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... more on Acer User's Manual. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. For more productive, please refer to the Aspire V7-581 / V5-573 / V5-572 / V5-552 User's Manual. In addition it : 1 Type 'User' from Start. 2 Click...
... more on Acer User's Manual. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. For more productive, please refer to the Aspire V7-581 / V5-573 / V5-572 / V5-552 User's Manual. In addition it : 1 Type 'User' from Start. 2 Click...
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...'s power status. 1 Indicates battery status. Fully charged: The light is charging. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 3 Touchpad Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device. Press down firmly on the lower right corner to perform a left click. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. See "Using the keyboard" on...
...'s power status. 1 Indicates battery status. Fully charged: The light is charging. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 3 Touchpad Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device. Press down firmly on the lower right corner to perform a left click. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. See "Using the keyboard" on...
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... computer security lock. Kensington lock slot Connects to secure the lock. DC-in jack Connects to a LAN, an external display or an additional USB device. Acer Converter Port Connects to the Acer Converter cable, allowing for easy connection to an AC adapter. Keyless models are different cables available. Note: Pull the lip down to stay cool. fan Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Note: There are also available. Information on USB 3.0 • USB 3.0 compatible ports are...
... computer security lock. Kensington lock slot Connects to secure the lock. DC-in jack Connects to a LAN, an external display or an additional USB device. Acer Converter Port Connects to the Acer Converter cable, allowing for easy connection to an AC adapter. Keyless models are different cables available. Note: Pull the lip down to stay cool. fan Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Note: There are also available. Information on USB 3.0 • USB 3.0 compatible ports are...
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..., lock, Windows, function and special keys. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to stay cool. English 8 Base view 1 2 Using the keyboard 3 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Ventilation and cooling fan Battery reset pinhole Speakers Description Allows the computer to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Do not cover or obstruct the openings...
..., lock, Windows, function and special keys. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to stay cool. English 8 Base view 1 2 Using the keyboard 3 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Ventilation and cooling fan Battery reset pinhole Speakers Description Allows the computer to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Do not cover or obstruct the openings...
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... Function Airplane mode Description Turns on / off . Display toggle Display off . Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Decreases the sound volume. Turns the display screen backlight off . Volume up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > + < > + + + + Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Increases the sound volume. Press any key to save power. Stop playing the selected media file. Ver.: 01.01.02 Brightness up Volume down...
... Function Airplane mode Description Turns on / off . Display toggle Display off . Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Decreases the sound volume. Turns the display screen backlight off . Volume up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > + < > + + + + Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Increases the sound volume. Press any key to save power. Stop playing the selected media file. Ver.: 01.01.02 Brightness up Volume down...
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...
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... 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 a Microsoft ID (account 98 How do I check for using Windows 8 93 Entering passwords 71 Three concepts you might want to Acer Theft Shield 72 Using Acer Theft Shield 74 General 74 Settings 75 keep...
... 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 a Microsoft ID (account 98 How do I check for using Windows 8 93 Entering passwords 71 Three concepts you might want to Acer Theft Shield 72 Using Acer Theft Shield 74 General 74 Settings 75 keep...
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..., indicating a need for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery. Safety and comfort Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Liquid was exposed to qualified service personnel when: - The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. - The...
..., indicating a need for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery. Safety and comfort Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Liquid was exposed to qualified service personnel when: - The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. - The...
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... the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. 16 - For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting.
... the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. 16 - For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting.
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... off to return. Using the keyboard Turns the display screen Display off backlight off . Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on certain models. 30 - Note: This feature is only available on and off the computer's Airplane mode network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to save power. Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey + + + + + + + Icon Function Description Turns on / off .
... off to return. Using the keyboard Turns the display screen Display off backlight off . Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on certain models. 30 - Note: This feature is only available on and off the computer's Airplane mode network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to save power. Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey + + + + + + + Icon Function Description Turns on / off .
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... reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Recovery Perform minor fixes. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it clearly. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it with a permanent marker. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. For instructions on the screen. 4. Click Start to a previous...
... reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Recovery Perform minor fixes. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it clearly. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it with a permanent marker. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. For instructions on the screen. 4. Click Start to a previous...
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.... If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning to reinstall the applications and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you may need to its factory condition" on page 46. 3. If...
.... If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on your computer, you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning to reinstall the applications and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you may need to its factory condition" on page 46. 3. If...
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... drivers that were pre-installed on your system. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, back them up now. Recovering from the Windows Store). See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on 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. Recovery...
... drivers that were pre-installed on your system. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, back them up now. Recovering from the Windows Store). See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on 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. Recovery...
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Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your computer to your computer by copying files to factory settings. 4. b. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Note: "Refresh your PC" enables you to restore your computer to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Cleaning the drive takes much...
Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your computer to your computer by copying files to factory settings. 4. b. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Note: "Refresh your PC" enables you to restore your computer to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Cleaning the drive takes much...
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... Enabled. f. Use the left or right arrow keys to open the boot menu. a. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on your computer. 4. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to your computer. 3. b. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. e. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on the type of the normal startup process. 6. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard...
... Enabled. f. Use the left or right arrow keys to open the boot menu. a. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on your computer. 4. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to your computer. 3. b. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. e. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on the type of the normal startup process. 6. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard...
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... cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to 30° C (86° F). a USB disk drive), as they can continue to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use ; Checking the battery level The power meter indicates the current battery level. Battery pack - 61 A standard computer battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and...
... cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to 30° C (86° F). a USB disk drive), as they can continue to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use ; Checking the battery level The power meter indicates the current battery level. Battery pack - 61 A standard computer battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and...
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... access the BIOS utility. Then turn on the computer again, and try again. If you fail to use . Securing your computer against unauthorized use the computer. Try again and press . Press and hold the power button for maximum security. 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 enter the password...
... access the BIOS utility. Then turn on the computer again, and try again. If you fail to use . Securing your computer against unauthorized use the computer. Try again and press . Press and hold the power button for maximum security. 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 enter the password...
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Click the toggle next to Bluetooth to enable/disable it. 3. Then, from Windows 8 Bluetooth on Wireless. 2. in the results, click on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Open the Charms and select Settings > Change PC Settings > Wireless, or press the Windows key + and then type 'Wireless'; Enabling Bluetooth from the Desktop notification area, click the Bluetooth icon, and select Open Settings. To enable your computer is disabled by default. Using a Bluetooth connection - 79
Click the toggle next to Bluetooth to enable/disable it. 3. Then, from Windows 8 Bluetooth on Wireless. 2. in the results, click on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Open the Charms and select Settings > Change PC Settings > Wireless, or press the Windows key + and then type 'Wireless'; Enabling Bluetooth from the Desktop notification area, click the Bluetooth icon, and select Open Settings. To enable your computer is disabled by default. Using a Bluetooth connection - 79
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... one. Press any key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer. Connect the AC adapter to power the computer. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the...
... one. Press any key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer. Connect the AC adapter to power the computer. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the...
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... external keyboard to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. No audio is in Sleep mode. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the computer. Press + < > (increase) to a USB port on the taskbar. You can also use the volume control buttons...
... external keyboard to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. No audio is in Sleep mode. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the computer. Press + < > (increase) to a USB port on the taskbar. You can also use the volume control buttons...