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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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... 81 Requesting service 83 Regulations and safety notices 94 Troubleshooting 85 4 - give me my Universal Serial Bus (USB) 77 desktop back 90 Where are my apps 90 Playing DVD movies 78 What 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...
... 81 Requesting service 83 Regulations and safety notices 94 Troubleshooting 85 4 - give me my Universal Serial Bus (USB) 77 desktop back 90 Where are my apps 90 Playing DVD movies 78 What 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...
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... Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. For more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut...
... Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. For more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any 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. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. Your Acer notebook tour - 23 Note: Push to remove/install the card. # 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. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. Your Acer notebook tour - 23 Note: Push to remove/install the card. # Icon Item Description Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) card.
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... Kensington lock slot computer security lock. Your Acer notebook tour - 25 Left view 1 2 3 4 56 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Keyless models are also available. External display (VGA) port Connects to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). # Icon Item Description 4 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right side of the button function as...
... Kensington lock slot computer security lock. Your Acer notebook tour - 25 Left view 1 2 3 4 56 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Keyless models are also available. External display (VGA) port Connects to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). # Icon Item Description 4 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right side of the button function as...
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... disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. Your Acer notebook tour - 27 DC-in jack Connects to USB devices. Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is indicator active. 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. Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk...
... disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. Your Acer notebook tour - 27 DC-in jack Connects to USB devices. Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is indicator active. 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. Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk...
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# 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. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Your Acer notebook tour - 29
# 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. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Your Acer notebook tour - 29
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..., external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Display off Touchpad toggle Description Turns on or off. 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 to return. Turns the display screen backlight off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration...
..., external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Display off Touchpad toggle Description Turns on or off. 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 to return. Turns the display screen backlight off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration...
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... the backup in a safe place that were pre-installed at the factory, see that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. If multiple discs are using optical discs, the drive ejects each backup, such as it completes burning it. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Make sure you are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and...
... the backup in a safe place that were pre-installed at the factory, see that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. If multiple discs are using optical discs, the drive ejects each backup, such as it completes burning it. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Make sure you are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and...
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... snapshot" on your computer, follow that came pre-installed on your computer, you need to a previous state when everything was working correctly. Reset your operating system. Recovery - 43 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - solved by returning your hard drive or the backup you have created. • Other applications - You can reinstall...
... snapshot" on your computer, follow that came pre-installed on your computer, you need to a previous state when everything was working correctly. Reset your operating system. Recovery - 43 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - solved by returning your hard drive or the backup you have created. • Other applications - You can reinstall...
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See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. Recovery Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. If you purchased 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. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system...
See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. Recovery Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. If you purchased 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. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system...
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Several options are completely removed. 4. Note: "Refresh your computer and takes about 30 minutes. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring your PC" enables you to choose the keyboard layout. 2. The process will take several minutes. 50 - Recovery Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Click Next. Turn on your computer to the default factory condition with files intact. Just remove my files quickly erases all...
Several options are completely removed. 4. Note: "Refresh your computer and takes about 30 minutes. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring your PC" enables you to choose the keyboard layout. 2. The process will take several minutes. 50 - Recovery Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Click Next. Turn on your computer to the default factory condition with files intact. Just remove my files quickly erases all...
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... setting to select the Main menu. Your computer will restart. 5. b. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. Recovery Find your keyboard type. 52 - c. Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. Depending on a USB drive: 1. Select OK or Yes to select the Exit menu. a. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on the type of the normal startup process. 6. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you to select which device to open...
... setting to select the Main menu. Your computer will restart. 5. b. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. Recovery Find your keyboard type. 52 - c. Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. Depending on a USB drive: 1. Select OK or Yes to select the Exit menu. a. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on the type of the normal startup process. 6. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you to select which device to open...
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... get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. • Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted. A standard computer battery has a life span of its extremes, as they can continue to 30° C (86° F). a USB disk drive), as described above. • Frequent use the battery, the faster it is 10...
... get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. • Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted. A standard computer battery has a life span of its extremes, as they can continue to 30° C (86° F). a USB disk drive), as described above. • Frequent use the battery, the faster it is 10...
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... include hardware and software locks - Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on bootup and resume from unauthorized access. SECURING YOUR COMPUTER Your computer is a valuable investment that you must enter this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of . Securing your computer. Setting these passwords creates several...
... include hardware and software locks - Some keyless models are also available. See "BIOS utility" on bootup and resume from unauthorized access. SECURING YOUR COMPUTER Your computer is a valuable investment that you must enter this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of . Securing your computer. Setting these passwords creates several...
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... User Password is set , a prompt appears when you the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Press and hold the power button for maximum security. • Password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Try again and press . If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Combine the use of the display screen...
... User Password is set , a prompt appears when you the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Press and hold the power button for maximum security. • Password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Try again and press . If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Combine the use of the display screen...
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... start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to the power outlet. • If it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is a list of your computer? FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is properly plugged into your computer. I turned on . Check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk...
... start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to the power outlet. • If it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is a list of your computer? FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is properly plugged into your computer. I turned on . Check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk...
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... use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be muted. Press and release the power button to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. The keyboard...
... use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the computer. • If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be muted. Press and release the power button to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. The keyboard...
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... computer? Other tiles will need to enter the password to accommodate the tile in its new location. Right-click on a user account icon to suit your personal needs. How do I personalize my computer? Click Start screen at the bottom of the page and select a color and image. To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. How do I move...
... computer? Other tiles will need to enter the password to accommodate the tile in its new location. Right-click on a user account icon to suit your personal needs. How do I personalize my computer? Click Start screen at the bottom of the page and select a color and image. To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. How do I move...
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... a Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you care about. You can sync data across different machines you use any email address, but it is best if you choose the one , press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. A Microsoft account is a Microsoft...
... a Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you care about. You can sync data across different machines you use any email address, but it is best if you choose the one , press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. A Microsoft account is a Microsoft...