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... is a personal cloud service that allows you to date. For more information please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/acercloud Model number: Serial number: Date of purchase: Place of purchase: This computer comes with AcerCloud pre-installed. Aspire E1-771G / E1-771 / E1-731G / E1-731 User's Manual This revision: 07/2013 AcerCloud frees you to access your files over the Internet and make sure your most important...
... is a personal cloud service that allows you to date. For more information please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/acercloud Model number: Serial number: Date of purchase: Place of purchase: This computer comes with AcerCloud pre-installed. Aspire E1-771G / E1-771 / E1-731G / E1-731 User's Manual This revision: 07/2013 AcerCloud frees you to access your files over the Internet and make sure your most important...
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... using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 53 computer 17 Turning your computer on and off 17 Power management 57 Taking care of your computer 18 Disable Fast startup 57 Taking care of your AC adapter 19 Battery pack 60 Taking care of your battery pack 19 Cleaning and servicing 19 Battery pack characteristics 60 Charging the battery 60 Your Acer notebook tour 21 Optimizing battery life 62 Screen view 22 Keyboard...
... using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 53 computer 17 Turning your computer on and off 17 Power management 57 Taking care of your computer 18 Disable Fast startup 57 Taking care of your AC adapter 19 Battery pack 60 Taking care of your battery pack 19 Cleaning and servicing 19 Battery pack characteristics 60 Charging the battery 60 Your Acer notebook tour 21 Optimizing battery life 62 Screen view 22 Keyboard...
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... Windows Setting passwords 81 updates 94 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in network feature 74 How do I check for using Windows 8 88 Using a computer security lock 72 Three concepts you might want to - Table of contents give me my Universal Serial Bus (USB) 78 desktop back 91 Where are my apps 91 Playing DVD movies 79 What is there a new interface 89 Connecting to the Internet 75 Wireless networks...
... Windows Setting passwords 81 updates 94 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in network feature 74 How do I check for using Windows 8 88 Using a computer security lock 72 Three concepts you might want to - Table of contents give me my Universal Serial Bus (USB) 78 desktop back 91 Where are my apps 91 Playing DVD movies 79 What is there a new interface 89 Connecting to the Internet 75 Wireless networks...
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... you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to the User's Manual. In...
... you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to the User's Manual. In...
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Aspire E1-771G / E1-771 / E1-731G / E1-731 Your Acer notebook tour - 21 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer computer.
Aspire E1-771G / E1-771 / E1-731G / E1-731 Your Acer notebook tour - 21 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer computer.
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Indicates the computer's battery status. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Charging: The light is amber when the Battery indicator battery is charging. 4 Fully charged: The light is active. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. Your Acer notebook tour - 23 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 5 SD card reader SDHC) card.
Indicates the computer's battery status. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Charging: The light is amber when the Battery indicator battery is charging. 4 Fully charged: The light is active. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. Your Acer notebook tour - 23 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 5 SD card reader SDHC) card.
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Your Acer notebook tour Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Information on USB 3.0 • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). 26 - # Icon 3 4 5 Item External display (VGA) port HDMI port USB port Description Connects to USB devices. Supports high-definition digital video connections.
Your Acer notebook tour Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Information on USB 3.0 • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). 26 - # Icon 3 4 5 Item External display (VGA) port HDMI port USB port Description Connects to USB devices. Supports high-definition digital video connections.
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Right view 12 3 466 7 # Icon 1 Item Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Microphone jack Description Connects to USB devices. 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; Your Acer notebook tour - 27 Accepts inputs from the button drive. accepts CDs or DVDs. 4 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is indicator active. 5 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from external microphones. 2 USB port Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
Right view 12 3 466 7 # Icon 1 Item Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Microphone jack Description Connects to USB devices. 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; Your Acer notebook tour - 27 Accepts inputs from the button drive. accepts CDs or DVDs. 4 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is indicator active. 5 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from external microphones. 2 USB port Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
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Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Using the keyboard Turns the display screen backlight off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in Sleep mode. 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 Turns Scroll Lock on / off to save power. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Display off Touchpad toggle ...
Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Using the keyboard Turns the display screen backlight off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in Sleep mode. 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 Turns Scroll Lock on / off to save power. Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Display off Touchpad toggle ...
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... Applications Backup'. Make sure you are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be Recovery - 43 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. If multiple discs are using optical discs, the drive ejects each backup, such as it completes burning it with a permanent marker. Recovering...
... Applications Backup'. Make sure you are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be Recovery - 43 For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. If multiple discs are using optical discs, the drive ejects each backup, such as it completes burning it with a permanent marker. Recovering...
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... software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. 44 - If nothing else has solved the problem and you have created. • Other applications - If you want to reset your system, but keep your system to an earlier system snapshot" on page 48. 4. Recovery solved by returning your operating system. For instructions...
... software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. 44 - If nothing else has solved the problem and you have created. • Other applications - If you want to reset your system, but keep your system to an earlier system snapshot" on page 48. 4. Recovery solved by returning your operating system. For instructions...
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...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. Recovery - 49 Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Software installed since you can access important files on page 52. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, back them up now. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers.
...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. Recovery - 49 Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Software installed since you can access important files on page 52. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, back them up now. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers.
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... default factory condition with files intact. b. Click Reset. 5. Turn on your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Note: "Refresh your PC" enables you to restore your computer to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to factory settings. 4. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Several options are completely removed. 4. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring...
... default factory condition with files intact. b. Click Reset. 5. Turn on your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Note: "Refresh your PC" enables you to restore your computer to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to factory settings. 4. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Several options are completely removed. 4. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring...
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... have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is attached to select USB Device, then press Enter. f. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. b. Find your computer. 4. d. b. Select OK or Yes to open the boot menu. During startup, press to confirm. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to start from, select the USB drive. Select your keyboard type.
... have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is attached to select USB Device, then press Enter. f. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. b. Find your computer. 4. d. b. Select OK or Yes to open the boot menu. During startup, press to confirm. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to start from, select the USB drive. Select your keyboard type.
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... advised to follow the 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. Higher temperatures cause the battery to use . • Remove accessories that are advised to remove the battery pack after your AC adapter and battery. 62 - If you want...
... advised to follow the 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. Higher temperatures cause the battery to use . • Remove accessories that are advised to remove the battery pack after your AC adapter and battery. 62 - If you want...
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... passwords. Some keyless models are also available. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of . Using a computer security lock The computer comes with password checkpoints on page 81. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of a locked drawer. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Combine the use . Once set, you need...
... passwords. Some keyless models are also available. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of . Using a computer security lock The computer comes with password checkpoints on page 81. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of a locked drawer. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Combine the use . Once set, you need...
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... three chances to access the BIOS utility. • Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Combine the use . Try again and press . • When the User Password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on...
... three chances to access the BIOS utility. • Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Combine the use . Try again and press . • When the User Password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on...
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... does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to save power. Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the battery, it is a list of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer. I turned on . Easy solutions are using on the screen The computer's power management system automatically...
... does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to save power. Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the battery, it is a list of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer. I turned on . Easy solutions are using on the screen The computer's power management system automatically...
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... authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be too low. The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to the line-out port on the computer. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. If it is in Sleep mode. • The brightness level...
... authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be too low. The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to the line-out port on the computer. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. If it is in Sleep mode. • The brightness level...
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... need to enter the password to accommodate the tile in its new location. Press the any key and click on a tile, then select Smaller or Larger from the menu that you will be moved to continue. If your account has a password set, you want it to unlock the computer. Frequently asked questions To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings...
... need to enter the password to accommodate the tile in its new location. Press the any key and click on a tile, then select Smaller or Larger from the menu that you will be moved to continue. If your account has a password set, you want it to unlock the computer. Frequently asked questions To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings...