User Manual
Page 3
...OF CONTENTS Safety and comfort 5 snapshot 46 First things first Returning your system to its factory 17 condition 47 Your guides 17 Recovering from Windows 48 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 computer 17 Turning your computer on and off 17 ...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 view 24 Left view 25 Information on USB 3.0 26 Checking the ...
...OF CONTENTS Safety and comfort 5 snapshot 46 First things first Returning your system to its factory 17 condition 47 Your guides 17 Recovering from Windows 48 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 computer 17 Turning your computer on and off 17 ...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 view 24 Left view 25 Information on USB 3.0 26 Checking the ...
User Manual
Page 4
... 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 the way that I get more information?.......... 93 Frequently asked questions 81 Requesting service 83 Regulations and safety notices 94 Troubleshooting 85 4 -... Special considerations 69 Troubleshooting tips 85 Securing your computer 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...
... 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 the way that I get more information?.......... 93 Frequently asked questions 81 Requesting service 83 Regulations and safety notices 94 Troubleshooting 85 4 -... Special considerations 69 Troubleshooting tips 85 Securing your computer 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...
User Manual
Page 15
.... - Warning! Keep your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of time. Avoid adjusting your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds, using a task light, changing the display's viewing angle, using a glare-reduction filter...
.... - Warning! Keep your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of time. Avoid adjusting your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds, using a task light, changing the display's viewing angle, using a glare-reduction filter...
User Manual
Page 17
For more on how your computer can help you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your notebook. It ...click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. First things first - 17 Your guides To help you to be ... to thank 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 Down.
For more on how your computer can help you get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your notebook. It ...click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. First things first - 17 Your guides To help you to be ... to thank 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 Down.
User Manual
Page 30
Use this mode when you need to access most applications. USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is on, the keypad is on, text on the screen moves one line up or down when you ...
Use this mode when you need to access most applications. USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Num Lock is on, the keypad is on, text on the screen moves one line up or down when you ...
User Manual
Page 32
... it opens the application's context menu. 32 - Return to the previous media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows key It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume up Description Increases the sound volume. + < > + + + + Volume down...
... it opens the application's context menu. 32 - Return to the previous media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows key It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume up Description Increases the sound volume. + < > + + + + Volume down...
User Manual
Page 34
... that use one or more fingers. Touchpad These allow you to control applications with a few simple gestures, such as: • Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by swiping into the center of the touchpad from the right, top or left. • Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the charms. •...
... that use one or more fingers. Touchpad These allow you to control applications with a few simple gestures, such as: • Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by swiping into the center of the touchpad from the right, top or left. • Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the charms. •...
User Manual
Page 35
...when you purchased it to an earlier state. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer - The recovery backup includes the... Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you an option to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to retain all factory...
...when you purchased it to an earlier state. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer - The recovery backup includes the... Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you an option to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to retain all factory...
User Manual
Page 36
Note: Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of apps. 2. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of 32 GB or larger. 1. Recovery The Recovery Drive window 36 - Click Create Factory Default Backup.
Note: Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of apps. 2. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of 32 GB or larger. 1. Recovery The Recovery Drive window 36 - Click Create Factory Default Backup.
User Manual
Page 39
Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. 7. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either Recovery - 39 Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'.
Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. 7. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either Recovery - 39 Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'.
User Manual
Page 44
If you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. • Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. 44 - Recovery
If you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. • Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. 44 - Recovery
User Manual
Page 45
... a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait for the item you want to reinstall. If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Recovery - 45 • You should see the Contents section of the... Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you are...
... a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait for the item you want to reinstall. If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Recovery - 45 • You should see the Contents section of the... Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you are...
User Manual
Page 46
... takes a 'snapshot' of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. In most cases of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to get your system settings and saves them as restore...Note: For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of the Acer Resource Center. 3. 2. Returning to complete the installation. Click the install icon for each time you can return to one of these restore points...
... takes a 'snapshot' of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. In most cases of your system running again. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to get your system settings and saves them as restore...Note: For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of the Acer Resource Center. 3. 2. Returning to complete the installation. Click the install icon for each time you can return to one of these restore points...
User Manual
Page 47
... restore point 1. Your system is restored using the restore point you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from Windows" on page 48. • If you cannot run Windows, your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. Recovery - 47 Click System and Security > Action Center, then ...click Yes. You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can still run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 52. apps. This process may take several minutes...
... restore point 1. Your system is restored using the restore point you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from Windows" on page 48. • If you cannot run Windows, your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. Recovery - 47 Click System and Security > Action Center, then ...click Yes. You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can still run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 52. apps. This process may take several minutes...
User Manual
Page 48
... Management" on page 49. Software installed since you can access important files on your system. Recovering from the Windows Store). See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 51. 48 - Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore...will attempt to retain 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. If you purchased your hard drive, back them up now...
... Management" on page 49. Software installed since you can access important files on your system. Recovering from the Windows Store). See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 51. 48 - Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore...will attempt to retain 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. If you purchased your hard drive, back them up now...
User Manual
Page 49
Click Next, then choose how to erase your hard drive. 2. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your files: Recovery - 49 Images for reference only. 3. Click Restore Factory Settings. The Reset your PC window opens. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1.
Click Next, then choose how to erase your hard drive. 2. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your files: Recovery - 49 Images for reference only. 3. Click Restore Factory Settings. The Reset your PC window opens. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1.
User Manual
Page 51
The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. The Refresh your hard drive. Recovery - 51 Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. This process takes about 30 minutes.
The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. The Refresh your hard drive. Recovery - 51 Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. This process takes about 30 minutes.
User Manual
Page 52
... backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 3. f. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to your computer. 4. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter.
... backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 3. f. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to your computer. 4. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter.
User Manual
Page 53
...can return to one of recovery to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Recovery - 53 Click Reset your PC to use: a. If you purchased your PC will reinstall all software ... removed (except software installed from the recovery backup" on page 55. Click Advanced then System Restore to get your PC from the Windows Store). Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of these restore points to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on...
...can return to one of recovery to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Recovery - 53 Click Reset your PC to use: a. If you purchased your PC will reinstall all software ... removed (except software installed from the recovery backup" on page 55. Click Advanced then System Restore to get your PC from the Windows Store). Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of these restore points to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on...
User Manual
Page 54
... files on the hard drive and want to keep any changes to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. To completely restore your files: a. The Reset your PC window opens. Reset your PC from the recovery backup Caution: Reset your PC will erase all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes.
... files on the hard drive and want to keep any changes to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. To completely restore your files: a. The Reset your PC window opens. Reset your PC from the recovery backup Caution: Reset your PC will erase all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes.