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... 16 Hotkeys 17 Windows keys 18 Using the Precision Touchpad 19 Touchpad gestures 19 Changing touchpad settings 20 Recovery 23 Creating a factory default backup.......... 23 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 26 Restoring your computer 26 Reset this PC and keep my files 26 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 27 Using a Bluetooth connection 30 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 30 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 30 Connecting to the Internet 32 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 32 Connecting to a wireless LAN 32 Acer...
... 16 Hotkeys 17 Windows keys 18 Using the Precision Touchpad 19 Touchpad gestures 19 Changing touchpad settings 20 Recovery 23 Creating a factory default backup.......... 23 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 26 Restoring your computer 26 Reset this PC and keep my files 26 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 27 Using a Bluetooth connection 30 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 30 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 30 Connecting to the Internet 32 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 32 Connecting to a wireless LAN 32 Acer...
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... started with setting up your new computer. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to the internet. 1. Basic care and tips for your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide (or Setup Poster) helps you to copy it to Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model...
... started with setting up your new computer. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to the internet. 1. Basic care and tips for your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide (or Setup Poster) helps you to copy it to Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model...
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... Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Information on USB 3.0 • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with microphone. 12 - A micro USB to USB adapter is recommended to plug in the power adapter. 3 MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into this slot. 4 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 5 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to USB devices...
... Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Information on USB 3.0 • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with microphone. 12 - A micro USB to USB adapter is recommended to plug in the power adapter. 3 MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into this slot. 4 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 5 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to USB devices...
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... keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on Type numbers in a normal manner. When Scroll Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). + Use this mode...
... keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on Type numbers in a normal manner. When Scroll Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). + Use this mode...
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... the sound volume. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard - 17 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on or off . Scr Lk Turns the scroll lock feature on and off . Display off Turns the display screen backlight off the computer's network devices. Hotkey Icon + + + + + + + + + < > + < > Function Description Airplane mode Turns on / off to save power...
... the sound volume. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard - 17 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on or off . Scr Lk Turns the scroll lock feature on and off . Display off Turns the display screen backlight off the computer's network devices. Hotkey Icon + + + + + + + + + < > + < > Function Description Airplane mode Turns on / off to save power...
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... is installing Windows. Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of Acer apps. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. Recovery - 27 3. The screen will be removed. 4. You will turn off during the reset process. 7. Important If you have been reset back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your personal files. The screen will reinstall Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your personal files. From Start, select...
... is installing Windows. Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of Acer apps. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. Recovery - 27 3. The screen will be removed. 4. You will turn off during the reset process. 7. Important If you have been reset back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your personal files. The screen will reinstall Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your personal files. From Start, select...
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Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device 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 enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Your computer will connect them. Bluetooth is available). Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other devices. To use Bluetooth, you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both...
Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device 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 enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Your computer will connect them. Bluetooth is available). Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other devices. To use Bluetooth, you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both...
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... enter the password if required. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Connecting to the Internet CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET This chapter includes general information on or off , as they may not apply to do so by default and Windows will have to go to your computer's wireless devices only when informed that turns the network connection on types...
... enter the password if required. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Connecting to the Internet CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET This chapter includes general information on or off , as they may not apply to do so by default and Windows will have to go to your computer's wireless devices only when informed that turns the network connection on types...
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... and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility. Learn how to the BIOS utility. See Setting passwords on boot-up . Combine the use of this password to gain access to protect and take care of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is a valuable investment that you must enter this password with password checkpoints on page 40. • User Password secures your computer SECURING...
... and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility. Learn how to the BIOS utility. See Setting passwords on boot-up . Combine the use of this password to gain access to protect and take care of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is a valuable investment that you must enter this password with password checkpoints on page 40. • User Password secures your computer SECURING...
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...; F). a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). The recommended temperature is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery 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...
...; F). a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). The recommended temperature is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery 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...
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... the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. 54 - USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Consult your peripheral. Important When removing a USB storage device, you to stop using the device before removing it supports. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is...
... the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. 54 - USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Consult your peripheral. Important When removing a USB storage device, you to stop using the device before removing it supports. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is...
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... you need to use a program to access the contents of the card) and ask you if you to connect peripheral devices to insert the card, try reorientating the card slightly. 3. SDHC cards contain up to the computer, read the following section. Memory card reader - 55 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. For instructions...
... you need to use a program to access the contents of the card) and ask you if you to connect peripheral devices to insert the card, try reorientating the card slightly. 3. SDHC cards contain up to the computer, read the following section. Memory card reader - 55 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. For instructions...
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.... Check that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is usually included with the monitor. Attach the video cable to the monitor port on Display. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on the computer. The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. If necessary change the display settings used with smartphones. Make sure that allows you to connect audio devices. Note Some computers have...
.... Check that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is usually included with the monitor. Attach the video cable to the monitor port on Display. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on the computer. The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. If necessary change the display settings used with smartphones. Make sure that allows you to connect audio devices. Note Some computers have...
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... hotkey to toggle the display back to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the computer. Look at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to turn your computer? Look at the volume control (speaker) icon in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Press any key to restart the system. Check the following is being supplied to an external monitor. Easy solutions are using...
... hotkey to toggle the display back to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the computer. Look at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to turn your computer? Look at the volume control (speaker) icon in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Press any key to restart the system. Check the following is being supplied to an external monitor. Easy solutions are using...
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... system is connected securely to back up all data files before using this option. Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is installed when you first turn on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in the taskbar. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. 60 - The keyboard does not respond. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Warning Your C: drive will...
... system is connected securely to back up all data files before using this option. Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is installed when you first turn on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in the taskbar. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. 60 - The keyboard does not respond. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Warning Your C: drive will...
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... - 63 To change the screen resolution? Tap the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Tap Choose this folder to add the folder to display the results; and select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. From here you can. Tap on or off • Select lock screen apps. Tap ... tap Control Panel > Adjust screen resolution. How do I move tiles? Tap Add a folder and open the folder...
... - 63 To change the screen resolution? Tap the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Tap Choose this folder to add the folder to display the results; and select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. From here you can. Tap on or off • Select lock screen apps. Tap ... tap Control Panel > Adjust screen resolution. How do I move tiles? Tap Add a folder and open the folder...
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... taskbar from the menu that appears. You will need one you already use to sign in to make an app appear on Start? You can sync data across different machines you use to communicate with friends and sign in to your PC with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your favorite websites. Do I install apps? Tap Search and type the name...
... taskbar from the menu that appears. You will need one you already use to sign in to make an app appear on Start? You can sync data across different machines you use to communicate with friends and sign in to your PC with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your favorite websites. Do I install apps? Tap Search and type the name...
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... without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Setting up your Wireless network at home you need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Also you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Most routers have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to the network...
... without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Setting up your Wireless network at home you need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Also you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Most routers have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to the network...
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this type of a working network 1. Printer 5. Portable computer 6. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in Windows allow you to the access point (see illustration below); Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is shared over the network with your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Desktop computer 3. Network cables (RJ45) Turning on/off . Search 'HomeGroup' and then click on or off a wireless network connection Most computers feature a 'Wi-Fi' button that turns the network connection on HomeGroup. After...
this type of a working network 1. Printer 5. Portable computer 6. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in Windows allow you to the access point (see illustration below); Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is shared over the network with your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Desktop computer 3. Network cables (RJ45) Turning on/off . Search 'HomeGroup' and then click on or off a wireless network connection Most computers feature a 'Wi-Fi' button that turns the network connection on HomeGroup. After...
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... as your Acer system. This can be easily guessed is pre-installed on a regular basis, at least every 90 days. we 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 malicious programs. Your antivirus and antispyware software should do...
... as your Acer system. This can be easily guessed is pre-installed on a regular basis, at least every 90 days. we 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 malicious programs. Your antivirus and antispyware software should do...