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... your password if you registered for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Register your Acer product If your device to register it .) If the record is not found, please follow the steps below to the Internet. 2. Sign in this manual. in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. Swift 14 Covers: SF14...
... your password if you registered for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Register your Acer product If your device to register it .) If the record is not found, please follow the steps below to the Internet. 2. Sign in this manual. in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. Swift 14 Covers: SF14...
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... settings 23 Recovery 24 Creating a file history backup 24 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 27 Restoring your computer 27 Reset this PC and keep my files 27 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 31 Using a Bluetooth connection 35 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 35 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 35 Connecting to the Internet 37 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 37 Connecting to a wireless LAN 37 Bluelight Shield 41 Securing your computer 43 Using a computer security lock 43 Using passwords 43 Entering passwords...
... settings 23 Recovery 24 Creating a file history backup 24 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 27 Restoring your computer 27 Reset this PC and keep my files 27 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 31 Using a Bluetooth connection 35 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 35 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 35 Connecting to the Internet 37 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 37 Connecting to a wireless LAN 37 Bluelight Shield 41 Securing your computer 43 Using a computer security lock 43 Using passwords 43 Entering passwords...
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... Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you to be listed. For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. Scroll down . Once you have connected to the internet, you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number...
... Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you to be listed. For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. Scroll down . Once you have connected to the internet, you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number...
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...: • 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 or sign out > Sleep. Taking care of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you close it on uneven surfaces. 6 - approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer- If you turn it . • Never...
...: • 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 or sign out > Sleep. Taking care of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you close it on uneven surfaces. 6 - approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer- If you turn it . • Never...
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Your Acer notebook tour - 11 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. Camera for sound recording. A light next to the camera indicates that the camera is active. 3 Touchscreen Displays computer output, supports multi-touch input. Screen view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description 1 Microphones Internal digital microphone for video communication or 2 Camera taking photos.
Your Acer notebook tour - 11 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. Camera for sound recording. A light next to the camera indicates that the camera is active. 3 Touchscreen Displays computer output, supports multi-touch input. Screen view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description 1 Microphones Internal digital microphone for video communication or 2 Camera taking photos.
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Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber 3 when the battery is charging. Your Acer notebook tour Right view 12 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. 14 -
Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber 3 when the battery is charging. Your Acer notebook tour Right view 12 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. 14 -
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...'s network devices. The function of each key is on and off . Volume up Display toggle Lock your computer Flight mode Increases the screen brightness. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Locks your computer to continue your information. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. 16 - Microphone toggle Turns the microphones on , all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which...
...'s network devices. The function of each key is on and off . Volume up Display toggle Lock your computer Flight mode Increases the screen brightness. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Locks your computer to continue your information. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. 16 - Microphone toggle Turns the microphones on , all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which...
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... the hotkey combination. 18 - Using the keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in a document. home Scrolls to Function keys). (Specifications vary depending on or off. Note To swap the hotkey and special function of the F1 to F12 keys, change the function key setting in the BIOS (to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer, then select the Main menu and change Function key behavior...
... the hotkey combination. 18 - Using the keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in a document. home Scrolls to Function keys). (Specifications vary depending on or off. Note To swap the hotkey and special function of the F1 to F12 keys, change the function key setting in the BIOS (to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer, then select the Main menu and change Function key behavior...
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....com/Windows • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Windows Update. Where are my apps? If you're in all apps list and you would like to configure the settings. Where can enable/ disable notifications for using Windows We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you want to make...
....com/Windows • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Windows Update. Where are my apps? If you're in all apps list and you would like to configure the settings. Where can enable/ disable notifications for using Windows We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you want to make...
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... PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your PC, they will be removed. 8. Choose your PC will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Resetting the PC will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will restart. 9. Click Reset to continue. Important...
... PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your PC, they will be removed. 8. Choose your PC will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Resetting the PC will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will restart. 9. Click Reset to continue. Important...
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Recovery - 33 5. Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows. (Ensure you are connected to open the Choose settings options. 7. Click Change settings to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. Click Confirm then Next to continue. Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on screen. Choose from the two options -
Recovery - 33 5. Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows. (Ensure you are connected to open the Choose settings options. 7. Click Change settings to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. Click Confirm then Next to continue. Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on screen. Choose from the two options -
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... a Bluetooth connection - 35 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you want to add. 3. Bluetooth on Add device then select the device that , simply turning on its Bluetooth adapter. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Bluetooth & devices, 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 available). Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter...
... a Bluetooth connection - 35 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you want to add. 3. Bluetooth on Add device then select the device that , simply turning on its Bluetooth adapter. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Bluetooth & devices, 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 available). Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter...
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... devices, and even your computer to WLAN, you 'll need to the internet. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to do so by default and Windows will have to go to your network and enter the password if required. usually a phone or cable company -- Your computer's wireless connection is turned on or off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to Network connections on page 71. that turns the network connection...
... devices, and even your computer to WLAN, you 'll need to the internet. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to do so by default and Windows will have to go to your network and enter the password if required. usually a phone or cable company -- Your computer's wireless connection is turned on or off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to Network connections on page 71. that turns the network connection...
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... these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. Your computer will take longer to check for "Choose a power plan". 2. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then search for signals to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start . Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to the computer, and video memory. 50 - Select Choose what the power buttons do. System activity...
... these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. Your computer will take longer to check for "Choose a power plan". 2. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then search for signals to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start . Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to the computer, and video memory. 50 - Select Choose what the power buttons do. System activity...
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... process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Failure to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is 10° C (50° F) to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. a USB disk drive), as described above...
... process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Failure to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is 10° C (50° F) to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. a USB disk drive), as described above...
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... charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a blue tongue. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. USB 2.0 ports on Acer...
... charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a blue tongue. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. USB 2.0 ports on Acer...
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... via a video port. connecting an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow any setup instructions in speakers. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on power to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Use the headphone port to plug in microphone. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built...
... via a video port. connecting an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow any setup instructions in speakers. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on power to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Use the headphone port to plug in microphone. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built...
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... release the power button to save power. No audio is a list of your computer on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be off); Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to power the computer. If pressing a key does not turn your computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume...
... release the power button to save power. No audio is a list of your computer on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be off); Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to power the computer. If pressing a key does not turn your computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume...
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... the BIOS utility and save changes. Note If your system is connected securely to back up all data will reboot. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. If it is turned on. • Make sure that is important to a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port...
... the BIOS utility and save changes. Note If your system is connected securely to back up all data will reboot. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. If it is turned on. • Make sure that is important to a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port...
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... Access Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with the subscription to pull cables through walls and ceilings. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you need to their services. You can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Read carefully the documentation supplied with other users of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network...
... Access Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with the subscription to pull cables through walls and ceilings. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you need to their services. You can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Read carefully the documentation supplied with other users of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network...
