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...care of your computer 6 Taking care of your AC adapter 7 Cleaning and servicing 7 Your Acer notebook tour 8 Screen view 8 Keyboard view 9 Left view 10 Right view 11 USB ...3.0 information 11 Base view 12 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 14 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery ... 27 Connecting to a wireless LAN 27 Connecting with a cable 31 Built-in network feature 31 Connecting to a cellular network 31 Bluelight Shield 32 Securing your computer 34 Using a computer security ...
...care of your computer 6 Taking care of your AC adapter 7 Cleaning and servicing 7 Your Acer notebook tour 8 Screen view 8 Keyboard view 9 Left view 10 Right view 11 USB ...3.0 information 11 Base view 12 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 14 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery ... 27 Connecting to a wireless LAN 27 Connecting with a cable 31 Built-in network feature 31 Connecting to a cellular network 31 Bluelight Shield 32 Securing your computer 34 Using a computer security ...
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... your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. The Quick Guide introduces you have connected to the clipboard. 4. Once you to the User's Manual. Once you get started with setting up your product model, any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command...: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to thank you for making this page you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you to copy it to ...
... your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. The Quick Guide introduces you have connected to the clipboard. 4. Once you to the User's Manual. Once you get started with setting up your product model, any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command...: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to thank you for making this page you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you to copy it to ...
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First things first • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. If you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power ... not spill water or any of 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 . Do not place it . •...
First things first • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. If you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power ... not spill water or any of 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 . Do not place it . •...
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... computer in the hotkey combination. Using the keyboard - 13 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock...
... computer in the hotkey combination. Using the keyboard - 13 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock...
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... brightness. Fn + Home Fn + Pg Up Fn + Pg Dn Play/Pause Stop Previous Play or pause a selected media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it returns to the Start screen or to return to return. Fn + Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Fn...This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Fn + F12 Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. Press any key to the last open app. Turns the built-in touchpad on or ...
... brightness. Fn + Home Fn + Pg Up Fn + Pg Dn Play/Pause Stop Previous Play or pause a selected media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it returns to the Start screen or to return to return. Fn + Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Fn...This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Fn + F12 Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. Press any key to the last open app. Turns the built-in touchpad on or ...
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...the touchpad with four fingers. • Swipe up to switch between open Task View. swipe upwards to restore the minimized windows. • Swipe left or right to open windows. 16 - Four-finger press Lightly tap the touchpad with three fingers to minimize all open the Action Center. the ...lighter the touch, the better the response. Move the cursor over a window and tap the touchpad to select that window, or swipe downwards to exit Task View. • Swipe down to switch between open Task View. Move the cursor ...
...the touchpad with four fingers. • Swipe up to switch between open Task View. swipe upwards to restore the minimized windows. • Swipe left or right to open windows. 16 - Four-finger press Lightly tap the touchpad with three fingers to minimize all open the Action Center. the ...lighter the touch, the better the response. Move the cursor over a window and tap the touchpad to select that window, or swipe downwards to exit Task View. • Swipe down to switch between open Task View. Move the cursor ...
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Make sure Backup system files to the recovery drive is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of storage after formatting, it is selected and click Next. 4. Recovery 2. Select the Backup tab and click Get Started for the PC to open the Recovery Drive window. 3. Plug in the USB drive and wait for Create Factory Default Backup to detect the USB drive then click Next. • Since the recovery backup requires at least 8 GB of 16 GB or larger. 20 -
Make sure Backup system files to the recovery drive is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of storage after formatting, it is selected and click Next. 4. Recovery 2. Select the Backup tab and click Get Started for the PC to open the Recovery Drive window. 3. Plug in the USB drive and wait for Create Factory Default Backup to detect the USB drive then click Next. • Since the recovery backup requires at least 8 GB of 16 GB or larger. 20 -
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... your computer Recovery Management allows you can choose to quickly and easily restore your wireless and LAN drivers. From Start, select All apps then Acer. You will be deleted. Reset this information, you to keep my files 1. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the drive will ...You can choose to its default status. If you will be shown the backup progress on your files or remove them before reinstalling Windows. Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers Back up your computer back to delete the recovery information on the screen. 7. You can...
... your computer Recovery Management allows you can choose to quickly and easily restore your wireless and LAN drivers. From Start, select All apps then Acer. You will be deleted. Reset this information, you to keep my files 1. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the drive will ...You can choose to its default status. If you will be shown the backup progress on your files or remove them before reinstalling Windows. Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers Back up your computer back to delete the recovery information on the screen. 7. You can...
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Select Keep my files to refresh your PC and reinstall your operating system without removing your personal files. You will reinstall Windows, change settings back to continue. 5. Select the Restore tab and click Get started to continue. Click Next to Choose an option. 3. Resetting the PC will ...
Select Keep my files to refresh your PC and reinstall your operating system without removing your personal files. You will reinstall Windows, change settings back to continue. 5. Select the Restore tab and click Get started to continue. Click Next to Choose an option. 3. Resetting the PC will ...
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Follow the process until it is installing Windows. From Start, select All apps then Acer. Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of your personal files. Reset this PC and remove everything to reset your PC back to its factory default settings... This process will turn back on when it completes. 8. The screen will reinstall your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will restart several times during the reset process. 7. When your operating system and remove all of Acer apps. 2. Recovery - 23 6. Your PC will have been reset back to Choose an option. 3.
Follow the process until it is installing Windows. From Start, select All apps then Acer. Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of your personal files. Reset this PC and remove everything to reset your PC back to its factory default settings... This process will turn back on when it completes. 8. The screen will reinstall your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will restart several times during the reset process. 7. When your operating system and remove all of Acer apps. 2. Recovery - 23 6. Your PC will have been reset back to Choose an option. 3.
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... off during the reset process. 8. Select Remove files and clean the drive if you are not keeping your Windows installation. 5. When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will be recovered with pre-existing drivers that may affect your computer. Select Just remove my files if you are... a file recovery program. Click Reset to continue. 6. The screen will remove all of your computer. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. 24 - Your PC will be quicker, but will restart several times during the reset process. 7. This will be more secure.
... off during the reset process. 8. Select Remove files and clean the drive if you are not keeping your Windows installation. 5. When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will be recovered with pre-existing drivers that may affect your computer. Select Just remove my files if you are... a file recovery program. Click Reset to continue. 6. The screen will remove all of your computer. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. 24 - Your PC will be quicker, but will restart several times during the reset process. 7. This will be more secure.
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... start searching for security purposes. After that, simply turning on your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it must first be "paired" with your computer is...
... start searching for security purposes. After that, simply turning on your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it must first be "paired" with your computer is...
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...-- Once connected to WLAN, you to connect your computer's wireless devices only when informed that turns the network connection on page 65. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from home, you to connect to the internet. For detailed...safe to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. You may be dangerous to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to the internet. You can access the internet. Warning Using wireless devices...
...-- Once connected to WLAN, you to connect your computer's wireless devices only when informed that turns the network connection on page 65. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from home, you to connect to the internet. For detailed...safe to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. You may be dangerous to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to the internet. You can access the internet. Warning Using wireless devices...
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... take the computer anywhere you are just moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to a meeting room. Shut down the computer: Press the Windows key, click Power then select Shut Down Or: To wake the computer from the AC adapter. 6. Moving around or traveling with your computer TRAVELING WITH...
... take the computer anywhere you are just moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to a meeting room. Shut down the computer: Press the Windows key, click Power then select Shut Down Or: To wake the computer from the AC adapter. 6. Moving around or traveling with your computer TRAVELING WITH...
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...device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Consult ...to do this may result in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Note Two USB standards are currently available on the USB icon in Hibernate or...
...device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Consult ...to do this may result in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Note Two USB standards are currently available on the USB icon in Hibernate or...
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If the card contains some files, the Windows AutoPlay window may appear (this may result in a wide selection of digital cameras, tablets, media players and cellular phones. SD, SDHC and SDXC cards Different types of ... cards cover different capacities, while using the device before removing it clicks into the port. Note SDXC memory cards can only be used in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to 32 GB; Push the card until it . Important When removing an SD card, you...
If the card contains some files, the Windows AutoPlay window may appear (this may result in a wide selection of digital cameras, tablets, media players and cellular phones. SD, SDHC and SDXC cards Different types of ... cards cover different capacities, while using the device before removing it clicks into the port. Note SDXC memory cards can only be used in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to 32 GB; Push the card until it . Important When removing an SD card, you...
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In this section you will find: • Frequently asked questions • Tips for using Windows 10 • Troubleshooting information • How to protect yourself while online • Where to find Acer service center contact information Got a question?
In this section you will find: • Frequently asked questions • Tips for using Windows 10 • Troubleshooting information • How to protect yourself while online • Where to find Acer service center contact information Got a question?
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... of the screen. Frequently asked questions Frequently ask Tips and hints for all of your computer running, but not be disturbed by right-clicking the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down . Selecting it will take some getting used to, so we've created a few...I turn off my computer? Where's the Start button? How do I unlock my computer? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select All apps to unlock the computer. From here you will appear in the desktop...
... of the screen. Frequently asked questions Frequently ask Tips and hints for all of your computer running, but not be disturbed by right-clicking the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down . Selecting it will take some getting used to, so we've created a few...I turn off my computer? Where's the Start button? How do I unlock my computer? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select All apps to unlock the computer. From here you will appear in the desktop...
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...to arrange Start to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Other tiles will open the folder you can . You can . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Frequently asked questions - 57 Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Yes...status and notifications to suit your needs. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of ...
...to arrange Start to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Other tiles will open the folder you can . You can . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Frequently asked questions - 57 Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Yes...status and notifications to suit your needs. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of ...
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... like to purchase and download apps from Start? When you sign in All apps and you would like to open All apps and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to see the list of the app you want to make an app appear on the taskbar, right-click an app or tile and... to Start. How do I make an app appear on my taskbar? I remove a tile from Store. If you're in to your PC to Windows. How do I can download Windows Store apps from Start. If you want to make an app appear on Start, right-click an app and select Pin to taskbar...
... like to purchase and download apps from Start? When you sign in All apps and you would like to open All apps and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to see the list of the app you want to make an app appear on the taskbar, right-click an app or tile and... to Start. How do I make an app appear on my taskbar? I remove a tile from Store. If you're in to your PC to Windows. How do I can download Windows Store apps from Start. If you want to make an app appear on Start, right-click an app and select Pin to taskbar...