to erase your computer to restore your hard drive. 6. b. After the recovery has finished, you can be viewed after...
... take several minutes. A screen appears asking you to factory settings. 4. Turn on your PC. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring your PC window opens. Click Next, then choose how to erase your computer to restore your hard drive. 6. b. After the recovery has finished, you can be viewed after...
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.... 4. Find your computer. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 4. If it is attached to your computer. 3. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Press when starting your recovery backup. 2. This process takes about 30 minutes. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). Plug in keyboard, make sure... and turn on a USB drive: 1. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard drive. If your PC window opens. Recovery - 29 2.
.... 4. Find your computer. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 4. If it is attached to your computer. 3. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Press when starting your recovery backup. 2. This process takes about 30 minutes. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). Plug in keyboard, make sure... and turn on a USB drive: 1. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard drive. If your PC window opens. Recovery - 29 2.
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...these restore points to select USB Device, then press Enter. Depending on page 32. Use your PC will restart. 5. See Reset your PC from the Windows Store). Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press to change this setting to confirm. e. b. Select OK or Yes to Enabled.... Click Reset your PC to start the reset process: Reset your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to...
...these restore points to select USB Device, then press Enter. Depending on page 32. Use your PC will restart. 5. See Reset your PC from the Windows Store). Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press to change this setting to confirm. e. b. Select OK or Yes to Enabled.... Click Reset your PC to start the reset process: Reset your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to...
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... erase all files before restoring your computer by repeating the first-start using your computer and takes about 30 minutes. To completely restore your PC window opens. b. The Reset your computer to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Recovery - 31 Images for reference only. 2. Select the operating system to Factory...
... erase all files before restoring your computer by repeating the first-start using your computer and takes about 30 minutes. To completely restore your PC window opens. b. The Reset your computer to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Recovery - 31 Images for reference only. 2. Select the operating system to Factory...
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Recovery Refresh your PC window opens. 2. Click Next. 3. Select the operating system to your hard drive. This process takes about 30 minutes. The Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. Click Refresh. 5. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. 32 -
Recovery Refresh your PC window opens. 2. Click Next. 3. Select the operating system to your hard drive. This process takes about 30 minutes. The Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. Click Refresh. 5. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. 32 -
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...the network. Select your Internet connection itself. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be switched off . You can access the Internet. You may...ISP) or router documentation for details on or off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. All wireless devices must be illegal. 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...
...the network. Select your Internet connection itself. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be switched off . You can access the Internet. You may...ISP) or router documentation for details on or off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. All wireless devices must be illegal. 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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...click the Bluetooth icon, and select Open Settings. 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 to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types... of devices. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). in the results, click on its Bluetooth adapter. Then, from Windows 8.1 Bluetooth on both devices. 2. 36 - Note Please check your computer is a technology enabling you must ensure the following : 1. To use...
...click the Bluetooth icon, and select Open Settings. 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 to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types... of devices. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). in the results, click on its Bluetooth adapter. Then, from Windows 8.1 Bluetooth on both devices. 2. 36 - Note Please check your computer is a technology enabling you must ensure the following : 1. To use...