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... are eligible for self-repair (if applicable); • Battery pack • HDD / SSD module • DIMM module(s) • WLAN module • LTE module If a particular key component is listed and thus would be eligible for self-repair. Disassembly Procedures Please refer to safeguard quality, optimum system performance, stability and reliability of the product. NOTE: Any damage to replace other components than those...
... are eligible for self-repair (if applicable); • Battery pack • HDD / SSD module • DIMM module(s) • WLAN module • LTE module If a particular key component is listed and thus would be eligible for self-repair. Disassembly Procedures Please refer to safeguard quality, optimum system performance, stability and reliability of the product. NOTE: Any damage to replace other components than those...
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... the Start button • Go to the chapter "Recovery" which can be listed on the screen. NOTE: System BIOS upgrades or downgrades, if not performed by means of the system BIOS update process could harm the product. For more information about the software recovery options, how to perform a software recovery or creating a Factory Default recovery media, please refer to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update • Available Drivers will start automatically once the download is completed Software Recovery This...
... the Start button • Go to the chapter "Recovery" which can be listed on the screen. NOTE: System BIOS upgrades or downgrades, if not performed by means of the system BIOS update process could harm the product. For more information about the software recovery options, how to perform a software recovery or creating a Factory Default recovery media, please refer to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update • Available Drivers will start automatically once the download is completed Software Recovery This...
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Remove the two (2) screws securing the keyboard to 0.3 mm, carefully pry open the device with the thickness up . 3. Figure 1-8. Flip and place the device on the surface. Using a flat-headed tool with the keyboard side up to the lower case. Figure 1-9. Then open the keyboard starting from the bottom left corner of 2) 1-10 Disassembly Procedures Removing the Screws 2. Releasing the Keyboard (1 of the upper case. Keyboard Removal 1.
Remove the two (2) screws securing the keyboard to 0.3 mm, carefully pry open the device with the thickness up . 3. Figure 1-8. Flip and place the device on the surface. Using a flat-headed tool with the keyboard side up to the lower case. Figure 1-9. Then open the keyboard starting from the bottom left corner of 2) 1-10 Disassembly Procedures Removing the Screws 2. Releasing the Keyboard (1 of the upper case. Keyboard Removal 1.
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... trademarks of your computer. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may contain information or features that is subject to your device to register. 1. 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 www.acer.com/register-product. 3. TravelMate B3 Spin 11 Covers: B311R-33 / B311RN-33...
... trademarks of your computer. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may contain information or features that is subject to your device to register. 1. 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 www.acer.com/register-product. 3. TravelMate B3 Spin 11 Covers: B311R-33 / B311RN-33...
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... I turn off notifications 25 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 25 Where can I get more information 25 Using the Precision Touchpad 26 Touchpad gestures 26 Changing touchpad settings 28 Recovery 29 Creating a file history backup 29 Creating a factory default backup.......... 32 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 34 Restoring your computer 34 Reset this PC and keep my files 34 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 38 Using a Bluetooth connection 41 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 41 Enable Bluetooth and add a device...
... I turn off notifications 25 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 25 Where can I get more information 25 Using the Precision Touchpad 26 Touchpad gestures 26 Changing touchpad settings 28 Recovery 29 Creating a file history backup 29 Creating a factory default backup.......... 32 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 34 Restoring your computer 34 Reset this PC and keep my files 34 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 38 Using a Bluetooth connection 41 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 41 Enable Bluetooth and add a device...
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... features and functions 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. Basic care and tips for your product model, any of your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you for making this Acer notebook your...
... features and functions 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. Basic care and tips for your product model, any of your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you for making this Acer notebook your...
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...; Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- If you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to turn it to Sleep by doing...display when you need to direct sunlight. First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down the computer. Taking care of it . • Never place the computer on top of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep...
...; Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- If you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to turn it to Sleep by doing...display when you need to direct sunlight. First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down the computer. Taking care of it . • Never place the computer on top of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep...
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... activate special functions. Volume up Display toggle Lock your computer Flight mode Increases the screen brightness. Icon Function Description Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on , all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. 20 - Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows keys and hotkeys. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you can enter password to secure your work. The function of each key is on and off the computer's network devices. Switches display...
... activate special functions. Volume up Display toggle Lock your computer Flight mode Increases the screen brightness. Icon Function Description Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on , all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. 20 - Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows keys and hotkeys. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you can enter password to secure your work. The function of each key is on and off the computer's network devices. Switches display...
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... I turn off notifications? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications. How do I get started. Select Advanced options to the lower center of the screen and click search icon, start typing the name of your cursor to configure the settings. Where can enable/ disable notifications for all apps list and you can I remove an app from Start. From here you want to make...
... I turn off notifications? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications. How do I get started. Select Advanced options to the lower center of the screen and click search icon, start typing the name of your cursor to configure the settings. Where can enable/ disable notifications for all apps list and you can I remove an app from Start. From here you want to make...
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... personal files. Important If you have apps installed on the screen. Click Confirm then Next to continue. Recovery - 37 7. This will take a while and your settings options and follow the instructions on when it completes. Choose your PC will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Click Reset to continue. The screen will turn back on...
... personal files. Important If you have apps installed on the screen. Click Confirm then Next to continue. Recovery - 37 7. This will take a while and your settings options and follow the instructions on when it completes. Choose your PC will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Click Reset to continue. The screen will turn back on...
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Choose your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will be shown the reset progress on the screen. 40 - Click Reset to continue. 8. The screen will turn back on screen. Your PC will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it completes. 12.When your settings options and follow the instructions on when it is installing Windows. You will use factory default settings. Click Confirm then Next to continue. 9. Recovery 7.
Choose your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will be shown the reset progress on the screen. 40 - Click Reset to continue. 8. The screen will turn back on screen. Your PC will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it completes. 12.When your settings options and follow the instructions on when it is installing Windows. You will use factory default settings. Click Confirm then Next to continue. 9. Recovery 7.
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... 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). Click on Add device then select the device that , simply turning on your devices owner's manual to determine how to add. 3. To use Bluetooth, you want to turn on both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. Your computer will connect them. Using a Bluetooth connection - 41 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you to...
... 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). Click on Add device then select the device that , simply turning on your devices owner's manual to determine how to add. 3. To use Bluetooth, you want to turn on both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. Your computer will connect them. Using a Bluetooth connection - 41 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you to...
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... display a list of available networks during take-off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You can link two or more computers without using wires. Acer computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will install a small box, a router or modem, that turns the network connection on or off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can also share files, other devices, and even your network and enter the password...
... display a list of available networks during take-off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You can link two or more computers without using wires. Acer computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will install a small box, a router or modem, that turns the network connection on or off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can also share files, other devices, and even your network and enter the password...
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Try again and press Enter. Securing your computer - 59 Entering passwords When a password is set , a prompt appears when you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter a password. If you fail to...
Try again and press Enter. Securing your computer - 59 Entering passwords When a password is set , a prompt appears when you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter a password. If you fail to...
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... one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start if it receives an instruction to the computer, and video memory. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then search for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of power to check for signals to start . Power management - 61 POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. If you...
... one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start if it receives an instruction to the computer, and video memory. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then search for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of power to check for signals to start . Power management - 61 POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. If you...
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... follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use; a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. Battery pack Use this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of the battery. Warning Do not expose battery packs to self...
... follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use; a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. Battery pack Use this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of the battery. Warning Do not expose battery packs to self...
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... using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . For best performance, USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices should right-click on the USB icon in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 69 UNIVERSAL SERIAL...
... using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . For best performance, USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices should right-click on the USB icon in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 69 UNIVERSAL SERIAL...
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..., change the display settings used with a built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to connect an external microphone; connecting an audio device to connect audio devices. Use the microphone port to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. The type...
..., change the display settings used with a built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to connect an external microphone; connecting an audio device to connect audio devices. Use the microphone port to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. The type...
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... adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is a power LED, it will flash). Connect the AC adapter to resume. Nothing appears on . Use the Brightness up . Look at the volume control (speaker) Check if power is being supplied to the computer, check the following: • Do you are provided for each one. If pressing a key does not turn...
... adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is a power LED, it will flash). Connect the AC adapter to resume. Nothing appears on . Use the Brightness up . Look at the volume control (speaker) Check if power is being supplied to the computer, check the following: • Do you are provided for each one. If pressing a key does not turn...
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... Bluetooth). The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless network? 82 - You can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to have a built-in your home. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you and other computers in DSL modem that will allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. When you set up a wireless network...
... Bluetooth). The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless network? 82 - You can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to have a built-in your home. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you and other computers in DSL modem that will allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. When you set up a wireless network...