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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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... Serial Bus (USB) 77 desktop back 90 Where are my apps 90 Playing DVD movies 78 What 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 check for using Windows 8 87 Using a computer security lock 71 Three concepts you might want to Using passwords 71 keep in mind 87 Entering passwords 72 How do I access...
... Serial Bus (USB) 77 desktop back 90 Where are my apps 90 Playing DVD movies 78 What 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 check for using Windows 8 87 Using a computer security lock 71 Three concepts you might want to Using passwords 71 keep in mind 87 Entering passwords 72 How do I access...
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... can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your computer on and off To turn the power off, do any of your mobile computing needs. For more productive, please refer to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information...
... can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your computer on and off To turn the power off, do any of your mobile computing needs. For more productive, please refer to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information...
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Indicates the computer's battery 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. Charging: The light is amber when the Battery indicator battery is charging. 5 Fully charged: The light is active. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status.
Indicates the computer's battery 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. Charging: The light is amber when the Battery indicator battery is charging. 5 Fully charged: The light is active. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status.
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.../100/1000based network. Left view 1 2 3 4 56 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as left and right selection buttons. External display (VGA) port Connects to a Kensington-compatible Kensington lock slot computer security lock. Your Acer notebook tour - 25 # Icon Item Description 4 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right side of the button function as a table...
.../100/1000based network. Left view 1 2 3 4 56 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as left and right selection buttons. External display (VGA) port Connects to a Kensington-compatible Kensington lock slot computer security lock. Your Acer notebook tour - 25 # Icon Item Description 4 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right side of the button function as a table...
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Optical drive Internal optical drive; Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the button drive. DC-in jack Connects to USB devices. 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. accepts CDs or DVDs. Carefully insert a straightened paper clip to eject...
Optical drive Internal optical drive; Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the button drive. DC-in jack Connects to USB devices. 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. accepts CDs or DVDs. Carefully insert a straightened paper clip to eject...
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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. 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. # Icon Item Description 3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. 4 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool.
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... brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to save power. Increases the screen brightness. 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. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display...
... brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to save power. Increases the screen brightness. 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. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display...
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... hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. Perform minor fixes. Click Start to a previous system condition. 3. Make sure you will be shown the backup progress on each disc...
... hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. Perform minor fixes. Click Start to a previous system condition. 3. Make sure you will be shown the backup progress on each disc...
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... applications - If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to an earlier system snapshot" on page 47. Recovery - 43 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning your system to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - solved by returning your system to its factory condition. Reset your operating system.
... applications - If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to an earlier system snapshot" on page 47. Recovery - 43 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning your system to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - solved by returning your system to its factory condition. Reset your operating system.
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... 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. Recovering from the Windows Store). If you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, back them up now. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my...
... 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. Recovering from the Windows Store). If you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, back them up now. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my...
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Click Reset. 5. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Note: "Refresh your computer to the default factory condition with files intact. Recovery After the recovery has finished, you to restore your PC" enables you can be viewed after each file is much longer, up to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Several options are completely removed. 4. "Reset your PC...
Click Reset. 5. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Note: "Refresh your computer to the default factory condition with files intact. Recovery After the recovery has finished, you to restore your PC" enables you can be viewed after each file is much longer, up to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Several options are completely removed. 4. "Reset your PC...
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... open the boot menu. Recovery Find your keyboard type. 52 - If it is not already enabled, you to select which device to select the Main menu. c. Use the left or right arrow keys to start from, select the USB drive. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Depending on a USB drive: 1. During startup, press to select USB Device, then press Enter. a. Recovering from a recovery backup...
... open the boot menu. Recovery Find your keyboard type. 52 - If it is not already enabled, you to select which device to select the Main menu. c. Use the left or right arrow keys to start from, select the USB drive. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Depending on a USB drive: 1. During startup, press to select USB Device, then press Enter. a. Recovering from a recovery backup...
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You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to its effective life. A standard computer battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Battery pack - 61 a USB disk drive), as they can continue to...
You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to its effective life. A standard computer battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Battery pack - 61 a USB disk drive), as they can continue to...
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.... See "BIOS utility" on bootup and resume from unauthorized access. Some keyless models are also available. 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. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to...
.... See "BIOS utility" on bootup and resume from unauthorized access. Some keyless models are also available. 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. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to...
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.... Combine the use the computer. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. 72 - Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set , a prompt appears when you fail to enter a password. Securing your...
.... Combine the use the computer. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. 72 - Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set , a prompt appears when you fail to enter a password. Securing your...
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...Nothing appears on . Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be the cause: Frequently asked questions - 81 Press any key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If... it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check the following : • Do you are provided for each one. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is lit, check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk...
...Nothing appears on . Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be the cause: Frequently asked questions - 81 Press any key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If... it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check the following : • Do you are provided for each one. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is lit, check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk...
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..., the internal speakers automatically turn off. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port on the taskbar. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be too low. Press + < > (increase) to resume. Press and release the power button to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might...
..., the internal speakers automatically turn off. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port on the taskbar. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be too low. Press + < > (increase) to resume. Press and release the power button to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might...
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... tiles will need to enter the password to unlock the computer. To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Click and hold a tile to select it, then drag it to accommodate the tile in its new location. Press the any key and click on Start that appears at the top of the screen. You can personalize Start with a different...
... tiles will need to enter the password to unlock the computer. To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Click and hold a tile to select it, then drag it to accommodate the tile in its new location. Press the any key and click on Start that appears at the top of the screen. You can personalize Start with a different...
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... address, but it is a Microsoft ID (account)? Internet Explorer 10 doesn't have the page open, right-click anywhere on the page to get one you don't have a Microsoft account and want to open the menu at the bottom of the screen. You do not need one , press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to Start. 92 - Frequently asked questions
... address, but it is a Microsoft ID (account)? Internet Explorer 10 doesn't have the page open, right-click anywhere on the page to get one you don't have a Microsoft account and want to open the menu at the bottom of the screen. You do not need one , press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to Start. 92 - Frequently asked questions
