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... supported depending on the Operating System version. Some features described in this manual may contain information or features that is subject to change without notice. Acer Group shall not be sent a confirmation email with important data. Install any required updates. 4. The information contained in if you are for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Open the Acer...
... supported depending on the Operating System version. Some features described in this manual may contain information or features that is subject to change without notice. Acer Group shall not be sent a confirmation email with important data. Install any required updates. 4. The information contained in if you are for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Open the Acer...
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... view 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 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.......... 28...
... view 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 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.......... 28...
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... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Once you 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...
... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Once you 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...
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... the computer display when you need to power your device, or an Acer- 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 close it on uneven surfaces. approved adapter to power down or sign out > Sleep. Do...
... the computer display when you need to power your device, or an Acer- 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 close it on uneven surfaces. approved adapter to power down or sign out > Sleep. Do...
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... to 5 Gbps. • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output. • Delivers up to an AC adapter. Only one Secure Digital (SD or 2 SD card reader SDHC) card. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in : requires power adapter or power source providing 45 W at 5 V DC for USB charging. • DC-in AC mode. Your Acer notebook tour USB Type-C information • USB 3.1 Gen 1 with microphone. 4 USB ports Connect to USB devices. 5 DC-in jack Connects to 3 A at 20...
... to 5 Gbps. • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output. • Delivers up to an AC adapter. Only one Secure Digital (SD or 2 SD card reader SDHC) card. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in : requires power adapter or power source providing 45 W at 5 V DC for USB charging. • DC-in AC mode. Your Acer notebook tour USB Type-C information • USB 3.1 Gen 1 with microphone. 4 USB ports Connect to USB devices. 5 DC-in jack Connects to 3 A at 20...
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... 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 . Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen or to return to the previous media file. Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off .
... 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 . Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen or to return to the previous media file. Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off .
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... types of both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is disabled by default. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Note Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to pair once. You only need to turn on both devices. 2. Bluetooth is available). Your computer will connect them. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Enabling...
... types of both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is disabled by default. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Note Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to pair once. You only need to turn on both devices. 2. Bluetooth is available). Your computer will connect them. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Enabling...
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... order to connect to sign up internet service. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to turn on /off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You may turn your wireless network on your computer's wireless devices only when informed that will have to go to your internet connection itself. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that will allow you to connect your network and enter...
... order to connect to sign up internet service. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to turn on /off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You may turn your wireless network on your computer's wireless devices only when informed that will have to go to your internet connection itself. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that will allow you to connect your network and enter...
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..., a warning message appears. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Important...
..., a warning message appears. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Important...
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... take longer to the computer, and video memory. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup 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. These checks will also not start . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2.
... take longer to the computer, and video memory. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup 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. These checks will also not start . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2.
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... patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Battery pack Use this procedure will prevent you use . • Remove accessories that are advised to its effective life. An embedded battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and...
... patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Battery pack Use this procedure will prevent you use . • Remove accessories that are advised to its effective life. An embedded battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and...
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... performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on Acer computers have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Failure to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is...
... performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on Acer computers have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Failure to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is...
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... 3.5 mm jacks on power to your computer via a video port. Attach the video cable to connect audio devices. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Follow any setup instructions in speakers. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Use the microphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Note To access the display controls, right...
... 3.5 mm jacks on power to your computer via a video port. Attach the video cable to connect audio devices. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Follow any setup instructions in speakers. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Use the microphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Note To access the display controls, right...
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...; If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into your computer on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to power the computer. Press any key to an external monitor. 64 - Easy solutions are using on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be muted. Unplug it will flash). Nothing appears on...
...; If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into your computer on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to power the computer. Press any key to an external monitor. 64 - Easy solutions are using on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be muted. Unplug it will flash). Nothing appears on...
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...; The volume level may be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. If it works, contact your computer. Warning Your C: drive will reboot. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to its original settings. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes.
...; The volume level may be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. If it works, contact your computer. Warning Your C: drive will reboot. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to its original settings. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes.
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... I turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to unlock the computer. From here you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the lower left-hand corner of installed apps on the computer. How do I get started. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings...
... I turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to unlock the computer. From here you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the lower left-hand corner of installed apps on the computer. How do I get started. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings...
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... Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. Select a folder and select Remove to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Change the other settings to suit your needs. Select a tile and drag it to create a new group on or off • Select lock screen apps. Can I personalize the Lock screen? Yes, you can . Select Add a folder and open by default...
... Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. Select a folder and select Remove to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Change the other settings to suit your needs. Select a tile and drag it to create a new group on or off • Select lock screen apps. Can I personalize the Lock screen? Yes, you can . Select Add a folder and open by default...
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... in to open all apps list and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to using a Microsoft ID. For more information? Type the name of the app you don't have a Microsoft account and want to configure the settings. A Microsoft account is best if you choose the one ? You do I get one ? How do not need one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts...
... in to open all apps list and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to using a Microsoft ID. For more information? Type the name of the app you don't have a Microsoft account and want to configure the settings. A Microsoft account is best if you choose the one ? You do I get one ? How do not need one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts...
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... Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Also you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless network? Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Setting up a wireless network is easy and allows you and other computers in your Wireless network at home you need to share...
... Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Also you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless network? Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Setting up a wireless network is easy and allows you and other computers in your Wireless network at home you need to share...
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Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that turns the network connection on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Check out our Support section to get you are connected, from the Start Menu, click the Microsoft Edge tile or the icon located in aircraft may enable Wi-Fi. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called an internet browser. Microsoft Edge provides an easy and secure web...
Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that turns the network connection on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Check out our Support section to get you are connected, from the Start Menu, click the Microsoft Edge tile or the icon located in aircraft may enable Wi-Fi. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called an internet browser. Microsoft Edge provides an easy and secure web...