User Manual
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... Your guides 16 Recovering from Windows 48 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 computer 16 Turning your computer on and off 16 Power management 56 Taking care of your computer 17 Disable 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...
... Your guides 16 Recovering from Windows 48 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 computer 16 Turning your computer on and off 16 Power management 56 Taking care of your computer 17 Disable 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...
User Manual
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... do I get to Start 93 How do I jump between apps 94 How do I turn off my computer 94 Wireless networks 76 Connecting to the Internet 76 Acer Instant Connect 76 Wireless networks 76 Using a Bluetooth connection 78 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 78 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8 ......... 79 Adding a Bluetooth device 80 Acer Converter Port 85 Why is there a new interface 94 How do I unlock my computer 94 How do I check for using Windows 8 93 Entering passwords 71 Three concepts...
... do I get to Start 93 How do I jump between apps 94 How do I turn off my computer 94 Wireless networks 76 Connecting to the Internet 76 Acer Instant Connect 76 Wireless networks 76 Using a Bluetooth connection 78 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 78 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8 ......... 79 Adding a Bluetooth device 80 Acer Converter Port 85 Why is there a new interface 94 How do I unlock my computer 94 How do I check for using Windows 8 93 Entering passwords 71 Three concepts...
User Manual
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... any of guides: First off, the Setup Guide helps you use your computer. Basic care and tips for your mobile computing needs. The Quick Guide introduces you to the User's Manual. For more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. It is available from Desktop; First things first double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens.
... any of guides: First off, the Setup Guide helps you use your computer. Basic care and tips for your mobile computing needs. The Quick Guide introduces you to the User's Manual. For more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. It is available from Desktop; First things first double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens.
User Manual
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...Hotkey + + + + + + + Icon Function Description Turns on / off the computer's Airplane mode network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off . Note: This feature is only available on and off . Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen Display off backlight off . Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on certain models. 30 - Press any key to save power...
...Hotkey + + + + + + + Icon Function Description Turns on / off the computer's Airplane mode network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off . Note: This feature is only available on and off . Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen Display off backlight off . Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on certain models. 30 - Press any key to save power...
User Manual
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... need to reinstall device drivers that came pre-installed on page 47. Recovery - 43 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to its factory condition" on page 46. 3. You can reinstall using either your operating system. If nothing else has solved the problem and you have created. • Other applications - Reset your hard drive...
... need to reinstall device drivers that came pre-installed on page 47. Recovery - 43 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to its factory condition" on page 46. 3. You can reinstall using either your operating system. If nothing else has solved the problem and you have created. • Other applications - Reset your hard drive...
User Manual
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... keyboard layout. 2. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer by copying files to your computer to factory settings. 4. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. a. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer to the default factory condition with files intact. Click Next. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Reset. 5. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring...
... keyboard layout. 2. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer by copying files to your computer to factory settings. 4. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. a. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer to the default factory condition with files intact. Click Next. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Reset. 5. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring...
User Manual
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... Enter. Use the left or right arrow keys to open the boot menu. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. a. c. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. If it is selected, press to change this setting to select USB Device, then press Enter. Select your arrow keys to Enabled. d. Use your keyboard type. 52 - Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive...
... Enter. Use the left or right arrow keys to open the boot menu. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. a. c. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. If it is selected, press to change this setting to select USB Device, then press Enter. Select your arrow keys to Enabled. d. Use your keyboard type. 52 - Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive...
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... effective life. Checking the battery level The power meter indicates the current battery level. A standard computer battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. The recommended temperature is 10° C (50° F) to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised...
... effective life. Checking the battery level The power meter indicates the current battery level. A standard computer battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. The recommended temperature is 10° C (50° F) to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... to 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...
... to 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...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... notices for using your computer Turning your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it into Hibernate by pressing the power button. Basic care and tips for your new computer. Your guides To help you for making this Acer notebook your mobile computing needs. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. First things...
... notices for using your computer Turning your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it into Hibernate by pressing the power button. Basic care and tips for your new computer. Your guides To help you for making this Acer notebook your mobile computing needs. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. First things...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... may restart your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Your system is restored using the restore point you have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from Windows on page 27. • If you cannot run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition, see Recovering from a recovery backup on your system worked correctly), click Next, then...
... may restart your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Your system is restored using the restore point you have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from Windows on page 27. • If you cannot run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition, see Recovering from a recovery backup on your system worked correctly), click Next, then...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... first-start using your computer and press + during startup 1. After the recovery has finished, you can start process. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your hard drive. 6. Turn on your computer by copying files to choose the keyboard layout. 2. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer to factory settings. 4. Recovery - 29 5. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you...
... first-start using your computer and press + during startup 1. After the recovery has finished, you can start process. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your hard drive. 6. Turn on your computer by copying files to choose the keyboard layout. 2. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer to factory settings. 4. Recovery - 29 5. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... arrow keys to select USB Device, then press Enter. Recovery - 31 b. d. During startup, press to confirm. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of the normal startup process. 6. See Reset your system settings and saves them up now. Software installed since you to select which device to start from the recovery backup on page 33. Windows starts from the recovery backup on page 32. Click Advanced then System Restore to start Microsoft System Restore...
... arrow keys to select USB Device, then press Enter. Recovery - 31 b. d. During startup, press to confirm. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of the normal startup process. 6. See Reset your system settings and saves them up now. Software installed since you to select which device to start from the recovery backup on page 33. Windows starts from the recovery backup on page 32. Click Advanced then System Restore to start Microsoft System Restore...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... files, other devices, and even your network and enter the password if required. Your computer's wireless connection is turned on /off , as they may be illegal. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. You can link two or more computers without using wires. 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 the...
... files, other devices, and even your network and enter the password if required. Your computer's wireless connection is turned on /off , as they may be illegal. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. You can link two or more computers without using wires. 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 the...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... the video cable to connect an external microphone for mono recording; Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Use the headphone port to plug in the monitor's user's guide. 5. The appropriate cable is turned off and the monitor power switch is usually included with a built-in microphone. Follow any setup instructions in stereo headphones or powered speakers. If necessary change the display settings used with smartphones. Plugging an audio device to the headphone port disables...
... the video cable to connect an external microphone for mono recording; Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Use the headphone port to plug in the monitor's user's guide. 5. The appropriate cable is turned off and the monitor power switch is usually included with a built-in microphone. Follow any setup instructions in stereo headphones or powered speakers. If necessary change the display settings used with smartphones. Plugging an audio device to the headphone port disables...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... 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 port. USB 2.0 ports on the USB icon in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Failure to do this may result in data loss or damage to a single USB port. Universal Serial...
... 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 port. USB 2.0 ports on the USB icon in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Failure to do this may result in data loss or damage to a single USB port. Universal Serial...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... the power LED is flashing, the computer may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer. Unplug it is lit, check the following: • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot...
... the power LED is flashing, the computer may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer. Unplug it is lit, check the following: • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... to use (your needs. Your computer can see the list of folders under Add a folder. Select a folder name and tap Remove to On and select if the slideshow should be played while the computer is running on the left-hand side of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. 2. Start typing 'Alarms' to search for the lock screen • Turn...
... to use (your needs. Your computer can see the list of folders under Add a folder. Select a folder name and tap Remove to On and select if the slideshow should be played while the computer is running on the left-hand side of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. 2. Start typing 'Alarms' to search for the lock screen • Turn...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is easy and allows you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you access to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a wireless local...
... a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is easy and allows you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you access to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a wireless local...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... we have accumulated. If you connect to installing, configuring and updating several different types of security software. It includes a free trial subscription to your account. Choose strong passwords and keep them for everything from viruses, worms, Trojan horse and other features such as McAfee Internet Security Suite, which monitors all the security software needed for every service you Activate it should do so every...
... we have accumulated. If you connect to installing, configuring and updating several different types of security software. It includes a free trial subscription to your account. Choose strong passwords and keep them for everything from viruses, worms, Trojan horse and other features such as McAfee Internet Security Suite, which monitors all the security software needed for every service you Activate it should do so every...
