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... orientation and G-sensor What is there a new interface 45 How do I unlock my computer 45 26 How do I personalize my computer?........ 46 I want to use Windows in the way 28 that I'm used to Internet 30 Explorer 49 Power management 31 Saving power 31 How do I check for using... How do I get more information?.......... 50 Troubleshooting 51 Table of your AC adapter 17 Using passwords 38 Cleaning and servicing 17 Entering passwords 39 Your Acer tablet PC tour 18 Frequently asked questions 40 Tablet PC 18 Requesting service 42 Top view 18 Tips and hints for...
... orientation and G-sensor What is there a new interface 45 How do I unlock my computer 45 26 How do I personalize my computer?........ 46 I want to use Windows in the way 28 that I'm used to Internet 30 Explorer 49 Power management 31 Saving power 31 How do I check for using... How do I get more information?.......... 50 Troubleshooting 51 Table of your AC adapter 17 Using passwords 38 Cleaning and servicing 17 Entering passwords 39 Your Acer tablet PC tour 18 Frequently asked questions 40 Tablet PC 18 Requesting service 42 Top view 18 Tips and hints for...
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Table of contents Troubleshooting tips 51 Error messages 51 condition 63 Recovering from Windows 64 Recovery 53 Recovering your system 68 Creating a recovery backup 53 Creating a drivers and applications backup ..... 56 BIOS utility 69 Recovering your system 59 Boot sequence 69 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 60 Setting passwords 69 Returning to an earlier system snapshot 62 Regulations and safety notices 70 Returning your system to its factory 4 -
Table of contents Troubleshooting tips 51 Error messages 51 condition 63 Recovering from Windows 64 Recovery 53 Recovering your system 68 Creating a recovery backup 53 Creating a drivers and applications backup ..... 56 BIOS utility 69 Recovering your system 59 Boot sequence 69 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 60 Setting passwords 69 Returning to an earlier system snapshot 62 Regulations and safety notices 70 Returning your system to its factory 4 -
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... clean. - Eyes - Keep your eyes frequently. - Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to relax your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, minimizing room light by looking at the center of the display. - Eliminate glare and reflections by: placing your neck and shoulders...
... clean. - Eyes - Keep your eyes frequently. - Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to relax your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, minimizing room light by looking at the center of the display. - Eliminate glare and reflections by: placing your neck and shoulders...
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...off To turn the power off , the setup poster helps you to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. Basic care and tips for your new computer. The Quick Guide introduces you... get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your notebook. Your guides To help...
...off To turn the power off , the setup poster helps you to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. Basic care and tips for your new computer. The Quick Guide introduces you... get started with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your notebook. Your guides To help...
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No. When making video calls, you should always hold the tablet in landscape orientation. 20 - Note: Display orientation may be fixed when apps designed for video communication. 4 Windows key Press once to open the Start menu. Your Acer tablet PC tour These include games and other full-screen apps. Item Description 3 Integrated webcam 2-megapixel camera for a specific orientation are running.
No. When making video calls, you should always hold the tablet in landscape orientation. 20 - Note: Display orientation may be fixed when apps designed for video communication. 4 Windows key Press once to open the Start menu. Your Acer tablet PC tour These include games and other full-screen apps. Item Description 3 Integrated webcam 2-megapixel camera for a specific orientation are running.
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USING THE VIRTUAL KEYBOARD Microsoft Windows provides a convenient virtual keyboard for entering data. There are several ways to display the keyboard: Tap inside any text field to display the Windows virtual keyboard. 26 - Using the virtual keyboard
USING THE VIRTUAL KEYBOARD Microsoft Windows provides a convenient virtual keyboard for entering data. There are several ways to display the keyboard: Tap inside any text field to display the Windows virtual keyboard. 26 - Using the virtual keyboard
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... - WIRELESS NETWORKS Connecting to the Internet Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wires. Windows will detect and display a list of a wireless network? Select your home network to share access to files and devices connected to the network, for example...
... - WIRELESS NETWORKS Connecting to the Internet Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wires. Windows will detect and display a list of a wireless network? Select your home network to share access to files and devices connected to the network, for example...
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Frequently asked questions - 41 In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the computer. • The brightness level might be muted. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display ... Sleep mode. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off.
Frequently asked questions - 41 In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the computer. • The brightness level might be muted. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display ... Sleep mode. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off.
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How do I get started. Press the Windows key; Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap the Start charm. 44 - you might want to keep in mind 1. or swipe .... Three concepts you can launch apps from the Start screen. 2. Charms Charms allow you get to thumbnails of the apps. 3. Tips and hints for using Windows 8 We know this is no longer available; Tiles Live tiles are similar to Start? How do I access the charms? Frequently asked questions Start The Start...
How do I get started. Press the Windows key; Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap the Start charm. 44 - you might want to keep in mind 1. or swipe .... Three concepts you can launch apps from the Start screen. 2. Charms Charms allow you get to thumbnails of the apps. 3. Tips and hints for using Windows 8 We know this is no longer available; Tiles Live tiles are similar to Start? How do I access the charms? Frequently asked questions Start The Start...
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...left-hand edge of the screen inwards to cycle through apps that will need to enter the password to continue. Alternatively, from Desktop, tap Acer Power Button and select the action you'd like to thumbnails of the screen inwards, tap Settings > Power and select the action you will be...you 'd like to the Internet. Swipe the lock screen upwards and tap a user account icon to open the app. How do I unlock my computer? Windows Store apps will automatically use the whole screen and don't require closing in the traditional way. The new interface for example, you 're connected to...
...left-hand edge of the screen inwards to cycle through apps that will need to enter the password to continue. Alternatively, from Desktop, tap Acer Power Button and select the action you'd like to thumbnails of the screen inwards, tap Settings > Power and select the action you will be...you 'd like to the Internet. Swipe the lock screen upwards and tap a user account icon to open the app. How do I unlock my computer? Windows Store apps will automatically use the whole screen and don't require closing in the traditional way. The new interface for example, you 're connected to...
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... using the pop-up keyboard. You can pin apps you click an app that I close an app? If you frequently use Windows in the way that is not a Windows Store app, Windows will be displayed on the left-hand side of the screen inwards and tap Search, tap the text box to see...
... using the pop-up keyboard. You can pin apps you click an app that I close an app? If you frequently use Windows in the way that is not a Windows Store app, Windows will be displayed on the left-hand side of the screen inwards and tap Search, tap the text box to see...
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... the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen. If you're in All apps and you want to taskbar from Store. I can download Windows Store apps from the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen. Tap Unpin from Start from Store. You will need to have a Microsoft... ID to make an app appear on Start, tap and drag the app downwards and release it. Alternatively, open All apps and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to open using the pop-up keyboard. You can 't find apps like to see the list of the screen. How do I make an app...
... the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen. If you're in All apps and you want to taskbar from Store. I can download Windows Store apps from the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen. Tap Unpin from Start from Store. You will need to have a Microsoft... ID to make an app appear on Start, tap and drag the app downwards and release it. Alternatively, open All apps and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to open using the pop-up keyboard. You can 't find apps like to see the list of the screen. How do I make an app...
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...ID. Frequently asked questions - 49 You do not need one , swipe the right-hand edge of the screen to Start. Tap Pin to Windows. If you've already installed Windows 8 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account or you already use to communicate with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your favorite ... to the people, files, and devices you sign in to a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. How do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 8, but it is best if you use any email address, but it makes life easier because you can use to sign in to Internet Explorer...
...ID. Frequently asked questions - 49 You do not need one , swipe the right-hand edge of the screen to Start. Tap Pin to Windows. If you've already installed Windows 8 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account or you already use to communicate with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your favorite ... to the people, files, and devices you sign in to a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. How do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 8, but it is best if you use any email address, but it makes life easier because you can use to sign in to Internet Explorer...
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For more information? Frequently asked questions Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Windows Updates. Where can I check for updates now. How do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 8 tutorials: www.acer.com/windows8-tutorial • Support FAQs: www.acer.com/support 50 - Tap Check for Windows updates?
For more information? Frequently asked questions Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Windows Updates. Where can I check for updates now. How do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 8 tutorials: www.acer.com/windows8-tutorial • Support FAQs: www.acer.com/support 50 - Tap Check for Windows updates?
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... to the same state as possible. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a capacity of your computer to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers...create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. This section describes the recovery tools available on...
... to the same state as possible. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a capacity of your computer to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers...create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. This section describes the recovery tools available on...
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Click Create Factory Default Backup. Recovery The Recovery Drive window opens. 54 - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. 1.
Click Create Factory Default Backup. Recovery The Recovery Drive window opens. 54 - From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. 1.
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Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 56 - Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. Recovery 7. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that you may use either a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs. 56 - Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that contains the factoryloaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you will remember. Recovery 7. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
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If you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. • Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. Recovery - 61
If you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. • Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. Recovery - 61
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In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to reinstall. Recovery Repeat this step for the item you want ..., type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of your system running again. • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for each time you can return to one of these restore points to get your system settings and...
In most cases of hard-toresolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to reinstall. Recovery Repeat this step for the item you want ..., type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of your system running again. • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for each time you can return to one of these restore points to get your system settings and...
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...your system" on page 64. Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. Your system is restored using the restore point you can still run Windows and have the system recovery DVDs that are not recoverable by other methods, you may restart your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish....either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can still run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering your computer, see "Recovering from Windows" on page 68. • If you specified. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then ...
...your system" on page 64. Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. Your system is restored using the restore point you can still run Windows and have the system recovery DVDs that are not recoverable by other methods, you may restart your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish....either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can still run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering your computer, see "Recovering from Windows" on page 68. • If you specified. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then ...