Safety Guide
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...; The power cord or plug is turned on. Do not put a computer in performance, indicating a need for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. • The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for using your computer - 11 Before putting your computer in a carrying case, make sure that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may...
...; The power cord or plug is turned on. Do not put a computer in performance, indicating a need for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. • The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for using your computer - 11 Before putting your computer in a carrying case, make sure that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may...
User Manual
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...Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you are for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your device to change without notice. Sign in this manual. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of your password if you do not apply to register. 1. NITRO 5 Covers: AN515-45 / AN515-56 / AN515-57 ...start up for an Acer ID. 4. The information contained in this manual may not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in or sign up your computer. Register your Acer product If your new device runs on the Operating...
...Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you are for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your device to change without notice. Sign in this manual. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of your password if you do not apply to register. 1. NITRO 5 Covers: AN515-45 / AN515-56 / AN515-57 ...start up for an Acer ID. 4. The information contained in this manual may not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in or sign up your computer. Register your Acer product If your new device runs on the Operating...
User Manual
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... / AN515-57 / AN517-53 / AN517-54)......... 18 USB 3.2 information 18 Rear view 19 Base view 20 Using the keyboard 21 Lock keys 21 Hotkeys 21 Windows keys 23 Using the Precision Touchpad 24 Touchpad gestures 24 Changing touchpad settings 26 Recovery 28 Creating a file history backup 28 Creating a factory default backup ....... 30 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 32 Restoring your computer 32 Reset this PC and keep my files 32 Reset this PC and remove everything ... 35 Using a Bluetooth connection 39 Enabling...
... / AN515-57 / AN517-53 / AN517-54)......... 18 USB 3.2 information 18 Rear view 19 Base view 20 Using the keyboard 21 Lock keys 21 Hotkeys 21 Windows keys 23 Using the Precision Touchpad 24 Touchpad gestures 24 Changing touchpad settings 26 Recovery 28 Creating a file history backup 28 Creating a factory default backup ....... 30 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 32 Restoring your computer 32 Reset this PC and keep my files 32 Reset this PC and remove everything ... 35 Using a Bluetooth connection 39 Enabling...
User Manual
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... Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Setup Guide helps you can help you have connected to the User's Manual. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can download updates for your new computer. The link will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to the internet, you get started with setting...
... Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Setup Guide helps you can help you have connected to the User's Manual. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can download updates for your new computer. The link will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to the internet, you get started with setting...
User Manual
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... need to power down the computer for a short while, but don't want to rain or moisture. Note If you turn off the computer and want to completely shut it down, you take care 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...
... need to power down the computer for a short while, but don't want to rain or moisture. Note If you turn off the computer and want to completely shut it down, you take care 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...
User Manual
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... firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. 3 NitroSense key Launches NitroSense application. 4 Power button Turns the computer on the lower right corner to perform a left click. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Press down firmly on and off. Battery Charging: The light shows amber 5 indicator when the battery is charging. Your Acer notebook tour - 15 # Icon Item 2 Touchpad Description Touch-sensitive pointing...
... firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. 3 NitroSense key Launches NitroSense application. 4 Power button Turns the computer on the lower right corner to perform a left click. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Press down firmly on and off. Battery Charging: The light shows amber 5 indicator when the battery is charging. Your Acer notebook tour - 15 # Icon Item 2 Touchpad Description Touch-sensitive pointing...
User Manual
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... + F9 Fn + F10 Fn + F11 Fn + F12 Fn + Del Pause Scr Lk Ins Fn + Pg Up Fn + Pg Dn Fn + End Fn + Fn + Fn + Fn + Function Description Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. 22 - Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Microphone Turns the microphones on or off to the next media file.
... + F9 Fn + F10 Fn + F11 Fn + F12 Fn + Del Pause Scr Lk Ins Fn + Pg Up Fn + Pg Dn Fn + End Fn + Fn + Fn + Fn + Function Description Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. 22 - Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Microphone Turns the microphones on or off to the next media file.
User Manual
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... connected). Note Please check your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on your computer is disabled by default. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must first be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it must first be "paired" with your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth on its Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth...
... connected). Note Please check your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on your computer is disabled by default. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must first be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it must first be "paired" with your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth on its Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth...
User Manual
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... will allow you 'll need to set up for you can use the network that it easy for internet services from home, you to connect to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is turned on by the cabin crew. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to the internet. You can link two or more computers without using wires. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that turns the network connection on your network and enter the password if required.
... will allow you 'll need to set up for you can use the network that it easy for internet services from home, you to connect to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is turned on by the cabin crew. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to the internet. You can link two or more computers without using wires. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that turns the network connection on your network and enter the password if required.
User Manual
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The screen provides options for each function to instantly provide a user interface for system configuration and also display system information. NITROSENSE NitroSense - 45 Call up the NitroSense UI with a single touch of your computer's configuration and the power output of the CPU and GPU. The NitroSense main screen The main screen gives you a one-glance overview of the dedicated NitroSense key to increase performance...
The screen provides options for each function to instantly provide a user interface for system configuration and also display system information. NITROSENSE NitroSense - 45 Call up the NitroSense UI with a single touch of your computer's configuration and the power output of the CPU and GPU. The NitroSense main screen The main screen gives you a one-glance overview of the dedicated NitroSense key to increase performance...
User Manual
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.... If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer. If you fail to enter a password. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set and the password on the...
.... If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer. If you fail to enter a password. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set and the password on the...
User Manual
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... the power buttons do. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start . Your computer will take longer to the computer, and video memory. Select Additional power settings. 3. If no activity is off, your computer's battery. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. If you prefer to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is...
... the power buttons do. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start . Your computer will take longer to the computer, and video memory. Select Additional power settings. 3. If no activity is off, your computer's battery. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. If you prefer to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is...
User Manual
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... battery has been charged and discharged three times. Use this procedure will prevent you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. 58 - In addition, the useful lifespan of more you use . • Remove...
... battery has been charged and discharged three times. Use this procedure will prevent you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. 58 - In addition, the useful lifespan of more you use . • Remove...
User Manual
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USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port. Additionally, 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. Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to your device's documentation to connect USB peripherals, such...
USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port. Additionally, 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. Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to your device's documentation to connect USB peripherals, such...
User Manual
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.... 3. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to the monitor port on power to connect an external microphone; connecting an audio device to connect audio devices. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Video and audio connectors - 69 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Use the headphone port to your computer's configuration. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings.
.... 3. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to the monitor port on power to connect an external microphone; connecting an audio device to connect audio devices. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Video and audio connectors - 69 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Use the headphone port to your computer's configuration. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings.
User Manual
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... + Del to an external monitor. 72 - if there is a list of your computer on . You may arise during the use of possible situations that may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn your computer. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and...
... + Del to an external monitor. 72 - if there is a list of your computer on . You may arise during the use of possible situations that may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn your computer. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and...
User Manual
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... open Start where you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you can turn off notifications so that you get to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Press the space bar and select a user...
... open Start where you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you can turn off notifications so that you get to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Press the space bar and select a user...
User Manual
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..., or to show you want it to use (your Pictures folder will be moved to your needs. Frequently asked questions - 77 Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Select Add a folder and open by default). Change the other settings to create a new group on Start. From here you wish to appear. Can I personalize the Lock screen? Right-click on or off • Select...
..., or to show you want it to use (your Pictures folder will be moved to your needs. Frequently asked questions - 77 Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Select Add a folder and open by default). Change the other settings to create a new group on Start. From here you wish to appear. Can I personalize the Lock screen? Right-click on or off • Select...
User Manual
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... to the people, files, and devices you sign in to using a Microsoft ID. A Microsoft account is a Microsoft ID (account)? How do I get one you already use to sign in to configure the settings. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. You can sync data across different machines you care about. You will need to have a Microsoft account...
... to the people, files, and devices you sign in to using a Microsoft ID. A Microsoft account is a Microsoft ID (account)? How do I get one you already use to sign in to configure the settings. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. You can sync data across different machines you care about. You will need to have a Microsoft account...
User Manual
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... line and resources. Setting up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may require an external device, such as a printer) and an internet connection. 86 - Internet and online security your computer, or may link two or more computers without using the cellular features, check with other users of your service provider to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of a wireless network?
... line and resources. Setting up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may require an external device, such as a printer) and an internet connection. 86 - Internet and online security your computer, or may link two or more computers without using the cellular features, check with other users of your service provider to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of a wireless network?