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...that is subject to sign up for quick, personalized customer support. All Rights Reserved. Spin 3 Covers: SP315-51 This revision: August 2016 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app to change without notice. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase ...you to your device for an Acer ID or sign in this manual. For more information, please visit the Acer BYOC website: www.acer.com/byoc-start Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to get an Acer ID: • Create your own connected world. ...
...that is subject to sign up for quick, personalized customer support. All Rights Reserved. Spin 3 Covers: SP315-51 This revision: August 2016 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app to change without notice. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase ...you to your device for an Acer ID or sign in this manual. For more information, please visit the Acer BYOC website: www.acer.com/byoc-start Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to get an Acer ID: • Create your own connected world. ...
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...Using the keyboard 12 Lock keys 12 Hotkeys 12 Windows keys 13 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 16 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 22 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 23 Using a Bluetooth connection 26 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 26 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 26 Connecting to the Internet 28 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 28 Connecting...
...Using the keyboard 12 Lock keys 12 Hotkeys 12 Windows keys 13 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 16 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 22 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 23 Using a Bluetooth connection 26 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 26 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 26 Connecting to the Internet 28 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 28 Connecting...
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... your computer can download and install the Acer identification tool that will open the Acer Service & Support webpage. 2. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide (or Setup Poster) helps you get started with setting up your computer. Open Acer Care Center from the desktop and select My System > Summary and click User's Manual to download the User's Manual. The link...
... your computer can download and install the Acer identification tool that will open the Acer Service & Support webpage. 2. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide (or Setup Poster) helps you get started with setting up your computer. Open Acer Care Center from the desktop and select My System > Summary and click User's Manual to download the User's Manual. The link...
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...'s battery status. 4 Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Your Acer notebook tour YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in AC mode. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. 8 - Screen view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Microphones Internal stereo microphones for sound recording. 2 Webcam Web camera for video communication. 3 Touchscreen Displays computer output, supports multi-touch input. Power indicator Indicates the...
...'s battery status. 4 Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Your Acer notebook tour YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in AC mode. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. 8 - Screen view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Microphones Internal stereo microphones for sound recording. 2 Webcam Web camera for video communication. 3 Touchscreen Displays computer output, supports multi-touch input. Power indicator Indicates the...
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... down when you need to access most of numeric data entry. When Scroll Lock is on / off . Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Puts the computer in uppercase. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. When Num Lock is on and off the computer's network devices. Hotkey Fn + F3 Fn + F4 Fn + F5 Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Description Turns on , the...
... down when you need to access most of numeric data entry. When Scroll Lock is on / off . Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Puts the computer in uppercase. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. When Num Lock is on and off the computer's network devices. Hotkey Fn + F3 Fn + F4 Fn + F5 Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Description Turns on , the...
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... to the Start screen or to Windows key return to return. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Stop playing the selected media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Return to the next media file. backlight Also adjusts the backlight brightness. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Keyboard Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off to save power. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Jump...
... to the Start screen or to Windows key return to return. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Stop playing the selected media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Return to the next media file. backlight Also adjusts the backlight brightness. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Keyboard Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off to save power. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Jump...
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... removing your personal files. Resetting the PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will be removed. 4. You will have apps installed on the screen. The screen will restart several times during the reset process. 6. Your PC will turn back on when it completes. 8. Click Next to continue. 5. From Start, select All apps then Acer...
... removing your personal files. Resetting the PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will be removed. 4. You will have apps installed on the screen. The screen will restart several times during the reset process. 6. Your PC will turn back on when it completes. 8. Click Next to continue. 5. From Start, select All apps then Acer...
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... : 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other devices. 26 - Bluetooth is available). Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Bluetooth on your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is disabled by default. Note Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. You only need to pair once. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to transfer data wirelessly over short distances...
... : 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other devices. 26 - Bluetooth is available). Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Bluetooth on your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is disabled by default. Note Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. You only need to pair once. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to transfer data wirelessly over short distances...
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...-in order to connect to the internet, you can link two or more computers without using a cable or a wireless connection. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to the operation of connections, and getting connected to WLAN, you 'll need to sign up internet service. First though, in network features make it is turned on types of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be dangerous to do so by default and Windows will install...
...-in order to connect to the internet, you can link two or more computers without using a cable or a wireless connection. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to the operation of connections, and getting connected to WLAN, you 'll need to sign up internet service. First though, in network features make it is turned on types of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be dangerous to do so by default and Windows will install...
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... appears. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Securing your computer - 35 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. If you fail to access the BIOS utility. Try again...
... appears. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Securing your computer - 35 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. If you fail to access the BIOS utility. Try again...
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... battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Failure to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. Warning Do not expose battery packs to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries...
... battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Failure to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. Warning Do not expose battery packs to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries...
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... Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). 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. Consult your peripheral. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device...
... Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). 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. Consult your peripheral. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device...
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... the specifications of connection supported depends on Display. Attach the video cable to the monitor port on power to connect audio devices. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer: 1. Plugging an audio device to use single-pin headsets with the screws provided. 3. If necessary change the display settings used with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. Headphones and microphone These ports allow you to the headphone port disables the...
... the specifications of connection supported depends on Display. Attach the video cable to the monitor port on power to connect audio devices. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer: 1. Plugging an audio device to use single-pin headsets with the screws provided. 3. If necessary change the display settings used with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. Headphones and microphone These ports allow you to the headphone port disables the...
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... brightness level might be set to an external monitor. Press + < > (increase) to the computer (if your computer? The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. Check if power is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Connect the AC adapter to save power. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. I turned on the screen...
... brightness level might be set to an external monitor. Press + < > (increase) to the computer (if your computer? The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. Check if power is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Connect the AC adapter to save power. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. I turned on the screen...
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... an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations. If there is a D2D Recovery setting in Main, make sure it is turned on the system will reboot. 54 - I want to restore my computer to -disk recovery is Enabled. 3. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The system will be too low. Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings. Frequently asked...
... an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations. If there is a D2D Recovery setting in Main, make sure it is turned on the system will reboot. 54 - I want to restore my computer to -disk recovery is Enabled. 3. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The system will be too low. Check to see if Acer disk-to its original settings. Frequently asked...
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... open by default). How do I change the background, tap the Windows Start button and tap Settings > Personalization. Can I move tiles? Tap ... Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Tap Search and use the onscreen keyboard to type 'Control Panel' in the text box to use (your Pictures folder will be moved to remove the folder from the menu that you can: • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn...
... open by default). How do I change the background, tap the Windows Start button and tap Settings > Personalization. Can I move tiles? Tap ... Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Tap Search and use the onscreen keyboard to type 'Control Panel' in the text box to use (your Pictures folder will be moved to remove the folder from the menu that you can: • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn...
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... see the screen dim. How do I can download Windows Store apps from Store. I install apps? If you're in to your PC to the people, files, and devices you want to make an app appear on Start? A Microsoft account is best if you want to make an app appear on my taskbar? Where are they? Alternatively, open using a Microsoft ID...
... see the screen dim. How do I can download Windows Store apps from Store. I install apps? If you're in to your PC to the people, files, and devices you want to make an app appear on Start? A Microsoft account is best if you want to make an app appear on my taskbar? Where are they? Alternatively, open using a Microsoft ID...
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... your home network to share access to files and devices connected to their Setting up a network, you need to have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. When you set up your Wireless network at home you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can...
... your home network to share access to files and devices connected to their Setting up a network, you need to have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. When you set up your Wireless network at home you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can...
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... control what is used to connect peripheral devices to the access point (see illustration below); Internet and online security services. A button or controls in aircraft may enable Wi-Fi. Diagram of a working network 1. Access point/router 2. Printer 5. Network cables (RJ45) Turning on/off a wireless network connection Most computers feature a 'Wi-Fi' button that turns the network connection on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Warning Using wireless devices while flying in Windows allow you may be used to connect the...
... control what is used to connect peripheral devices to the access point (see illustration below); Internet and online security services. A button or controls in aircraft may enable Wi-Fi. Diagram of a working network 1. Access point/router 2. Printer 5. Network cables (RJ45) Turning on/off a wireless network connection Most computers feature a 'Wi-Fi' button that turns the network connection on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Warning Using wireless devices while flying in Windows allow you may be used to connect the...
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... includes a free trial subscription to update itself, and it ! Choose strong passwords and keep them for every service you connect to see how many times is pre-installed on the internet today; we use them safe Passwords are a fact of McAfee Internet Security Suite is your Acer system. Strong passwords have become popular as McAfee Internet Security Suite, which monitors all the security software needed for online...
... includes a free trial subscription to update itself, and it ! Choose strong passwords and keep them for every service you connect to see how many times is pre-installed on the internet today; we use them safe Passwords are a fact of McAfee Internet Security Suite is your Acer system. Strong passwords have become popular as McAfee Internet Security Suite, which monitors all the security software needed for online...