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...opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in damage and will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • The power...pierce, open or Note: Adjust only those controls that could result in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not put, store or leave your skin or body. • Your device and its enhancements may get hot. ...
...opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in damage and will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • The power...pierce, open or Note: Adjust only those controls that could result in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not put, store or leave your skin or body. • Your device and its enhancements may get hot. ...
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... the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. Please understand that due to its nature, the User's Manual will occasionally refer to the Aspire User's Manual. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as using your computer Turning your notebook. Follow these steps to access it down the computer for certain models." If you need to completely shut it : 1 From Start, simply start typing "User" to open the...
... the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. Please understand that due to its nature, the User's Manual will occasionally refer to the Aspire User's Manual. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as using your computer Turning your notebook. Follow these steps to access it down the computer for certain models." If you need to completely shut it : 1 From Start, simply start typing "User" to open the...
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...Touchpad basics (for models with separate buttons) 1 Touchpad basics (for models with integrated buttons) 2 Touchpad gestures 3 Using the keyboard 4 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad\ 4 Hotkeys 5 Recovery 7 Creating a recovery backup 7 Creating a drivers and applications backup 9 Recovering your system 11 Reinstalling drivers and applications 11 Returning to an earlier system snapshot 13 Returning your system to its factory condition 14 Recovering from Windows 14 Recovering from a recovery backup 16 Acer Backup Manager 19 Acer clear.fi 21 Navigating media...
...Touchpad basics (for models with separate buttons) 1 Touchpad basics (for models with integrated buttons) 2 Touchpad gestures 3 Using the keyboard 4 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad\ 4 Hotkeys 5 Recovery 7 Creating a recovery backup 7 Creating a drivers and applications backup 9 Recovering your system 11 Reinstalling drivers and applications 11 Returning to an earlier system snapshot 13 Returning your system to its factory condition 14 Recovering from Windows 14 Recovering from a recovery backup 16 Acer Backup Manager 19 Acer clear.fi 21 Navigating media...
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... 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Using passwords 33 Entering passwords 34 Setting passwords 34 Expanding through options 35 Connectivity options 35 Fax/data modem 35 Built-in network feature 36 Consumer Infrared (CIR) 36 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 37 IEEE 1394 port 38 High-Definition Multimedia Interface 38 ExpressCard 39 Installing memory 40 Enjoying TV with Windows Media Center 42 Choose your input type 42 Watching TV using the optional DVB...
... 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Using passwords 33 Entering passwords 34 Setting passwords 34 Expanding through options 35 Connectivity options 35 Fax/data modem 35 Built-in network feature 36 Consumer Infrared (CIR) 36 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 37 IEEE 1394 port 38 High-Definition Multimedia Interface 38 ExpressCard 39 Installing memory 40 Enjoying TV with Windows Media Center 42 Choose your input type 42 Watching TV using the optional DVB...
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... 62 Wireless operation channels for Windows updates? 58 Where can I add a favorite to - (for selected models) 42 To connect the digital antenna 43 Watching TV with an external antenna or cable socket 43 BIOS utility 44 Boot sequence 44 Password 44 Using software 45 Playing DVD movies 45 Using a Bluetooth connection 46 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 46 Adding a Bluetooth device 47 Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshooting tips 50 Error messages 50 Frequently asked questions 52 Requesting service 53 International Travelers...
... 62 Wireless operation channels for Windows updates? 58 Where can I add a favorite to - (for selected models) 42 To connect the digital antenna 43 Watching TV with an external antenna or cable socket 43 BIOS utility 44 Boot sequence 44 Password 44 Using software 45 Playing DVD movies 45 Using a Bluetooth connection 46 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 46 Adding a Bluetooth device 47 Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshooting tips 50 Error messages 50 Frequently asked questions 52 Requesting service 53 International Travelers...
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.... It can be disabled under Mouse settings in an area. The cursor is enabled on the touchtap, then slide a finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. • Single-finger press or tap: Press the touchpad down, or lightly tap the touchpad with integrated buttons) Note: The touchpad is sensitive to perform a 'click', which will open a context menu related to the selected...
.... It can be disabled under Mouse settings in an area. The cursor is enabled on the touchtap, then slide a finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. • Single-finger press or tap: Press the touchpad down, or lightly tap the touchpad with integrated buttons) Note: The touchpad is sensitive to perform a 'click', which will open a context menu related to the selected...
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... applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this section may not apply to connect an external keypad. It is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on and off Hold while using cursor-control keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in uppercase. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Desired access Number keys on embedded...
... applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this section may not apply to connect an external keypad. It is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on and off Hold while using cursor-control keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in uppercase. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Desired access Number keys on embedded...
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...+ + < > NumLk Brightness up Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Volume up Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off (only for certain models). To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in touchpad on or off . Hotkey + + + + + + Icon Function Description Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Increases the sound volume.
...+ + < > NumLk Brightness up Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Volume up Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off (only for certain models). To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in touchpad on or off . Hotkey + + + + + + Icon Function Description Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Increases the sound volume.
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... reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Reset your hard drive or the backup you need to its factory condition" on page 14. You can reinstall using either your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may need to its factory condition. installed on your computer, you have stopped working correctly. Recovering your system To recover your operating system. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were...
... reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Reset your hard drive or the backup you need to its factory condition" on page 14. You can reinstall using either your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may need to its factory condition. installed on your computer, you have stopped working correctly. Recovering your system To recover your operating system. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that were...
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... installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering 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 are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). formatted or you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. If you can still run Windows...
... installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering 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 are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). formatted or you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. If you can still run Windows...
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... Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. Use your computer to erase your keyboard type. 6. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of these changes, select No. Images for reference only. 3. Windows starts from the recovery backup" on your hard drive. 1. In most cases of your system. Software installed since you can return to select USB Device, then press Enter. Click Next. If you purchased your PC will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup...
... Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. Use your computer to erase your keyboard type. 6. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of these changes, select No. Images for reference only. 3. Windows starts from the recovery backup" on your hard drive. 1. In most cases of your system. Software installed since you can return to select USB Device, then press Enter. Click Next. If you purchased your PC will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup...
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... burn this screen you can select the type of backup functions each accomplished in only three simple steps. To start Acer Backup Manager in Desktop mode, select Acer Backup Manager. Acer Backup Manager is only available on your computer*, or save them to removable media (i.e. Alternatively, in Windows 8, simply start typing "Backup Manager". a flash drive) to restore your computer at a later time. • Migrate My Files: Allows you to copy files to a USB device so that enables you...
... burn this screen you can select the type of backup functions each accomplished in only three simple steps. To start Acer Backup Manager in Desktop mode, select Acer Backup Manager. Acer Backup Manager is only available on your computer*, or save them to removable media (i.e. Alternatively, in Windows 8, simply start typing "Backup Manager". a flash drive) to restore your computer at a later time. • Migrate My Files: Allows you to copy files to a USB device so that enables you...
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... charged battery pack is unavailable. Save all necessary files. 3. Replace the battery pack. 5. Installing and removing the battery pack Note: Some models have no spare battery pack. The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. You have an embedded battery. English 27 Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Close all applications. 3. Turn off the computer. Resume work . 1. Rest the cursor over the battery/power...
... charged battery pack is unavailable. Save all necessary files. 3. Replace the battery pack. 5. Installing and removing the battery pack Note: Some models have no spare battery pack. The AC adapter or a power outlet is available. You have an embedded battery. English 27 Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Close all applications. 3. Turn off the computer. Resume work . 1. Rest the cursor over the battery/power...
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... computer in Sleep mode. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you may choose to shut down the computer: press the Windows key + and click Start > Shut...
... computer in Sleep mode. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer. 4 Close the display cover. 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you may choose to shut down the computer: press the Windows key + and click Start > Shut...
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... notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of a locked drawer. Combine the use . If you need to protect and take care of this password to gain access to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for a security lock. Important! Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for...
... notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of a locked drawer. Combine the use . If you need to protect and take care of this password to gain access to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from Hibernation for a security lock. Important! Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with a Kensington-compatible security slot for...
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.... Important! Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. English 34 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Try again...
.... Important! Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. English 34 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Try again...
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... the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. Warning! Warning! To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Plugging this section may not apply to your computer as you to connect peripheral devices to your computer. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. Your...
... the cable you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. Warning! Warning! To use is not compatible with a desktop PC. Plugging this section may not apply to your computer as you to connect peripheral devices to your computer. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. Your...
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... the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is being supplied to turn the display back on the taskbar. Press and release the power button to save power. If it may be too low. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to power...
... the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is being supplied to turn the display back on the taskbar. Press and release the power button to save power. If it may be too low. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to power...
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... need to enter the password to continue. You can view weather or stock updates without needing to open Search and display the results; So, for example, you will be moved to accommodate the tile in its new location. Can I personalize the Lock screen? How do I change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings...
... need to enter the password to continue. You can view weather or stock updates without needing to open Search and display the results; So, for example, you will be moved to accommodate the tile in its new location. Can I personalize the Lock screen? How do I change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings...
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