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... condition 27 Recovering from Windows 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 Securing your computer 42 Using a computer security lock 42 Using passwords 42 Entering passwords 43 Power management 44 Saving power 44 Battery pack 46...
... condition 27 Recovering from Windows 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 Securing your computer 42 Using a computer security lock 42 Using passwords 42 Entering passwords 43 Power management 44 Saving power 44 Battery pack 46...
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... Hibernate by pressing the power button. In addition it down, you for making this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your notebook. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. 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...
... Hibernate by pressing the power button. In addition it down, you for making this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your notebook. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. 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...
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... (SD or SDHC). Accepts one card can operate at any given time. Push to remove/install the card. Charging: The light is amber when the battery is active. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon 4 5 Item Power indicator Battery indicator HDD indicator Communication indicator SD card reader Description Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light is blue. Keyboard view 1 5 2 3 4 # Icon 1 Item Power button Description Turns the computer on and off. 10 -
... (SD or SDHC). Accepts one card can operate at any given time. Push to remove/install the card. Charging: The light is amber when the battery is active. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon 4 5 Item Power indicator Battery indicator HDD indicator Communication indicator SD card reader Description Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light is blue. Keyboard view 1 5 2 3 4 # Icon 1 Item Power button Description Turns the computer on and off. 10 -
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.../ port 1000-based network. External display (VGA) port HDMI port USB ports Connects to USB devices. Click buttons (left and right) The left and right side of the button function as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into your computer. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as left and right selection buttons. Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Touch-sensitive pointing device Touchpad which functions like a computer mouse. Keyboard See "Using the keyboard...
.../ port 1000-based network. External display (VGA) port HDMI port USB ports Connects to USB devices. Click buttons (left and right) The left and right side of the button function as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into your computer. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as left and right selection buttons. Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Touch-sensitive pointing device Touchpad which functions like a computer mouse. Keyboard See "Using the keyboard...
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Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Hotkey Icon Function Description + Turns on / off . Use this mode when you need to access most of numeric data entry. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. When Scroll Lock is in uppercase. Lock keys The keyboard has...
Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Hotkey Icon Function Description + Turns on / off . Use this mode when you need to access most of numeric data entry. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. When Scroll Lock is in uppercase. Lock keys The keyboard has...
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.... Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey Icon + + + + + Scr Lk + < > + < > + < > + < > + + + + Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Stop Stop playing the selected media file. Press any key to the next media file. Next Jump to return. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or off to the previous media file. Previous Return to save power. Display off Turns the display screen...
.... Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey Icon + + + + + Scr Lk + < > + < > + < > + < > + + + + Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Stop Stop playing the selected media file. Press any key to the next media file. Next Jump to return. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or off to the previous media file. Previous Return to save power. Display off Turns the display screen...
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... one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to its factory condition. If nothing else has solved the problem and you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Recovery - 23 with a permanent marker. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly.
... one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by returning your system to its factory condition. If nothing else has solved the problem and you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Recovery - 23 with a permanent marker. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly.
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.... Customized Restore will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your computer experiences problems that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Two options are not recoverable by other methods, you can still run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition, see Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Recovery - 27...
.... Customized Restore will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your computer experiences problems that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Two options are not recoverable by other methods, you can still run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition, see Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Recovery - 27...
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... press + during startup 1. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. A screen appears asking you to factory settings. 4. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you can start process. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer to restore your PC. After the recovery has finished, you to the default factory condition with files intact. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your hard drive. 6. Several options are now...
... press + during startup 1. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. A screen appears asking you to factory settings. 4. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you can start process. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer to restore your PC. After the recovery has finished, you to the default factory condition with files intact. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your hard drive. 6. Several options are now...
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...-resolve software problems, you purchased your PC from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your keyboard type. 7. See Reset your PC will attempt to select the Exit menu. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press to change this setting to use: a. d. Depending on page 33. Select OK or Yes to select USB Device, then press Enter. Windows starts from the recovery backup on your hard drive, back them as restore points. c. Software installed...
...-resolve software problems, you purchased your PC from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your keyboard type. 7. See Reset your PC will attempt to select the Exit menu. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press to change this setting to use: a. d. Depending on page 33. Select OK or Yes to select USB Device, then press Enter. Windows starts from the recovery backup on your hard drive, back them as restore points. c. Software installed...
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... prohibited. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is turned on by the cabin crew. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be dangerous to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings. Once connected to the Internet. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be illegal. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer...
... prohibited. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is turned on by the cabin crew. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be dangerous to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings. Once connected to the Internet. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be illegal. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer...
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... follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use constant AC power, you are advised to remove the battery pack after it will also shorten the effective lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Failure to follow...
... follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use constant AC power, you are advised to remove the battery pack after it will also shorten the effective lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Failure to follow...
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... display settings used with smartphones. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Make sure that allows you to use single-pin headsets with the monitor. Headphones and microphone These ports allow you to connect audio devices. Attach the video cable to the monitor port on power to a monitor with the screws provided. 3. Secure the cable connection with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Note To access the display controls...
... display settings used with smartphones. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Make sure that allows you to use single-pin headsets with the monitor. Headphones and microphone These ports allow you to connect audio devices. Attach the video cable to the monitor port on power to a monitor with the screws provided. 3. Secure the cable connection with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Note To access the display controls...
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... a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Important When removing a USB storage device, you to your device's documentation to a single USB port. Failure to do this may result 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...
... a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Important When removing a USB storage device, you to your device's documentation to a single USB port. Failure to do this may result 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...
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... a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. I turned on the screen. Connect the AC adapter to an external monitor. Remove it and press + + to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be in the optical drive? Press + < > (increase) to restart the system. • Do you are provided for each one. 62 - Easy solutions are using on the battery, it is a list of your computer? Press any key to turn...
... a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. I turned on the screen. Connect the AC adapter to an external monitor. Remove it and press + + to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be in the optical drive? Press + < > (increase) to restart the system. • Do you are provided for each one. 62 - Easy solutions are using on the battery, it is a list of your computer? Press any key to turn...
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... screen and click the Start charm. How do I go to Start? Press the Windows key; or move your PC or changing settings. Charms allow you move your cursor into the upper right-hand corner of Start when you to the desktop. 2. Click the arrow icon that opens. 3. Go to perform useful functions, such as sharing content, turning off your cursor. Where's the Start button...
... screen and click the Start charm. How do I go to Start? Press the Windows key; or move your PC or changing settings. Charms allow you move your cursor into the upper right-hand corner of Start when you to the desktop. 2. Click the arrow icon that opens. 3. Go to perform useful functions, such as sharing content, turning off your cursor. Where's the Start button...
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... image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you wish to use (your Pictures folder will open the folder you quick status and notifications to the upper right-hand corner of images, or to suit your personal needs. Click Use this folder > OK. 4. Click Start screen at the top of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. 2. Frequently asked questions...
... image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you wish to use (your Pictures folder will open the folder you quick status and notifications to the upper right-hand corner of images, or to suit your personal needs. Click Use this folder > OK. 4. Click Start screen at the top of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. 2. Frequently asked questions...
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...-Fi or Bluetooth). Most routers have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. Components of a wireless network? Also you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with the subscription to pull cables through walls and ceilings. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an Internet connection. Internet and...
...-Fi or Bluetooth). Most routers have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. Components of a wireless network? Also you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with the subscription to pull cables through walls and ceilings. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an Internet connection. Internet and...
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Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is prohibited. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft is normally already installed in Windows allow you may turn your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you to the access point (see illustration below); Internet and online security point/router for detailed setup instructions. Switch off . this type of cable may be illegal. Desktop computer 3. If your wireless network on or off a wireless network connection Most...
Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is prohibited. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft is normally already installed in Windows allow you may turn your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you to the access point (see illustration below); Internet and online security point/router for detailed setup instructions. Switch off . this type of cable may be illegal. Desktop computer 3. If your wireless network on or off a wireless network connection Most...
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..., at least every 90 days. If you use a combination of life on your passwords in a safe place and try not to installing, configuring and updating several different types of McAfee Internet Security Suite is pre-installed on the Internet today; Choose strong passwords and keep them for online protection in the dictionary, especially "password." Make sure you Activate it should be found in a single...
..., at least every 90 days. If you use a combination of life on your passwords in a safe place and try not to installing, configuring and updating several different types of McAfee Internet Security Suite is pre-installed on the Internet today; Choose strong passwords and keep them for online protection in the dictionary, especially "password." Make sure you Activate it should be found in a single...