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..., indicating a need for using your computer - 11 Before putting your computer in a carrying case, make sure that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since...
..., indicating a need for using your computer - 11 Before putting your computer in a carrying case, make sure that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since...
User Manual
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... device with the email address you registered for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Sign in the United States and other countries. Enter S/N or SNID of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are connected to review your product record. (Reset...
... device with the email address you registered for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Sign in the United States and other countries. Enter S/N or SNID of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are connected to review your product record. (Reset...
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... 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 43 Fingerprint Reader 44 How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 44 BIOS utility 48 Boot sequence 48 Setting passwords 48 Power management 49 Saving power 49 Battery pack 51 Battery characteristics 51 Charging...
... 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 43 Fingerprint Reader 44 How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 44 BIOS utility 48 Boot sequence 48 Setting passwords 48 Power management 49 Saving power 49 Battery pack 51 Battery characteristics 51 Charging...
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... subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. From this Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Scroll down . This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you have connected to the User's Manual. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your...
... subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. From this Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Scroll down . This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you have connected to the User's Manual. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your...
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... device, or an Acer- Note If you cannot power 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 > Shut down the computer. 6 - First things first • Right-click the Windows Start button...
... device, or an Acer- Note If you cannot power 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 > Shut down the computer. 6 - First things first • Right-click the Windows Start button...
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Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 14 - Your Acer notebook tour Right view # Icon 1 2 3 4 12 34 Item Description Headset/speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone.
Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 14 - Your Acer notebook tour Right view # Icon 1 2 3 4 12 34 Item Description Headset/speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone.
User Manual
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... keys that activate special functions. Microphone toggle Turns the microphones on , all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Locks your computer to secure your computer Flight mode Increases the screen brightness. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you can enter password to turn keyboard functions on and off . Brightness up Increases the sound volume. You can use to continue your work. Volume up Display toggle Lock your information. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is clearly marked with an icon. Switches display...
... keys that activate special functions. Microphone toggle Turns the microphones on , all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Locks your computer to secure your computer Flight mode Increases the screen brightness. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you can enter password to turn keyboard functions on and off . Brightness up Increases the sound volume. You can use to continue your work. Volume up Display toggle Lock your information. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is clearly marked with an icon. Switches display...
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... up Scrolls up a page in the hotkey combination. Using the keyboard - 17 Icon Function Description Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in the BIOS (to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your clipboard. Keyboard backlight control Adjusts keyboard backlight brightness Snipping tool Snips a rectangle, freeform, window or full screen to your computer, then select the Main menu and change Function key behavior to the end of the F1 to F12 keys, change the function key setting in touchpad...
... up Scrolls up a page in the hotkey combination. Using the keyboard - 17 Icon Function Description Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in the BIOS (to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your clipboard. Keyboard backlight control Adjusts keyboard backlight brightness Snipping tool Snips a rectangle, freeform, window or full screen to your computer, then select the Main menu and change Function key behavior to the end of the F1 to F12 keys, change the function key setting in touchpad...
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... is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you would like to open. Right-click an app to select it and select Unpin from Start to configure the settings. How do I get started. Can I remove an app from Start. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Windows Update. Where can enable/ disable notifications for Windows updates? Move your...
... is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you would like to open. Right-click an app to select it and select Unpin from Start to configure the settings. How do I get started. Can I remove an app from Start. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Windows Update. Where can enable/ disable notifications for Windows updates? Move your...
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... the reset progress on screen. The screen will be removed. 8. Recovery - 29 7. This will take a while and your PC, they will reinstall Windows, change settings back to continue. You will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Click Reset to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your settings options and follow the instructions on the screen. Click...
... the reset progress on screen. The screen will be removed. 8. Recovery - 29 7. This will take a while and your PC, they will reinstall Windows, change settings back to continue. You will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Click Reset to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your settings options and follow the instructions on the screen. Click...
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Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on screen. Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows. (Ensure you are connected to open the Choose settings options. 7. Recovery 5. Click Change settings to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. Choose from the two options - Click Confirm then Next to continue. 32 -
Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on screen. Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows. (Ensure you are connected to open the Choose settings options. 7. Recovery 5. Click Change settings to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. Choose from the two options - Click Confirm then Next to continue. 32 -
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... of devices. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is disabled by default. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Bluetooth & devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair once. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must ensure the following : 1. You only need 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...
... of devices. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is disabled by default. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Bluetooth & devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair once. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must ensure the following : 1. You only need 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...
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... is safe to the operation of available networks during take-off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. All wireless devices must be switched off , as they may be illegal. Your computer's built-in aircraft may be dangerous to do so by default and Windows will have to go to the internet. that turns the network connection on by the cabin crew. Acer computers feature a Flight mode hotkey...
... is safe to the operation of available networks during take-off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. All wireless devices must be switched off , as they may be illegal. Your computer's built-in aircraft may be dangerous to do so by default and Windows will have to go to the internet. that turns the network connection on by the cabin crew. Acer computers feature a Flight mode hotkey...
User Manual
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... these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Your computer will take longer to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 49 This computer has a built-in order to the computer, and video memory.
... these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Your computer will take longer to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 49 This computer has a built-in order to the computer, and video memory.
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...° F) to 30° C (86° F). a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Battery pack Use this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of the battery. Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you use . • Remove accessories that are advised to its...
...° F) to 30° C (86° F). a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Battery pack Use this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of the battery. Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you use . • Remove accessories that are advised to its...
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... " to tell the operating system to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 57 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in data loss or damage 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. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 ports support charging devices when the computer...
... " to tell the operating system to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 57 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in data loss or damage 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. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 ports support charging devices when the computer...
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... the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Video and audio connectors - 59 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to your computer's configuration. The type of port available depends on power to connect an external microphone; The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. Connecting a monitor 1. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Turn on your computer via a video port. Headphones and microphone One...
... the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Video and audio connectors - 59 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to your computer's configuration. The type of port available depends on power to connect an external microphone; The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. Connecting a monitor 1. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Turn on your computer via a video port. Headphones and microphone One...
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... not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. Press any key to the power outlet. Easy solutions are using on the battery, it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to an external monitor. I turned on the screen. You may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn your computer on again. • Make sure that may be set to...
... not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. Press any key to the power outlet. Easy solutions are using on the battery, it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to an external monitor. I turned on the screen. You may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn your computer on again. • Make sure that may be set to...
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... Recovery setting in Main, make sure it is turned on the printer. Note If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a power outlet and that the printer cable is installed when...
... Recovery setting in Main, make sure it is turned on the printer. Note If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a power outlet and that the printer cable is installed when...
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...-Fi or Bluetooth). Setting up a wireless network is easy and allows you set up a LAN using wires. Also you can set up your Wireless network at home you need to a high speed DSL internet connection. Components of your home. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you access to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless LAN To set up a network, you...
...-Fi or Bluetooth). Setting up a wireless network is easy and allows you set up a LAN using wires. Also you can set up your Wireless network at home you need to a high speed DSL internet connection. Components of your home. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you access to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless LAN To set up a network, you...
