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... another device 60 Screen view 21 Keyboard view 23 Power management 61 Left view 25 Saving power 61 Information on USB 3.0 26 Right view 26 Battery pack 64 Base view 28 Battery pack characteristics 64 Charging the battery 64 Using the keyboard 29 Optimizing battery life 66 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad...... 29 Checking the battery level 67 Hotkeys 30 Battery-low warning 67 Windows keys 32 Installing and removing the battery Touchpad 33...
... another device 60 Screen view 21 Keyboard view 23 Power management 61 Left view 25 Saving power 61 Information on USB 3.0 26 Right view 26 Battery pack 64 Base view 28 Battery pack characteristics 64 Charging the battery 64 Using the keyboard 29 Optimizing battery life 66 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad...... 29 Checking the battery level 67 Hotkeys 30 Battery-low warning 67 Windows keys 32 Installing and removing the battery Touchpad 33...
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... Internet Using a Bluetooth connection 80 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 80 Adding a Bluetooth device 82 Explorer 98 How do I personalize my computer?........ 95 Using passwords 76 I want to Special considerations 74 keep in mind 93 Traveling internationally with the computer...... 74 How do I access the charms 93 Preparing the computer 74 How do I 'm used to use Windows in the way Entering passwords 77 that I get more information?.......... 99 HDMI 86 Troubleshooting...
... Internet Using a Bluetooth connection 80 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 80 Adding a Bluetooth device 82 Explorer 98 How do I personalize my computer?........ 95 Using passwords 76 I want to Special considerations 74 keep in mind 93 Traveling internationally with the computer...... 74 How do I access the charms 93 Preparing the computer 74 How do I 'm used to use Windows in the way Entering passwords 77 that I get more information?.......... 99 HDMI 86 Troubleshooting...
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... connection of the battery, charging will eventually wear out. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. - Liquid was exposed to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Never use it in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls...
... connection of the battery, charging will eventually wear out. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. - Liquid was exposed to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Never use it in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls...
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... used batteries. Warning! Remember to : wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. The capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced if the battery is fully charged. A device with your device when its normal operating positions. Do not dispose of batteries in your body. Do not dispose as in a closed car in fire. For safety reasons, turn off your product. Batteries may not work...
... used batteries. Warning! Remember to : wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. The capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced if the battery is fully charged. A device with your device when its normal operating positions. Do not dispose of batteries in your body. Do not dispose as in a closed car in fire. For safety reasons, turn off your product. Batteries may not work...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... turn the power off , the setup poster helps you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. First things first Your guides To help you to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power...
... turn the power off , the setup poster helps you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. First things first Your guides To help you to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer 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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Fully charged: The light is charging. # Icon Item 4 2-in-1 card reader Description Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC) card or MultiMediaCard (MMC). Note: To remove the card, simply pull it from the slot. Your Acer notebook tour Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. 22 - Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Indicates battery status.
Fully charged: The light is charging. # Icon Item 4 2-in-1 card reader Description Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC) card or MultiMediaCard (MMC). Note: To remove the card, simply pull it from the slot. Your Acer notebook tour Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. 22 - Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Indicates battery status.
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... combo cable is hot-swappable so you can plug it in jack Ventilation and cooling fan LAN/VGA combo port HDMI port USB ports Headset/speaker jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible, if it is blue it easy to stay cool. Makes it is also USB 3.0 compatible (see below). Supports high-definition digital video connections. Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. Connects to USB devices...
... combo cable is hot-swappable so you can plug it in jack Ventilation and cooling fan LAN/VGA combo port HDMI port USB ports Headset/speaker jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible, if it is blue it easy to stay cool. Makes it is also USB 3.0 compatible (see below). Supports high-definition digital video connections. Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. Connects to USB devices...
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.... Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). It is on and off. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Note: Information in uppercase. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. A better solution would be to do a lot of the Using the keyboard - 29 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and...
.... Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). It is on and off. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Note: Information in uppercase. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. A better solution would be to do a lot of the Using the keyboard - 29 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and...
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... built-in touchpad on and off . Play or pause a selected media file. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . NumLk Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > + Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Hotkey Icon + + + + + + + < > + < > + < > Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Keyboard Turns the keyboard backlight backlight on or off to return. Press any key to save power.
... built-in touchpad on and off . Play or pause a selected media file. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . NumLk Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > + Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Hotkey Icon + + + + + + + < > + < > + < > Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Keyboard Turns the keyboard backlight backlight on or off to return. Press any key to save power.
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... free up . • Image My Drive: Create a backup file for the entire drive. Once you can burn this file to a DVD, save them to back up disk space or restore files from your old computer to your new one or any other computer with Acer Backup Manager. • Clear out / Restore Files: Remove seldom used files to select an external drive or your risks of losing data. 2. a flash drive) to restore...
... free up . • Image My Drive: Create a backup file for the entire drive. Once you can burn this file to a DVD, save them to back up disk space or restore files from your old computer to your new one or any other computer with Acer Backup Manager. • Clear out / Restore Files: Remove seldom used files to select an external drive or your risks of losing data. 2. a flash drive) to restore...
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... the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be 44 - Perform minor fixes. Make sure you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Recovery Click Start to a previous system condition. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may...
... the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be 44 - Perform minor fixes. Make sure you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Recovery Click Start to a previous system condition. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may...
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... instructions, see "Returning your system to its factory condition" on page 49. Reset your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If you have created. • Other applications - You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your system to an earlier system snapshot" on your computer from the factory. Recovery - 45...
... instructions, see "Returning your system to its factory condition" on page 49. Reset your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If you have created. • Other applications - You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre-installed on your system to an earlier system snapshot" on your computer from the factory. Recovery - 45...
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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 Customized Restore will attempt to retain your system. Software installed since you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. Recovering from the Windows Store). Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers...
... software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Recovery Customized Restore will attempt to retain your system. Software installed since you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. Recovering from the Windows Store). Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers...
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... certain systems), a window opens with Acer Recovery Management 1. Recovery - 51 Click Restore Factory Settings. If you choose Windows 7, your PC opens, as described below. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will restart and restore Windows 7. Note: To fully enjoy Windows 8 features after changing from Windows 7, enter the BIOS (press when starting your computer. If you reinstall Windows 7, you must change Boot Mode back to Legacy before restarting your computer) and change Boot Mode to restore either Windows 7 or Windows 8. Restore Factory Settings with the option to UEFI...
... certain systems), a window opens with Acer Recovery Management 1. Recovery - 51 Click Restore Factory Settings. If you choose Windows 7, your PC opens, as described below. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will restart and restore Windows 7. Note: To fully enjoy Windows 8 features after changing from Windows 7, enter the BIOS (press when starting your computer. If you reinstall Windows 7, you must change Boot Mode back to Legacy before restarting your computer) and change Boot Mode to restore either Windows 7 or Windows 8. Restore Factory Settings with the option to UEFI...
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... USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Use the left or right arrow keys to select USB Device, then press Enter. e. During startup, press to select the Main menu. Select your recovery backup. 2. Find your keyboard type. 6. If it is selected, press to change this setting to use: 54 - Press when starting your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. d. Use the left or right arrow keys to open the boot menu. Use...
... USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Use the left or right arrow keys to select USB Device, then press Enter. e. During startup, press to select the Main menu. Select your recovery backup. 2. Find your keyboard type. 6. If it is selected, press to change this setting to use: 54 - Press when starting your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. d. Use the left or right arrow keys to open the boot menu. Use...
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... BIOS utility. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer. Some keyless models are also available. Once set, you need to take care of . Combine the use of a locked drawer. Securing your computer SECURING YOUR COMPUTER Your computer is a valuable investment that you must enter this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for your computer against unauthorized use. Security features include hardware and software locks...
... BIOS utility. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer. Some keyless models are also available. Once set, you need to take care of . Combine the use of a locked drawer. Securing your computer SECURING YOUR COMPUTER Your computer is a valuable investment that you must enter this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for your computer against unauthorized use. Security features include hardware and software locks...
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... display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on the computer again, and try again. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Important: You have three chances to use the computer. Entering passwords When a password is set and the password...
... display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on the computer again, and try again. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Important: You have three chances to use the computer. Entering passwords When a password is set and the password...
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... a disc in the optical drive? Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to the computer. Nothing appears on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: •...
... a disc in the optical drive? Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to the computer. Nothing appears on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: •...
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... and devices you care about. Internet Explorer 10 doesn't have traditional favorites, instead you 've already installed Windows 8 and didn't sign in with friends and sign in to using a Microsoft ID. Tap Pin to Start. What is an email address and password that you use to communicate... with a Microsoft account or you have a Microsoft account and want to get one? You do not need one , swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to your PC to Windows. Once you don't have the page open...
... and devices you care about. Internet Explorer 10 doesn't have traditional favorites, instead you 've already installed Windows 8 and didn't sign in with friends and sign in to using a Microsoft ID. Tap Pin to Start. What is an email address and password that you use to communicate... with a Microsoft account or you have a Microsoft account and want to get one? You do not need one , swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to your PC to Windows. Once you don't have the page open...
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Windows 57 Windows Acer Recovery Management Start Recovery Acer Recovery Management Restore Factory Settings Customized Restore Restore Factory Settings Windows Acer Recovery Management 54 Customized Restore 53
Windows 57 Windows Acer Recovery Management Start Recovery Acer Recovery Management Restore Factory Settings Customized Restore Restore Factory Settings Windows Acer Recovery Management 54 Customized Restore 53