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... a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container, and do not come in damage and will rise during normal operation, particularly when plugged in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. English v may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause...
... a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container, and do not come in damage and will rise during normal operation, particularly when plugged in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. English v may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause...
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... release the power button. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but don't want to the Aspire User's Manual. Follow these steps to access it: 1 From Start, simply start typing "User" to open the Search charm. 2 Click Acer User's Manual to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on and off , the setup poster...
... release the power button. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but don't want to the Aspire User's Manual. Follow these steps to access it: 1 From Start, simply start typing "User" to open the Search charm. 2 Click Acer User's Manual to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on and off , the setup poster...
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...Touchpad basics (for models with separate buttons) 1 Touchpad basics (for models with integrated buttons) 2 Touchpad gestures 3 Using the keyboard 4 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad\ 4 Hotkeys 5 Recovery 7 Creating a recovery backup 7 Creating a drivers and applications backup 9 Recovering your system 11 Reinstalling drivers and applications 11 Returning to an earlier system snapshot 13 Returning your system to its factory condition 14 Recovering from Windows 14 Recovering from a recovery backup 16 Acer Backup Manager 19 Acer clear.fi 21 Navigating media...
...Touchpad basics (for models with separate buttons) 1 Touchpad basics (for models with integrated buttons) 2 Touchpad gestures 3 Using the keyboard 4 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad\ 4 Hotkeys 5 Recovery 7 Creating a recovery backup 7 Creating a drivers and applications backup 9 Recovering your system 11 Reinstalling drivers and applications 11 Returning to an earlier system snapshot 13 Returning your system to its factory condition 14 Recovering from Windows 14 Recovering from a recovery backup 16 Acer Backup Manager 19 Acer clear.fi 21 Navigating media...
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... 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Using passwords 33 Entering passwords 34 Setting passwords 34 Expanding through options 35 Connectivity options 35 Fax/data modem 35 Built-in network feature 36 Consumer Infrared (CIR) 36 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 37 IEEE 1394 port 38 High-Definition Multimedia Interface 38 ExpressCard 39 Installing memory 40 Enjoying TV with Windows Media Center 42 Choose your input type 42 Watching TV using the optional DVB...
... 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Using passwords 33 Entering passwords 34 Setting passwords 34 Expanding through options 35 Connectivity options 35 Fax/data modem 35 Built-in network feature 36 Consumer Infrared (CIR) 36 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 37 IEEE 1394 port 38 High-Definition Multimedia Interface 38 ExpressCard 39 Installing memory 40 Enjoying TV with Windows Media Center 42 Choose your input type 42 Watching TV using the optional DVB...
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... 43 Watching TV with an external antenna or cable socket 43 BIOS utility 44 Boot sequence 44 Password 44 Using software 45 Playing DVD movies 45 Using a Bluetooth connection 46 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 46 Adding a Bluetooth device 47 Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshooting tips 50 Error messages 50 Frequently asked questions 52 Requesting service 53 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 53 Before you call 53 Tips and hints for using Windows 8 55 Three concepts you might...
... 43 Watching TV with an external antenna or cable socket 43 BIOS utility 44 Boot sequence 44 Password 44 Using software 45 Playing DVD movies 45 Using a Bluetooth connection 46 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 46 Adding a Bluetooth device 47 Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshooting tips 50 Error messages 50 Frequently asked questions 52 Requesting service 53 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 53 Before you call 53 Tips and hints for using Windows 8 55 Three concepts you might...
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... using the touchpad, keep it - the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. In the Start screen, this will toggle the app commands, in most apps this will select or start an item. dry and clean. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled...
... using the touchpad, keep it - the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. In the Start screen, this will toggle the app commands, in most apps this will select or start an item. dry and clean. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled...
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... connect an external keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in this mode when you can toggle on embedded keypad. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on Type numbers in a letters on and off Hold while using cursor-control keys. English 4 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function...
... connect an external keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in this mode when you can toggle on embedded keypad. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on Type numbers in a letters on and off Hold while using cursor-control keys. English 4 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function...
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...Icon Function Description Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Increases the sound volume. Decreases the sound volume. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on...
...Icon Function Description Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Increases the sound volume. Decreases the sound volume. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on...
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... software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. For instructions, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Remove the disc from the factory. If you have stopped working correctly. If you need to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you need to reinstall software that you need...
... software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. For instructions, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Remove the disc from the factory. If you have stopped working correctly. If you need to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you need to reinstall software that you need...
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... have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Customized Restore will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Restore Factory Settings deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on page 16. If...
... have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Customized Restore will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Restore Factory Settings deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on page 16. If...
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... PC from the recovery backup Caution: Reset your PC will erase all files before restoring your keyboard type. 6. Select the operating system to get your hard drive. 1. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on the hard drive and want to keep any changes to use: a. Use your files: a. Click Reset your PC to select USB Device, then press Enter. See "Reset your PC from the Windows Store). Software installed since you can...
... PC from the recovery backup Caution: Reset your PC will erase all files before restoring your keyboard type. 6. Select the operating system to get your hard drive. 1. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on the hard drive and want to keep any changes to use: a. Use your files: a. Click Reset your PC to select USB Device, then press Enter. See "Reset your PC from the Windows Store). Software installed since you can...
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... with Acer Backup Manager. • Clear out / Restore Files: Remove seldom used files to back up . Select the backup type you'd like to make and select the files or drive you want to automatically recur as often as your backup. The less content you to removable media (i.e. To start typing "Backup Manager". You can burn this screen you can select the type of backup functions each accomplished in only three simple steps. Acer Backup Manager...
... with Acer Backup Manager. • Clear out / Restore Files: Remove seldom used files to back up . Select the backup type you'd like to make and select the files or drive you want to automatically recur as often as your backup. The less content you to removable media (i.e. To start typing "Backup Manager". You can burn this screen you can select the type of backup functions each accomplished in only three simple steps. Acer Backup Manager...
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English 27 Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Turn off the computer. Replace the battery pack. 5. Save all necessary files. 2. Installing and removing the battery pack Note: Some models have no spare battery pack. If the battery needs to be lost...
English 27 Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. An extra fully charged battery pack is unavailable. Turn off the computer. Replace the battery pack. 5. Save all necessary files. 2. Installing and removing the battery pack Note: Some models have no spare battery pack. If the battery needs to be lost...
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... from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are just moving the computer, close and latch the display. When you go within short distances, for example, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: press the Windows key + and click Start > Shut Down. then press and release the power button. In both...
... from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are just moving the computer, close and latch the display. When you go within short distances, for example, from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: press the Windows key + and click Start > Shut Down. then press and release the power button. In both...
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... security. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Combine the use . a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your...
... security. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Combine the use . a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. See "BIOS utility" on Boot secures your...
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.... Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. English 34 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Important! Press and hold the power button for...
.... Setting passwords You can set passwords using the BIOS utility. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. English 34 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Important! Press and hold the power button for...
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Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. Warning! Your computer has a built-in this ...modem. Please make sure that the cable you would with digital phone lines. This modem port is appropriate for the country in which you a complete mobile computing experience. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. English 35 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers ...
Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. Warning! Your computer has a built-in this ...modem. Please make sure that the cable you would with digital phone lines. This modem port is appropriate for the country in which you a complete mobile computing experience. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. English 35 Expanding through options Your notebook PC offers ...
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... not start or boot up. Remove or replace it with a system disk and press + + to resume. Press any key to turn the display back on, three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to an external monitor. Press and release the power button to restart the system. No audio is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option...
... not start or boot up. Remove or replace it with a system disk and press + + to resume. Press any key to turn the display back on, three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to an external monitor. Press and release the power button to restart the system. No audio is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option...
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... personal needs. How do I change the screen resolution? Can I close the app. click Control Panel > Adjust screen resolution. To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. You can personalize Start with a different image or to show you 're connected to the Internet. You can view weather or stock updates without needing to open Search and display the results; You can personalize the lock screen with...
... personal needs. How do I change the screen resolution? Can I close the app. click Control Panel > Adjust screen resolution. To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. You can personalize Start with a different image or to show you 're connected to the Internet. You can view weather or stock updates without needing to open Search and display the results; You can personalize the lock screen with...
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