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... 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 BIOS utility 42 Boot sequence 42 Setting passwords 42 Securing your computer 43 Using a computer... 53 Traveling internationally with the computer 53 Preparing the computer 53 What to bring with you 54 Special considerations 54 Acer Converter Port 56 Memory card reader 57 Connectivity options 57 Video and audio connectors 59 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...
... 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 BIOS utility 42 Boot sequence 42 Setting passwords 42 Securing your computer 43 Using a computer... 53 Traveling internationally with the computer 53 Preparing the computer 53 What to bring with you 54 Special considerations 54 Acer Converter Port 56 Memory card reader 57 Connectivity options 57 Video and audio connectors 59 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...
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Table of contents How do I check for Windows updates?..... 72 Where can I get more information 72 Troubleshooting 73 Troubleshooting tips 73 Error messages 73 Internet and online security 75 First steps on the net 75 Protecting your computer 75 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 75 Network connections 77 Surf the Net 79 Security 79 4 -
Table of contents How do I check for Windows updates?..... 72 Where can I get more information 72 Troubleshooting 73 Troubleshooting tips 73 Error messages 73 Internet and online security 75 First steps on the net 75 Protecting your computer 75 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 75 Network connections 77 Surf the Net 79 Security 79 4 -
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... button. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you for making this Acer notebook your mobile computing needs. If you to the User's Manual. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your computer can ...put it down, you can help you need to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power ...
... button. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you for making this Acer notebook your mobile computing needs. If you to the User's Manual. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your computer can ...put it down, you can help you need to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power ...
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... of numeric data entry. 14 - Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). + Use this mode when you press the up Scroll Lock or...
... of numeric data entry. 14 - Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). + Use this mode when you press the up Scroll Lock or...
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Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to the last open app. Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. Using the keyboard Hotkey + < > + < > Icon Function Volume up Volume down Description Increases the sound volume. Decreases the sound volume. 16 -
Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to the last open app. Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. Using the keyboard Hotkey + < > + < > Icon Function Volume up Volume down Description Increases the sound volume. Decreases the sound volume. 16 -
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... down, or lightly tap the touchpad with your finger, to finger movement; In the Start screen, this will select or start an item. Touchpad gestures Windows 8.1 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. The cursor is sensitive to perform a 'click', which will toggle the app commands...
... down, or lightly tap the touchpad with your finger, to finger movement; In the Start screen, this will select or start an item. Touchpad gestures Windows 8.1 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. The cursor is sensitive to perform a 'click', which will toggle the app commands...
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Touchpad This allows you to control applications with a few simple gestures, such as: • Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by swiping into the center of the touchpad from the right, top or left. • Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the charms. • ...
Touchpad This allows you to control applications with a few simple gestures, such as: • Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by swiping into the center of the touchpad from the right, top or left. • Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the charms. • ...
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... a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. RECOVERY Recovery - 19 If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions... (see Frequently asked questions on your computer. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. i.e. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of storage after...
... a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. RECOVERY Recovery - 19 If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions... (see Frequently asked questions on your computer. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. i.e. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of storage after...
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Click Create Factory Default Backup. The Recovery Drive window opens. Plug in the list of apps. 2. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. Recovery 1. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. 20 - This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3.
Click Create Factory Default Backup. The Recovery Drive window opens. Plug in the list of apps. 2. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. Recovery 1. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. 20 - This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3.
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... backup to delete the recovery information on your computer. 7. After creating the recovery backup, you Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Follow the process until it clearly. Recovery - 21 • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4.
... backup to delete the recovery information on your computer. 7. After creating the recovery backup, you Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Follow the process until it clearly. Recovery - 21 • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4.
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...on your computer, you need to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: 1. If you are reinstalling using either your hard drive or the backup you may ... and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • Other applications...
...on your computer, you need to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: 1. If you are reinstalling using either your hard drive or the backup you may ... and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Recovery Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • Other applications...
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... icon for each item you want to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the... backup. Recovery - 25 3. Images for Acer Resource Center to reinstall. Repeat this step for the item you want to install, then follow the ...
... icon for each item you want to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the... backup. Recovery - 25 3. Images for Acer Resource Center to reinstall. Repeat this step for the item you want to install, then follow the ...
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... click Recovery at the bottom of apps. 26 - Recovery 2. Click the install icon for the item you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you can return to one of hard-to-resolve software problems, you ... restore points to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your system running again. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the Acer Resource Center. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter...
... click Recovery at the bottom of apps. 26 - Recovery 2. Click the install icon for the item you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you can return to one of hard-to-resolve software problems, you ... restore points to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your system running again. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the Acer Resource Center. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter...
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... - 27 4. Click the latest restore point (at a time when your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. click Yes. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your system. Recovering from a recovery backup on your hard drive, back them up now...are not recoverable by other methods, you 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. You can recover from either your computer. Restore Factory...
... - 27 4. Click the latest restore point (at a time when your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. click Yes. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your system. Recovering from a recovery backup on your hard drive, back them up now...are not recoverable by other methods, you 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. You can recover from either your computer. Restore Factory...
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... your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Images for reference only. 3. Click Reset. Recovery the Windows Store). The Reset your files: a. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on page 30. b. See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed... can be viewed after the recovery. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much longer, up to erase your PC window opens.
... your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Images for reference only. 3. Click Reset. Recovery the Windows Store). The Reset your files: a. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on page 30. b. See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed... can be viewed after the recovery. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much longer, up to erase your PC window opens.
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... keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Press when starting your PC window opens. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. If it is attached to your recovery backup. 2. The Refresh your computer....takes about 30 minutes. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your computer. 3. Recovery Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Images for reference only. 3. Find your hard drive. If your computer. 4. Recovering from ...
... keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Press when starting your PC window opens. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. If it is attached to your recovery backup. 2. The Refresh your computer....takes about 30 minutes. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your computer. 3. Recovery Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Images for reference only. 3. Find your hard drive. If your computer. 4. Recovering from ...
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...will be removed (except software installed from , select the USB drive. During startup, press to select the Exit menu. a. Use your system. b. Windows starts from the recovery backup on your arrow keys to use: a. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of the normal startup process. 6. Click ...Refresh your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on page 32. If you purchased your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See Reset your system settings and saves them up now. Click Refresh your PC to start Microsoft ...
...will be removed (except software installed from , select the USB drive. During startup, press to select the Exit menu. a. Use your system. b. Windows starts from the recovery backup on your arrow keys to use: a. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of the normal startup process. 6. Click ...Refresh your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on page 32. If you purchased your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See Reset your system settings and saves them up now. Click Refresh your PC to start Microsoft ...
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... erase all files before restoring your hard drive. 1. Select the operating system to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start using your PC window opens. Click Reset. 7. The Reset your computer by repeating the first-start process.
... erase all files before restoring your hard drive. 1. Select the operating system to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start using your PC window opens. Click Reset. 7. The Reset your computer by repeating the first-start process.
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The Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. Recovery - 33 2. Click Refresh. 5. Refresh your PC window opens. Click Next. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. The recovery process begins by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Select the operating system to your computer, then continues by restarting your hard drive.
The Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. Recovery - 33 2. Click Refresh. 5. Refresh your PC window opens. Click Next. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. The recovery process begins by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Select the operating system to your computer, then continues by restarting your hard drive.
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... is turned on /off or control what is safe to the operation of available networks during take-off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on your wireless network on by the cabin crew. All wireless devices must... even your network and enter the password if required. You may be switched off , as they may be dangerous to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be illegal.
... is turned on /off or control what is safe to the operation of available networks during take-off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on your wireless network on by the cabin crew. All wireless devices must... even your network and enter the password if required. You may be switched off , as they may be dangerous to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be illegal.