User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...Turning your computer on and off 6 Taking care of your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapter 7 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 Information on USB 3.0 11 Right view 11 Information on USB 3.0 12 Rear view 12 Base view 13 ...Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Recovery 19 Creating...
...Turning your computer on and off 6 Taking care of your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapter 7 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 Information on USB 3.0 11 Right view 11 Information on USB 3.0 12 Rear view 12 Base view 13 ...Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Recovery 19 Creating...
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In this section you will find: • Useful information on caring for your computer and your health • Where to find the power button, ports and connectors • Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard • How to create recovery backups • Guidelines for connecting to a network and using Bluetooth • Information on using Acer's bundled software - 5 Getting started...
In this section you will find: • Useful information on caring for your computer and your health • Where to find the power button, ports and connectors • Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard • How to create recovery backups • Guidelines for connecting to a network and using Bluetooth • Information on using Acer's bundled software - 5 Getting started...
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... the touchpad surface to perform a right click. Press down firmly on page 14. 2 Keyboard Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling. Touch-sensitive pointing device. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. For entering...
... the touchpad surface to perform a right click. Press down firmly on page 14. 2 Keyboard Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling. Touch-sensitive pointing device. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. For entering...
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.... When Scroll Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on Type numbers in uppercase. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Number keys on the keys. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is... on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on Num Lock off . When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on ,...
.... When Scroll Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on Type numbers in uppercase. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Number keys on the keys. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is... on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on Num Lock off . When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on ,...
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...vary by configuration.) + Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on or off to save power. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.... Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. + Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. + Display ...
...vary by configuration.) + Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on or off to save power. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.... Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. + Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. + Display ...
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... key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Jump to the last open app. Return to the previous media file. Using the keyboard Hotkey + < > + < > + + + + Icon Function Volume up Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Description Increases the sound volume. Play or pause a selected media file. Windows keys...
... key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Jump to the last open app. Return to the previous media file. Using the keyboard Hotkey + < > + < > + + + + Icon Function Volume up Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Description Increases the sound volume. Play or pause a selected media file. Windows keys...
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..., then continues by repeating the first-start process. Click Troubleshoot. 3. A screen appears asking you can start using your computer by copying files to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Recovery - 29 5.
..., then continues by repeating the first-start process. Click Troubleshoot. 3. A screen appears asking you can start using your computer by copying files to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Recovery - 29 5.
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... have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Press when starting your computer. 4. Recovery Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Images for reference only. 3. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. The recovery process begins by...
... have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Press when starting your computer. 4. Recovery Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Images for reference only. 3. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. The recovery process begins by...
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... software and drivers that were preinstalled on your system running again. Click Reset your system settings and saves them up now. Recovery - 31 b. Use your keyboard type. 7.
... software and drivers that were preinstalled on your system running again. Click Reset your system settings and saves them up now. Recovery - 31 b. Use your keyboard type. 7.
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..., from Windows 8.1 Bluetooth on your devices owner's manual to determine how to enable/disable it. 3. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Bluetooth is a technology enabling you must be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal...
..., from Windows 8.1 Bluetooth on your devices owner's manual to determine how to enable/disable it. 3. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Bluetooth is a technology enabling you must be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal...
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Acer Touch Tools - 43 • Text edit: You can select text in supported programs by tapping on the selected text. You can then type or perform ... cursor. This feature operates automatically when Touch Tools is running. You can also select either right RepliView displays a small pop-up window above the onscreen keyboard that you can sometimes block your needs, including setting the AccuFinger pointer size and timeout. RepliView Your touch device's onscreen virtual...
Acer Touch Tools - 43 • Text edit: You can select text in supported programs by tapping on the selected text. You can then type or perform ... cursor. This feature operates automatically when Touch Tools is running. You can also select either right RepliView displays a small pop-up window above the onscreen keyboard that you can sometimes block your needs, including setting the AccuFinger pointer size and timeout. RepliView Your touch device's onscreen virtual...
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... start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start from Sleep. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management...
... start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start from Sleep. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management...
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... computer Before moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it into Sleep or Hibernate mode. 4. Disconnecting from your computer. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you are using one to consider when moving...
... computer Before moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it into Sleep or Hibernate mode. 4. Disconnecting from your computer. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you are using one to consider when moving...
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... computer with you. • If you need to stop for an extended period of the car to avoid exposing the computer to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer What to take with you Unless you have some items at home, take...
... computer with you. • If you need to stop for an extended period of the car to avoid exposing the computer to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer What to take with you Unless you have some items at home, take...
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..., you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a blue tongue. Important When removing a USB storage device, you ...can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB...
..., you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a blue tongue. Important When removing a USB storage device, you ...can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB...
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... eject the optical drive tray without turning on the printer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be muted. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. Check the following: • Make sure...click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be loose. The keyboard does not respond. The printer does not work. 72 - Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port and the corresponding port on the power. Frequently asked questions • The volume may...
... eject the optical drive tray without turning on the printer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be muted. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. Check the following: • Make sure...click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be loose. The keyboard does not respond. The printer does not work. 72 - Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port and the corresponding port on the power. Frequently asked questions • The volume may...
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... I close an app? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search, tap the text box to open using the pop-up keyboard. Tap and hold a tile until you want to Start from the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen. When you see the screen... screen. Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search, type the name of the app you want to open the onscreen keyboard and start typing 'Control Panel' to swipe the window past the half-way point of the screen. You need to display the results; Frequently asked...
... I close an app? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search, tap the text box to open using the pop-up keyboard. Tap and hold a tile until you want to Start from the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen. When you see the screen... screen. Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search, type the name of the app you want to open the onscreen keyboard and start typing 'Control Panel' to swipe the window past the half-way point of the screen. You need to display the results; Frequently asked...
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.... Frequently asked questions How do I show my desktop apps first? Can I install apps? 80 - You can 't find apps like to open using the pop-up keyboard. Tap on a tile to open an app from Store. Swipe right from the left edge of legacy programs. Can I can download Windows Store apps from...
.... Frequently asked questions How do I show my desktop apps first? Can I install apps? 80 - You can 't find apps like to open using the pop-up keyboard. Tap on a tile to open an app from Store. Swipe right from the left edge of legacy programs. Can I can download Windows Store apps from...
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Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service error center. Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Frequently asked questions - 83 Error messages Corrective action Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service keyboard connected center.
Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service error center. Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Frequently asked questions - 83 Error messages Corrective action Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service keyboard connected center.
