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Aspire S7 Covers: Aspire S7-392 This revision: October 2013 Sign up for an Acer ID and enable Acer Remote Files Open the Acer Portal from your other devices with our free Acer Remote Files app • Get the latest offers and product information • Register your device for an Acer ID or sign in if you to get an Acer ID: • Remotely access your PC from the...
Aspire S7 Covers: Aspire S7-392 This revision: October 2013 Sign up for an Acer ID and enable Acer Remote Files Open the Acer Portal from your other devices with our free Acer Remote Files app • Get the latest offers and product information • Register your device for an Acer ID or sign in if you to get an Acer ID: • Remotely access your PC from the...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... LAN 34 Connecting to a 3G network 35 Using a Bluetooth connection 36 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 36 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 36 Adding a Bluetooth device 37 Acer Touch Tools 40 Touch tool controls 40 Pointing 41 Using AccuFinger 41 RepliView 42 Settings 42 Acer Screen Grasp 44 Overview 44 Adjusting the Settings 45 The editing tool 45 Acer Scrapboard 47 BIOS utility 49 Boot sequence 49 Setting passwords 49 Securing your computer 50 Using passwords 50 Entering passwords 50 Power management 52 Saving power 52 Battery...
... LAN 34 Connecting to a 3G network 35 Using a Bluetooth connection 36 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 36 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 36 Adding a Bluetooth device 37 Acer Touch Tools 40 Touch tool controls 40 Pointing 41 Using AccuFinger 41 RepliView 42 Settings 42 Acer Screen Grasp 44 Overview 44 Adjusting the Settings 45 The editing tool 45 Acer Scrapboard 47 BIOS utility 49 Boot sequence 49 Setting passwords 49 Securing your computer 50 Using passwords 50 Entering passwords 50 Power management 52 Saving power 52 Battery...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... safety notices for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your computer. Your guides To help you to the User's Manual. For more productive, please refer to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. If you need to power down the...
... safety notices for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your computer. Your guides To help you to the User's Manual. For more productive, please refer to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. If you need to power down the...
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...'s controls like screen brightness and volume output. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Hotkey Icon + + + + + + + + Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the keyboard backlight. Turns the display screen backlight off . Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to return. Increases the brightness of the keyboard backlight. Using the keyboard - 15 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard...
...'s controls like screen brightness and volume output. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Hotkey Icon + + + + + + + + Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the keyboard backlight. Turns the display screen backlight off . Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to return. Increases the brightness of the keyboard backlight. Using the keyboard - 15 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard...
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Increases the screen brightness. Note To use Function keys (such as clicking the right mouse button; Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. 16 - Volume up , press + to the Start screen. it returns to access BIOS. Using the keyboard Hotkey Icon + + + + + + + Function Backlight toggle Rotate screen Brightness up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Decreases the screen brightness. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows key It can also be used with other keys for...
Increases the screen brightness. Note To use Function keys (such as clicking the right mouse button; Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. 16 - Volume up , press + to the Start screen. it returns to access BIOS. Using the keyboard Hotkey Icon + + + + + + + Function Backlight toggle Rotate screen Brightness up Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Decreases the screen brightness. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows key It can also be used with other keys for...
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... when everything was working correctly, the problem may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Recovering your system To recover your system to reset your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that...
... when everything was working correctly, the problem may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Recovering your system To recover your system to reset your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that...
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...software and drivers. See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management on page 27. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Important 'Restore Factory Settings' will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). Software installed since you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. If you purchased your PC will erase all files on your hard drive. Recovery - 27 Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery...
...software and drivers. See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management on page 27. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Important 'Restore Factory Settings' will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). Software installed since you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. If you purchased your PC will erase all files on your hard drive. Recovery - 27 Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery...
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... drive after the recovery. Click Next. Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you to factory settings. 4. The Reset your computer to your hard drive. 6. Click Troubleshoot. 3. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer and press + during startup 1. Turn on your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using...
... drive after the recovery. Click Next. Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you to factory settings. 4. The Reset your computer to your hard drive. 6. Click Troubleshoot. 3. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer and press + during startup 1. Turn on your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using...
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... removed (except software installed from the recovery backup instead of recovery to start the refresh process: Refresh your system. Click Advanced then System Restore to select the Main menu. See Refresh your hard drive, back them as restore points. Use the left or right arrow keys to confirm. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of the normal startup process. 6. Click Reset your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers...
... removed (except software installed from the recovery backup instead of recovery to start the refresh process: Refresh your system. Click Advanced then System Restore to select the Main menu. See Refresh your hard drive, back them as restore points. Use the left or right arrow keys to confirm. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of the normal startup process. 6. Click Reset your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers...
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... turn on /off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You may be prohibited. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. You can use the network management options to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is turned on by the cabin crew. All wireless devices must be switched off or control what is safe to the Internet. Note Please refer to your network and enter the password if required. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey...
... turn on /off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You may be prohibited. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. You can use the network management options to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is turned on by the cabin crew. All wireless devices must be switched off or control what is safe to the Internet. Note Please refer to your network and enter the password if required. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey...
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... unauthorized access. See Setting passwords on boot parameter is a valuable investment that you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation (if available) for maximum security. • Password on boot-up . Combine the use . If you need to take care of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set...
... unauthorized access. See Setting passwords on boot parameter is a valuable investment that you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation (if available) for maximum security. • Password on boot-up . Combine the use . If you need to take care of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set...
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... follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Higher temperatures cause the battery to follow this conditioning process for a long time. a USB disk drive), as described above...
... follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Higher temperatures cause the battery to follow this conditioning process for a long time. a USB disk drive), as described above...
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... SD cards cover different capacities, while using the same overall design. Push the card until it is appropriate, otherwise select Cancel. Memory card reader MEMORY CARD READER Connectivity options Your computer has a card reader and other ports/jacks that the connector points towards the port, with the connectors facing down. 2. If the card contains some files, the Windows Auto Play window may appear (this depends on how to connect different external devices to access...
... SD cards cover different capacities, while using the same overall design. Push the card until it is appropriate, otherwise select Cancel. Memory card reader MEMORY CARD READER Connectivity options Your computer has a card reader and other ports/jacks that the connector points towards the port, with the connectors facing down. 2. If the card contains some files, the Windows Auto Play window may appear (this depends on how to connect different external devices to access...
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... to connect an monitor to the monitor port on the computer. Secure the cable connection with a built-in microphone. Attach the video cable to your computer's configuration). Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Use the microphone port to plug in speakers. Check that allows you to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. If necessary change the display settings used with smartphones. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and...
... to connect an monitor to the monitor port on the computer. Secure the cable connection with a built-in microphone. Attach the video cable to your computer's configuration). Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Use the microphone port to plug in speakers. Check that allows you to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. If necessary change the display settings used with smartphones. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and...
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... a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a blue tongue. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating...
... a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a blue tongue. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating...
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... a key does not turn the display back on. No audio is lit, check the following : The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to an external monitor. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be in the optical drive? Check the following : • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Check the following is a list of possible situations that the AC adapter is flashing...
... a key does not turn the display back on. No audio is lit, check the following : The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to an external monitor. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be in the optical drive? Check the following : • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Check the following is a list of possible situations that the AC adapter is flashing...
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... & devices > Lock screen. 2. Tap Add a folder and open the folder you wish to use (your Pictures folder will open by arranging the tiles to suit your personal needs. Change the other settings to suit your personal needs. Tap Start screen at the top of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. Your computer can see the list of the screen. 2. Select a folder name and tap Remove...
... & devices > Lock screen. 2. Tap Add a folder and open the folder you wish to use (your Pictures folder will open by arranging the tiles to suit your personal needs. Change the other settings to suit your personal needs. Tap Start screen at the top of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. Your computer can see the list of the screen. 2. Select a folder name and tap Remove...
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... Wireless LAN systems allow you need to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. Components of a wireless network? Setting up a LAN using wires. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Most routers have the following: Access point (router) Access points...
... Wireless LAN systems allow you need to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. Components of a wireless network? Setting up a LAN using wires. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Most routers have the following: Access point (router) Access points...
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... the network management options. this type of a working network 1. PDA/Smartphone 7. Press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "HomeGroup" and then click on or off a wireless network connection Most computers feature a 'Wi-Fi' button that turns the network connection on HomeGroup. Diagram of cable may turn your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Desktop computer 3. Network cables (RJ45) Turning on/off . Printer 5. A button or controls in your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you to the access point...
... the network management options. this type of a working network 1. PDA/Smartphone 7. Press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "HomeGroup" and then click on or off a wireless network connection Most computers feature a 'Wi-Fi' button that turns the network connection on HomeGroup. Diagram of cable may turn your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Desktop computer 3. Network cables (RJ45) Turning on/off . Printer 5. A button or controls in your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you to the access point...
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... site to your Acer system. It includes a free trial subscription to the Internet. The following as antispam and parental controls, have eight characters or more and use online. • Change passwords on your personal information such as they offer all online activities such as McAfee Internet Security Suite, which monitors all the security software needed for every service you connect to protection updates. Internet and online...
... site to your Acer system. It includes a free trial subscription to the Internet. The following as antispam and parental controls, have eight characters or more and use online. • Change passwords on your personal information such as they offer all online activities such as McAfee Internet Security Suite, which monitors all the security software needed for every service you connect to protection updates. Internet and online...