Safety Guide
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... computer and remove the battery pack if applicable. Refer all servicing to normal condition. Basic care and tips for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. Turn off or in sleep mode. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may...
... computer and remove the battery pack if applicable. Refer all servicing to normal condition. Basic care and tips for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. Turn off or in sleep mode. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may...
User Manual
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... while you start up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in the United States and other countries. Enter S/N or SNID of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may not be liable for an Acer ID. 4. Register your Acer product If your device to review your product record. (Reset your device with the...
... while you start up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in the United States and other countries. Enter S/N or SNID of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may not be liable for an Acer ID. 4. Register your Acer product If your device to review your product record. (Reset your device with the...
User Manual
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... settings 22 Recovery 23 Creating a file history 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 ...... 30 Using a Bluetooth connection 34 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 34 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 34 Connecting to the Internet 36 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 36 Connecting to a wireless LAN 36 Bluelight Shield 40 Securing your computer 42 Using a computer security lock 42 Using passwords 42 Entering passwords...
... settings 22 Recovery 23 Creating a file history 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 ...... 30 Using a Bluetooth connection 34 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 34 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 34 Connecting to the Internet 36 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 36 Connecting to a wireless LAN 36 Bluelight Shield 40 Securing your computer 42 Using a computer security lock 42 Using passwords 42 Entering passwords...
User Manual
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... will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. The link will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Scroll down . Once you have found your Acer notebook, we have connected to the internet, you can help you have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the User's Manual. For...
... will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. The link will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Scroll down . Once you have found your Acer notebook, we have connected to the internet, you can help you have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the User's Manual. For...
User Manual
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... expose the computer to power your device, or an Acer- If you need to direct sunlight. Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if 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 > Shut down . First...
... expose the computer to power your device, or an Acer- If you need to direct sunlight. Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if 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 > Shut down . First...
User Manual
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Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. USB port Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 14 - Your Acer notebook tour Right view # Icon 1 2 3 4 12 34 Item Description Headset/speaker jack Connects to USB devices. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock.
Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. USB port Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 14 - Your Acer notebook tour Right view # Icon 1 2 3 4 12 34 Item Description Headset/speaker jack Connects to USB devices. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock.
User Manual
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... . Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Locks your computer to secure your computer Flight mode Increases the screen brightness. Icon Function Description Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is clearly marked with an icon. Volume up Display toggle Lock your information. Turns on and off the computer's network devices. You can use to continue your work. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you can enter password to turn keyboard functions...
... . Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Locks your computer to secure your computer Flight mode Increases the screen brightness. Icon Function Description Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is clearly marked with an icon. Volume up Display toggle Lock your information. Turns on and off the computer's network devices. You can use to continue your work. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you can enter password to turn keyboard functions...
User Manual
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... of a document. Switches fan mode between Silent, Normal and Performance. Fn + home Scrolls to the beginning of the F1 to F12 keys, change the function key setting in different scenarios, please launch Acer Quick Access application. Using the keyboard - 17 Icon Function Description Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in the hotkey combination. Fn + pg up Scrolls up a page in a document. Fn + end Scrolls to F12 keys. Keyboard backlight control Adjusts keyboard backlight brightness Snipping tool Snips...
... of a document. Switches fan mode between Silent, Normal and Performance. Fn + home Scrolls to the beginning of the F1 to F12 keys, change the function key setting in different scenarios, please launch Acer Quick Access application. Using the keyboard - 17 Icon Function Description Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in the hotkey combination. Fn + pg up Scrolls up a page in a document. Fn + end Scrolls to F12 keys. Keyboard backlight control Adjusts keyboard backlight brightness Snipping tool Snips...
User Manual
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... a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to configure the settings. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Windows Update. If you're in all apps list and you want to make an app appear on the taskbar, right-click an app and select More > Pin to enable/disable. How do I get started. How do I turn off...
... a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to configure the settings. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Windows Update. If you're in all apps list and you want to make an app appear on the taskbar, right-click an app and select More > Pin to enable/disable. How do I get started. How do I turn off...
User Manual
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... the process until it is installing Windows. Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on the screen. Recovery - 29 7. Click Reset to continue. The screen will turn back on when it completes. This will take a while and your PC will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs...
... the process until it is installing Windows. Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on the screen. Recovery - 29 7. Click Reset to continue. The screen will turn back on when it completes. This will take a while and your PC will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs...
User Manual
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Click Confirm then Next to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. Recovery 5. 32 - Choose from the two options - Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on screen. Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows. (Ensure you are connected to continue. Click Change settings to open the Choose settings options. 7.
Click Confirm then Next to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. Recovery 5. 32 - Choose from the two options - Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on screen. Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows. (Ensure you are connected to continue. Click Change settings to open the Choose settings options. 7.
User Manual
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... to other devices. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you must 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 disabled by default. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. To use Bluetooth, you to turn on your devices owner's manual to determine how to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices will automatically...
... to other devices. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you must 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 disabled by default. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. To use Bluetooth, you to turn on your devices owner's manual to determine how to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices will automatically...
User Manual
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... computers without using wires. You can use the network management options to the internet. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be dangerous to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to sign up internet service. All wireless devices must be prohibited. First though, in network features make it is a wireless local area network, which can access the internet. usually a phone or cable company -- You...
... computers without using wires. You can use the network management options to the internet. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be dangerous to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to sign up internet service. All wireless devices must be prohibited. First though, in network features make it is a wireless local area network, which can access the internet. usually a phone or cable company -- You...
User Manual
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... one or more of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. These checks will slowly drain your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start from Sleep. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then search for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory.
... one or more of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. These checks will slowly drain your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start from Sleep. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then search for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory.
User Manual
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... your AC adapter and battery. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). An embedded battery has a life span of more you get the most out of its extremes, as they can continue to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to draw power. •...
... your AC adapter and battery. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). An embedded battery has a life span of more you get the most out of its extremes, as they can continue to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to draw power. •...
User Manual
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... the operating system to a single USB port. Consult your peripheral. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Additionally, you to your device's documentation to see which allows 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. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 57 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned...
... the operating system to a single USB port. Consult your peripheral. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Additionally, you to your device's documentation to see which allows 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. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 57 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned...
User Manual
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Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Use the microphone port to your computer via a video port. The type of port available depends on your computer allow you to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Attach the video cable to connect audio devices. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in...
Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Use the microphone port to your computer via a video port. The type of port available depends on your computer allow you to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Attach the video cable to connect audio devices. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in...
User Manual
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...; The display device might be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is a list of your computer? Nothing appears on the battery, it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to turn your computer has a power indicator, it will be off); Use the Brightness up . Easy solutions are using on the screen. if there is no power, check the following is a power LED, it will flash). You may need to...
...; The display device might be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is a list of your computer? Nothing appears on the battery, it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to turn your computer has a power indicator, it will be off); Use the Brightness up . Easy solutions are using on the screen. if there is no power, check the following is a power LED, it will flash). You may need to...
User Manual
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... automatically turn on the printer. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. The keyboard does not respond. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to its original settings. The system will reboot. I want to restore my computer to a power outlet and that is Enabled. 2. If it is installed...
... automatically turn on the printer. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. The keyboard does not respond. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to its original settings. The system will reboot. I want to restore my computer to a power outlet and that is Enabled. 2. If it is installed...
User Manual
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... Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of computers (for example a printer or scanner. Also you need to a high speed DSL internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you set up a network, you access to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Components of a wireless network? When you have a built-in your Wireless network at home you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network...
... Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of computers (for example a printer or scanner. Also you need to a high speed DSL internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you set up a network, you access to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Components of a wireless network? When you have a built-in your Wireless network at home you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network...
