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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... to Start 87 How do I jump between apps 88 How do I turn off my computer 88 Wireless networks 74 Why is a Microsoft ID (account 92 How do I add a favorite to - 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 'm used to Internet BIOS utility 80 Explorer 92 Boot sequence...
... to Start 87 How do I jump between apps 88 How do I turn off my computer 88 Wireless networks 74 Why is a Microsoft ID (account 92 How do I add a favorite to - 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 'm used to Internet BIOS utility 80 Explorer 92 Boot sequence...
User Manual
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... Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. Basic care and tips for meeting your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your notebook. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you get started with setting...
... Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. Basic care and tips for meeting your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your notebook. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you get started with setting...
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Indicates the computer's battery status. # Icon Item Description Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) 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. Your Acer notebook tour - 23 Note: Push to remove/install the card. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
Indicates the computer's battery status. # Icon Item Description Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) 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. Your Acer notebook tour - 23 Note: Push to remove/install the card. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
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... Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). External display (VGA) port Connects to a Kensington-compatible Kensington lock slot computer security lock. Your Acer notebook tour - 25 Keyless models are also available. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as left and right side of the button function as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn...
... Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). External display (VGA) port Connects to a Kensington-compatible Kensington lock slot computer security lock. Your Acer notebook tour - 25 Keyless models are also available. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as left and right side of the button function as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the notch and turn...
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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. 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.
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Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Display off Touchpad toggle Description Turns on / off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Puts the computer 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 or off to return. Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Using the keyboard - 31 Press any key to save power. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both....
Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Display off Touchpad toggle Description Turns on / off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Puts the computer 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 or off to return. Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Using the keyboard - 31 Press any key to save power. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both....
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... startup 1. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Next. The process will take several minutes. 50 - Recovery Several options are completely removed. 4. Click Reset. 5. After the recovery has finished, you can be viewed after the recovery. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. A screen appears asking you to restore your computer to your computer to factory settings. 4. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer by repeating the first-start process...
... startup 1. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Next. The process will take several minutes. 50 - Recovery Several options are completely removed. 4. Click Reset. 5. After the recovery has finished, you can be viewed after the recovery. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. A screen appears asking you to restore your computer to your computer to factory settings. 4. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer by repeating the first-start process...
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...
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... on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to the User's Manual. Basic care and tips for your mobile computing needs. For more productive, please refer 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. If you need to power down , you to completely...
... on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to the User's Manual. Basic care and tips for your mobile computing needs. For more productive, please refer 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. If you need to power down , you to completely...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...; Keyless models are also available. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/ 1000-based network. Allows the computer to USB devices. Connects to stay cool. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of the button function as left and right selection buttons. 1 2 # Icon Item Kensington lock slot 1 2 Ventilation 3 External display (VGA) port...
...; Keyless models are also available. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/ 1000-based network. Allows the computer to USB devices. Connects to stay cool. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of the button function as left and right selection buttons. 1 2 # Icon Item Kensington lock slot 1 2 Ventilation 3 External display (VGA) port...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... now presented. After the recovery has finished, you to restore your computer by copying files to your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. 2. The Reset your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Recovery - 29 Images for reference only. 3. Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your hard drive. 6. A screen appears asking you to factory settings. 4. Click Troubleshoot. 3.
... now presented. After the recovery has finished, you to restore your computer by copying files to your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. 2. The Reset your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Recovery - 29 Images for reference only. 3. Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your hard drive. 6. A screen appears asking you to factory settings. 4. Click Troubleshoot. 3.
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...). a. Use your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup on page 33. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of these restore points to open the boot menu. If you purchased your system running again. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press to change this setting to start from, select the USB drive. Click Advanced then System Restore to Enabled. b. Windows starts from the recovery backup...
...). a. Use your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup on page 33. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of these restore points to open the boot menu. If you purchased your system running again. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press to change this setting to start from, select the USB drive. Click Advanced then System Restore to Enabled. b. Windows starts from the recovery backup...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... computers without using wires. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Select your wireless network on by the cabin crew. All wireless devices must be switched off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can access the Internet. Note Please refer to your Internet connection itself. Your computer's wireless connection is turned on /off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Once connected to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings. You can...
... computers without using wires. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Select your wireless network on by the cabin crew. All wireless devices must be switched off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can access the Internet. Note Please refer to your Internet connection itself. Your computer's wireless connection is turned on /off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Once connected to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings. You can...
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... turned off. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Important When removing a USB storage device...
... turned off. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Important When removing a USB storage device...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... microphone. Secure the cable connection with the monitor. Make sure that allows you to connect an external microphone for mono recording; Headphones and microphone These ports allow you to your computer's configuration). These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Use the microphone port to connect audio devices. If necessary change the display settings used with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow any setup instructions...
... microphone. Secure the cable connection with the monitor. Make sure that allows you to connect an external microphone for mono recording; Headphones and microphone These ports allow you to your computer's configuration). These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Use the microphone port to connect audio devices. If necessary change the display settings used with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow any setup instructions...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...'s power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it and press + + to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be set to the computer. • If the power LED is lit, check the following: • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Press the display toggle hotkey...
...'s power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it and press + + to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be set to the computer. • If the power LED is lit, check the following: • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Press the display toggle hotkey...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...? You can personalize Start with a different image, to suit your cursor to show on battery power. 3. You can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you wish to use (your personal needs. How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. To change the background, move your cursor to suit your Pictures folder will open by arranging the...
...? You can personalize Start with a different image, to suit your cursor to show on battery power. 3. You can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you wish to use (your personal needs. How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. To change the background, move your cursor to suit your Pictures folder will open by arranging the...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... the need to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. Setting up a wireless network is a group of a wireless LAN To set up your Access Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. When you set up a network, you to have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of your home. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network...
... the need to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. Setting up a wireless network is a group of a wireless LAN To set up your Access Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. When you set up a network, you to have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of your home. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... and use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using a comprehensive security suite an attractive alternative to installing, configuring and updating several different types of security software. Internet and online security - 83 The next line of defense many miles we use them safe Passwords are a fact of life on your account. Choose strong passwords and keep them for every service you connect to the Internet. The...
... and use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using a comprehensive security suite an attractive alternative to installing, configuring and updating several different types of security software. Internet and online security - 83 The next line of defense many miles we use them safe Passwords are a fact of life on your account. Choose strong passwords and keep them for every service you connect to the Internet. The...