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The information contained in this manual. Ensure you start up for an Acer ID. 4. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are connected to the Internet. 2. Aspire 5 Covers: A515-47 / A515-57 / A515-57G / A515-57GT / A515-57T This revision: March 2022 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do...
The information contained in this manual. Ensure you start up for an Acer ID. 4. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are connected to the Internet. 2. Aspire 5 Covers: A515-47 / A515-57 / A515-57G / A515-57GT / A515-57T This revision: March 2022 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do...
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... I turn off notifications 20 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 20 Where can I get more information 20 Using the Precision Touchpad 21 Touchpad gestures 21 Changing touchpad settings 23 Recovery 24 Creating a file history backup 24 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 27 Restoring your computer 27 Reset this PC and keep my files 27 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 31 Using a Bluetooth connection 35 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 35 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 35 Connecting...
... I turn off notifications 20 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 20 Where can I get more information 20 Using the Precision Touchpad 21 Touchpad gestures 21 Changing touchpad settings 23 Recovery 24 Creating a file history backup 24 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 27 Restoring your computer 27 Reset this PC and keep my files 27 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 31 Using a Bluetooth connection 35 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 35 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 35 Connecting...
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... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. From this Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your...
... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. From this Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your...
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...spill water or any 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 . Taking care of your computer Your computer...Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. Do not place it near sources of it on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device...
...spill water or any 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 . Taking care of your computer Your computer...Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. Do not place it near sources of it on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device...
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..., use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Indicates the computer's battery status. Your Acer notebook tour USB Type-A information • USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with Thunderbolt™ 4. (A515-57/A515-57G/A515-57GT/ A515-57T) • DC-in AC mode. Right view # Icon 1 1 23 4 Item Power indicator Battery indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. USB Type-C information • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video...
..., use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Indicates the computer's battery status. Your Acer notebook tour USB Type-A information • USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with Thunderbolt™ 4. (A515-57/A515-57G/A515-57GT/ A515-57T) • DC-in AC mode. Right view # Icon 1 1 23 4 Item Power indicator Battery indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. USB Type-C information • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video...
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... the screen brightness. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. 16 - Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on , the keypad is on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Num Lock When Num Lock is in uppercase. Microphone toggle Turns the microphones on and off. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to turn keyboard functions on and off . Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
... the screen brightness. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. 16 - Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on , the keypad is on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Num Lock When Num Lock is in uppercase. Microphone toggle Turns the microphones on and off. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to turn keyboard functions on and off . Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
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... information on model.) 18 - Using the keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in different scenarios, please launch Acer Quick Access application. Note To swap the hotkey and special function of the F1 to F12 keys, change the function key setting in the BIOS (to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer, then select the Main menu and change Function key behavior to Function keys). (Specifications vary depending...
... information on model.) 18 - Using the keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in different scenarios, please launch Acer Quick Access application. Note To swap the hotkey and special function of the F1 to F12 keys, change the function key setting in the BIOS (to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer, then select the Main menu and change Function key behavior to Function keys). (Specifications vary depending...
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... center of the screen and click search icon, start typing the name of your apps or choose which apps to Start. Right-click an app to select it and select Unpin from Start to taskbar. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications. Where can enable/ disable notifications for using Windows We know this is a new operating system that will...
... center of the screen and click search icon, start typing the name of your apps or choose which apps to Start. Right-click an app to select it and select Unpin from Start to taskbar. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications. Where can enable/ disable notifications for using Windows We know this is a new operating system that will...
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... reinstall Windows, change settings back to continue. Choose your PC, they will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. You will restart. 9. Your PC will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will be shown the reset progress on screen. Important If you have apps installed on your settings options and follow the instructions...
... reinstall Windows, change settings back to continue. Choose your PC, they will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. You will restart. 9. Your PC will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will be shown the reset progress on screen. Important If you have apps installed on your settings options and follow the instructions...
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Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on screen. Click Confirm then Next to open the Choose settings options. 7. 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. Choose from the two options - Recovery - 33 5.
Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on screen. Click Confirm then Next to open the Choose settings options. 7. 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. Choose from the two options - Recovery - 33 5.
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... is enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. After that you to add. 3. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Bluetooth & devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to turn on both devices. Note Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. You only need to other devices. Bluetooth is disabled by default. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to enable/disable it must first be authenticated for devices, as well as make...
... is enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. After that you to add. 3. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Bluetooth & devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to turn on both devices. Note Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. You only need to other devices. Bluetooth is disabled by default. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to enable/disable it must first be authenticated for devices, as well as make...
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... setup. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the network. You can link two or more computers without using wires. The ISP will install a small box, a router or modem, that it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- You may turn your wireless network on/off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to turn on your computer's wireless devices...
... setup. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the network. You can link two or more computers without using wires. The ISP will install a small box, a router or modem, that it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- You may turn your wireless network on/off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to turn on your computer's wireless devices...
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... power button for four seconds to enter a password. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a prompt appears when you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access...
... power button for four seconds to enter a password. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a prompt appears when you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access...
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... the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Your computer will slowly drain your computer will take longer to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for "Choose a power plan". 2. Select Choose what the power buttons do...
... the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Your computer will slowly drain your computer will take longer to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for "Choose a power plan". 2. Select Choose what the power buttons do...
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... its extremes, as they can continue to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. Failure to draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). the more you use the battery, the faster it will prevent you get the most...
... its extremes, as they can continue to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. Failure to draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). the more you use the battery, the faster it will prevent you get the most...
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... device. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 59 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. 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 a single USB port. 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...
... device. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 59 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. 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 a single USB port. 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...
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... external microphone; Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Use the headphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in microphone. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. 62 - Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on the computer. 3. Use the microphone port to connect audio devices. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Connecting a monitor 1. Attach the video cable...
... external microphone; Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Use the headphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in microphone. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. 62 - Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on the computer. 3. Use the microphone port to connect audio devices. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Connecting a monitor 1. Attach the video cable...
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... be set to recharge the battery pack. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to the computer, check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive...
... be set to recharge the battery pack. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to the computer, check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive...
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... data will reboot. 66 - You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port on the printer. Try attaching an external keyboard to the headphone jack on the system will be erased. The keyboard does not respond. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. The system will be the only option for future recovery operations. The...
... data will reboot. 66 - You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port on the printer. Try attaching an external keyboard to the headphone jack on the system will be erased. The keyboard does not respond. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. The system will be the only option for future recovery operations. The...
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... you can set up a LAN using wires. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to a high speed DSL internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. What are two-way transceivers that will allow you need to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). You...
... you can set up a LAN using wires. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to a high speed DSL internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. What are two-way transceivers that will allow you need to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). You...