User Manual (Windows 8)
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... for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 48 computer 16 Turning your computer on and off 16 Acer clear.fi 52 Taking care of your computer 17 Navigating media and photos 52 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Shared files 53 Cleaning and servicing 18 Which devices are compatible 53 Playing to another device 54 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Screen view 20 Power management 55 Keyboard...
... for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 48 computer 16 Turning your computer on and off 16 Acer clear.fi 52 Taking care of your computer 17 Navigating media and photos 52 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Shared files 53 Cleaning and servicing 18 Which devices are compatible 53 Playing to another device 54 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Screen view 20 Power management 55 Keyboard...
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... 67 Requesting service 88 Special considerations 68 Troubleshooting 90 Troubleshooting tips 90 Securing your computer 69 Error messages 90 Using passwords 69 Tips and hints for Windows Adding a Bluetooth device 79 updates 98 Where can I get to Start 92 How do I jump between apps 93 How do I 'm used to the Internet 75 Acer Instant Connect 75 Acer Instant Update 75 Wireless networks 75 What are benefits of a wireless network 76 Components...
... 67 Requesting service 88 Special considerations 68 Troubleshooting 90 Troubleshooting tips 90 Securing your computer 69 Error messages 90 Using passwords 69 Tips and hints for Windows Adding a Bluetooth device 79 updates 98 Where can I get to Start 92 How do I jump between apps 93 How do I 'm used to the Internet 75 Acer Instant Connect 75 Acer Instant Update 75 Wireless networks 75 What are benefits of a wireless network 76 Components...
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... other controls may cause the battery to qualified service personnel. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: - The product exhibits a distinct change in...
... other controls may cause the battery to qualified service personnel. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: - The product exhibits a distinct change in...
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... service personnel. Do not disassemble or dispose of batteries according to : wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Warning! To successfully transmit data files or messages, this device. A device with the approved chargers designated for battery shipping documents. - Battery performance is fully charged. Dispose of them away from children. Warning! RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE - Use only the approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with a hot...
... service personnel. Do not disassemble or dispose of batteries according to : wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Warning! To successfully transmit data files or messages, this device. A device with the approved chargers designated for battery shipping documents. - Battery performance is fully charged. Dispose of them away from children. Warning! RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE - Use only the approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with a hot...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your new computer. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. In addition it contains general regulations and safety notices for meeting your mobile computing needs. The Quick Guide...
... recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your new computer. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. In addition it contains general regulations and safety notices for meeting your mobile computing needs. The Quick Guide...
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The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item 4 Touchpad Description Touch-sensitive pointing device. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Indicates battery status. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. 22 - Fully charged: The light is charging. Press down firmly on the lower right corner to perform a left click.
The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item 4 Touchpad Description Touch-sensitive pointing device. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Indicates battery status. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. 22 - Fully charged: The light is charging. Press down firmly on the lower right corner to perform a left click.
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... of numeric data entry. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Note: Information in numeric mode. The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to do a lot of the 26 - Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). + * Use this section may not apply to connect an external keypad. Using the keyboard Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on and off. A better...
... of numeric data entry. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Note: Information in numeric mode. The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to do a lot of the 26 - Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). + * Use this section may not apply to connect an external keypad. Using the keyboard Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on and off. A better...
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... Sleep mode. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Using the keyboard - 27 To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on Type numbers in a normal manner. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey Icon Function Description + Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on the keys. Type...
... Sleep mode. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Using the keyboard - 27 To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on Type numbers in a normal manner. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey Icon Function Description + Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on the keys. Type...
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... beginning of a file. 28 - Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > + < > + < > + < > + + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Increases the sound volume. Move to save power. Move to return. Volume down Volume up Brightness down Home End Decreases the sound volume. Using the keyboard Press any key to the end of a file. Hotkey Icon Function + Display toggle + + Screen blank Touchpad toggle Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
... beginning of a file. 28 - Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > + < > + < > + < > + + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Increases the sound volume. Move to save power. Move to return. Volume down Volume up Brightness down Home End Decreases the sound volume. Using the keyboard Press any key to the end of a file. Hotkey Icon Function + Display toggle + + Screen blank Touchpad toggle Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
User Manual (Windows 8)
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..., insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that were not preinstalled, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on the screen. 4. Recovery Click Start to a previous system condition. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be...
..., insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that were not preinstalled, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on the screen. 4. Recovery Click Start to a previous system condition. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be...
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... a troubleshooting step, you have created. • Other applications - Recovery - 39 You can reinstall using either your computer from the factory. If you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your hard drive or the backup you may need to a previous state when everything was working correctly. Reset your system to its factory condition" on your system to reinstall software...
... a troubleshooting step, you have created. • Other applications - Recovery - 39 You can reinstall using either your computer from the factory. If you need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your hard drive or the backup you may need to a previous state when everything was working correctly. Reset your system to its factory condition" on your system to reinstall software...
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... software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Recovery Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Customized Restore will attempt to retain your system. Software installed since you can access important files on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 47. 44 - If you purchased your hard drive...
... software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Recovery Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Customized Restore will attempt to retain your system. Software installed since you can access important files on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 47. 44 - If you purchased your hard drive...
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...certain systems), a window opens with Acer Recovery Management 1. If you must change Boot Mode to UEFI. Recovery - 45 Note: To fully enjoy Windows 8 features after changing from Windows 7, enter the BIOS (press when starting your computer) and change Boot Mode back to Legacy before restarting your hard drive. 2. If your PC opens, as described below. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will restart and restore Windows 7. Restore Factory Settings with the option to restore either Windows 7 or Windows 8. If you reinstall Windows 7, you choose Windows 8, Reset your computer...
...certain systems), a window opens with Acer Recovery Management 1. If you must change Boot Mode to UEFI. Recovery - 45 Note: To fully enjoy Windows 8 features after changing from Windows 7, enter the BIOS (press when starting your computer) and change Boot Mode back to Legacy before restarting your hard drive. 2. If your PC opens, as described below. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will restart and restore Windows 7. Restore Factory Settings with the option to restore either Windows 7 or Windows 8. If you reinstall Windows 7, you choose Windows 8, Reset your computer...
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... to change this setting to confirm. b. f. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Plug in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to start from, select the USB drive. a. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your arrow keys to select USB Device, then press Enter. Find your keyboard type. 6. Use the left or right arrow keys to open the boot menu...
... to change this setting to confirm. b. f. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Plug in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to start from, select the USB drive. a. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your arrow keys to select USB Device, then press Enter. Find your keyboard type. 6. Use the left or right arrow keys to open the boot menu...
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... the computer from Sleep mode. Open the lid or press any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Press the power button to wake up from Deep Sleep. Power management - 55 If no activity is in Deep Sleep, the power indicator LED will be turned off. POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in Sleep mode, the computer will automatically enter Deep Sleep to preserve battery life.
... the computer from Sleep mode. Open the lid or press any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Press the power button to wake up from Deep Sleep. Power management - 55 If no activity is in Deep Sleep, the power indicator LED will be turned off. POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in Sleep mode, the computer will automatically enter Deep Sleep to preserve battery life.
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... to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to use the computer. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set , a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press . Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen...
... to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to use the computer. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set , a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press . Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen...
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.... Frequently asked questions Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Is a disc in the optical drive? FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the...
.... Frequently asked questions Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following: • Is a disc in the optical drive? FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the...
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... your personal needs. 94 - How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. How do I unlock my computer? If your account has a password set, you want it to suit your personal needs. Press the any key and click on Start that appears at the top of the screen. How do I personalize the Lock screen?
... your personal needs. 94 - How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. How do I unlock my computer? If your account has a password set, you want it to suit your personal needs. Press the any key and click on Start that appears at the top of the screen. How do I personalize the Lock screen?
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..., press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. Once you don't have a Microsoft account and want to get one? You can use any email address, but it is a Microsoft ID (account)? Do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer? Click Pin to Start. Internet Explorer 10 doesn't have the page open, right-click...
..., press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. Once you don't have a Microsoft account and want to get one? You can use any email address, but it is a Microsoft ID (account)? Do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer? Click Pin to Start. Internet Explorer 10 doesn't have the page open, right-click...
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Windows 50 Windows Acer Recovery Management Start Recovery Acer Recovery Management Restore Factory Settings Customized Restore Restore Factory Settings Windows Acer Recovery Management 47 Customized Restore 46
Windows 50 Windows Acer Recovery Management Start Recovery Acer Recovery Management Restore Factory Settings Customized Restore Restore Factory Settings Windows Acer Recovery Management 47 Customized Restore 46