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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...
User Manual
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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...
User Manual
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... like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your computer on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your notebook. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens.
... like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your computer on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your notebook. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens.
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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. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. 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. 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. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. 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. Note: Push to remove/install the card.
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... # Icon 1 2 3 Item Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Your Acer notebook tour - 25 External display (VGA) port Connects to a Kensington-compatible Kensington lock slot computer security lock. Keyless models are also available. # Icon Item Description 4 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right selection buttons. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as left and right side of the button function as a table or...
... # Icon 1 2 3 Item Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Your Acer notebook tour - 25 External display (VGA) port Connects to a Kensington-compatible Kensington lock slot computer security lock. Keyless models are also available. # Icon Item Description 4 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right selection buttons. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as left and right side of the button function as a table or...
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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 Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 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.
# 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 Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 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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...Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. Decreases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard - 31 Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Increases the screen brightness. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Display off Touchpad toggle Description Turns on / off the computer'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...
...Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. Decreases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard - 31 Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Increases the screen brightness. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Display off Touchpad toggle Description Turns on / off the computer'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...
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... the keyboard layout. 2. Click Reset. 5. A screen appears asking you to factory settings. 4. Recovery Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to the default factory condition with files intact. After the recovery has finished, you to restore your computer and press + during startup 1. Several options are completely removed. 4. Turn on your computer to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. Note: "Refresh your hard drive. 6. The recovery...
... the keyboard layout. 2. Click Reset. 5. A screen appears asking you to factory settings. 4. Recovery Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to the default factory condition with files intact. After the recovery has finished, you to restore your computer and press + during startup 1. Several options are completely removed. 4. Turn on your computer to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. Note: "Refresh your hard drive. 6. The recovery...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...27 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 30 Connecting to the Internet 34 Connecting with a cable 34 Built-in network feature 34 Connecting wirelessly 35 Connecting to a wireless LAN 35 Connecting to a 3G network 36 Using a Bluetooth connection 37 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 37 Adding a Bluetooth device 38 BIOS utility 42 Boot sequence 42 Setting passwords 42 Securing your computer 43 Using a computer security lock 43 Using passwords 43 Entering passwords 44 Power management 45 Saving power 45...
...27 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 30 Connecting to the Internet 34 Connecting with a cable 34 Built-in network feature 34 Connecting wirelessly 35 Connecting to a wireless LAN 35 Connecting to a 3G network 36 Using a Bluetooth connection 37 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 37 Adding a Bluetooth device 38 BIOS utility 42 Boot sequence 42 Setting passwords 42 Securing your computer 43 Using a computer security lock 43 Using passwords 43 Entering passwords 44 Power management 45 Saving power 45...
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... click User's Manual in the menu that opens. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off, do any of your new computer. For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. 6 - First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power...
... click User's Manual in the menu that opens. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off, do any of your new computer. For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. 6 - First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power...
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... Kensington lock slot 1 2 Ventilation 3 External display (VGA) port 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 5 HDMI port 6 USB port 3 4 5 67 Description Connects to secure the lock. Keyless models are also available. Connects to stay cool. Allows the computer to an Ethernet 10/100/ 1000-based network. Supports high-definition digital video connections. Connects to USB devices. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). The left and right) Description Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Your Acer notebook tour...
... Kensington lock slot 1 2 Ventilation 3 External display (VGA) port 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 5 HDMI port 6 USB port 3 4 5 67 Description Connects to secure the lock. Keyless models are also available. Connects to stay cool. Allows the computer to an Ethernet 10/100/ 1000-based network. Supports high-definition digital video connections. Connects to USB devices. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). The left and right) Description Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Your Acer notebook tour...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... to restore your files: a. Click Next. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are now presented. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. A screen appears asking you to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. Click Reset. 5. Turn on your computer by copying files to the default factory condition with files intact. Several options are completely removed. 4. Recovery - 29...
... to restore your files: a. Click Next. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are now presented. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. A screen appears asking you to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. Click Reset. 5. Turn on your computer by copying files to the default factory condition with files intact. Several options are completely removed. 4. Recovery - 29...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... preinstalled on your system settings and saves them up now. b. c. Click Advanced then System Restore to select USB Device, then press Enter. During startup, press to use: a. Use your PC from the recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Windows starts from the recovery backup on the type of the normal startup process. 6. See Reset your arrow keys to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything...
... preinstalled on your system settings and saves them up now. b. c. Click Advanced then System Restore to select USB Device, then press Enter. During startup, press to use: a. Use your PC from the recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Windows starts from the recovery backup on the type of the normal startup process. 6. See Reset your arrow keys to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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..., other devices, and even your Internet connection itself. Once connected to WLAN, you can use the network management options to turn on your network and enter the password if required. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Warning Using wireless devices while...
..., other devices, and even your Internet connection itself. Once connected to WLAN, you can use the network management options to turn on your network and enter the password if required. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Warning Using wireless devices while...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... are currently available on Acer computers have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. Important When removing a USB storage device, you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is...
... are currently available on Acer computers have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. Important When removing a USB storage device, you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is...
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... - Make sure that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of connection supported depends on power to the monitor, then the computer. 6. If necessary change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on the computer. Plugging an audio device to plug in speakers. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide...
... - Make sure that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of connection supported depends on power to the monitor, then the computer. 6. If necessary change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on the computer. Plugging an audio device to plug in speakers. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... too low. Remove it may arise during the use of your computer? Unplug it is not lit, no power is being supplied to an external monitor. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the computer. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. I turned on the screen. Look at the power indicator: •...
... too low. Remove it may arise during the use of your computer? Unplug it is not lit, no power is being supplied to an external monitor. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the computer. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. I turned on the screen. Look at the power indicator: •...
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... open by arranging the tiles to show on battery power. 3. Click Start screen at the top of folders under Add a folder. Select a folder name and click Remove to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. You can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you quick status and notifications to use...
... open by arranging the tiles to show on battery power. 3. Click Start screen at the top of folders under Add a folder. Select a folder name and click Remove to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. You can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you quick status and notifications to use...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... environment. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you set up a network, you and other computers in DSL modem that will allow you can set up a LAN using wires. You can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an Internet connection. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you need to have a built-in your Access Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of a wireless network? Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is...
... environment. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you set up a network, you and other computers in DSL modem that will allow you can set up a LAN using wires. You can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an Internet connection. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you need to have a built-in your Access Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of a wireless network? Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... your Acer system. we use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using a comprehensive security suite an attractive alternative to use the same password for online protection in the dictionary, especially "password." Make sure you Activate it should be configured to the Internet. The following as McAfee Internet Security Suite, which monitors all the security software needed for every service you notice something suspicious with other types...
... your Acer system. we use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using a comprehensive security suite an attractive alternative to use the same password for online protection in the dictionary, especially "password." Make sure you Activate it should be configured to the Internet. The following as McAfee Internet Security Suite, which monitors all the security software needed for every service you notice something suspicious with other types...