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AcerCloud is a personal cloud service that allows you to date. For more information please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/acercloud Model number: Serial number: Date of purchase: Place of purchase: This computer comes with AcerCloud pre-installed. Aspire E1-572 / E1-570 / E1-532 / E1-530 User's Manual This revision: 06/2013 AcerCloud frees you to access your files over the Internet and make sure your most important...
AcerCloud is a personal cloud service that allows you to date. For more information please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/acercloud Model number: Serial number: Date of purchase: Place of purchase: This computer comes with AcerCloud pre-installed. Aspire E1-572 / E1-570 / E1-532 / E1-530 User's Manual This revision: 06/2013 AcerCloud frees you to access your files over the Internet and make sure your most important...
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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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... 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 there a new interface 88 Connecting to the Internet 74 Wireless networks 74 HDMI 76 How do I unlock my computer 89 How do I 'm used to use Windows in network feature 73 How do I personalize my...
... 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 there a new interface 88 Connecting to the Internet 74 Wireless networks 74 HDMI 76 How do I unlock my computer 89 How do I 'm used to use Windows in network feature 73 How do I personalize my...
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... - 17 For more on how your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. It is available from Desktop; FIRST THINGS FIRST We would...
... - 17 For more on how your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. It is available from Desktop; FIRST THINGS FIRST We would...
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Charging: The light is amber when the Battery indicator battery is charging. 5 Fully charged: The light is active. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. Your Acer notebook tour - 23 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. # Icon Item Description Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) card. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Indicates the computer's battery status.
Charging: The light is amber when the Battery indicator battery is charging. 5 Fully charged: The light is active. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. Your Acer notebook tour - 23 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. # Icon Item Description Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) card. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Indicates the computer's battery status.
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... (RJ-45) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Keyless models are also available. External display (VGA) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. # Icon Item Description 4 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right side of the button function as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible Kensington lock slot computer security lock. Left view...
... (RJ-45) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Keyless models are also available. External display (VGA) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. # Icon Item Description 4 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right side of the button function as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible Kensington lock slot computer security lock. Left view...
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Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 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 an AC adapter. Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is indicator active. DC-in jack Connects to USB devices. Optical drive Internal optical drive; Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from...
Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 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 an AC adapter. Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is indicator active. DC-in jack Connects to USB devices. Optical drive Internal optical drive; Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from...
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Your Acer notebook tour - 29 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. 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.
Your Acer notebook tour - 29 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. 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.
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...save power. Turns the display screen backlight off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the built-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 / off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function...
...save power. Turns the display screen backlight off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the built-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 / off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function...
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... disc from the drive and mark it clearly. Continue until it completes: • If you will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. Click Start to a previous system condition. Revert to copy files.You will remember. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see that were pre-installed at the factory...
... disc from the drive and mark it clearly. Continue until it completes: • If you will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. Click Start to a previous system condition. Revert to copy files.You will remember. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see that were pre-installed at the factory...
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... you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your system to follow the instructions provided with the device. If nothing else has solved the problem and you have created. • Other applications - Reset your operating system. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you want to reset your system, but keep your system to its factory...
... you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your system to follow the instructions provided with the device. If nothing else has solved the problem and you have created. • Other applications - Reset your operating system. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you want to reset your system, but keep your system to its factory...
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Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 51. 48 - Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Customized Restore 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. Recovery See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your files (user data) but will reinstall ...
Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 51. 48 - Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Customized Restore 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. Recovery See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your files (user data) but will reinstall ...
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... PC" enables you to restore your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring your PC. After the recovery has finished, you to factory settings. 4. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to your computer by repeating the first-start using your hard drive. 6. Click Reset. 5. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Turn on your computer and press + during startup 1. b. A screen appears asking...
... PC" enables you to restore your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring your PC. After the recovery has finished, you to factory settings. 4. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to your computer by repeating the first-start using your hard drive. 6. Click Reset. 5. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Turn on your computer and press + during startup 1. b. A screen appears asking...
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... the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. a. Use your computer. 4. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your keyboard type. 52 - Find your computer. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to select the Main menu. Press when starting your recovery backup. 2. Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. f. During startup, press to start from, select the USB drive. Windows starts from a recovery backup...
... the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. a. Use your computer. 4. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your keyboard type. 52 - Find your computer. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to select the Main menu. Press when starting your recovery backup. 2. Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. f. During startup, press to start from, select the USB drive. Windows starts from a recovery backup...
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... draw power. • Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. You are not being used (e.g. A standard computer battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. The recommended temperature is fully charged. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to its effective life. Battery pack - 61 a USB disk drive), as described above. • Frequent use . • Remove...
... draw power. • Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. You are not being used (e.g. A standard computer battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. The recommended temperature is fully charged. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to its effective life. Battery pack - 61 a USB disk drive), as described above. • Frequent use . • Remove...
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... the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Combine the use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Learn how to protect and take care of. Using a computer security lock The computer comes with password checkpoints on page 80. • User Password secures your computer. a security notch and passwords. Some keyless models are also available. Once set, you need to take care...
... the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Combine the use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Learn how to protect and take care of. Using a computer security lock The computer comes with password checkpoints on page 80. • User Password secures your computer. a security notch and passwords. Some keyless models are also available. Once set, you need to take care...
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... to use of this password with your dealer or an authorized service center. Then turn on the computer again, and try again. 72 - • Password on Boot secures your computer Important: Do not forget your password, please get 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 enter a password.
... to use of this password with your dealer or an authorized service center. Then turn on the computer again, and try again. 72 - • Password on Boot secures your computer Important: Do not forget your password, please get 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 enter a password.
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... does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Do you are provided for each one. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is a list of your computer? I turned on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. Connect the AC adapter to recharge...
... does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Do you are provided for each one. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is a list of your computer? I turned on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. Connect the AC adapter to recharge...
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... release the power button to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in 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 computer. The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. If...
... release the power button to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in 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 computer. The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. If...
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... continue. To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Other tiles will need to enter the password to suit your personal needs. How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? Click and hold a tile to select it, then drag it to the place on a user account icon to accommodate the tile in its new location. Click Start screen at the...
... continue. To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Other tiles will need to enter the password to suit your personal needs. How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? Click and hold a tile to select it, then drag it to the place on a user account icon to accommodate the tile in its new location. Click Start screen at the...
