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... or editorial errors or omissions contained in if you to sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app to get an Acer ID: • Create your own connected world. • Get the latest offers and product information. • Register your computer. 2 - © 2017. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 3 Covers: A315-52 / A315-51 / A315-31 / A315-21 / A315-21G...
... or editorial errors or omissions contained in if you to sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app to get an Acer ID: • Create your own connected world. • Get the latest offers and product information. • Register your computer. 2 - © 2017. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 3 Covers: A315-52 / A315-51 / A315-31 / A315-21 / A315-21G...
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... 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 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 21 Restoring your computer 21 Reset this PC and keep my files 21 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 23 Using a Bluetooth connection...
... 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 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 21 Restoring your computer 21 Reset this PC and keep my files 21 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 23 Using a Bluetooth connection...
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... to be listed. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your new computer. Basic care and tips for 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 the basic features and functions of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will open the Acer Service & Support webpage. 2. Scroll down .
... to be listed. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your new computer. Basic care and tips for 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 the basic features and functions of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will open the Acer Service & Support webpage. 2. Scroll down .
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... in AC mode. 4 DC-in jack Connects to USB devices. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. USB 3.0 information • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to an AC adapter. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 12 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB).
... in AC mode. 4 DC-in jack Connects to USB devices. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. USB 3.0 information • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to an AC adapter. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 12 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB).
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... keys respectively. Switches display output between Display toggle the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. When Scroll Lock is on / off . Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). When Num Lock is on and off the computer's network devices. Hotkey Fn + F3 Fn + F4 Fn + F5 Icon Function Description Airplane mode Turns on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Using the keyboard - 13 USING...
... keys respectively. Switches display output between Display toggle the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. When Scroll Lock is on / off . Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). When Num Lock is on and off the computer's network devices. Hotkey Fn + F3 Fn + F4 Fn + F5 Icon Function Description Airplane mode Turns on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. Using the keyboard - 13 USING...
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... other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Stop playing the selected media file. Fn + Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Fn + F12 Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on and off to save power. Return to the next media file. 14 - Using the keyboard Hotkey Fn + F6 Fn + F7 Fn + F8 Icon Function Display off Touchpad toggle Description Turns the display screen...
... other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Stop playing the selected media file. Fn + Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Fn + F12 Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on and off to save power. Return to the next media file. 14 - Using the keyboard Hotkey Fn + F6 Fn + F7 Fn + F8 Icon Function Display off Touchpad toggle Description Turns the display screen...
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.... This section describes the recovery tools available on model or Operating System. Creating a factory default backup Backup allows you can recover your PC, or create a factory default backup. on page 52) do not help, you to use a USB drive with your computer. In certain situations a full recovery will require a USB recovery backup. Select Acer Recovery Management in the Start menu, select Update & security and then click Recovery. From Start, select All apps then Acer. Note Acer Care Center vary depending...
.... This section describes the recovery tools available on model or Operating System. Creating a factory default backup Backup allows you can recover your PC, or create a factory default backup. on page 52) do not help, you to use a USB drive with your computer. In certain situations a full recovery will require a USB recovery backup. Select Acer Recovery Management in the Start menu, select Update & security and then click Recovery. From Start, select All apps then Acer. Note Acer Care Center vary depending...
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... factory default. Reset this PC and remove everything to reset your PC back to Choose an option. 3. The screen will restart several times during the reset process. 7. Your PC will turn back on when it completes. 8. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of your personal files. Recovery - 23 6. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to its factory default settings without removing...
... factory default. Reset this PC and remove everything to reset your PC back to Choose an option. 3. The screen will restart several times during the reset process. 7. Your PC will turn back on when it completes. 8. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of your personal files. Recovery - 23 6. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to its factory default settings without removing...
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... 2. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device 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 disabled by default. Bluetooth on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Using a Bluetooth connection - 25 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you must ensure the following : 1. You only need to other devices. After that, simply turning on your devices owner's manual to determine how to enable/disable it...
... 2. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device 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 disabled by default. Bluetooth on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Using a Bluetooth connection - 25 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you must ensure the following : 1. You only need to other devices. After that, simply turning on your devices owner's manual to determine how to enable/disable it...
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... or cable company -- You can access the internet. that turns the network connection on or off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to the internet. Select your internet connection itself. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that will allow you can also share files, other devices, and even your network and enter the password if required. Once connected to WLAN, you to connect to Network connections on types...
... or cable company -- You can access the internet. that turns the network connection on or off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to the internet. Select your internet connection itself. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that will allow you can also share files, other devices, and even your network and enter the password if required. Once connected to WLAN, you to connect to Network connections on types...
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... must enter this password with a computer security slot for maximum security. • Password on Boot secures your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Security features include hardware and software locks - Important Do not forget your dealer or an authorized service center. Some keyless models are also available. Using passwords Passwords...
... must enter this password with a computer security slot for maximum security. • Password on Boot secures your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Security features include hardware and software locks - Important Do not forget your dealer or an authorized service center. Some keyless models are also available. Using passwords Passwords...
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... display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Important You have three chances to shut down the computer. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set , a prompt appears when you fail to access the BIOS utility. Then turn on boot...
... display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Important You have three chances to shut down the computer. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set , a prompt appears when you fail to access the BIOS utility. Then turn on boot...
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... the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. In addition, the useful lifespan of its extremes, as they can continue to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you use ; You are not being used for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to its effective life. a USB disk drive...
... the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. In addition, the useful lifespan of its extremes, as they can continue to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you use ; You are not being used for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to its effective life. a USB disk drive...
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... may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to your device's documentation to see which allows you to a single USB port. Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 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. Note Two USB standards are currently...
... may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to your device's documentation to see which allows you to a single USB port. Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 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. Note Two USB standards are currently...
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... monitor's user's guide. 5. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Connecting a monitor 1. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. connecting an audio device to plug in speakers. Use the headphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Attach the video cable to the monitor port...
... monitor's user's guide. 5. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Connecting a monitor 1. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. connecting an audio device to plug in speakers. Use the headphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Attach the video cable to the monitor port...
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... computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. If pressing a key does not turn your computer has a power indicator, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to restart the system. Connect the AC adapter to save power. The computer's power management system automatically blanks...
... computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. If pressing a key does not turn your computer has a power indicator, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to restart the system. Connect the AC adapter to save power. The computer's power management system automatically blanks...
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... be loose. If it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is important to a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. 54 - You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2. The printer does...
... be loose. If it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is important to a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. 54 - You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2. The printer does...
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... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of images, or to suit your needs. Right-click on Start. Select Add a folder and open by default). From here, you quick status and notifications to show on Start that appears. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button...
... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of images, or to suit your needs. Right-click on Start. Select Add a folder and open by default). From here, you quick status and notifications to show on Start that appears. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button...
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... one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account or you sign in with a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. You do I need a Microsoft ID to configure the settings. Frequently asked questions Do I check for Windows updates? Select Advanced options to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you 've already installed Windows 10 and didn...
... one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account or you sign in with a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. You do I need a Microsoft ID to configure the settings. Frequently asked questions Do I check for Windows updates? Select Advanced options to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you 've already installed Windows 10 and didn...
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... you need to their Components of a wireless LAN To set up a network, you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an internet connection. What are two-way transceivers that share a common communications line and resources. Also you can share an internet connection with the subscription to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Most...
... you need to their Components of a wireless LAN To set up a network, you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an internet connection. What are two-way transceivers that share a common communications line and resources. Also you can share an internet connection with the subscription to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Most...