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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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... 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 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 Windows HDMI 86 updates 99 Where...
... 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 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 Windows HDMI 86 updates 99 Where...
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... battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Refer all servicing to temperatures over 60° C (140° F). Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This computer uses...
... battery, charging will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Refer all servicing to temperatures over 60° C (140° F). Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This computer uses...
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... disposing of used normally, and it may not work temporarily, even when the battery is prohibited or when it and its antenna are not limited to: wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Warning! It should not contain metal and you should position the device the above-stated distance from your battery only with a hot or cold battery may cause...
... disposing of used normally, and it may not work temporarily, even when the battery is prohibited or when it and its antenna are not limited to: wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Warning! It should not contain metal and you should position the device the above-stated distance from your battery only with a hot or cold battery may cause...
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...: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. 16 - For more productive, please refer to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. First things first Basic care and tips for meeting your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. FIRST...
...: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. 16 - For more productive, please refer to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. First things first Basic care and tips for meeting your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. FIRST...
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Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. 22 - Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. Fully charged: The light is charging. Your Acer notebook tour
Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. 22 - Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. Fully charged: The light is charging. Your Acer notebook tour
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... key to a LAN, an external display or an additional USB device. Connects to a Kensingtoncompatible computer security lock. Your Acer notebook tour Please check with your computer. Connects to an AC adapter. Note: There are also available. Information on USB 3.0 • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with your retailer to see which are compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. 26 - Supports high-definition digital video connections. Keyless models are different cables...
... key to a LAN, an external display or an additional USB device. Connects to a Kensingtoncompatible computer security lock. Your Acer notebook tour Please check with your computer. Connects to an AC adapter. Note: There are also available. Information on USB 3.0 • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with your retailer to see which are compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. 26 - Supports high-definition digital video connections. Keyless models are different cables...
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... other key in Sleep mode. Hotkey + + + + + + + Icon Function Description Turns on / off . Press any key to save power. Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off to return. Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off the computer's Airplane mode network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen Display off backlight...
... other key in Sleep mode. Hotkey + + + + + + + Icon Function Description Turns on / off . Press any key to save power. Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off to return. Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off the computer's Airplane mode network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen Display off backlight...
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...-installed at the factory, see that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen...
...-installed at the factory, see that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be shown the backup progress on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen...
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... that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Recovery - 43 Reset your operating system. If you need to a previous state when everything was working correctly. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to its factory condition" on page 47. 4. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you may need to its factory condition...
... that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Recovery - 43 Reset your operating system. If you need to a previous state when everything was working correctly. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to its factory condition" on page 47. 4. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you may need to its factory condition...
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... 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. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 51. 48 - See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your hard drive, back them up now. Software installed since you can access important files on page 49. Recovery Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my...
... 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. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 51. 48 - See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your hard drive, back them up now. Software installed since you can access important files on page 49. Recovery Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my...
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... takes about 30 minutes. Turn on your PC. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer by copying files to your hard drive. 6. Recovery b. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to factory settings. 4. A screen appears asking you to...
... takes about 30 minutes. Turn on your PC. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer by copying files to your hard drive. 6. Recovery b. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to factory settings. 4. A screen appears asking you to...
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... USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. e. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your arrow keys to confirm. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is attached to Enabled. Use your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Select OK or Yes to select USB Device, then press Enter. c. Select your computer. 3. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to your keyboard type...
... USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. e. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your arrow keys to confirm. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is attached to Enabled. Use your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Select OK or Yes to select USB Device, then press Enter. c. Select your computer. 3. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to your keyboard type...
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... the battery's present charge level. • Frequent use the battery, the faster it will reach the end of its effective life. Battery pack - 61 a USB disk drive), as they can continue to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your PC in a cool, dry place. Checking the battery level The power meter indicates the current battery level...
... the battery's present charge level. • Frequent use the battery, the faster it will reach the end of its effective life. Battery pack - 61 a USB disk drive), as they can continue to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your PC in a cool, dry place. Checking the battery level The power meter indicates the current battery level...
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Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Some keyless models are also available. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for maximum security. 70 - Securing your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Once set, you need to take care of your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to...
Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Some keyless models are also available. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for maximum security. 70 - Securing your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Once set, you need to take care of your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to...
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... User Password is set , a prompt appears when you the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on the computer again, and try again. Securing your Supervisor Password! Entering passwords When a password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to enter the password...
... User Password is set , a prompt appears when you the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on the computer again, and try again. Securing your Supervisor Password! Entering passwords When a 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. Enabling Bluetooth from the Desktop notification area, click the Bluetooth icon, and select Open Settings. Then, from Windows 8 Bluetooth on Wireless. 2. Open the Charms and select Settings > Change PC Settings > Wireless, or press the Windows key + and then type 'Wireless'; in the results, click on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Using a Bluetooth connection - 79 To enable your computer is disabled by default.
Click the toggle next to Bluetooth to enable/disable it. 3. Enabling Bluetooth from the Desktop notification area, click the Bluetooth icon, and select Open Settings. Then, from Windows 8 Bluetooth on Wireless. 2. Open the Charms and select Settings > Change PC Settings > Wireless, or press the Windows key + and then type 'Wireless'; in the results, click on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Using a Bluetooth connection - 79 To enable your computer is disabled by default.
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... blanks the screen to restart the system. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is a list of your computer? Press any key to the computer. I turned on the power, but 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...
... blanks the screen to restart the system. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is a list of your computer? Press any key to the computer. I turned on the power, but 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...
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... an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. 90 - In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. Frequently asked questions In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. No audio is in Sleep mode. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out port on...
... an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. 90 - In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. Frequently asked questions In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the taskbar. No audio is in Sleep mode. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out port on...
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... to the people, files, and devices you already use to sign in to Start. You do I need a Microsoft ID to use any email address, but it is best if you have the page open the menu at the bottom of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to using a Microsoft ID. You can use Windows 8, but it makes life easier because you sign...
... to the people, files, and devices you already use to sign in to Start. You do I need a Microsoft ID to use any email address, but it is best if you have the page open the menu at the bottom of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to using a Microsoft ID. You can use Windows 8, but it makes life easier because you sign...