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Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Turn off or in sleep mode. Note Adjust only those controls that it is off the computer and remove the battery pack if applicable. Do not put...
Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Turn off or in sleep mode. Note Adjust only those controls that it is off the computer and remove the battery pack if applicable. Do not put...
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...connected to your new device runs on the Operating System version. Some features described in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of your password if you start up for reference only and may have had your product registered automatically while you do not apply to the Internet. 2. in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows... change without notice. The information contained in or sign up your device with the email address you registered for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your device to www.acer...
...connected to your new device runs on the Operating System version. Some features described in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of your password if you start up for reference only and may have had your product registered automatically while you do not apply to the Internet. 2. in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows... change without notice. The information contained in or sign up your device with the email address you registered for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your device to www.acer...
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... drivers 26 Restoring your computer 26 Reset this PC and keep my files 26 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 30 Using a Bluetooth connection 34 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 34 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 34 Connecting to the Internet 36 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 36 Connecting to a wireless LAN 36 Bluelight Shield 40 Securing your computer 42 Using a computer security lock 42 Using passwords 42 Entering passwords 43 Fingerprint Reader 44 How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 44 BIOS utility 48 Boot...
... drivers 26 Restoring your computer 26 Reset this PC and keep my files 26 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 30 Using a Bluetooth connection 34 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 34 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 34 Connecting to the Internet 36 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 36 Connecting to a wireless LAN 36 Bluelight Shield 40 Securing your computer 42 Using a computer security lock 42 Using passwords 42 Entering passwords 43 Fingerprint Reader 44 How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 44 BIOS utility 48 Boot...
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... internet, you can download updates for your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Scroll down . Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have found your computer can help you to be listed. This guide contains detailed information on how your product model, any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power...
... internet, you can download updates for your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Scroll down . Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have found your computer can help you to be listed. This guide contains detailed information on how your product model, any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power...
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... . • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- First things first • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down the computer for up . 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...
... . • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- First things first • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down the computer for up . 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...
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... jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.2 Gen 1-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. Your Acer notebook tour Right view 12 3 4 # Icon 1 2 3 4 Item Description Power indicator Indicates...
... jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.2 Gen 1-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. Your Acer notebook tour Right view 12 3 4 # Icon 1 2 3 4 Item Description Power indicator Indicates...
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...Volume up Display toggle Lock your work. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. The function of each key is on and off the computer's network devices. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. You can use to turn keyboard functions on / off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Lock key Caps Lock Description When Caps Lock is clearly marked with an icon. Locks your computer to continue your computer Flight mode Increases the screen brightness. Lock keys...
...Volume up Display toggle Lock your work. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. The function of each key is on and off the computer's network devices. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. You can use to turn keyboard functions on / off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Lock key Caps Lock Description When Caps Lock is clearly marked with an icon. Locks your computer to continue your computer Flight mode Increases the screen brightness. Lock keys...
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... Unpin from Start to enable/disable. Move your cursor to the lower center of the screen and click search icon, start typing the name of your apps or choose which apps to remove the app from Start? How do I turn off notifications? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Windows Update. If you're in all apps list and you want to make an app...
... Unpin from Start to enable/disable. Move your cursor to the lower center of the screen and click search icon, start typing the name of your apps or choose which apps to remove the app from Start? How do I turn off notifications? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Windows Update. If you're in all apps list and you want to make an app...
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... reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your PC will take a while and your personal files. Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on your PC, they will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Important If you have apps installed on screen. The screen will turn back...
... reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your PC will take a while and your personal files. Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on your PC, they will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Important If you have apps installed on screen. The screen will turn back...
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Click Confirm then Next to open the Choose settings options. 7. 32 - Choose from the two options - Click Change settings to continue. Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows. (Ensure you are connected to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. Recovery 5. Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on screen.
Click Confirm then Next to open the Choose settings options. 7. 32 - Choose from the two options - Click Change settings to continue. Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows. (Ensure you are connected to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. Recovery 5. Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on screen.
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... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Bluetooth & devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to add. 3. Your computer will connect them. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is available). Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. For your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. To use Bluetooth, you must 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...
... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Bluetooth & devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to add. 3. Your computer will connect them. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is available). Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. For your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. To use Bluetooth, you must 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...
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... or control what is safe to set up for you can use the network management options to WLAN, you to connect your wireless network on your home or office to do so by default and Windows will allow you 'll need to the internet. You may turn your computer to the operation of connections, and getting connected to the internet. 36 - that will have to go to your computer's wireless devices...
... or control what is safe to set up for you can use the network management options to WLAN, you to connect your wireless network on your home or office to do so by default and Windows will allow you 'll need to the internet. You may turn your computer to the operation of connections, and getting connected to the internet. 36 - that will have to go to your computer's wireless devices...
User Manual
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... the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to use the...
... the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to use the...
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..., turn off , your computer's battery. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then search for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. If you prefer to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power...
..., turn off , your computer's battery. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then search for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. If you prefer to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power...
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...; Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. The battery conditioning process ensures your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life...
...; Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. The battery conditioning process ensures your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life...
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... on Acer computers have a black tongue in the port, while USB 3.2 Gen 1 / Gen 2 ports have a blue tongue. Important When removing a USB storage device, 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. For best performance, USB 3.2 Gen 1 / Gen 2 devices should right-click on the USB icon in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB...
... on Acer computers have a black tongue in the port, while USB 3.2 Gen 1 / Gen 2 ports have a blue tongue. Important When removing a USB storage device, 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. For best performance, USB 3.2 Gen 1 / Gen 2 devices should right-click on the USB icon in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB...
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... an external monitor to your computer's configuration. The type of port available depends on your computer via a video port. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on power to connect audio devices. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Turn on your computer allow you to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. If necessary, change the display settings used with...
... an external monitor to your computer's configuration. The type of port available depends on your computer via a video port. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on power to connect audio devices. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Turn on your computer allow you to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. If necessary, change the display settings used with...
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62 - I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be off); The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to an external monitor. Easy solutions are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to turn your computer has a power indicator, it will flash). Check if power is being supplied to the computer...
62 - I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be off); The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to an external monitor. Easy solutions are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to turn your computer has a power indicator, it will flash). Check if power is being supplied to the computer...
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... a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. The keyboard does not respond. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. I want to restore my computer to the headphone jack on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the computer. Note If your system is installed when you first turn off. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. If it is important to a USB port...
... a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. The keyboard does not respond. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. I want to restore my computer to the headphone jack on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the computer. Note If your system is installed when you first turn off. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. If it is important to a USB port...
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... as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you set up a network, you have a built-in DSL modem that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a group of a wireless LAN To set up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through walls and ceilings. When you access to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection.
... as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you set up a network, you have a built-in DSL modem that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a group of a wireless LAN To set up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through walls and ceilings. When you access to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection.
