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... connected to the Internet. 2. Register your computer. Some features described in if you will automatically register your product. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Install any required updates. 4. Extensa 15 Covers: EX215-21 / EX215-21G / EX215-31 This revision: April 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to change without notice. Open the Acer...
... connected to the Internet. 2. Register your computer. Some features described in if you will automatically register your product. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Install any required updates. 4. Extensa 15 Covers: EX215-21 / EX215-21G / EX215-31 This revision: April 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to change without notice. Open the Acer...
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... 11 Using the keyboard 12 Lock keys 12 Special keys 12 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 14 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 18 Creating a factory default backup.......... 18 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 20 Restoring your computer 20 Reset this PC and keep my files 21 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 22 Using a Bluetooth connection 25 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 25 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 25 Connecting to the Internet 27 Connecting to a wireless network...
... 11 Using the keyboard 12 Lock keys 12 Special keys 12 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 14 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 18 Creating a factory default backup.......... 18 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 20 Restoring your computer 20 Reset this PC and keep my files 21 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 22 Using a Bluetooth connection 25 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 25 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 25 Connecting to the Internet 27 Connecting to a wireless network...
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...: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for your new computer. FIRST THINGS FIRST First things first - 5 We would like to thank you for making this page you can download updates for your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you to be listed. Once you have connected to the internet, you use your Acer notebook, we...
...: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for your new computer. FIRST THINGS FIRST First things first - 5 We would like to thank you for making this page you can download updates for your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you to be listed. Once you have connected to the internet, you use your Acer notebook, we...
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If you can put it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0º C... the 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 . approved adapter to power your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you cannot power off the...
If you can put it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0º C... the 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 . approved adapter to power your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you cannot power off the...
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...1 Headset/speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to USB devices. port Pull the lip down to open the port fully. 3 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 4 / 5 USB ports Connect to USB devices. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. 10 - Connects to an AC adapter. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in AC mode...
...1 Headset/speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to USB devices. port Pull the lip down to open the port fully. 3 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 4 / 5 USB ports Connect to USB devices. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. 10 - Connects to an AC adapter. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in AC mode...
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.... Use this mode when you need to turn keyboard functions on , the screen moves one line up or down when you can use to do a lot of each key is in Sleep mode. Scr LK (Scroll Lock) When Scroll Lock is on / off . Brightness up or down Decreases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. Scroll Lock does not work with an icon. Brightness...
.... Use this mode when you need to turn keyboard functions on , the screen moves one line up or down when you can use to do a lot of each key is in Sleep mode. Scr LK (Scroll Lock) When Scroll Lock is on / off . Brightness up or down Decreases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. Scroll Lock does not work with an icon. Brightness...
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... Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Scr LK Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Fn + Fn + Fn + Previous Play/Pause Stop Return to F12 keys. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in touchpad on and off . Play or pause a selected media file. Using the keyboard - 13 Icon Function Display toggle Display off . Keyboard backlight toggle Turns...
... Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Scr LK Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Fn + Fn + Fn + Previous Play/Pause Stop Return to F12 keys. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in touchpad on and off . Play or pause a selected media file. Using the keyboard - 13 Icon Function Display toggle Display off . Keyboard backlight toggle Turns...
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... owner's manual to determine how to pair once. Your computer will connect them. To enable your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other device then select the device that , simply turning on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Bluetooth is enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. You only need to turn on both devices. To use Bluetooth, you must first be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth...
... owner's manual to determine how to pair once. Your computer will connect them. To enable your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other device then select the device that , simply turning on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Bluetooth is enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. You only need to turn on both devices. To use Bluetooth, you must first be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth...
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... need to sign up internet service. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You can use the network management options to turn on your home or office to set up for you to connect to connect your network and enter the password if...
... need to sign up internet service. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You can use the network management options to turn on your home or office to set up for you to connect to connect your network and enter the password if...
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... Enter to access the BIOS utility. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Important You have three chances to shut down the computer. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Try again and press Enter. Securing your computer Entering passwords When a password is set, a password...
... Enter to access the BIOS utility. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Important You have three chances to shut down the computer. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Try again and press Enter. Securing your computer Entering passwords When a password is set, a password...
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... these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of power to start . Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. 36 - Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to the computer, and video memory. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2.
... these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of power to start . Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. 36 - Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to the computer, and video memory. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2.
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... suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use the battery, the faster it will also shorten the effective lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Warning Do not expose battery packs to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. a USB disk drive...
... suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use the battery, the faster it will also shorten the effective lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Warning Do not expose battery packs to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. a USB disk drive...
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... UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. For best performance, USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices should right-click on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). Some USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Important When removing a USB storage device, you to connect USB...
... UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. For best performance, USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices should right-click on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). Some USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Important When removing a USB storage device, you to connect USB...
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... and refresh rate should be detected automatically. Use the headphone port to connect audio devices. connecting an audio device to connect an external microphone; Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer's configuration. Connecting a monitor 1. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor's user's guide. 5. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in...
... and refresh rate should be detected automatically. Use the headphone port to connect audio devices. connecting an audio device to connect an external microphone; Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer's configuration. Connecting a monitor 1. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor's user's guide. 5. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in...
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... does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. Check the following: • The volume may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer? If pressing a key does not turn the display back...
... does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. Check the following: • The volume may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer? If pressing a key does not turn the display back...
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... a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Frequently asked questions icon in the taskbar. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to increase the volume. • The volume level may be too low. I want to restore my computer to a USB port on the computer. 52 - This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software...
... a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Frequently asked questions icon in the taskbar. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to increase the volume. • The volume level may be too low. I want to restore my computer to a USB port on the computer. 52 - This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software...
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... a new operating system that you can launch apps. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. How do I unlock my computer? Can I see all of the screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to enable/disable. You can turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to unlock the...
... a new operating system that you can launch apps. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. How do I unlock my computer? Can I see all of the screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to enable/disable. You can turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to unlock the...
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... quick status and notifications to appear. Frequently asked questions - 55 Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Select a tile and drag it to suit your needs. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Can I move tiles? You can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn...
... quick status and notifications to appear. Frequently asked questions - 55 Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Select a tile and drag it to suit your needs. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Can I move tiles? You can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn...
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... the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. How do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? How do not need one ? Where can sync data across different machines you don't have a Microsoft account and want to using a Microsoft ID. Do I get one ? You do I get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings...
... the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. How do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? How do not need one ? Where can sync data across different machines you don't have a Microsoft account and want to using a Microsoft ID. Do I get one ? You do I get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings...
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... fast and easy and eliminates the need to have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. Components of your home. Most routers have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you access to the network, for example, within an office...
... fast and easy and eliminates the need to have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. Components of your home. Most routers have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you access to the network, for example, within an office...