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... Fast startup 56 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Battery pack 59 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack characteristics 59 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Charging the battery 59 Screen view 20 Keyboard view 22 Left view 23 Optimizing battery life 61 Checking the battery level 61 Battery-low warning 62...
... Fast startup 56 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Battery pack 59 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack characteristics 59 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Charging the battery 59 Screen view 20 Keyboard view 22 Left view 23 Optimizing battery life 61 Checking the battery level 61 Battery-low warning 62...
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... filter, using a display visor, such as a piece of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your desk to keep your eyes frequently. - Avoid looking at the middle of your eyes. Keep...
... filter, using a display visor, such as a piece of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your desk to keep your eyes frequently. - Avoid looking at the middle of your eyes. Keep...
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Screen view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Web camera for video communication. 1 Webcam A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. 2 Touchscreen Displays computer output, supports multi-touch input. 20 - Your Acer notebook tour
Screen view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Web camera for video communication. 1 Webcam A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. 2 Touchscreen Displays computer output, supports multi-touch input. 20 - Your Acer notebook tour
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... keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down when you can toggle on , the... screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Note: Information in this mode when you need to access ...
... keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down when you can toggle on , the... screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Note: Information in this mode when you need to access ...
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... off backlight off to return. Using the keyboard Press any key to save power. Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off ...
... off backlight off to return. Using the keyboard Press any key to save power. Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off ...
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... keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Using the keyboard - 31 Stop playing the selected media file. Return to the Start screen. Key Description Pressed alone it returns to the previous media file. Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Decreases the sound volume. Windows key It... or pause a selected media file. Jump to the next media file. Hotkey + < > + < > + < > Icon Function Description Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > + + + + Volume down Decreases the screen brightness.
... keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Using the keyboard - 31 Stop playing the selected media file. Return to the Start screen. Key Description Pressed alone it returns to the previous media file. Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Decreases the sound volume. Windows key It... or pause a selected media file. Jump to the next media file. Hotkey + < > + < > + < > Icon Function Description Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > + + + + Volume down Decreases the screen brightness.
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... this will toggle the app commands, in the bottom-right corner: Press the bottom right corner of the touchpad to finger movement; In the Start screen, this movement. Please keep the touchpad and your finger, to perform a 'click', which will follow this will open a context menu related to the selected item...
... this will toggle the app commands, in the bottom-right corner: Press the bottom right corner of the touchpad to finger movement; In the Start screen, this movement. Please keep the touchpad and your finger, to perform a 'click', which will follow this will open a context menu related to the selected item...
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• Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it completes. 6. If you delete this information, you can only use the USB recovery backup to use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. 4. You will be shown the backup progress on your computer. 38 - Recovery After creating the recovery backup, you can choose to delete the recovery information on the screen. 5. Follow the process until it is recommended to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you cannot restore your computer.
• Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it completes. 6. If you delete this information, you can only use the USB recovery backup to use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. 4. You will be shown the backup progress on your computer. 38 - Recovery After creating the recovery backup, you can choose to delete the recovery information on the screen. 5. Follow the process until it is recommended to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you cannot restore your computer.
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... the process is complete. • If you are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . Continue until it completes: • If you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click...
... the process is complete. • If you are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . Continue until it completes: • If you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click...
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...: "Refresh your PC" enables you to factory settings. 4. a. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are now presented. Turn on your PC. A screen appears asking you can be viewed after the recovery. Recovery b. The process will take several minutes. 50 - Click Reset. 5. Click either Refresh your PC or...
...: "Refresh your PC" enables you to factory settings. 4. a. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are now presented. Turn on your PC. A screen appears asking you can be viewed after the recovery. Recovery b. The process will take several minutes. 50 - Click Reset. 5. Click either Refresh your PC or...
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... computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home: • Check that can damage the screen. Press + or close the display cover whenever you are moving from your office to take the following items with your home or vice versa. What...
... computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home: • Check that can damage the screen. Press + or close the display cover whenever you are moving from your office to take the following items with your home or vice versa. What...
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... with you. • If you may want to and from work on the computer. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your computer at home for 30 minutes in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to add an...
... with you. • If you may want to and from work on the computer. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your computer at home for 30 minutes in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to add an...
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... your Supervisor Password! • Password on bootup and resume from Hibernation (if available) for four seconds to enter a password. Combine the use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to access the BIOS utility. If...
... your Supervisor Password! • Password on bootup and resume from Hibernation (if available) for four seconds to enter a password. Combine the use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to access the BIOS utility. If...
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... built into your computer's BIOS. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run it. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the... To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. BIOS utility BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is being displayed.
... built into your computer's BIOS. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run it. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the... To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. BIOS utility BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is being displayed.
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..., but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to save power. I turned on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the...
..., but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to save power. I turned on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the...
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If there are required to provide the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer when you call Please have the following information: Name: Address: Telephone number: Machine and model type: ... takes and help solve your problems efficiently. You are error messages or beeps reported by your computer, write them down as they appear on the screen (or the number and sequence in the case of purchase: 92 -
If there are required to provide the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer when you call Please have the following information: Name: Address: Telephone number: Machine and model type: ... takes and help solve your problems efficiently. You are error messages or beeps reported by your computer, write them down as they appear on the screen (or the number and sequence in the case of purchase: 92 -
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... we've created a few pointers to help you might want to thumbnails of the apps. 3. you to Start? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap the Start charm. Press the Windows key; Frequently asked questions - 93 F Tips and hints for using Windows 8 We know this is no... settings. How do I access the charms? Tiles Live tiles are similar to keep in mind 1. Charms Charms allow you can launch apps from the Start screen. 2. or swipe the right-hand edge of the...
... we've created a few pointers to help you might want to thumbnails of the apps. 3. you to Start? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap the Start charm. Press the Windows key; Frequently asked questions - 93 F Tips and hints for using Windows 8 We know this is no... settings. How do I access the charms? Tiles Live tiles are similar to keep in mind 1. Charms Charms allow you can launch apps from the Start screen. 2. or swipe the right-hand edge of the...
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Swipe the left-hand edge of the screen inwards to unlock the computer. Windows Store apps will need to enter the password to take . How do I turn off my computer? How do I jump between apps? Alternatively, from Desktop, tap Acer Power Button and select the action you will ...be updated with touch input. Swipe the lock screen upwards and tap a user account icon to cycle through apps that will automatically use the whole...
Swipe the left-hand edge of the screen inwards to unlock the computer. Windows Store apps will need to enter the password to take . How do I turn off my computer? How do I jump between apps? Alternatively, from Desktop, tap Acer Power Button and select the action you will ...be updated with touch input. Swipe the lock screen upwards and tap a user account icon to cycle through apps that will automatically use the whole...
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... I make tiles bigger or smaller? Can I personalize my computer? Tap and hold a tile to select it, then drag it to the place on the lock screen. To change the background, swipe the right-hand edge of the page and select the image and apps you quick status and notifications to ensure... the password is correct. Tap Start screen at the top of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Other tiles will be moved to appear. How do I personalize the Lock...
... I make tiles bigger or smaller? Can I personalize my computer? Tap and hold a tile to select it, then drag it to the place on the lock screen. To change the background, swipe the right-hand edge of the page and select the image and apps you quick status and notifications to ensure... the password is correct. Tap Start screen at the top of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Other tiles will be moved to appear. How do I personalize the Lock...
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... the pop-up keyboard. I 'm used to open them. give me my desktop back! Can I close an app? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search, tap the text box to - To view the complete list of apps, swipe upwards from the top to the bottom of...' to see a traditional desktop. Results will automatically open using Desktop. Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search, type the name of the screen. So, how do I change the screen resolution? Frequently asked questions You can pin apps you frequently use Windows in the way that is not...
... the pop-up keyboard. I 'm used to open them. give me my desktop back! Can I close an app? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search, tap the text box to - To view the complete list of apps, swipe upwards from the top to the bottom of...' to see a traditional desktop. Results will automatically open using Desktop. Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search, type the name of the screen. So, how do I change the screen resolution? Frequently asked questions You can pin apps you frequently use Windows in the way that is not...
