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... from Windows 26 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 29 Connecting to the Internet 32 Connecting with a cable 32 Built-in network feature 32 Connecting wirelessly 33 Connecting to a wireless LAN 33 Connecting to a 3G network 34 Using a Bluetooth connection 35 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 35 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 35 Adding a Bluetooth device 36 BIOS utility 40 Boot sequence 40 Setting passwords 40 Securing your computer 41 Using a computer security lock 41 Using passwords 41 Entering passwords 42 Power management 43...
... from Windows 26 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 29 Connecting to the Internet 32 Connecting with a cable 32 Built-in network feature 32 Connecting wirelessly 33 Connecting to a wireless LAN 33 Connecting to a 3G network 34 Using a Bluetooth connection 35 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 35 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 35 Adding a Bluetooth device 36 BIOS utility 40 Boot sequence 40 Setting passwords 40 Securing your computer 41 Using a computer security lock 41 Using passwords 41 Entering passwords 42 Power management 43...
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... utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. In addition it into Hibernate by pressing the power button. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. The Quick Guide...
... utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. In addition it into Hibernate by pressing the power button. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. The Quick Guide...
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Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) card. Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer computer. Push to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. 2 Screen Displays computer output. 3 Microphone Internal microphone for video 1 Webcam communication. Screen view 1 2 3 45 # Icon Item Description Web camera for sound recording. A light next to remove/install the card.
Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) card. Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer computer. Push to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. 2 Screen Displays computer output. 3 Microphone Internal microphone for video 1 Webcam communication. Screen view 1 2 3 45 # Icon Item Description Web camera for sound recording. A light next to remove/install the card.
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...: The light is active. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on and off. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. 10 - Indicates the computer's battery status. 5 Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is charging. Keyboard view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Power button Turns the...
...: The light is active. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on and off. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. 10 - Indicates the computer's battery status. 5 Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is charging. Keyboard view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Power button Turns the...
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... to secure the lock. Your Acer notebook tour - 11 # Icon Item 3 Touchpad 4 Left view Click buttons (left and right selection buttons. 1 2 3 4 5 67 # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Kensington lock slot Ventilation External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI port USB port Description Connects to a Kensingtoncompatible computer security lock. Allows the computer to USB devices. Supports high-definition digital video connections. Connects to stay cool. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
... to secure the lock. Your Acer notebook tour - 11 # Icon Item 3 Touchpad 4 Left view Click buttons (left and right selection buttons. 1 2 3 4 5 67 # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Kensington lock slot Ventilation External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI port USB port Description Connects to a Kensingtoncompatible computer security lock. Allows the computer to USB devices. Supports high-definition digital video connections. Connects to stay cool. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
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... an optical (CD/DVD) drive. # Icon 1 2 3 4 1 2 34 5 6 Item Description USB ports Connect to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the button drive. 12 - Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is access indicator active. Optical drive Internal optical drive; Right view Note Depending on USB 3.0 • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue...
... an optical (CD/DVD) drive. # Icon 1 2 3 4 1 2 34 5 6 Item Description USB ports Connect to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the button drive. 12 - Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is access indicator active. Optical drive Internal optical drive; Right view Note Depending on USB 3.0 • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue...
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...+ Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or off to save power. Stop playing the selected media file. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey Icon Function Description + Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. + Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume...
...+ Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or off to save power. Stop playing the selected media file. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey Icon Function Description + Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. + Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume...
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Recovery with a permanent marker. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see Returning your system to reset your system: 1. For instructions on page 23. Revert to reset your user information, see that you keep your system...
Recovery with a permanent marker. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see Returning your system to reset your system: 1. For instructions on page 23. Revert to reset your user information, see that you keep your system...
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.... If you have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from a recovery backup on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Recovering from Customized Restore will attempt to retain your system to return 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. click...
.... If you have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from a recovery backup on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Recovering from Customized Restore will attempt to retain your system to return 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. click...
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... first-start using your computer by copying files to your PC" enables you to factory settings. 4. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your PC. The process will take several minutes. Turn on your computer to restore your computer and press + during startup 1. A screen appears asking you to the default factory condition with Acer Recovery Management 1. Recovery 5. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Next. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. After the recovery...
... first-start using your computer by copying files to your PC" enables you to factory settings. 4. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your PC. The process will take several minutes. Turn on your computer to restore your computer and press + during startup 1. A screen appears asking you to the default factory condition with Acer Recovery Management 1. Recovery 5. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Next. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. After the recovery...
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... Enter. Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. e. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from , select the USB drive. b. d. Recovery - 29 Images for reference only. 3. The recovery process begins by restarting your hard drive. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to select the Main menu. During startup, press to confirm. 2. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on the type...
... Enter. Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. e. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from , select the USB drive. b. d. Recovery - 29 Images for reference only. 3. The recovery process begins by restarting your hard drive. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to select the Main menu. During startup, press to confirm. 2. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on the type...
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... setup. You may turn your network and enter the password if required. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is safe to the operation of available networks during take-off . Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be dangerous to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect...
... setup. You may turn your network and enter the password if required. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is safe to the operation of available networks during take-off . Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be dangerous to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect...
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... maximum battery charge, and will prevent you use . • Remove accessories that are advised to its effective life. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Battery pack 6. Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. If the computer is to temperatures below : • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use the battery, the...
... maximum battery charge, and will prevent you use . • Remove accessories that are advised to its effective life. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Battery pack 6. Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. If the computer is to temperatures below : • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use the battery, the...
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... operating system to a single USB port. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which allows you to see which standard it . Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Important When 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...
... operating system to a single USB port. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which allows you to see which standard it . Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Important When 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...
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... connect audio devices. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on the computer. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Turn on your computer: 1. If necessary change the display settings used with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. Use the headphone port to connect an external microphone for mono recording; Use the microphone port...
... connect audio devices. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on the computer. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Turn on your computer: 1. If necessary change the display settings used with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. Use the headphone port to connect an external microphone for mono recording; Use the microphone port...
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... adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the power outlet. • If it and press + + to restart the system. • Do you are provided for each one. Remove it is lit, check the following: • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Press any key to power the computer. Check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk...
... adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the power outlet. • If it and press + + to restart the system. • Do you are provided for each one. Remove it is lit, check the following: • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Press any key to power the computer. Check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk...
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Press the Windows key; Move your cursor into the upper right-hand corner of Start when you to perform useful functions, such as sharing content, turning off your cursor. or move your PC or changing settings. Click the arrow icon that appears at the bottom of the screen. How do I see all of the screen and click the Start charm. How do...
Press the Windows key; Move your cursor into the upper right-hand corner of Start when you to perform useful functions, such as sharing content, turning off your cursor. or move your PC or changing settings. Click the arrow icon that appears at the bottom of the screen. How do I see all of the screen and click the Start charm. How do...
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... Lock screen? Move your needs. Change the other settings to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Click Start screen at the top of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. 2. You can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you can personalize Start with a different image, to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen...
... Lock screen? Move your needs. Change the other settings to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Click Start screen at the top of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. 2. You can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you can personalize Start with a different image, to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen...
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... your home network to share access to files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. Access points act as a printer) and an Internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you to their When you set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Wireless networks A wireless LAN or...
... your home network to share access to files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. Access points act as a printer) and an Internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you to their When you set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Wireless networks A wireless LAN or...
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... firewall, antivirus, antispyware with one Make sure you use online. • Change passwords on your Acer system. Integrated security suites such as McAfee Internet Security Suite, which monitors all the security software needed for online protection in a safe place and try not to use the same password for protecting activities like online banking. • Keep your passwords in a single package. Internet and online security - 89...
... firewall, antivirus, antispyware with one Make sure you use online. • Change passwords on your Acer system. Integrated security suites such as McAfee Internet Security Suite, which monitors all the security software needed for online protection in a safe place and try not to use the same password for protecting activities like online banking. • Keep your passwords in a single package. Internet and online security - 89...