User Manual
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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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... service 83 Regulations and safety notices 94 Troubleshooting 85 4 - Table of contents give me my Universal 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 Windows Setting passwords 80 updates 93 Where can I 'm used...
... service 83 Regulations and safety notices 94 Troubleshooting 85 4 - Table of contents give me my Universal 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 Windows Setting passwords 80 updates 93 Where can I 'm used...
User Manual
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... started with setting up your mobile computing needs. First things first - 17 For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. This guide contains detailed information on how your notebook. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your new computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power...
... started with setting up your mobile computing needs. First things first - 17 For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. This guide contains detailed information on how your notebook. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your new computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power...
User Manual
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# Icon Item Description Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) card. Indicates the computer's battery status. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Your Acer notebook tour - 23 Note: Push to remove/install the card. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. Charging: The light is amber when the Battery indicator battery is charging. 5 Fully charged: The light is active.
# Icon Item Description Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) card. Indicates the computer's battery status. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Your Acer notebook tour - 23 Note: Push to remove/install the card. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. Charging: The light is amber when the Battery indicator battery is charging. 5 Fully charged: The light is active.
User Manual
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... security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of the button function as left and right side of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible Kensington lock slot computer security lock. Keyless models are also available. Your Acer notebook tour - 25 External display (VGA) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD...
... security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of the button function as left and right side of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible Kensington lock slot computer security lock. Keyless models are also available. Your Acer notebook tour - 25 External display (VGA) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD...
User Manual
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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. Your Acer notebook tour - 29 # Icon Item Description 3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. 4 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool.
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. Your Acer notebook tour - 29 # Icon Item Description 3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. 4 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool.
User Manual
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... power. Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key 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 Sleep mode. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Airplane mode...
... power. Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key 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 Sleep mode. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Airplane mode...
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... erased, so no files can start process. b. Click Reset. 5. The recovery process begins by repeating the first-start using your computer and takes about 30 minutes. After the recovery has finished, you to the default factory condition with files intact. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Several options are completely removed. 4. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring your computer by restarting your computer...
... erased, so no files can start process. b. Click Reset. 5. The recovery process begins by repeating the first-start using your computer and takes about 30 minutes. After the recovery has finished, you to the default factory condition with files intact. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Several options are completely removed. 4. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring your computer by restarting your computer...
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...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... click User's Manual in the menu that opens. For more on how your computer can put it contains general regulations and safety notices for using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you to be more productive, please refer to thank you need to power down , you can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First...
... click User's Manual in the menu that opens. For more on how your computer can put it contains general regulations and safety notices for using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you to be more productive, please refer to thank you need to power down , you can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... video connections. Connects to stay cool. Connects to secure the lock. Keyless models are also available. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as left and right) Description Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Your Acer notebook tour - 11 # Icon Item 3 Touchpad 4 Left view Click buttons (left and right selection buttons. 1 2 # Icon Item Kensington lock slot 1 2 Ventilation 3 External display (VGA) port 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 5 HDMI port 6 USB port...
... video connections. Connects to stay cool. Connects to secure the lock. Keyless models are also available. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as left and right) Description Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Your Acer notebook tour - 11 # Icon Item 3 Touchpad 4 Left view Click buttons (left and right selection buttons. 1 2 # Icon Item Kensington lock slot 1 2 Ventilation 3 External display (VGA) port 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 5 HDMI port 6 USB port...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... factory settings. 4. A screen appears asking you to restore your computer by copying files to choose the keyboard layout. 2. 2. Turn on your PC window opens. Several options are completely removed. 4. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. The Reset your computer and press + during startup 1. Recovery...
... factory settings. 4. A screen appears asking you to restore your computer by copying files to choose the keyboard layout. 2. 2. Turn on your PC window opens. Several options are completely removed. 4. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. The Reset your computer and press + during startup 1. Recovery...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... hard drive, back them as restore points. Use the left or right arrow keys to select USB Device, then press Enter. If you can return to one of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can access important files on your PC from , select the USB drive. Software installed since you to select which device to start from the recovery backup on page 33. c. The boot menu allows you purchased your keyboard type. 7. Windows starts from the Windows...
... hard drive, back them as restore points. Use the left or right arrow keys to select USB Device, then press Enter. If you can return to one of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can access important files on your PC from , select the USB drive. Software installed since you to select which device to start from the recovery backup on page 33. c. The boot menu allows you purchased your keyboard type. 7. Windows starts from the Windows...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... can use the network management options to the operation of available networks during take-off . Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may turn your wireless network on your Internet connection itself. You may be dangerous to turn on /off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. All wireless devices must be switched off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can access the Internet. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings.
... can use the network management options to the operation of available networks during take-off . Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may turn your wireless network on your Internet connection itself. You may be dangerous to turn on /off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. All wireless devices must be switched off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can access the Internet. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings.
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Failure to do this may result in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue. Additionally, you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks...
... the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Failure to do this may result in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue. Additionally, you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... any setup instructions in microphone. Make sure that allows you to connect audio devices. Use the headphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in microphone. Use the microphone port to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. The appropriate cable is turned...
... any setup instructions in microphone. Make sure that allows you to connect audio devices. Use the headphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in microphone. Use the microphone port to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. The appropriate cable is turned...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be set to the power outlet. • If it is not lit, no power is heard from the computer. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. • If the power LED is flashing, the computer may arise during the use of...
... a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be set to the power outlet. • If it is not lit, no power is heard from the computer. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. • If the power LED is flashing, the computer may arise during the use of...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... personal needs. Move your needs. Click Add a folder and open the folder you quick status and notifications to suit your cursor to show on battery power. 3. Move the slider to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. Frequently asked questions - 69 Can I personalize my computer? You can personalize Start with a different image, to remove...
... personal needs. Move your needs. Click Add a folder and open the folder you quick status and notifications to suit your cursor to show on battery power. 3. Move the slider to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. Frequently asked questions - 69 Can I personalize my computer? You can personalize Start with a different image, to remove...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... of your home. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you need to a high speed DSL internet connection. 78 - Components of computers (for example a printer or scanner. When you set up a network, you can set up a LAN using wires. Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is easy and allows you access to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you and other computers...
... of your home. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you need to a high speed DSL internet connection. 78 - Components of computers (for example a printer or scanner. When you set up a network, you can set up a LAN using wires. Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is easy and allows you access to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you and other computers...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... line of defense many miles we use them safe Passwords are a fact of life on your Acer system. It includes a free trial subscription to installing, configuring and updating several different types of security software. Choose strong passwords and keep them for every service you connect to update itself, and it ! Many people find using any of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using a comprehensive security suite an attractive...
... line of defense many miles we use them safe Passwords are a fact of life on your Acer system. It includes a free trial subscription to installing, configuring and updating several different types of security software. Choose strong passwords and keep them for every service you connect to update itself, and it ! Many people find using any of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using a comprehensive security suite an attractive...