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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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... What is there a new interface 94 Securing your computer 76 How do I unlock my computer 94 Using a computer security lock 76 How do I check for Windows updates 99 Where can I get more information?.......... 99 HDMI 86 Troubleshooting 100 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Troubleshooting tips 100 87 Error messages 100 BIOS utility 88 Regulations and safety notices 102 Boot sequence 88 4 - give me my Wireless networks 78 Connecting to -
... What is there a new interface 94 Securing your computer 76 How do I unlock my computer 94 Using a computer security lock 76 How do I check for Windows updates 99 Where can I get more information?.......... 99 HDMI 86 Troubleshooting 100 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Troubleshooting tips 100 87 Error messages 100 BIOS utility 88 Regulations and safety notices 102 Boot sequence 88 4 - give me my Wireless networks 78 Connecting to -
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.... When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. The product exhibits a distinct change in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. - The battery can occur when a metallic object such as a coin, clip or pen causes direct connection of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product...
.... When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. The product exhibits a distinct change in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. - The battery can occur when a metallic object such as a coin, clip or pen causes direct connection of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product...
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.... - Do not dispose as they may cause interference or danger. A device with a hot or cold battery may explode if not handled properly. Batteries may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged. These devices may damage the battery or the connecting object. Remember to : wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Battery performance is prohibited or when it may explode. Note: Please...
.... - Do not dispose as they may cause interference or danger. A device with a hot or cold battery may explode if not handled properly. Batteries may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged. These devices may damage the battery or the connecting object. Remember to : wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Battery performance is prohibited or when it may explode. Note: Please...
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... To turn the power off , the setup poster helps you to the User's Manual. First things first Basic care and tips for your notebook. The Quick Guide introduces you get started with setting up your computer. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. For...
... To turn the power off , the setup poster helps you to the User's Manual. First things first Basic care and tips for your notebook. The Quick Guide introduces you get started with setting up your computer. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. For...
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Note: To remove the card, simply pull it from the slot. Battery indicator Indicates battery status. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC) card or MultiMediaCard (MMC). Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. 22 - Fully charged: The light is charging. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon 3 4 5 Item Microphone 2-in-1 card reader Description Internal microphone for sound recording.
Note: To remove the card, simply pull it from the slot. Battery indicator Indicates battery status. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC) card or MultiMediaCard (MMC). Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. 22 - Fully charged: The light is charging. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon 3 4 5 Item Microphone 2-in-1 card reader Description Internal microphone for sound recording.
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... when the notebook 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. Makes it in an external display, from one place. Left view # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 Item DC-in jack Ventilation and cooling fan LAN/VGA combo port HDMI port USB ports Headset/speaker jack 34 56 Description Connects to stay cool. Your Acer notebook tour - 25 Allows the computer to an AC adapter.
... when the notebook 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. Makes it in an external display, from one place. Left view # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 Item DC-in jack Ventilation and cooling fan LAN/VGA combo port HDMI port USB ports Headset/speaker jack 34 56 Description Connects to stay cool. Your Acer notebook tour - 25 Allows the computer to an AC adapter.
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... keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Use this section may not apply to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on and off. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is in this mode when you need to do a lot of the Using the keyboard...
... keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Use this section may not apply to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on and off. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is in this mode when you need to do a lot of the Using the keyboard...
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... Turns the keyboard backlight on or off . Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. NumLk Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off . Using the keyboard - 31 Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off to return. Hotkey + + + + Icon Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Display off Turns the display...
... Turns the keyboard backlight on or off . Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. NumLk Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off . Using the keyboard - 31 Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off to return. Hotkey + + + + Icon Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Display off Turns the display...
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... options include removable media, a drive on the source drive. 36 - Once you select, the quicker the process will be created according to the schedule. *NOTE: You will increase your risks of losing data. 2. You can migrate 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 free up...
... options include removable media, a drive on the source drive. 36 - Once you select, the quicker the process will be created according to the schedule. *NOTE: You will increase your risks of losing data. 2. You can migrate 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 free up...
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... solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Recovery Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . Click Start to copy files...
... solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Recovery Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . Click Start to copy files...
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... your computer, you have created. • Other applications - You can reinstall using either your system to its factory condition" on your user information, see "Returning to its factory condition. For instructions, see "Returning your system to an earlier system snapshot" on page 48. 3. Recovery - 45 Revert to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. Reset your hard drive or the backup you need to a previous system condition...
... your computer, you have created. • Other applications - You can reinstall using either your system to its factory condition" on your user information, see "Returning to its factory condition. For instructions, see "Returning your system to an earlier system snapshot" on page 48. 3. Recovery - 45 Revert to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. Reset your hard drive or the backup you need to a previous system condition...
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... files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). • If you cannot run Windows, your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you 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. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Recovering from a recovery backup" on your system. Software installed since you...
... files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). • If you cannot run Windows, your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you 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. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Recovering from a recovery backup" on your system. Software installed since you...
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... Windows 7, enter the BIOS (press when starting your computer) and change Boot Mode back to Legacy before restarting your PC opens, as described below. If you reinstall Windows 7, you must change Boot Mode to restore either Windows 7 or Windows 8. If your computer is configured with two operating systems (only available on your computer will erase all files on certain systems), a window opens with Acer Recovery Management 1. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will restart and restore Windows 7. Restore Factory Settings with the option...
... Windows 7, enter the BIOS (press when starting your computer) and change Boot Mode back to Legacy before restarting your PC opens, as described below. If you reinstall Windows 7, you must change Boot Mode to restore either Windows 7 or Windows 8. If your computer is configured with two operating systems (only available on your computer will erase all files on certain systems), a window opens with Acer Recovery Management 1. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will restart and restore Windows 7. Restore Factory Settings with the option...
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... USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. c. f. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 3. Use the left or right arrow keys to select USB Device, then press Enter. During startup, press to confirm. Use your computer. Press when starting your arrow keys to select the Main menu. Select OK or Yes to open the boot menu. The boot menu...
... USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. c. f. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 3. Use the left or right arrow keys to select USB Device, then press Enter. During startup, press to confirm. Use your computer. Press when starting your arrow keys to select the Main menu. Select OK or Yes to open the boot menu. The boot menu...
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... - Combine the use . Security features include hardware and software locks - Some keyless models are also available. a security notch and passwords. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of . Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from Hibernation (if available) for your computer Once set, you need to take care of your computer against unauthorized use of a locked drawer. Using a computer security lock The computer comes...
... - Combine the use . Security features include hardware and software locks - Some keyless models are also available. a security notch and passwords. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of . Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from Hibernation (if available) for your computer Once set, you need to take care of your computer against unauthorized use of a locked drawer. Using a computer security lock The computer comes...
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...; When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Securing your Supervisor Password! Important: Do not forget your computer - 77 Try again and press . • Password on Boot secures your dealer or an authorized service center. Entering passwords When a password is set , a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on the...
...; When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Securing your Supervisor Password! Important: Do not forget your computer - 77 Try again and press . • Password on Boot secures your dealer or an authorized service center. Entering passwords When a password is set , a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on the...
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Easy solutions are using on the battery, it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer. Nothing appears on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it and...
Easy solutions are using on the battery, it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer. Nothing appears on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it and...
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...What is an email address and password that you use to sign in to Windows. When you sign in to your PC with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you don't have a Microsoft account...need one , swipe the right-hand edge of the screen. You can pin shortcuts to Start. Internet Explorer 10 doesn't have the page open, swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the screen to open the menu at the bottom of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to Start. 98 - You do I get one ? If you've already installed Windows...
...What is an email address and password that you use to sign in to Windows. When you sign in to your PC with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you don't have a Microsoft account...need one , swipe the right-hand edge of the screen. You can pin shortcuts to Start. Internet Explorer 10 doesn't have the page open, swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the screen to open the menu at the bottom of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to Start. 98 - You do I get one ? If you've already installed Windows...
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Windows 56 Windows Acer Recovery Management Start Recovery Acer Recovery Management Restore Factory Settings Customized Restore Restore Factory Settings Windows Acer Recovery Management 53 Customized Restore 52
Windows 56 Windows Acer Recovery Management Start Recovery Acer Recovery Management Restore Factory Settings Customized Restore Restore Factory Settings Windows Acer Recovery Management 53 Customized Restore 52