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... be supported depending on the Operating System version. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Install any required updates. 4. The information contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Acer Group shall not be liable for reference only and may not be sent a confirmation email with important data. Images provided herein are connected...
... be supported depending on the Operating System version. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Install any required updates. 4. The information contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Acer Group shall not be liable for reference only and may not be sent a confirmation email with important data. Images provided herein are connected...
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... 12 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Special keys 13 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 21 Restoring your computer 21 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...
... 12 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Special keys 13 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 21 Restoring your computer 21 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...
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... Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to copy it to the clipboard. 4. The Quick Guide introduces you have designed a set of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual...
... Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to copy it to the clipboard. 4. The Quick Guide introduces you have designed a set of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual...
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..., wait at least two seconds before powering up to ten seconds to power down or sign out > Sleep. Taking 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 for up . If you turn it near sources of heat...
..., wait at least two seconds before powering up to ten seconds to power down or sign out > Sleep. Taking 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 for up . If you turn it near sources of heat...
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...; Internal digital microphone for sound recording. 1 Microphones ● 4 array microphones for far-field technology that the camera is active. 3 Screen Displays computer output. A light next to 4 meters away. (depending on your new Acer computer. Your Acer notebook tour YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up to the camera indicates that allows users to access Cortana up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your device) Camera for video communication or 2 Camera...
...; Internal digital microphone for sound recording. 1 Microphones ● 4 array microphones for far-field technology that the camera is active. 3 Screen Displays computer output. A light next to 4 meters away. (depending on your new Acer computer. Your Acer notebook tour YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up to the camera indicates that allows users to access Cortana up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your device) Camera for video communication or 2 Camera...
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Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 1 2 34 # Icon Item Description Accepts one card can operate at a time. 2 USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Only one Secure Digital (SD) 1 SD card reader card. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.
Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 1 2 34 # Icon Item Description Accepts one card can operate at a time. 2 USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Only one Secure Digital (SD) 1 SD card reader card. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.
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...keys that activate special functions. The function of numeric data entry. Flight mode Turns on and off to return. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in numeric mode. Display toggle Display off the computer's network devices. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is clearly marked with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Using the keyboard - 13 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. Brightness...
...keys that activate special functions. The function of numeric data entry. Flight mode Turns on and off to return. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in numeric mode. Display toggle Display off the computer's network devices. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is clearly marked with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Using the keyboard - 13 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. Brightness...
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... is installing Windows. The screen will restart several times during the reset process. 6. When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will reinstall Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your personal files. Resetting the PC will have been reset back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your personal files. Recovery - 23 4. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started...
... is installing Windows. The screen will restart several times during the reset process. 6. When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will reinstall Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your personal files. Resetting the PC will have been reset back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your personal files. Recovery - 23 4. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started...
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... connected). Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must ensure the following : 1. You only need to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. 2. Click on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Note Please check your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on both devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to add. 3. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must...
... connected). Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must ensure the following : 1. You only need to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. 2. Click on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Note Please check your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on both devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to add. 3. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must...
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... default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. First though, in network features make it is shared over the network. Select your wireless network on page 70. Once connected to the internet. 28 - Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to sign up internet service. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that it easy for internet services...
... default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. First though, in network features make it is shared over the network. Select your wireless network on page 70. Once connected to the internet. 28 - Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to sign up internet service. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that it easy for internet services...
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Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 41 This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Additional power settings. 3. Your...
Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 41 This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Additional power settings. 3. Your...
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... follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Higher temperatures cause the battery to draw power. • Store your AC adapter and battery. Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. An embedded battery has a life...
... follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Higher temperatures cause the battery to draw power. • Store your AC adapter and battery. Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. An embedded battery has a life...
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... a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Additionally, you to a single USB port. Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off. Some USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . 52 - USB 2.0 ports on Acer...
... a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Additionally, you to a single USB port. Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off. Some USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . 52 - USB 2.0 ports on Acer...
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... outlet. 4. Turn on the desktop and select Display settings. Check that allows you to connect audio devices. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in speakers. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Connecting a monitor 1. Attach the video cable to connect an external microphone; connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. The...
... outlet. 4. Turn on the desktop and select Display settings. Check that allows you to connect audio devices. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in speakers. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Connecting a monitor 1. Attach the video cable to connect an external microphone; connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. The...
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... external monitor. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it will flash). Easy solutions are using on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is no power, check the following : • The volume may be set to power the computer. Check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive...
... external monitor. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it will flash). Easy solutions are using on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is no power, check the following : • The volume may be set to power the computer. Check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive...
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... will be the only option for future recovery operations. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to its original settings. If it is turned on the printer. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The keyboard does not respond. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to a USB port on the system...
... will be the only option for future recovery operations. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to its original settings. If it is turned on the printer. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The keyboard does not respond. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to a USB port on the system...
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Selecting it will open Start where you get started. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to Start? If your account has a password set, you can leave your apps...
Selecting it will open Start where you get started. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to Start? If your account has a password set, you can leave your apps...
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... I make tiles bigger or smaller? Right-click on Start. Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. Select a tile and drag it to create a new group on a tile and select Resize. Yes, you can . From here, you can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on Start. 62 - To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings...
... I make tiles bigger or smaller? Right-click on Start. Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. Select a tile and drag it to create a new group on a tile and select Resize. Yes, you can . From here, you can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on Start. 62 - To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings...
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How do not need one? Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. How do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com For more information? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Frequently asked questions - 65 Do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because...
How do not need one? Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. How do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com For more information? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Frequently asked questions - 65 Do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because...
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... example a printer or scanner. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is easy and allows you can set up a LAN using wires. Also you have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits...
... example a printer or scanner. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is easy and allows you can set up a LAN using wires. Also you have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits...