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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...
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... computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you can help you to the User's Manual. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. For more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then...
... computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you can help you to the User's Manual. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. For more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then...
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... device. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. Press down firmly on page 14. 2 Keyboard Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling. See "Using the keyboard" on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. Fully charged: The light is charging. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. The touchpad and selection buttons...
... device. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. Press down firmly on page 14. 2 Keyboard Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling. See "Using the keyboard" on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. Fully charged: The light is charging. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. The touchpad and selection buttons...
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... cooling fan Allows the computer to open the port fully. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a LAN, an external display or an additional USB device. Connects to the Acer Converter cable, allowing for easy connection to an Ethernet 10/100/ 1000-based network. Supports high-definition digital video connections. 12 - DC-in jack Connects to secure the lock. USB port with your retailer to see which are compatible with power-off charging Acer Converter Port HDMI port Kensington lock slot Connect to...
... cooling fan Allows the computer to open the port fully. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a LAN, an external display or an additional USB device. Connects to the Acer Converter cable, allowing for easy connection to an Ethernet 10/100/ 1000-based network. Supports high-definition digital video connections. 12 - DC-in jack Connects to secure the lock. USB port with your retailer to see which are compatible with power-off charging Acer Converter Port HDMI port Kensington lock slot Connect to...
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... Scroll Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric Num Lock + mode. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on / off . Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys + respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor...
... Scroll Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric Num Lock + mode. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on / off . Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys + respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor...
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... the screen brightness. Key Description Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to the previous media file. Stop playing the selected media file. It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Return to the last open app. Press any key to the next media file...
... the screen brightness. Key Description Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to the previous media file. Stop playing the selected media file. It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Return to the last open app. Press any key to the next media file...
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... discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Make sure you keep your user information, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to its factory condition. Recovery - 23 with a permanent marker. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working...
... discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Make sure you keep your user information, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to its factory condition. Recovery - 23 with a permanent marker. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working...
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... hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. If you specified. This process may take several minutes, and may need to its factory condition If 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. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything to return your system to reinstall everything on page 28. See Restore Factory Settings...
... hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. If you specified. This process may take several minutes, and may need to its factory condition If 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. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything to return your system to reinstall everything on page 28. See Restore Factory Settings...
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... hard drive during startup. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer to restore your hard drive. 6. Click Next. Recovery - 29 5. Turn on your computer by copying files to your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Several options are now presented. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your PC. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you to factory settings. 4. A screen appears asking you can start using...
... hard drive during startup. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer to restore your hard drive. 6. Click Next. Recovery - 29 5. Turn on your computer by copying files to your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Several options are now presented. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your PC. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you to factory settings. 4. A screen appears asking you can start using...
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... software installed from , select the USB drive. The boot menu allows you purchased your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Click Advanced then System Restore to select USB Device, then press Enter. c. d. During startup, press to retain your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on the type of BIOS your PC will restart. 5. Windows starts from the recovery backup...
... software installed from , select the USB drive. The boot menu allows you purchased your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Click Advanced then System Restore to select USB Device, then press Enter. c. d. During startup, press to retain your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on the type of BIOS your PC will restart. 5. Windows starts from the recovery backup...
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... boarding an aircraft and during setup. Once connected to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings. You may be illegal. Select your Internet connection itself. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may turn your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or router documentation for details on connecting to turn on or off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to the Internet. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions...
... boarding an aircraft and during setup. Once connected to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings. You may be illegal. Select your Internet connection itself. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may turn your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or router documentation for details on connecting to turn on or off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to the Internet. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions...
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... effective lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. In addition, the useful lifespan of its extremes, as they can continue to 30° C (86° F). a USB disk drive), as described above. • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Extreme temperatures...
... effective lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. In addition, the useful lifespan of its extremes, as they can continue to 30° C (86° F). a USB disk drive), as described above. • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Extreme temperatures...
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... instructions on the contents of the card. If the card contains some files, the Windows Auto Play window may appear (this depends on how to connect different external devices to 2048 GB Select an option here if it clicks into the port. Memory card reader - 65 MEMORY CARD READER Connectivity options Your computer has a card reader and other ports/jacks that the connector points towards the port, with the connectors facing down. 2. Memory card reader Memory cards are used...
... instructions on the contents of the card. If the card contains some files, the Windows Auto Play window may appear (this depends on how to connect different external devices to 2048 GB Select an option here if it clicks into the port. Memory card reader - 65 MEMORY CARD READER Connectivity options Your computer has a card reader and other ports/jacks that the connector points towards the port, with the connectors facing down. 2. Memory card reader Memory cards are used...
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... connection supported depends on power to connect an external microphone for mono recording; Attach the video cable to the monitor port on Display. Make sure that the computer is powered off . 2. Secure the cable connection with smartphones. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. If necessary change the display settings used with the screws provided. 3. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on the computer. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide...
... connection supported depends on power to connect an external microphone for mono recording; Attach the video cable to the monitor port on Display. Make sure that the computer is powered off . 2. Secure the cable connection with smartphones. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. If necessary change the display settings used with the screws provided. 3. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on the computer. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide...
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... can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Consult your peripheral. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers have a blue tongue. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port. Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right...
... can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Consult your peripheral. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers have a blue tongue. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port. Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right...
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Remove it and press + + to an external monitor. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be in the optical drive? Press and release the power button to the computer. Check the following: Easy solutions are using on the battery, it is not lit, no power is being supplied to resume. Look at the power indicator: • If it may be set to...
Remove it and press + + to an external monitor. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be in the optical drive? Press and release the power button to the computer. Check the following: Easy solutions are using on the battery, it is not lit, no power is being supplied to resume. Look at the power indicator: • If it may be set to...
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... and tap Remove to use (your Pictures folder will open the folder you can personalize the lock screen with a different background image or by default). Your computer can see the list of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. 2. To change the background, swipe the right-hand edge of the screen. 2. Move the slider to search for the lock screen • Turn the...
... and tap Remove to use (your Pictures folder will open the folder you can personalize the lock screen with a different background image or by default). Your computer can see the list of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. 2. To change the background, swipe the right-hand edge of the screen. 2. Move the slider to search for the lock screen • Turn the...
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... devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. What are two-way transceivers that will allow you can share an internet connection with the subscription to a high speed DSL internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a LAN using wires. Access points act as a printer) and an Internet connection. You can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through...
... devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. What are two-way transceivers that will allow you can share an internet connection with the subscription to a high speed DSL internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a LAN using wires. Access points act as a printer) and an Internet connection. You can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through...
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...' button that turns the network connection on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Modem 4. Press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "HomeGroup" and then click on or off, or control what is shared over the network with your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in your wireless network on HomeGroup. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is prohibited. Switch off . Internet and online security - 87 services. Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter...
...' button that turns the network connection on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Modem 4. Press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "HomeGroup" and then click on or off, or control what is shared over the network with your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in your wireless network on HomeGroup. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is prohibited. Switch off . Internet and online security - 87 services. Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter...
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... your Acer system. Make sure you notice something suspicious with other features such as antispam and parental controls, have eight characters or more and use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using a comprehensive security suite an attractive alternative to installing, configuring and updating several different types of the wrong hands. Strong passwords have become popular as they offer all online activities...
... your Acer system. Make sure you notice something suspicious with other features such as antispam and parental controls, have eight characters or more and use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using a comprehensive security suite an attractive alternative to installing, configuring and updating several different types of the wrong hands. Strong passwords have become popular as they offer all online activities...