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Nitro 5 Covers: AN515-31 / AN515-51 This revision: April 2017 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app to sign up for you already have an Acer ID. There are for reference only and may contain information or features that is subject to get an Acer ID: • Create your own connected world. • Get the...
Nitro 5 Covers: AN515-31 / AN515-51 This revision: April 2017 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app to sign up for you already have an Acer ID. There are for reference only and may contain information or features that is subject to get an Acer ID: • Create your own connected world. • Get the...
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... view 12 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 14 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 16 Recovery 18 Creating a factory default backup.......... 18 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 21 Restoring your computer 21 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.......... 27...
... view 12 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 14 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 16 Recovery 18 Creating a factory default backup.......... 18 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 21 Restoring your computer 21 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.......... 27...
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... 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 Drivers and Manuals and search for your new computer. From this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. FIRST THINGS FIRST...
... 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 Drivers and Manuals and search for your new computer. From this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. FIRST THINGS FIRST...
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...adapter to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the following: • Press 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 . Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it to Sleep...of the computer. • Do not 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 the computer. 6 -
...adapter to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the following: • Press 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 . Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it to Sleep...of the computer. • Do not 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 the computer. 6 -
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... mode. 4 DC-in jack Connects to stay cool. Rear view 1 # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to an AC adapter. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 1 2 34 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB ports Connect...
... mode. 4 DC-in jack Connects to stay cool. Rear view 1 # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to an AC adapter. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 1 2 34 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB ports Connect...
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... key in Sleep mode. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock Fn + F12 Description When Caps Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you need to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. When Num Lock is in uppercase. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you can use to access most of numeric data entry. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to turn keyboard functions...
... key in Sleep mode. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock Fn + F12 Description When Caps Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you need to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. When Num Lock is in uppercase. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you can use to access most of numeric data entry. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to turn keyboard functions...
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.... 6. Important If you have apps installed on the screen. Click Reset to its factory default settings without removing your PC, they will have been reset back to continue. 5. When your personal files. Resetting the PC will turn off during the reset process. 7. 22 - From Start, select All apps then Acer. Recovery 3. The screen will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without...
.... 6. Important If you have apps installed on the screen. Click Reset to its factory default settings without removing your PC, they will have been reset back to continue. 5. When your personal files. Resetting the PC will turn off during the reset process. 7. 22 - From Start, select All apps then Acer. Recovery 3. The screen will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without...
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..., tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must ensure the following : 1. This means it . 2. Using a Bluetooth connection - 25 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is available). Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it 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 adapter is a technology enabling you must...
..., tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must ensure the following : 1. This means it . 2. Using a Bluetooth connection - 25 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is available). Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it 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 adapter is a technology enabling you must...
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... a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the network. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to do so by default and Windows will install a small box, a router or modem, that it easy for internet services from home, you'll need to WLAN, you can access the internet. All wireless devices must be prohibited. You may be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey...
... a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the network. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to do so by default and Windows will install a small box, a router or modem, that it easy for internet services from home, you'll need to WLAN, you can access the internet. All wireless devices must be prohibited. You may be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey...
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... your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using passwords Passwords protect your Supervisor Password! Combine the use . Once set, you must enter this password with your computer. Combine the use . a security notch and passwords. See Setting passwords on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Security features include hardware and software locks - If you need to protect and take care...
... your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using passwords Passwords protect your Supervisor Password! Combine the use . Once set, you must enter this password with your computer. Combine the use . a security notch and passwords. See Setting passwords on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Security features include hardware and software locks - If you need to protect and take care...
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... Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Important You have three chances to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to...
... Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Important You have three chances to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to...
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.... Failure to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will prevent you get the most out of its extremes, as they can continue to follow the suggestions set out below 0°...
.... Failure to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will prevent you get the most out of its extremes, as they can continue to follow the suggestions set out below 0°...
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... damage to a single USB port. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which allows you to see which standard it . Failure to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. Important When removing a USB storage device, 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.
... damage to a single USB port. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which allows you to see which standard it . Failure to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. Important When removing a USB storage device, 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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... display settings used with a built-in microphone. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer's configuration. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. The type of port available depends on your computer allow you to connect audio devices. Use the headphone port to the monitor, then the computer. 6. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Turn...
... display settings used with a built-in microphone. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer's configuration. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. The type of port available depends on your computer allow you to connect audio devices. Use the headphone port to the monitor, then the computer. 6. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Turn...
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... a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to restart the system. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. No audio is properly plugged into your computer. Look at the volume control (speaker) Check if power...
... a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to restart the system. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. No audio is properly plugged into your computer. Look at the volume control (speaker) Check if power...
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... work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to the headphone jack on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the printer. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a power outlet and that it is installed when you first turn off. Check the volume from the volume control...
... work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to the headphone jack on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the printer. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a power outlet and that it is installed when you first turn off. Check the volume from the volume control...
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... Start button will open Start where you can launch apps. Can I turn off my computer? Press the space bar and select a user account icon to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of your account has a password set, you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on...
... Start button will open Start where you can launch apps. Can I turn off my computer? Press the space bar and select a user account icon to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of your account has a password set, you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on...
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... and open by default). Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Right-click on Start. Frequently asked questions Can I move tiles? From here you want it to suit your personal needs. Under Background, select Slideshow. 3. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. Select Choose this folder to add the folder to create a new group...
... and open by default). Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Right-click on Start. Frequently asked questions Can I move tiles? From here you want it to suit your personal needs. Under Background, select Slideshow. 3. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. Select Choose this folder to add the folder to create a new group...
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... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to configure the settings. How do I get one ? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account or you sign in with a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. You do I check for Windows updates...
... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to configure the settings. How do I get one ? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account or you sign in with a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. You do I check for Windows updates...
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...) and an internet connection. 66 - Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can set up a LAN using wires. You can share files, peripheral devices (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). When you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with the subscription to a high speed DSL internet connection. Access points act as a mediator between wired and wireless network. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you set up a network, you access to their...
...) and an internet connection. 66 - Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can set up a LAN using wires. You can share files, peripheral devices (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). When you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with the subscription to a high speed DSL internet connection. Access points act as a mediator between wired and wireless network. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you set up a network, you access to their...