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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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... 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 my computer 88 Wireless networks 74 Why is there a new interface 88 Connecting to the Internet 74 Wireless networks...
... 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 my computer 88 Wireless networks 74 Why is there a new interface 88 Connecting to the Internet 74 Wireless networks...
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... as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your new computer. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click...
... as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your new computer. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click...
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Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. 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. Indicates the computer's battery status. # Icon Item Description Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) card. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Your Acer notebook tour - 23
Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. 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. Indicates the computer's battery status. # Icon Item Description Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) card. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Your Acer notebook tour - 23
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... button function 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 Left view 1 2 3 4 56 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Keyless models are also available. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. # Icon Item Description 4 Click buttons...
... button function 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 Left view 1 2 3 4 56 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Keyless models are also available. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. # Icon Item Description 4 Click buttons...
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... button drive. 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 eject the optical drive tray. Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is indicator active. Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. Optical drive Internal optical drive; Your Acer notebook...
... button drive. 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 eject the optical drive tray. Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is indicator active. Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. Optical drive Internal optical drive; Your Acer notebook...
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Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. # 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 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. # 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 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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... other key in Sleep mode. Using the keyboard - 31 Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight 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 the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Display off Touchpad...
... other key in Sleep mode. Using the keyboard - 31 Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight 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 the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Display off Touchpad...
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... of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be 42 - If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it clearly. Perform minor fixes. Recovery 3. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that product's documentation or support...
... of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be 42 - If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it clearly. Perform minor fixes. Recovery 3. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that product's documentation or support...
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... from the factory. If you need to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning your system to an earlier system snapshot" on page 47. 4. Recovery - 43 If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came...
... from the factory. If you need to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning your system to an earlier system snapshot" on page 47. 4. Recovery - 43 If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came...
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... software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 51. 48 - If you purchased your hard drive, back them up now. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on 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. Software installed since you can access important files on page 49. Recovering from the Windows Store). Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset...
... software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 51. 48 - If you purchased your hard drive, back them up now. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on 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. Software installed since you can access important files on page 49. Recovering from the Windows Store). Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset...
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... much more secure as old files are now presented. A screen appears asking you to restore your computer to factory settings. 4. Recovery Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Next. Turn on your PC. Several options are completely removed. 4. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer and press + during startup 1. After the recovery has finished, you can be viewed after each file...
... much more secure as old files are now presented. A screen appears asking you to restore your computer to factory settings. 4. Recovery Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Next. Turn on your PC. Several options are completely removed. 4. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer and press + during startup 1. After the recovery has finished, you can be viewed after each file...
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...-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is attached to open the boot menu. d. During startup, press to your computer. 3. If it is selected, press to change this setting to select the Main menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. f. Use your arrow keys to select the Exit menu. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 4. Use the left...
...-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is attached to open the boot menu. d. During startup, press to your computer. 3. If it is selected, press to change this setting to select the Main menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. f. Use your arrow keys to select the Exit menu. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 4. Use the left...
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... suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use constant AC power, you get the most out of about 300 charges. You are advised to use . • Remove accessories that are advised to draw power. • Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. A standard computer battery has a life span of battery operation...
... suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use constant AC power, you get the most out of about 300 charges. You are advised to use . • Remove accessories that are advised to draw power. • Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. A standard computer battery has a life span of battery operation...
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... must enter this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Using a computer security lock The computer comes with password checkpoints on page 80. • User Password secures your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to take care of your computer. Once set, you need to secure the lock. Learn how to the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates...
... must enter this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Using a computer security lock The computer comes with password checkpoints on page 80. • User Password secures your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to take care of your computer. Once set, you need to secure the lock. Learn how to the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates...
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... system halts. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on boot parameter is set , a prompt appears when you the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to use the computer. Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Then turn on Boot secures your password, please get in...
... system halts. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on boot parameter is set , a prompt appears when you the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to use the computer. Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Then turn on Boot secures your password, please get in...
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.... Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be the cause: Frequently asked questions - 81 Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to restart the system. Press any key to turn the display back on the screen The computer's power management...
.... Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be the cause: Frequently asked questions - 81 Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to restart the system. Press any key to turn the display back on the screen The computer's power management...
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... resume. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the computer, 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 an external monitor. • The brightness level might be set to the line-out port on the taskbar. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too...
... resume. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the computer, 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 an external monitor. • The brightness level might be set to the line-out port on the taskbar. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too...
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... select a color and image. Press the any key and click on Start that appears at the top of the screen. Other tiles will need to enter the password to accommodate the tile in its new location. Can I personalize my computer? If your personal needs. How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize.
... select a color and image. Press the any key and click on Start that appears at the top of the screen. Other tiles will need to enter the password to accommodate the tile in its new location. Can I personalize my computer? If your personal needs. How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize.
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... to get one , press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to Start. Click Pin to using a Microsoft ID. Do I add a favorite to open the menu at the bottom of the screen. How do I need a Microsoft ID to use to communicate with friends and sign in to your PC to the people, files, and devices you have traditional favorites, instead you...
... to get one , press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to Start. Click Pin to using a Microsoft ID. Do I add a favorite to open the menu at the bottom of the screen. How do I need a Microsoft ID to use to communicate with friends and sign in to your PC to the people, files, and devices you have traditional favorites, instead you...