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... using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 computer 17 Turning your computer on and off 17 Power management 56 Taking care of your computer 18 Disable Fast startup 56 Taking care of your AC adapter 19 Battery pack 59 Taking care of your battery pack 19 Cleaning and servicing 19 Battery pack characteristics 59 Charging the battery 59 Your Acer notebook tour 21 Optimizing battery life 61 Screen view 22 Keyboard...
... using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 computer 17 Turning your computer on and off 17 Power management 56 Taking care of your computer 18 Disable Fast startup 56 Taking care of your AC adapter 19 Battery pack 59 Taking care of your battery pack 19 Cleaning and servicing 19 Battery pack characteristics 59 Charging the battery 59 Your Acer notebook tour 21 Optimizing battery life 61 Screen view 22 Keyboard...
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... 71 Error messages 85 Tips and hints for Windows Setting passwords 80 updates 93 Where can I get to Start 87 How do I jump between apps 88 How do I turn off my computer 88 Wireless networks 74 Why is a Microsoft ID (account 92 How do I add a favorite to Internet BIOS utility 80 Explorer 92 Boot sequence 80 How do I check for using Windows 8 87 Using a computer security lock...
... 71 Error messages 85 Tips and hints for Windows Setting passwords 80 updates 93 Where can I get to Start 87 How do I jump between apps 88 How do I turn off my computer 88 Wireless networks 74 Why is a Microsoft ID (account 92 How do I add a favorite to Internet BIOS utility 80 Explorer 92 Boot sequence 80 How do I check for using Windows 8 87 Using a computer security lock...
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... such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps 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...
... such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps 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...
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Charging: The light is amber when the Battery indicator battery is charging. 5 Fully charged: The light is active. Your Acer notebook tour - 23 Indicates the computer's battery status. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. # Icon Item Description Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) card.
Charging: The light is amber when the Battery indicator battery is charging. 5 Fully charged: The light is active. Your Acer notebook tour - 23 Indicates the computer's battery status. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. # Icon Item Description Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) card.
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.../1000based network. Keyless models are also available. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a Kensington-compatible Kensington lock slot computer security lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). External display (VGA) port Connects to secure the lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of the button function as left and right side of a locked drawer. Your Acer notebook...
.../1000based network. Keyless models are also available. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a Kensington-compatible Kensington lock slot computer security lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). External display (VGA) port Connects to secure the lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of the button function as left and right side of a locked drawer. Your Acer notebook...
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... or DVDs. Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is indicator active. DC-in jack Connects to eject the optical drive tray. Optical drive Internal optical drive; Right view Note: Depending on configuration, your system may not be equipped with an optical (CD/DVD) drive. # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 34 5 6 Item Description USB ports Connect to USB devices. Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. Your Acer notebook tour...
... or DVDs. Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is indicator active. DC-in jack Connects to eject the optical drive tray. Optical drive Internal optical drive; Right view Note: Depending on configuration, your system may not be equipped with an optical (CD/DVD) drive. # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 34 5 6 Item Description USB ports Connect to USB devices. Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. Your Acer notebook tour...
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# Icon Item Description 3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. 4 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool. Your Acer notebook tour - 29 Note: For models with an AMD processor and a single memory module: If you replace the memory module, the new module must go into the same slot occupied by the module that was removed. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
# Icon Item Description 3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. 4 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool. Your Acer notebook tour - 29 Note: For models with an AMD processor and a single memory module: If you replace the memory module, the new module must go into the same slot occupied by the module that was removed. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
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...'s network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + Scr Lk Scroll Lock + < > Brightness up + < > Brightness down Turns Scroll Lock on or off to return. Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to save power. Decreases the screen brightness. Increases the screen brightness. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Using the keyboard - 31 To activate hotkeys, press...
...'s network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + Scr Lk Scroll Lock + < > Brightness up + < > Brightness down Turns Scroll Lock on or off to return. Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to save power. Decreases the screen brightness. Increases the screen brightness. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Using the keyboard - 31 To activate hotkeys, press...
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... completes burning it clearly. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you will be shown the backup progress on page 43. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it...
... completes burning it clearly. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you will be shown the backup progress on page 43. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it...
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... using either your hard drive or the backup you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning your system to follow the instructions provided with the device. Reset your computer from the factory. solved by returning your system to its factory condition. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed...
... using either your hard drive or the backup you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning your system to follow the instructions provided with the device. Reset your computer from the factory. solved by returning your system to its factory condition. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed...
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... your system. Software installed since you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Recovering from the Windows Store). Recovery If you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on...
... your system. Software installed since you can access important files on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Recovering from the Windows Store). Recovery If you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on...
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...-start using your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click Next. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Turn on your hard drive. 6. Click Troubleshoot. 3. b. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to the default factory condition with files intact. Note: "Refresh your computer to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. The process will take several minutes. 50 - Just remove my files quickly...
...-start using your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click Next. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Turn on your hard drive. 6. Click Troubleshoot. 3. b. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to the default factory condition with files intact. Note: "Refresh your computer to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. The process will take several minutes. 50 - Just remove my files quickly...
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... change this setting to your computer. 3. c. Depending on a USB drive: 1. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on your computer. 4. b. b. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on the type of the normal startup process. 6. f. Use your recovery backup. 2. Select your computer. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is attached to Enabled. Press when starting your keyboard type...
... change this setting to your computer. 3. c. Depending on a USB drive: 1. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on your computer. 4. b. b. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on the type of the normal startup process. 6. f. Use your recovery backup. 2. Select your computer. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is attached to Enabled. Press when starting your keyboard type...
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... of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. The recommended temperature is 10° C (50° F) to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after it will reach the end of about 300 charges. a USB disk drive), as described above. • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to draw power...
... of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. The recommended temperature is 10° C (50° F) to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after it will reach the end of about 300 charges. a USB disk drive), as described above. • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to draw power...
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... hardware and software locks - Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Combine the use . a security notch and passwords. SECURING YOUR COMPUTER Your computer is a valuable investment that you must enter this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for your computer - 71 Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Once set, you need...
... hardware and software locks - Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Combine the use . a security notch and passwords. SECURING YOUR COMPUTER Your computer is a valuable investment that you must enter this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for your computer - 71 Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Once set, you need...
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... Password! Entering passwords When a password is set , a prompt appears when you the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to shut down the computer. Try again and press . Combine the use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to use . If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Press and hold the power button...
... Password! Entering passwords When a password is set , a prompt appears when you the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to shut down the computer. Try again and press . Combine the use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to use . If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Press and hold the power button...
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... a key does not turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into your computer. I turned on . Press any key to turn the display back on the screen The computer's power management system...
... a key does not turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into your computer. I turned on . Press any key to turn the display back on the screen The computer's power management system...
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... Sleep mode. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out port on the taskbar. No audio is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be loose. 82 - If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable...
... Sleep mode. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out port on the taskbar. No audio is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be loose. 82 - If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable...
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Other tiles will need to enter the password to appear. You can personalize Start with a different image or to show you will be moved to suit your personal needs. If your personal needs. To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Frequently asked questions - 89 How do I personalize the Lock screen? Click and hold a tile to select it...
Other tiles will need to enter the password to appear. You can personalize Start with a different image or to show you will be moved to suit your personal needs. If your personal needs. To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Frequently asked questions - 89 How do I personalize the Lock screen? Click and hold a tile to select it...
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... to a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. Do I add a favorite to Start. 92 - What is an email address and password that you sign in to open the menu at the bottom of the screen. How do not need one , press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to your favorite websites. Internet Explorer 10 doesn't have traditional favorites, instead you...
... to a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. Do I add a favorite to Start. 92 - What is an email address and password that you sign in to open the menu at the bottom of the screen. How do not need one , press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to your favorite websites. Internet Explorer 10 doesn't have traditional favorites, instead you...