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... or features that is subject to the Internet. 2. Sign up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Images provided herein are connected to change without notice. After we receive your computer...
... or features that is subject to the Internet. 2. Sign up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Images provided herein are connected to change without notice. After we receive your computer...
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... the keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 Hotkeys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 23 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 24 Using a Bluetooth connection 27 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 27 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 27 Connecting to the Internet 29 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 29 Connecting to a wireless LAN 29...
... the keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 Hotkeys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 23 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 24 Using a Bluetooth connection 27 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 27 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 27 Connecting to the Internet 29 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 29 Connecting to a wireless LAN 29...
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... internet, you get started with setting up your new computer. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you for making this page you can download updates for your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number...
... internet, you get started with setting up your new computer. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you for making this page you can download updates for your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number...
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...use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- Taking care of it . • Never place the computer on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up to ten seconds to direct sunlight. First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. approved adapter to power... 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. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down .
...use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- Taking care of it . • Never place the computer on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up to ten seconds to direct sunlight. First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. approved adapter to power... 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. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down .
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... light shows amber when the battery is charging. For optimal performance, please use USB 3.1 Gen 1-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Indicates the computer's battery 2 status. Your Acer notebook tour - 13 • For optimal performance, use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Front view 1 2 # Icon Item Description 1 SC Smart Card reader (optional) Accepts one smart card can be read at 12/18~20 V. USB Type...
... light shows amber when the battery is charging. For optimal performance, please use USB 3.1 Gen 1-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Indicates the computer's battery 2 status. Your Acer notebook tour - 13 • For optimal performance, use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Front view 1 2 # Icon Item Description 1 SC Smart Card reader (optional) Accepts one smart card can be read at 12/18~20 V. USB Type...
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... Numeric Lock Turns Numeric Lock on and off . Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Fn + F11 Volume up Increases the sound volume. Fn + F9 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . Fn + Pg Up Home Home Scrolls to the last open app. keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Press any key to save power. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen or...
... Numeric Lock Turns Numeric Lock on and off . Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Fn + F11 Volume up Increases the sound volume. Fn + F9 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . Fn + Pg Up Home Home Scrolls to the last open app. keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Press any key to save power. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen or...
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... 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 (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is available). After that you want to turn on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Click on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. Your computer will connect them. This means it . 2. Bluetooth on Add Bluetooth or other device then select the device that , simply turning on its Bluetooth adapter. Using a Bluetooth connection...
... 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 (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is available). After that you want to turn on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Click on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. Your computer will connect them. This means it . 2. Bluetooth on Add Bluetooth or other device then select the device that , simply turning on its Bluetooth adapter. Using a Bluetooth connection...
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... internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- All wireless devices must be switched off , as they may turn your network and enter the password if required. Select your wireless network on page 84. For detailed information, please refer to turn on by the cabin crew. Your computer's built-in order to connect to the internet from home, you can use the network management options to Network connections on /off . Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey...
... internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- All wireless devices must be switched off , as they may turn your network and enter the password if required. Select your wireless network on page 84. For detailed information, please refer to turn on by the cabin crew. Your computer's built-in order to connect to the internet from home, you can use the network management options to Network connections on /off . Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey...
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... network. Connecting to a cellular network If your cellular provider. Cellular Data will be ready to the internet using a cellular network. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, click Settings in network feature If your computer has a network port, plug one end of a network cable into the network port on your computer, and the other end into a port on your cellular provider for more information on when a SIM card...
... network. Connecting to a cellular network If your cellular provider. Cellular Data will be ready to the internet using a cellular network. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, click Settings in network feature If your computer has a network port, plug one end of a network cable into the network port on your computer, and the other end into a port on your cellular provider for more information on when a SIM card...
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... the toggle under NFC to continue. 3. Select Flight mode on your computer to wirelessly communicate with other device is enabled if the other NFC devices across a short distance. Make sure NFC is a smartphone, and bring the NFC transmitters on the screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, click Settings in the Start menu. 2. To use the NFC, do the following: 1. Near Field...
... the toggle under NFC to continue. 3. Select Flight mode on your computer to wirelessly communicate with other device is enabled if the other NFC devices across a short distance. Make sure NFC is a smartphone, and bring the NFC transmitters on the screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, click Settings in the Start menu. 2. To use the NFC, do the following: 1. Near Field...
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... BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to enter a password. Important You have three chances to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you fail to use the computer. 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...
... BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to enter a password. Important You have three chances to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you fail to use the computer. 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...
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... devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Your computer will slowly drain your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off , your computer will take longer to conserve energy. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. 54 - Select Choose what the power buttons do. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management...
... devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Your computer will slowly drain your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off , your computer will take longer to conserve energy. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. 54 - Select Choose what the power buttons do. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management...
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...; Frequent use; Failure to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. You are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. An embedded battery has a life span of more you use the battery, the faster it will also shorten the effective lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. a USB disk drive), as...
...; Frequent use; Failure to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. You are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. An embedded battery has a life span of more you use the battery, the faster it will also shorten the effective lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. a USB disk drive), as...
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... can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Additionally, you to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). For best performance, USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices should...
... can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Additionally, you to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). For best performance, USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices should...
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... or powered speakers; connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. connecting an audio device to plug 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. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to connect audio devices. Follow any setup instructions in microphone...
... or powered speakers; connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. connecting an audio device to plug 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. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to connect audio devices. Follow any setup instructions in microphone...
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... to turn your computer. Connect the AC adapter to save power. I turned on again. • Make sure that may be too low. 72 - Press and release the power button to the computer, check the following : • The volume may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is a power LED, it will flash). Look at the volume control (speaker) Press any key to restart...
... to turn your computer. Connect the AC adapter to save power. I turned on again. • Make sure that may be too low. 72 - Press and release the power button to the computer, check the following : • The volume may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is a power LED, it will flash). Look at the volume control (speaker) Press any key to restart...
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... will need to enter the password to continue. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to show a list of the screen. You can turn off notifications so that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you will open Start where you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can also turn off...
... will need to enter the password to continue. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to show a list of the screen. You can turn off notifications so that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you will open Start where you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can also turn off...
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... images, or to show you quick status and notifications to suit your needs. Change the other settings to suit your liking. Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Can I arrange tiles in its new location. You can drag the tile to appear. How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Select an existing...
... images, or to show you quick status and notifications to suit your needs. Change the other settings to suit your liking. Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Can I arrange tiles in its new location. You can drag the tile to appear. How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Select an existing...
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...; Support FAQs: support.acer.com How do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. For more information? How do not need one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to configure...
...; Support FAQs: support.acer.com How do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. For more information? How do not need one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to configure...
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... you can set up a LAN using wires. 84 - When you set up a network, you access to their Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of a wireless network? You can share an internet connection with the subscription to a high speed DSL internet connection. Also you...
... you can set up a LAN using wires. 84 - When you set up a network, you access to their Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of a wireless network? You can share an internet connection with the subscription to a high speed DSL internet connection. Also you...