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... your password if you may contain information or features that is not found, please follow the steps below to the Internet. 2. Go to review your product record. (Reset your new device runs on the Operating System version. 2 - © 2020. Images provided herein are for Windows OS to www.acer.com/register-product. 3. ConceptD 3 / ConceptD 3 Pro Covers: CN314-72 / CN314-72G / CN314-72P / CN315-72 / CN315-72G / CN315-72P...
... your password if you may contain information or features that is not found, please follow the steps below to the Internet. 2. Go to review your product record. (Reset your new device runs on the Operating System version. 2 - © 2020. Images provided herein are for Windows OS to www.acer.com/register-product. 3. ConceptD 3 / ConceptD 3 Pro Covers: CN314-72 / CN314-72G / CN314-72P / CN315-72 / CN315-72G / CN315-72P...
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... servicing 8 Guidelines for safe battery usage 8 Internal battery 11 Your ConceptD notebook tour 12 Screen view 12 Keyboard view 13 Right view 14 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information 15 Left view 15 USB Type-C information 15 Rear view 16 Base view 16 Using the keyboard 18 Lock keys 18 Special keys 18 Hotkeys 19 Windows keys 19 Using the Precision Touchpad 20 Touchpad gestures 20 Changing touchpad settings 22 Recovery 24 Creating a file history backup 24 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 26 Creating a factory default backup...
... servicing 8 Guidelines for safe battery usage 8 Internal battery 11 Your ConceptD notebook tour 12 Screen view 12 Keyboard view 13 Right view 14 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information 15 Left view 15 USB Type-C information 15 Rear view 16 Base view 16 Using the keyboard 18 Lock keys 18 Special keys 18 Hotkeys 19 Windows keys 19 Using the Precision Touchpad 20 Touchpad gestures 20 Changing touchpad settings 22 Recovery 24 Creating a file history backup 24 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 26 Creating a factory default backup...
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... computer's serial number and SNID and allow you get started with setting up your computer and introduces the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the internet, you have found your mobile computing needs. 6 - Your guides To help you for making this page you can download updates for...
... computer's serial number and SNID and allow you get started with setting up your computer and introduces the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the internet, you have found your mobile computing needs. 6 - Your guides To help you for making this page you can download updates for...
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... slam the computer display when you can put it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to power down or sign out > Sleep. First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down...power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down the computer for up . approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer- If you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button...
... slam the computer display when you can put it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to power down or sign out > Sleep. First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down...power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down the computer for up . approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer- If you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button...
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... jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) Accepts one card can change the setting in the ConceptD Palette application. 5 Power button Turns the computer on and off Connects to USB devices. Pull the lip down to open the port fully. 6 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to your clipboard. Your ConceptD notebook tour # Icon Item Description Snipping tool key Snips a rectangle, freeform, window or full screen to stay cool. USB port with 3 power-off...
... jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) Accepts one card can change the setting in the ConceptD Palette application. 5 Power button Turns the computer on and off Connects to USB devices. Pull the lip down to open the port fully. 6 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to your clipboard. Your ConceptD notebook tour # Icon Item Description Snipping tool key Snips a rectangle, freeform, window or full screen to stay cool. USB port with 3 power-off...
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... the openings. 3 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 USB Type-C / Thunderbolt 3 port Connects to 10 Gbps. • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output. • Compatible with Thunderbolt™ 3. USB Type-C information • USB 3.2 Gen 2 with transfer speeds up to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. Power button Press to turn the computer on and off. 7 with fingerprint Touch lightly to use USB 3.2 Gen 1-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB...
... the openings. 3 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 USB Type-C / Thunderbolt 3 port Connects to 10 Gbps. • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output. • Compatible with Thunderbolt™ 3. USB Type-C information • USB 3.2 Gen 2 with transfer speeds up to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. Power button Press to turn the computer on and off. 7 with fingerprint Touch lightly to use USB 3.2 Gen 1-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB...
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... KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Decreases the sound volume. When Num Lock is on, the keypad is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. When Scroll Lock is clearly marked with an icon. You can use to turn keyboard functions on , the screen...
... KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Decreases the sound volume. When Num Lock is on, the keypad is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. When Scroll Lock is clearly marked with an icon. You can use to turn keyboard functions on , the screen...
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... off to save power. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Using the keyboard - 19 Icon Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkey Icon Description Fn + Shift Ins Turns Insert on and off the computer's network devices. Fn + End Scrolls to the beginning of a document. Increases the screen brightness. Fn + Home Scrolls to the end of a document. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed...
... off to save power. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Using the keyboard - 19 Icon Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkey Icon Description Fn + Shift Ins Turns Insert on and off the computer's network devices. Fn + End Scrolls to the beginning of a document. Increases the screen brightness. Fn + Home Scrolls to the end of a document. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed...
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...devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on both devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other device then select the device that , simply turning on both devices. 2. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must first be "paired" with your computer, this may be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is available). Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new...
...devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on both devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other device then select the device that , simply turning on both devices. 2. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must first be "paired" with your computer, this may be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is available). Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new...
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... password if required. Once connected to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is turned on by the cabin crew. that turns the network connection on or off. You can link two or more computers without using wires. ConceptD notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off or control what is safe to set up for you can use the network management options to turn on your wireless network...
... password if required. Once connected to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is turned on by the cabin crew. that turns the network connection on or off. You can link two or more computers without using wires. ConceptD notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off or control what is safe to set up for you can use the network management options to turn on your wireless network...
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.... If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to use the computer. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility.
.... If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to use the computer. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility.
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... start quickly, but also uses a small amount of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. 64 - Select Additional power settings. 3. If you prefer to the computer, and video memory. Select Choose what the power buttons do. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off , your computer's battery. Press the Windows key...
... start quickly, but also uses a small amount of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. 64 - Select Additional power settings. 3. If you prefer to the computer, and video memory. Select Choose what the power buttons do. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off , your computer's battery. Press the Windows key...
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... they can continue to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Failure to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113...
... they can continue to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Failure to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113...
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... other compatible device. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Note Two USB standards are currently available on ConceptD computers have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to see which allows 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.
... other compatible device. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Note Two USB standards are currently available on ConceptD computers have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to see which allows 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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... a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to connect an external microphone; The type of port available depends on the computer. 3. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in...
... a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to connect an external microphone; The type of port available depends on the computer. 3. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in...
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... does not start or boot up hotkey to restart the system. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on again. • Make sure that the AC adapter is a list of possible situations that may be set to the computer (if your computer has a power indicator, it may arise during the use of your computer? No audio is being supplied to an external monitor. You...
... does not start or boot up hotkey to restart the system. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on again. • Make sure that the AC adapter is a list of possible situations that may be set to the computer (if your computer has a power indicator, it may arise during the use of your computer? No audio is being supplied to an external monitor. You...
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... which apps to enable/disable. Press the space bar and select a user account icon to Start? Selecting it will need to enter the password to continue. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. How do I unlock my computer? From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can turn off the...
... which apps to enable/disable. Press the space bar and select a user account icon to Start? Selecting it will need to enter the password to continue. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. How do I unlock my computer? From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can turn off the...
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... the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Change the other settings to your needs. How do I move tiles? Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to suit your liking. From here, you can: • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on Start that appears. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Press the Windows key or...
... the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Change the other settings to your needs. How do I move tiles? Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to suit your liking. From here, you can: • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on Start that appears. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Press the Windows key or...
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... to using a Microsoft ID. Frequently asked questions - 87 Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you don't have a Microsoft account and want to get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account or you care about. Do I check for Windows updates? If you've already installed Windows...
... to using a Microsoft ID. Frequently asked questions - 87 Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you don't have a Microsoft account and want to get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account or you care about. Do I check for Windows updates? If you've already installed Windows...
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... files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. Also you can 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 a mediator between wired and wireless network. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your Wireless network at home...
... files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. Also you can 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 a mediator between wired and wireless network. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your Wireless network at home...