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... and focusing on how to reduce eyestrain. 6 - Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, • minimizing room light by looking away from drying out. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at...
... and focusing on how to reduce eyestrain. 6 - Eyes • Rest your eyes frequently. • Give your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, • minimizing room light by looking away from drying out. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at...
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... on USB 3.0 11 Right view 12 Rear view 12 Base view 13 Using the keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 21 Creating a factory default backup.......... 21............. 30 Connecting to a wireless LAN 30 Connecting with a cable 34 Built-in network feature 34 Connecting to a cellular network 34 Acer Bluelight Shield 35 Securing your computer 37 Using a computer security lock 37 Using passwords 37 Entering passwords 38 BIOS utility 39 Boot sequence...
... on USB 3.0 11 Right view 12 Rear view 12 Base view 13 Using the keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 21 Creating a factory default backup.......... 21............. 30 Connecting to a wireless LAN 30 Connecting with a cable 34 Built-in network feature 34 Connecting to a cellular network 34 Acer Bluelight Shield 35 Securing your computer 37 Using a computer security lock 37 Using passwords 37 Entering passwords 38 BIOS utility 39 Boot sequence...
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...the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down the computer. Note If you turn off the computer normally, press and hold ... • Do not spill water or any of it on uneven surfaces. First things first - 7 • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down.
...the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down the computer. Note If you turn off the computer normally, press and hold ... • Do not spill water or any of it on uneven surfaces. First things first - 7 • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down.
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... other key in Sleep mode. Using the keyboard - 15 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one line Scroll Lock up...
... other key in Sleep mode. Using the keyboard - 15 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one line Scroll Lock up...
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... off . Scr Lk Turns the scroll lock feature on and off to return. Stop playing the selected media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on or off . Return to the next media file. It can also... be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Decreases the sound volume. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Application key This key has ...
... off . Scr Lk Turns the scroll lock feature on and off to return. Stop playing the selected media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on or off . Return to the next media file. It can also... be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Decreases the sound volume. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Application key This key has ...
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... swipe downwards to minimize all open Task View. In the icon tray in and out of the screen, select the Notifications icon to open windows. Using the Precision Touchpad Two-finger pinch Zoom in the lower right-hand corner of photos, maps and documents with a simple finger-and-thumb ...gesture. Swipe left or right to open windows and show Desktop; Changing touchpad settings To change the touchpad settings to open Cortana (if your computer supports Cortana) or open the Action Center (...
... swipe downwards to minimize all open Task View. In the icon tray in and out of the screen, select the Notifications icon to open windows. Using the Precision Touchpad Two-finger pinch Zoom in the lower right-hand corner of photos, maps and documents with a simple finger-and-thumb ...gesture. Swipe left or right to open windows and show Desktop; Changing touchpad settings To change the touchpad settings to open Cortana (if your computer supports Cortana) or open the Action Center (...
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...recovery backup. Note Since the recovery backup requires at least 8 GB of storage after formatting, it is only available with a pre-installed Windows operating system. RECOVERY Recovery - 21 If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions... section describes the recovery tools available on page 57) do not help, you create a Factory Default Backup as soon as possible. Acer provides Acer Care Center, which allows you to quickly and easily back up your PC, or create a factory default backup. Creating a factory ...
...recovery backup. Note Since the recovery backup requires at least 8 GB of storage after formatting, it is only available with a pre-installed Windows operating system. RECOVERY Recovery - 21 If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions... section describes the recovery tools available on page 57) do not help, you create a Factory Default Backup as soon as possible. Acer provides Acer Care Center, which allows you to quickly and easily back up your PC, or create a factory default backup. Creating a factory ...
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Plug in the USB drive and wait for Create Factory Default Backup to detect the USB drive then click Next. Select the Backup tab and click Get Started for the PC to open the Recovery Drive window. 3. Make sure Backup system files to the recovery drive is selected and click Next. 4. Recovery 2. 22 -
Plug in the USB drive and wait for Create Factory Default Backup to detect the USB drive then click Next. Select the Backup tab and click Get Started for the PC to open the Recovery Drive window. 3. Make sure Backup system files to the recovery drive is selected and click Next. 4. Recovery 2. 22 -
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Everything on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you can only use a USB drive with a capacity of storage after formatting, it ...
Everything on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you can only use a USB drive with a capacity of storage after formatting, it ...
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.... 2. Recovery Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers Back up your files or remove them before reinstalling Windows. From Start, select All apps then Acer. Choose a folder to its default status. Restoring your computer Recovery Management allows you install another operating system. 1. Select the Restore ...for Backup wireless and LAN drivers. Reset this PC and keep your wireless and LAN drivers. Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of Acer apps. 2. From Start, select All apps then Acer. 24 - You can choose to keep my files 1. Select the Backup tab and click Get...
.... 2. Recovery Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers Back up your files or remove them before reinstalling Windows. From Start, select All apps then Acer. Choose a folder to its default status. Restoring your computer Recovery Management allows you install another operating system. 1. Select the Restore ...for Backup wireless and LAN drivers. Reset this PC and keep your wireless and LAN drivers. Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of Acer apps. 2. From Start, select All apps then Acer. 24 - You can choose to keep my files 1. Select the Backup tab and click Get...
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... your PC and reinstall your operating system without removing your personal files. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of Acer apps. Recovery - 25 3. Select Keep my files to its factory default settings without removing your personal files.... When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will have apps installed on your PC, they will reinstall Windows, change settings back to...
... your PC and reinstall your operating system without removing your personal files. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of Acer apps. Recovery - 25 3. Select Keep my files to its factory default settings without removing your personal files.... When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will have apps installed on your PC, they will reinstall Windows, change settings back to...
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... and accounts, along with pre-existing drivers that may affect your computer. The screen will be more secure. Click Reset to continue. 6. Recovery - 27 your Windows installation. 5. This process will take longer, but will use factory default settings. Follow the process until it is installing...
... and accounts, along with pre-existing drivers that may affect your computer. The screen will be more secure. Click Reset to continue. 6. Recovery - 27 your Windows installation. 5. This process will take longer, but will use factory default settings. Follow the process until it is installing...
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Bluetooth is available). You only need to other devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. ...
Bluetooth is available). You only need to other devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. ...
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... You can use the network Warning Using wireless devices while flying in network features make it is safe to the internet using wires. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on types of this information may be prohibited. Connecting to the... internet. For detailed information, please refer to Network connections on your computer to do so by default and Windows will allow you to connect to WLAN, you to your network and enter the password if required. 30 - Your computer's built-in...
... You can use the network Warning Using wireless devices while flying in network features make it is safe to the internet using wires. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on types of this information may be prohibited. Connecting to the... internet. For detailed information, please refer to Network connections on your computer to do so by default and Windows will allow you to connect to WLAN, you to your network and enter the password if required. 30 - Your computer's built-in...
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... and latch the display cover to place it into Sleep or Hibernate mode. 4. Remove discs from the AC adapter. 6. Shut down the computer: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down Or:
... and latch the display cover to place it into Sleep or Hibernate mode. 4. Remove discs from the AC adapter. 6. Shut down the computer: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down Or:
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... available on Acer computers have a blue tongue. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. Failure to do this may result in the Windows task... UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB).
... available on Acer computers have a blue tongue. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. Failure to do this may result in the Windows task... UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB).
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... the connectors facing down. 2. Align the card so that allow you need to use a program to your computer. If the card contains some files, the Windows Auto Play window may appear (this depends on how to connect different external devices to 2048 GB If the card contains no files, or unknown files..., a window will extend from beyond the slot. Carefully slide the card into place. 52 - and SDXC cards can contain up to 32 GB; Memory card reader ...
... the connectors facing down. 2. Align the card so that allow you need to use a program to your computer. If the card contains some files, the Windows Auto Play window may appear (this depends on how to connect different external devices to 2048 GB If the card contains no files, or unknown files..., a window will extend from beyond the slot. Carefully slide the card into place. 52 - and SDXC cards can contain up to 32 GB; Memory card reader ...
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... included with the monitor. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer: 1. Plugging an audio device to plug in microphone. Follow these steps to connect an monitor to...
... included with the monitor. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer: 1. Plugging an audio device to plug in microphone. Follow these steps to connect an monitor to...
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Got a question? In this section you will find: • Frequently asked questions • Tips for using Windows 10 • Troubleshooting information • How to protect yourself while online • Where to find Acer service center contact information
Got a question? In this section you will find: • Frequently asked questions • Tips for using Windows 10 • Troubleshooting information • How to protect yourself while online • Where to find Acer service center contact information
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... my computer? Where's the Start button? How do I get started. If your account has a password set, you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to unlock the... computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . Can I unlock my computer? The Start button will open Start where you ...
... my computer? Where's the Start button? How do I get started. If your account has a password set, you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to unlock the... computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . Can I unlock my computer? The Start button will open Start where you ...