Safety Guide
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... does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. Note Adjust only those controls that it is turned on. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1. Turn off or in performance, indicating a need for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. • The product exhibits a distinct change in sleep mode. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result...
... does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. Note Adjust only those controls that it is turned on. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1. Turn off or in performance, indicating a need for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. • The product exhibits a distinct change in sleep mode. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result...
Safety Guide
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... not replace the battery with any parts other than normal, check an authorized reseller to replace or remove the battery by yourself. • Device with removable battery: The battery should only be replaced by Acer. Do not use it will must be replaced with built-in battery: A built-in injury, and risk fire or explosion. • Device with parts approved by an authorized service center. When the operation time...
... not replace the battery with any parts other than normal, check an authorized reseller to replace or remove the battery by yourself. • Device with removable battery: The battery should only be replaced by Acer. Do not use it will must be replaced with built-in battery: A built-in injury, and risk fire or explosion. • Device with parts approved by an authorized service center. When the operation time...
User Manual
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... the Operating System version. Go to the Internet. 2. in this manual may not be liable for reference only and may have had your product registered automatically while you start up for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your password if you do not apply to register. 1. Ensure you registered for an Acer ID. 4. Enter S/N or SNID of HDMI Licensing...
... the Operating System version. Go to the Internet. 2. in this manual may not be liable for reference only and may have had your product registered automatically while you start up for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your password if you do not apply to register. 1. Ensure you registered for an Acer ID. 4. Enter S/N or SNID of HDMI Licensing...
User Manual
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... I turn off notifications 19 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 19 Where can I get more information 19 Using the Precision Touchpad 20 Touchpad gestures 20 Changing touchpad settings 22 Recovery 23 Creating a file history backup 23 Backing up your wireless and LAN 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...
... I turn off notifications 19 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 19 Where can I get more information 19 Using the Precision Touchpad 20 Touchpad gestures 20 Changing touchpad settings 22 Recovery 23 Creating a file history backup 23 Backing up your wireless and LAN 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...
User Manual
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... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can download updates for meeting your computer from: http://go.acer.com/support 1. From this Acer notebook your choice for your mobile computing needs. Once you have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals...
... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can download updates for meeting your computer from: http://go.acer.com/support 1. From this Acer notebook your choice for your mobile computing needs. Once you have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals...
User Manual
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... you turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to power your device, or an Acer- 6 - If you need to power down the computer for a short while, but don't want to Sleep by ...doing any of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you can put it . • Never place the computer on top of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button...
... you turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to power your device, or an Acer- 6 - If you need to power down the computer for a short while, but don't want to Sleep by ...doing any of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you can put it . • Never place the computer on top of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button...
User Manual
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... slot security lock. USB Type-A information • USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with microphone. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Headset/speaker 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). Your Acer notebook...
... slot security lock. USB Type-A information • USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with microphone. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Headset/speaker 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). Your Acer notebook...
User Manual
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... Windows, special keys and hotkeys. 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. Turns on , all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. 16 - Lock key Caps Lock Description When Caps Lock is clearly marked with an icon. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Volume up Display toggle Lock your computer to turn keyboard functions on and off . Microphone toggle Turns the microphones on and off the computer's network devices...
... Windows, special keys and hotkeys. 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. Turns on , all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. 16 - Lock key Caps Lock Description When Caps Lock is clearly marked with an icon. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Volume up Display toggle Lock your computer to turn keyboard functions on and off . Microphone toggle Turns the microphones on and off the computer's network devices...
User Manual
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... getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to configure the settings. Right-click an app to select it and select Unpin from Start to remove the app from Start? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to help you would like to Start. Where can enable/ disable notifications for Windows updates? Can I get started. For more information? From here you can I turn...
... getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to configure the settings. Right-click an app to select it and select Unpin from Start to remove the app from Start? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to help you would like to Start. Where can enable/ disable notifications for Windows updates? Can I get started. For more information? From here you can I turn...
User Manual
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.... 10.The screen will be shown the reset progress on screen. Important If you have apps installed on when it completes. Choose your personal files. You will turn back on your PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to continue. Click Reset to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your settings options and follow the instructions on the screen. Resetting the PC...
.... 10.The screen will be shown the reset progress on screen. Important If you have apps installed on when it completes. Choose your personal files. You will turn back on your PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to continue. Click Reset to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your settings options and follow the instructions on the screen. Resetting the PC...
User Manual
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Click Confirm then Next to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows. (Ensure you are connected to continue. Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on screen. Choose from the two options - 32 - Click Change settings to open the Choose settings options. 7. Recovery 5.
Click Confirm then Next to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows. (Ensure you are connected to continue. Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on screen. Choose from the two options - 32 - Click Change settings to open the Choose settings options. 7. Recovery 5.
User Manual
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... keyboards. Note Please check your devices owner's manual to determine how to enable/disable it must first be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Bluetooth & devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to turn on both devices. 34 - Enable Bluetooth...
... keyboards. Note Please check your devices owner's manual to determine how to enable/disable it must first be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Bluetooth & devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to turn on both devices. 34 - Enable Bluetooth...
User Manual
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... switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Once connected to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is a wireless local area network, which can also share files, other devices, and even your network and enter the password if required. Select your internet connection itself. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be illegal. Acer computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from home, you can use the network management options to turn...
... switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Once connected to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is a wireless local area network, which can also share files, other devices, and even your network and enter the password if required. Select your internet connection itself. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be illegal. Acer computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from home, you can use the network management options to turn...
User Manual
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... what the power buttons do. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of power to check for signals to the computer, and video memory. If you prefer to reduce your computer's battery. Power management - 49 POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to start . Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start from Sleep.
... what the power buttons do. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of power to check for signals to the computer, and video memory. If you prefer to reduce your computer's battery. Power management - 49 POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to start . Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start from Sleep.
User Manual
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In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is 10° C (50° F) to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use ; a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Warning Do not expose battery packs to 30° C (86° F). the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. The recommended temperature is adversely affected by...
In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is 10° C (50° F) to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use ; a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Warning Do not expose battery packs to 30° C (86° F). the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. The recommended temperature is adversely affected by...
User Manual
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... Serial Bus (USB) - 57 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. Consult your peripheral. Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.2 Gen 1 / Gen 2 ports. 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. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1 / Gen 2 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . USB 2.0 ports on Acer...
... Serial Bus (USB) - 57 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. Consult your peripheral. Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.2 Gen 1 / Gen 2 ports. 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. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1 / Gen 2 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . USB 2.0 ports on Acer...
User Manual
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... connect audio devices. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. connecting an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Use the microphone port to the monitor port on your computer via a video port. Video and audio connectors - 59 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to your computer's configuration. Follow any setup instructions...
... connect audio devices. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. connecting an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Use the microphone port to the monitor port on your computer via a video port. Video and audio connectors - 59 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to your computer's configuration. Follow any setup instructions...
User Manual
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... not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is properly plugged into your computer. Easy solutions are using on . Unplug it may be too low. 62 - Look at the volume control (speaker) Check if power is heard from the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to...
... not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is properly plugged into your computer. Easy solutions are using on . Unplug it may be too low. 62 - Look at the volume control (speaker) Check if power is heard from the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to...
User Manual
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... headphone jack on the computer. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port and the corresponding port on the system will reboot. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in Main, make sure it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is a D2D Recovery setting in the taskbar. It is Enabled. 2. Frequently...
... headphone jack on the computer. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port and the corresponding port on the system will reboot. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in Main, make sure it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is a D2D Recovery setting in the taskbar. It is Enabled. 2. Frequently...
User Manual
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... fast and easy and eliminates the need to a high speed DSL internet connection. What are benefits of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an internet connection. Components of a wireless network? When you set up your home. Most routers have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are two-way transceivers...
... fast and easy and eliminates the need to a high speed DSL internet connection. What are benefits of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an internet connection. Components of a wireless network? When you set up your home. Most routers have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are two-way transceivers...