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Self-Repair 3 Disassembly Procedures 5 Safety Guidelines 5 Recommended Equipment 5 WEEE Annex VII Component 5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 6 Removing the Lower case 7 Removing the Battery 9 Removing the SSD 11 Removing the WLAN module 12 Removing the USB board 14 Removing the RJ45 board 15 Removing the MB 16 Removing the Touchpad module 19 Removing the LCD panel 21 Troubleshooting 26 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 27 Exploded Diagrams 28 To update your software 31 To remove your personal data 31 2
Self-Repair 3 Disassembly Procedures 5 Safety Guidelines 5 Recommended Equipment 5 WEEE Annex VII Component 5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 6 Removing the Lower case 7 Removing the Battery 9 Removing the SSD 11 Removing the WLAN module 12 Removing the USB board 14 Removing the RJ45 board 15 Removing the MB 16 Removing the Touchpad module 19 Removing the LCD panel 21 Troubleshooting 26 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 27 Exploded Diagrams 28 To update your software 31 To remove your personal data 31 2
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..., either enter the model name or product serial number, or select the product from the list of the product. NOTE: Do not attempt to product-specific software and documentation. 3 Disassembly Procedures Please refer to discover the available system BIOS and Drivers for self-repair. System BIOS & Driver Updates Visit http://www.acer.com/support to the chapter "Disassembly Procedures" for self-repair, but embedded on the respective model, or...
..., either enter the model name or product serial number, or select the product from the list of the product. NOTE: Do not attempt to product-specific software and documentation. 3 Disassembly Procedures Please refer to discover the available system BIOS and Drivers for self-repair. System BIOS & Driver Updates Visit http://www.acer.com/support to the chapter "Disassembly Procedures" for self-repair, but embedded on the respective model, or...
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... Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update Available Drivers will automatically be used to either perform a partial or full software recovery, but also to create a Factory Default recovery media. To update Drivers: Run Windows Update in the User Manual of the product. NOTE: In the event of not being able to create a Factory Default recovery media, it is possible to obtain a copy of the recovery media through Acer Customer Service (http://www.acer.com/support) This is complete NOTE: Upgrading the system BIOS...
... Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update Available Drivers will automatically be used to either perform a partial or full software recovery, but also to create a Factory Default recovery media. To update Drivers: Run Windows Update in the User Manual of the product. NOTE: In the event of not being able to create a Factory Default recovery media, it is possible to obtain a copy of the recovery media through Acer Customer Service (http://www.acer.com/support) This is complete NOTE: Upgrading the system BIOS...
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... Internet. 2. Sign in this manual is subject to register it .) If the record is protected by copyright laws. TravelMate Spin B3 Covers: B311R-31 / B311RN-31 / B311RA-31 / B311RNA-31 This revision: December 2020 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not know it . Go to your device with the email address you do not apply to www.acer.com/register-product. 3. Model number Serial number...
... Internet. 2. Sign in this manual is subject to register it .) If the record is protected by copyright laws. TravelMate Spin B3 Covers: B311R-31 / B311RN-31 / B311RA-31 / B311RNA-31 This revision: December 2020 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not know it . Go to your device with the email address you do not apply to www.acer.com/register-product. 3. Model number Serial number...
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... 17 Using the keyboard 18 Lock keys 18 Special keys 18 Hotkeys 19 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...
... 17 Using the keyboard 18 Lock keys 18 Special keys 18 Hotkeys 19 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...
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... connected to the internet, you to the User's Manual. Once you for making this page you can download updates for meeting your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Your guides To help you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. 6 - From this Acer notebook your choice for your product model, any of your computer off To turn the power...
... connected to the internet, you to the User's Manual. Once you for making this page you can download updates for meeting your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Your guides To help you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. 6 - From this Acer notebook your choice for your product model, any of your computer off To turn the power...
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.... If you turn it on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you take care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you close it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • ...power button for a short while, but don't want to turn off the computer and want to completely shut it down, you can put it near sources 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...
.... If you turn it on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you take care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you close it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • ...power button for a short while, but don't want to turn off the computer and want to completely shut it down, you can put it near sources 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...
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.... Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 7 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to USB devices. 4 MicroSD card reader Accepts one card can operate at a time. 5 USB Type-C port with DC-in (Optional) Connects to a USB Type-C power adapter or to USB devices with transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output. • Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging. • DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 3 USB port Connects to...
.... Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 7 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to USB devices. 4 MicroSD card reader Accepts one card can operate at a time. 5 USB Type-C port with DC-in (Optional) Connects to a USB Type-C power adapter or to USB devices with transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output. • Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging. • DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 3 USB port Connects to...
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...18 - Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. When Num Lock is in numeric mode. Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in uppercase. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows keys and hotkeys. Flight mode Turns on and off the computer's network devices. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to turn keyboard functions on...
...18 - Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. When Num Lock is in numeric mode. Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in uppercase. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows keys and hotkeys. Flight mode Turns on and off the computer's network devices. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to turn keyboard functions on...
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..., wireless headsets, and keyboards. Note Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter. You only need to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. Using a Bluetooth connection - 33 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you must ensure the following : 1. For your computer, this may be "paired" with your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on Add Bluetooth or...
..., wireless headsets, and keyboards. Note Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter. You only need to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. Using a Bluetooth connection - 33 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you must ensure the following : 1. For your computer, this may be "paired" with your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on Add Bluetooth or...
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... 'll need to the internet. Select your computer to sign up internet service. All wireless devices must be switched off . Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to connect your network and enter the password if required. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will install a small box, a router or modem, that turns the network connection on or off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. usually a phone or cable company -- Once connected to WLAN, you to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or...
... 'll need to the internet. Select your computer to sign up internet service. All wireless devices must be switched off . Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to connect your network and enter the password if required. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will install a small box, a router or modem, that turns the network connection on or off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. usually a phone or cable company -- Once connected to WLAN, you to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or...
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... a password 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 use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set , a prompt appears when you fail to access the BIOS utility...
... a password 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 use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set , a prompt appears when you fail to access the BIOS utility...
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Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order 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 start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. System activity refers to any activity involving one or...
Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order 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 start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. System activity refers to any activity involving one or...
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... not being used for mobile use ; a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is 10° C (50° F) to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to draw power. •...
... not being used for mobile use ; a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is 10° C (50° F) to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to draw power. •...
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... turned off. For best performance, USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices should right-click on the USB icon in data loss or damage to your device's documentation to stop using the device before removing it supports. Additionally, 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. Important When removing a USB storage device, you to a single USB port. Consult your peripheral. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB...
... turned off. For best performance, USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices should right-click on the USB icon in data loss or damage to your device's documentation to stop using the device before removing it supports. Additionally, 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. Important When removing a USB storage device, you to a single USB port. Consult your peripheral. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB...
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... video cable to the headphone port disables the built-in speakers. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; connecting an audio device to the monitor port on the computer. 3. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on power to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Check that allows you to connect an external microphone; Use the microphone port...
... video cable to the headphone port disables the built-in speakers. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; connecting an audio device to the monitor port on the computer. 3. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on power to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Check that allows you to connect an external microphone; Use the microphone port...
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... before trying to turn your computer has a power indicator, it will flash). Press and release the power button to recharge the battery pack. No audio is properly plugged into your computer. Unplug it will be too low. Look at the volume control (speaker) Connect the AC adapter to resume. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. Use the Brightness up . Check...
... before trying to turn your computer has a power indicator, it will flash). Press and release the power button to recharge the battery pack. No audio is properly plugged into your computer. Unplug it will be too low. Look at the volume control (speaker) Connect the AC adapter to resume. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. Use the Brightness up . Check...
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... open by default). Tap search box and use (your Pictures folder will be moved to the place on or off • Select lock screen apps. Tap the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select a folder and tap Remove to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Tap on a tile and drag it to accommodate the tile in its new location. Can I set the alarm? Your computer can . Change...
... open by default). Tap search box and use (your Pictures folder will be moved to the place on or off • Select lock screen apps. Tap the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select a folder and tap Remove to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Tap on a tile and drag it to accommodate the tile in its new location. Can I set the alarm? Your computer can . Change...
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... to make an app appear on the taskbar, tap and hold a tile until you see the screen dim. Alternatively, open using a Microsoft ID. Do I install apps? If you're in all apps list and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to see the list of the app you release the tile, tap the Unpin icon to remove the tile from Start? You can use...
... to make an app appear on the taskbar, tap and hold a tile until you see the screen dim. Alternatively, open using a Microsoft ID. Do I install apps? If you're in all apps list and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to see the list of the app you release the tile, tap the Unpin icon to remove the tile from Start? You can use...
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...) and an internet connection. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). 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 a mediator between wired and wireless network. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to the network, for...
...) and an internet connection. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). 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 a mediator between wired and wireless network. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to the network, for...