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... 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 Information on USB ...3.0 13 Base view 14 Using the keyboard 15 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 15 Hotkeys 16 Windows keys 17 Touchpad 18 Touchpad basics 18 Touchpad gestures 18 Recovery 20 Creating ...
... 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 Information on USB ...3.0 13 Base view 14 Using the keyboard 15 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 15 Hotkeys 16 Windows keys 17 Touchpad 18 Touchpad basics 18 Touchpad gestures 18 Recovery 20 Creating ...
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- 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... 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
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...firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. See "Using the keyboard" on the lower right corner to perform a left click.... touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 3 Touchpad Press down firmly on page 15. 2 Keyboard Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling. 10 - Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery ...
...firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. See "Using the keyboard" on the lower right corner to perform a left click.... touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 3 Touchpad Press down firmly on page 15. 2 Keyboard Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling. 10 - Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery ...
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... printed on , the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor-control keys. The keys function as a calculator Num Lock (complete...an external keypad. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on Type numbers in a normal manner. Using the keyboard - 15 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Scroll Lock...
... printed on , the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor-control keys. The keys function as a calculator Num Lock (complete...an external keypad. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on Type numbers in a normal manner. Using the keyboard - 15 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. When Scroll Lock...
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...hold the key before pressing the other key in touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Also adjusts the backlight brightness. + NumL k Number Lock Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off...Lock on and off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.
...hold the key before pressing the other key in touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Also adjusts the backlight brightness. + NumL k Number Lock Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off...Lock on and off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.
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...key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. Using the keyboard - 17 Hotkey + < > + < > + + + + Icon Function Volume up Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Description Increases the sound volume.... Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Decreases the sound volume. Play or pause a selected media file. It can also be used with...
...key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. Using the keyboard - 17 Hotkey + < > + < > + + + + Icon Function Volume up Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Description Increases the sound volume.... Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Decreases the sound volume. Play or pause a selected media file. It can also be used with...
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30 - Recovery 5. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer to your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. After the recovery has finished, you to restore your hard drive. 6. The process will take several minutes. The recovery process begins by restarting your ...
30 - Recovery 5. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer to your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. After the recovery has finished, you to restore your hard drive. 6. The process will take several minutes. The recovery process begins by restarting your ...
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... 2. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 3. If it is attached to your computer. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. The Refresh your recovery backup. 2. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. This process takes about 30 minutes.
... 2. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 3. If it is attached to your computer. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. The Refresh your recovery backup. 2. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. This process takes about 30 minutes.
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...: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Depending on your system running again. Use your keyboard type. 7. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. b. If...
...: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Depending on your system running again. Use your keyboard type. 7. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. b. If...
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... the following : 1. Click the toggle next to Bluetooth to enable/disable it. 3. Bluetooth is available). Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of devices. Your devices are...
... the following : 1. Click the toggle next to Bluetooth to enable/disable it. 3. Bluetooth is available). Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of devices. Your devices are...
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Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Open the desktop. 2. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of ...
Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Open the desktop. 2. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of ...
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... any open the display and, if necessary, press and release the power button. Remove discs from the AC adapter. 6. Close the display cover. 5. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you may choose to shut down the computer...
... any open the display and, if necessary, press and release the power button. Remove discs from the AC adapter. 6. Close the display cover. 5. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you may choose to shut down the computer...
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If possible, leave the computer for use your computer at home, you may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. With a second AC adapter, you : • AC adapter and power cord. • The printed Setup Guide. If you use at home. Setting ...
If possible, leave the computer for use your computer at home, you may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. With a second AC adapter, you : • AC adapter and power cord. • The printed Setup Guide. If you use at home. Setting ...
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..., you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a...a USB storage device, you to see which standard it . Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a blue tongue. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon...connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Consult your peripheral. 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...
..., you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a...a USB storage device, you to see which standard it . Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a blue tongue. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon...connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Consult your peripheral. 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...
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... the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the headphone jack on the printer. The keyboard does not respond. Simply insert the tip of a pen or straightened-out paperclip into the hole and push to a USB port on the computer. Check..., click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be muted. The printer does not work. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the tray. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal...
... the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the headphone jack on the printer. The keyboard does not respond. Simply insert the tip of a pen or straightened-out paperclip into the hole and push to a USB port on the computer. Check..., click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be muted. The printer does not work. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the tray. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal...
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... from Start? Move your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Search, start typing 'Control Panel' to open the onscreen keyboard and start typing the name of the screen and click Search, click the text box to open . Move your cursor to taskbar. If you're...
... from Start? Move your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Search, start typing 'Control Panel' to open the onscreen keyboard and start typing the name of the screen and click Search, click the text box to open . Move your cursor to taskbar. If you're...
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... I can use to sign in to three apps may be displayed via three columns at a time? 1. Click on a tile to open using the pop-up keyboard. Up to your favorite websites. From the Navigation tab, check List desktop apps first in to see a column divider to display the last app that...
... I can use to sign in to three apps may be displayed via three columns at a time? 1. Click on a tile to open using the pop-up keyboard. Up to your favorite websites. From the Navigation tab, check List desktop apps first in to see a column divider to display the last app that...
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If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service keyboard connected center. Frequently asked questions Error messages Corrective action Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service error center. 76 -
If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service keyboard connected center. Frequently asked questions Error messages Corrective action Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service error center. 76 -