User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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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 Acer Touch Tools 41 Touch tool controls 41 Pointing 42 Using AccuFinger 42 RepliView 43 Settings 43 Acer Screen Grasp 45 Overview 45 Adjusting the Settings 46 The editing tool 46 Acer Scrapboard 48 BIOS utility 50 Boot sequence 50 Setting passwords 50 Securing your computer 51 Using a computer security lock 51 Using passwords 51 Entering passwords 52 Power...
...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 Acer Touch Tools 41 Touch tool controls 41 Pointing 42 Using AccuFinger 42 RepliView 43 Settings 43 Acer Screen Grasp 45 Overview 45 Adjusting the Settings 46 The editing tool 46 Acer Scrapboard 48 BIOS utility 50 Boot sequence 50 Setting passwords 50 Securing your computer 51 Using a computer security lock 51 Using passwords 51 Entering passwords 52 Power...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... functions of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer. 6 - The Quick Guide introduces you to thank you can help you use your mobile computing needs. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens...
... functions of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer. 6 - The Quick Guide introduces you to thank you can help you use your mobile computing needs. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens...
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... a right click. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 3 Touchpad 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. Fully charged: The light is charging. For entering data into your computer. 10 - Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the...
... a right click. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 3 Touchpad 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. Fully charged: The light is charging. For entering data into your computer. 10 - Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the...
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... is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up Scroll Lock or down arrow keys + respectively. The keys function as a calculator Num Lock (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). + Use this mode when you press the up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. 14 - Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters...
... is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up Scroll Lock or down arrow keys + respectively. The keys function as a calculator Num Lock (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). + Use this mode when you press the up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. 14 - Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters...
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... adjusts the backlight brightness. + NumL k Number Lock Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off. + Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on / off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
... adjusts the backlight brightness. + NumL k Number Lock Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off. + Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on / off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
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... used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. Return to the next media file. 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. Play or pause a selected media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions...
... used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. Return to the next media file. 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. Play or pause a selected media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions...
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... the problem and you want to its factory condition on reinstalling software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see Returning your user information, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. Perform minor fixes. Reset...
... the problem and you want to its factory condition on reinstalling software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see Returning your user information, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. Perform minor fixes. Reset...
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... need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can access important files on page 27. • If you cannot run Windows and have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your hard drive...
... need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can access important files on page 27. • If you cannot run Windows and have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your hard drive...
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Recovering from the hard drive during startup. A screen appears asking you can start process. Click Next. Several options are now presented. Click Troubleshoot. 3. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer and press + during startup 1. After the recovery has finished, you to factory settings. 4. Turn on your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you to the default factory condition with files intact...
Recovering from the hard drive during startup. A screen appears asking you can start process. Click Next. Several options are now presented. Click Troubleshoot. 3. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer and press + during startup 1. After the recovery has finished, you to factory settings. 4. Turn on your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you to the default factory condition with files intact...
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... removed (except software installed from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your system. Click Advanced then System Restore to Enabled. e. Recovery - 31 b. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press to change this setting to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on page 33. During startup, press to select USB Device, then press Enter. Use your system running again. d. c. Windows starts...
... removed (except software installed from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your system. Click Advanced then System Restore to Enabled. e. Recovery - 31 b. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press to change this setting to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on page 33. During startup, press to select USB Device, then press Enter. Use your system running again. d. c. Windows starts...
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... can access the Internet. Your computer's wireless connection is turned on or off. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off, as they may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect to a network or Change...
... can access the Internet. Your computer's wireless connection is turned on or off. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off, as they may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect to a network or Change...
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... addition, the useful lifespan of the battery. An embedded battery has a life span of more you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. 56 - Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. a USB disk drive), as described...
... addition, the useful lifespan of the battery. An embedded battery has a life span of more you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. 56 - Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. a USB disk drive), as described...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... access the contents of the card) and ask you if you to connect peripheral devices to your computer. Memory card reader - 65 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. Memory card reader Memory cards are used in a wide selection of SD cards cover different capacities, while using the same overall design. Carefully slide the card into place. Inserting a memory card...
... access the contents of the card) and ask you if you to connect peripheral devices to your computer. Memory card reader - 65 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. Memory card reader Memory cards are used in a wide selection of SD cards cover different capacities, while using the same overall design. Carefully slide the card into place. Inserting a memory card...
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... monitor power switch is usually included with the screws provided. 3. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Headphones and microphone These ports allow you to use single-pin headsets with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. Secure the cable connection with the monitor. Make sure that allows you to connect an external microphone for mono recording; Use the microphone port to connect audio devices. Video and audio connectors - 67 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect...
... monitor power switch is usually included with the screws provided. 3. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Headphones and microphone These ports allow you to use single-pin headsets with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. Secure the cable connection with the monitor. Make sure that allows you to connect an external microphone for mono recording; Use the microphone port to connect audio devices. Video and audio connectors - 67 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect...
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... charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Failure to do this may result in data loss or damage to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 69 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. USB 2.0 ports...
... charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Failure to do this may result in data loss or damage to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 69 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. USB 2.0 ports...
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... computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is lit, check the following: • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Press any key to an external monitor. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to the power outlet. •...
... computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is lit, check the following: • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Press any key to an external monitor. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to the power outlet. •...
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... tap Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. 2. Frequently asked questions - 77 Can I set the alarm? To change the background, swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. From here you wish to suit your needs. Move the slider to suit your personal needs. Tap Use this folder > OK. 4. Start typing 'Alarms' to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow...
... tap Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. 2. Frequently asked questions - 77 Can I set the alarm? To change the background, swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. From here you wish to suit your needs. Move the slider to suit your personal needs. Tap Use this folder > OK. 4. Start typing 'Alarms' to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow...
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... (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an Internet connection. When you set up a network, you have a built-in your Wireless network at home you access to their The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection.
... (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an Internet connection. When you set up a network, you have a built-in your Wireless network at home you access to their The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection.
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... Using wireless devices while flying in Windows allow you may also be illegal. this type of cable may turn your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Diagram of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be used to connect the host computer to activate or deactivate the adapter. Access point/router 2. Modem 4. Network cables (RJ45) Turning on/off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is shared over the network with your wireless network...
... Using wireless devices while flying in Windows allow you may also be illegal. this type of cable may turn your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Diagram of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be used to connect the host computer to activate or deactivate the adapter. Access point/router 2. Modem 4. Network cables (RJ45) Turning on/off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is shared over the network with your wireless network...
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... monitors all the security software needed for every service you connect to protection updates. This can be easily guessed is the first step toward keeping passwords secure and out of the wrong hands. Make sure you notice something suspicious with other types of malicious programs. Your antivirus and antispyware software should do so every time you use online. • Change passwords on your Acer...
... monitors all the security software needed for every service you connect to protection updates. This can be easily guessed is the first step toward keeping passwords secure and out of the wrong hands. Make sure you notice something suspicious with other types of malicious programs. Your antivirus and antispyware software should do so every time you use online. • Change passwords on your Acer...