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... the HDMI Logo are connected to your password if you start up for an Acer ID. 4. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may contain information or features that is subject to www.acer.com/register-product. 3. Register your Acer product If your product registered automatically while you do not apply to the Internet. 2. Go to change without...
... the HDMI Logo are connected to your password if you start up for an Acer ID. 4. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may contain information or features that is subject to www.acer.com/register-product. 3. Register your Acer product If your product registered automatically while you do not apply to the Internet. 2. Go to change without...
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...Using the keyboard 18 Lock keys 18 Hotkeys 18 Windows keys 19 Using the Precision Touchpad 20 Touchpad gestures 20 Changing touchpad settings 22 Recovery 23 Creating a factory default backup.......... 23 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 27 Restoring your computer 27 Reset this PC and keep my files 28 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 29 Using a Bluetooth connection 33 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 33 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 33 Connecting to the Internet 35 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 35 Connecting...
...Using the keyboard 18 Lock keys 18 Hotkeys 18 Windows keys 19 Using the Precision Touchpad 20 Touchpad gestures 20 Changing touchpad settings 22 Recovery 23 Creating a factory default backup.......... 23 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 27 Restoring your computer 27 Reset this PC and keep my files 28 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 29 Using a Bluetooth connection 33 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 33 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 33 Connecting to the Internet 35 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 35 Connecting...
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... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. From this Acer notebook your choice for making this page you to copy it to the clipboard. 4. Scroll down to the basic 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. The Quick Guide introduces you have connected to the User's Manual. Once you to Drivers and Manuals and...
... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. From this Acer notebook your choice for making this page you to copy it to the clipboard. 4. Scroll down to the basic 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. The Quick Guide introduces you have connected to the User's Manual. Once you to Drivers and Manuals and...
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...use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for up . approved adapter to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep...not expose the computer to power your device, or an Acer- Note If you take care of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you need to power down the computer. Taking ...
...use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for up . approved adapter to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep...not expose the computer to power your device, or an Acer- Note If you take care of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you need to power down the computer. Taking ...
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.... 5 NFC transmitter Communicates with another NFC (optional) enabled device. 6 Power button Press to perform a left click. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on and off. Keyboard view 1 2 3 4 Your Acer notebook tour - 13 6 5 # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to turn the computer on page 18. 3 Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader for Windows Hello (optional) and security.
.... 5 NFC transmitter Communicates with another NFC (optional) enabled device. 6 Power button Press to perform a left click. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on and off. Keyboard view 1 2 3 4 Your Acer notebook tour - 13 6 5 # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to turn the computer on page 18. 3 Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader for Windows Hello (optional) and security.
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.../1000-based network. charging 6 USB port Connects to USB devices. 7 USB Type-C port with DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port external monitor, LCD projector). 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. Only one Secure Digital (SD or 8 SD card reader SDHC) card. Your Acer notebook tour Left view 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in / Thunderbolt™ 4 port Connects to the provided USB Type-C power adapter and to USB devices with microphone. Supports...
.../1000-based network. charging 6 USB port Connects to USB devices. 7 USB Type-C port with DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port external monitor, LCD projector). 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. Only one Secure Digital (SD or 8 SD card reader SDHC) card. Your Acer notebook tour Left view 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in / Thunderbolt™ 4 port Connects to the provided USB Type-C power adapter and to USB devices with microphone. Supports...
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... slot. Connects to USB devices. Your Acer notebook tour Right view 12 3 4 # Icon Item Power indicator 1 Battery indicator 2 USB port 3 SIM SIM card slot (optional) 4 Kensington lock slot Front view Description Indicates the computer's power status. Connects to a Kensington-compatible security lock. 1 # Icon Item Description 1 SC Smart Card reader (optional) Accepts one smart card can be read at a time. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Only one smart card. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging...
... slot. Connects to USB devices. Your Acer notebook tour Right view 12 3 4 # Icon Item Power indicator 1 Battery indicator 2 USB port 3 SIM SIM card slot (optional) 4 Kensington lock slot Front view Description Indicates the computer's power status. Connects to a Kensington-compatible security lock. 1 # Icon Item Description 1 SC Smart Card reader (optional) Accepts one smart card can be read at a time. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Only one smart card. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging...
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... Next Increases the sound volume. Returns to the last open app. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off to save power. Fn + F10 Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Turns Numeric Lock on and off. Using the keyboard - 19 Hotkey Fn + F5 Fn + F6 Fn + F7 Fn + F8 Icon Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both...
... Next Increases the sound volume. Returns to the last open app. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off to save power. Fn + F10 Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Turns Numeric Lock on and off. Using the keyboard - 19 Hotkey Fn + F5 Fn + F6 Fn + F7 Fn + F8 Icon Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both...
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To use Bluetooth, you must be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to other 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 disabled by default. For your computer, this may be "paired" with your devices owner's manual to determine how to add. 3. Note Please...
To use Bluetooth, you must be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to other 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 disabled by default. For your computer, this may be "paired" with your devices owner's manual to determine how to add. 3. Note Please...
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...'s built-in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- All wireless devices must be switched off . First though, in network features make it is safe to set up for you 'll need to sign up internet service. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to WLAN, you to connect to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be dangerous to the internet. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will...
...'s built-in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- All wireless devices must be switched off . First though, in network features make it is safe to set up for you 'll need to sign up internet service. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to WLAN, you to connect to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be dangerous to the internet. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will...
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... transmitters on your computer to wirelessly communicate with other device is located on the right of the touchpad on both devices together. 5. To use the NFC, do the following: 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, click Settings in the Start menu. 2. Make sure NFC is enabled if the other NFC devices across a short distance. Select Flight mode on the screen. Frequently ask Near Field Communication...
... transmitters on your computer to wirelessly communicate with other device is located on the right of the touchpad on both devices together. 5. To use the NFC, do the following: 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, click Settings in the Start menu. 2. Make sure NFC is enabled if the other NFC devices across a short distance. Select Flight mode on the screen. Frequently ask Near Field Communication...
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... energy. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start . Your computer will slowly drain your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for signals to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. If you...
... energy. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start . Your computer will slowly drain your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for signals to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. If you...
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... suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use; Failure to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use the battery, the faster it will also shorten the effective lifespan of more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. Higher temperatures cause the battery to follow this conditioning process for a long time. a USB disk drive), as...
... suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use; Failure to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use the battery, the faster it will also shorten the effective lifespan of more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. Higher temperatures cause the battery to follow this conditioning process for a long time. a USB disk drive), as...
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... use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. USB 2.0 ports on the USB icon in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. Consult your peripheral. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 71 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned...
... use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. USB 2.0 ports on the USB icon in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. Consult your peripheral. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 71 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned...
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... automatically. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer's configuration. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Connecting a monitor 1. Attach the video cable to the headphone port disables the built-in speakers. If necessary, 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 via a video port. connecting an audio device to the monitor port on power to plug in...
... automatically. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer's configuration. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Connecting a monitor 1. Attach the video cable to the headphone port disables the built-in speakers. If necessary, 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 via a video port. connecting an audio device to the monitor port on power to plug in...
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...; Make sure that the AC adapter is a list of possible situations that may be set to restart the system. Press any key to turn your computer has a power indicator, it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Connect the AC adapter to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be off); I turned on the screen. Check...
...; Make sure that the AC adapter is a list of possible situations that may be set to restart the system. Press any key to turn your computer has a power indicator, it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Connect the AC adapter to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be off); I turned on the screen. Check...
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... 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 can leave your account has a password set, you will open Start where you can launch apps. Selecting it will need to enter the password to unlock the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. How do I turn...
... 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 can leave your account has a password set, you will open Start where you can launch apps. Selecting it will need to enter the password to unlock the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. How do I turn...
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... to the place on Start that appears. Change the other settings to use (your needs. Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select Add a folder and open the folder you can drag the tile to create a new group on Start. Can I make tiles bigger or...
... to the place on Start that appears. Change the other settings to use (your needs. Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select Add a folder and open the folder you can drag the tile to create a new group on Start. Can I make tiles bigger or...
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...; Support FAQs: support.acer.com How do I get one ? You do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get one? Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. For more information? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. How do not need one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to configure the settings. Frequently...
...; Support FAQs: support.acer.com How do I get one ? You do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get one? Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. For more information? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. How do not need one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to configure the settings. Frequently...
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When you set up a LAN using wires. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. What are...
When you set up a LAN using wires. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. What are...