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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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... Using a computer security lock 70 Requesting service 91 Using passwords 70 Tips and hints for Windows HDMI 86 updates 99 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in mind 93 How do I access the charms 93 How 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...
... Using a computer security lock 70 Requesting service 91 Using passwords 70 Tips and hints for Windows HDMI 86 updates 99 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in mind 93 How do I access the charms 93 How 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...
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... exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery. Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Do not use it to temperatures over 60° C (140° F). The power cord or...
... exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery. Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Do not use it to temperatures over 60° C (140° F). The power cord or...
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... Acer notebook your choice for meeting 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. In addition it contains general regulations and safety notices for using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu...
... Acer notebook your choice for meeting 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. In addition it contains general regulations and safety notices for using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu...
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Fully charged: The light is charging. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. 22 -
Fully charged: The light is charging. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. 22 -
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Turns the display screen Display off backlight off the computer's Airplane mode network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. Using the keyboard Press any key to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in touchpad on / off to return. Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Hotkey + + + + + + + Icon Function Description Turns on and off . Touchpad toggle...
Turns the display screen Display off backlight off the computer's Airplane mode network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. Using the keyboard Press any key to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in touchpad on / off to return. Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Hotkey + + + + + + + Icon Function Description Turns on and off . Touchpad toggle...
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... a new disc when prompted, then click OK. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that were not preinstalled, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on the screen. 4. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Perform minor fixes. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Recovery 3. Remove the disc from the drive and...
... a new disc when prompted, then click OK. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that were not preinstalled, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on the screen. 4. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Perform minor fixes. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Recovery 3. Remove the disc from the drive and...
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... has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning to an earlier system snapshot" on your hard drive or the backup you may need to reinstall device drivers that came pre-installed on page 47. Reset your system to its factory condition" on page 47. 4. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • Other applications...
... has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning to an earlier system snapshot" on your hard drive or the backup you may need to reinstall device drivers that came pre-installed on page 47. Reset your system to its factory condition" on page 47. 4. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you have created. • Other applications...
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... hard drive, back them up now. Recovery Recovering from the Windows Store). Software installed since you can access important files on your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your PC will attempt to retain your system. Customized Restore 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. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset...
... hard drive, back them up now. Recovery Recovering from the Windows Store). Software installed since you can access important files on your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your PC will attempt to retain your system. Customized Restore 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. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset...
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... take several minutes. 50 - Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Several options are completely removed. 4. Recovery "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring your PC" enables you to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much...
... take several minutes. 50 - Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Several options are completely removed. 4. Recovery "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring your PC" enables you to 5 hours, but is erased, so no files can start process. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much...
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... the USB drive and turn on the type of the normal startup process. 6. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to select USB Device, then press Enter. a. Find your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. If your computer. 4. Your computer will restart. 5. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your recovery backup. 2. e. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is...
... the USB drive and turn on the type of the normal startup process. 6. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to select USB Device, then press Enter. a. Find your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. If your computer. 4. Your computer will restart. 5. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your recovery backup. 2. e. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is...
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... used (e.g. 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 the battery, the faster it will reach the end of its effective life. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to the power meter. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to see the battery's present charge...
... used (e.g. 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 the battery, the faster it will reach the end of its effective life. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to the power meter. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to see the battery's present charge...
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... password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer Combine the use of a locked drawer. Securing your computer. Security features include hardware and software locks - Once set, you need to secure the lock. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility...
... password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for a security lock. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer Combine the use of a locked drawer. Securing your computer. Security features include hardware and software locks - Once set, you need to secure the lock. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility...
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... Password! Entering passwords When a password is set , a prompt appears when you the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to use the computer. Press and hold the power button for maximum security. Try again and press . If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. • Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot...
... Password! Entering passwords When a password is set , a prompt appears when you the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to use the computer. Press and hold the power button for maximum security. Try again and press . If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. • Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot...
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in the results, click on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Using a Bluetooth connection - 79 Open the Charms and select Settings > Change PC Settings > Wireless, or press the Windows key + and then type 'Wireless'; Then, from Windows 8 Bluetooth on Wireless. 2. Click the toggle next to Bluetooth to enable/disable it. 3. To enable your computer is disabled by default. Enabling Bluetooth from the Desktop notification area, click the Bluetooth icon, and select Open Settings.
in the results, click on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Using a Bluetooth connection - 79 Open the Charms and select Settings > Change PC Settings > Wireless, or press the Windows key + and then type 'Wireless'; Then, from Windows 8 Bluetooth on Wireless. 2. Click the toggle next to Bluetooth to enable/disable it. 3. To enable your computer is disabled by default. Enabling Bluetooth from the Desktop notification area, click the Bluetooth icon, and select Open Settings.
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... the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it and press + + to turn the display back on the battery, it may arise during...
... the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is lit, check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it and press + + to turn the display back on the battery, it may arise during...
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... automatically turn off. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port on the taskbar. The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to the line-out port on the taskbar. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be too low. • The brightness...
... automatically turn off. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port on the taskbar. The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to the line-out port on the taskbar. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be too low. • The brightness...
Quick Guide
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.... The Aspire V7-581P / V7-582P / V5-573P / V5-572P / V5-552P User's Manual contains useful information applying to your new computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on Acer User's Manual. Your guides To help...
.... The Aspire V7-581P / V7-582P / V5-573P / V5-572P / V5-552P User's Manual contains useful information applying to your new computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on Acer User's Manual. Your guides To help...
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... light is charging. See "Using the keyboard" on the lower right corner to perform a left click. Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. English 5 Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. Touch-sensitive pointing device. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 3 Touchpad Press down firmly on page 8. 2 Keyboard Caution: Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover...
... light is charging. See "Using the keyboard" on the lower right corner to perform a left click. Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. English 5 Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. Touch-sensitive pointing device. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 3 Touchpad Press down firmly on page 8. 2 Keyboard Caution: Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover...
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... Sleep mode. Play or pause a selected media file. English 9 Hotkey + + + + + + + + < > Icon Function Airplane mode Description Turns on / off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off. Press any key to the previous media file. Decreases the sound volume. Previous Next Return to return. Jump to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off . Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on certain models. Brightness up Volume down Decreases the screen brightness...
... Sleep mode. Play or pause a selected media file. English 9 Hotkey + + + + + + + + < > Icon Function Airplane mode Description Turns on / off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off. Press any key to the previous media file. Decreases the sound volume. Previous Next Return to return. Jump to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off . Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on certain models. Brightness up Volume down Decreases the screen brightness...