Safety Guide
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... used batteries. Do not short external contacts, crush, puncture or otherwise tamper with parts approved by yourself. • Device with removable battery: The battery should only be replaced by an authorized service center. Do not use it will must be replaced with batteries. For safety reasons, and to purchase a new battery. Do not replace the battery with water and seek medical attention immediately. Do not pierce, open or disassemble...
... used batteries. Do not short external contacts, crush, puncture or otherwise tamper with parts approved by yourself. • Device with removable battery: The battery should only be replaced by an authorized service center. Do not use it will must be replaced with batteries. For safety reasons, and to purchase a new battery. Do not replace the battery with water and seek medical attention immediately. Do not pierce, open or disassemble...
User Manual
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Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase 2 - © 2019. All Rights Reserved. Images provided herein are connected to the Internet. 2. Install any required updates. 4. After we receive your computer. Ensure you are for reference only and may not be sent a confirmation email with important data. Aspire 3 Covers: A315-42 / A315-42G / A315-54 / A315-54K This revision: April 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary...
Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase 2 - © 2019. All Rights Reserved. Images provided herein are connected to the Internet. 2. Install any required updates. 4. After we receive your computer. Ensure you are for reference only and may not be sent a confirmation email with important data. Aspire 3 Covers: A315-42 / A315-42G / A315-54 / A315-54K This revision: April 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary...
User Manual
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... Acer notebook tour 8 Screen view 8 Keyboard view 9 Left view 10 Right view 10 USB 3.1 Gen 1 information 10 Base view 11 Using the keyboard 12 Lock keys 12 Special keys 12 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 14 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 18 Creating a factory default backup.......... 18 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 20 Restoring your computer 20 Reset this PC and keep my files 21 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 22 Using a Bluetooth connection...
... Acer notebook tour 8 Screen view 8 Keyboard view 9 Left view 10 Right view 10 USB 3.1 Gen 1 information 10 Base view 11 Using the keyboard 12 Lock keys 12 Special keys 12 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 14 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 18 Creating a factory default backup.......... 18 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 20 Restoring your computer 20 Reset this PC and keep my files 21 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 22 Using a Bluetooth connection...
User Manual
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...; Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the internet, you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. The Quick Guide introduces you can download updates for using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. From this Acer notebook your choice for your new computer. For more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
...; Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the internet, you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. The Quick Guide introduces you can download updates for using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. From this Acer notebook your choice for your new computer. For more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
User Manual
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... expose the computer to shut down or sign out > Sleep. If you close it near sources 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 the computer. If you need to power down the computer for up . Taking care of...
... expose the computer to shut down or sign out > Sleep. If you close it near sources 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 the computer. If you need to power down the computer for up . Taking care of...
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.... 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. Keyboard view 1 2 Your Acer notebook tour - 9 4 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 3 Touchpad Press down firmly on page 12. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on the lower right corner to perform a left click. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Indicates the computer's battery...
.... 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. Keyboard view 1 2 Your Acer notebook tour - 9 4 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 3 Touchpad Press down firmly on page 12. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on the lower right corner to perform a left click. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Indicates the computer's battery...
User Manual
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... typed are in Sleep mode. Flight mode Turns on and off the computer's network devices. Brightness down arrow keys respectively. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in uppercase. Brightness up or down Decreases the screen brightness. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. 12 - When Num Lock is in numeric NumLk (Numeric Lock) mode. Using...
... typed are in Sleep mode. Flight mode Turns on and off the computer's network devices. Brightness down arrow keys respectively. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in uppercase. Brightness up or down Decreases the screen brightness. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. 12 - When Num Lock is in numeric NumLk (Numeric Lock) mode. Using...
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... sound volume. Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in touchpad on and off . Keyboard backlight toggle Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Turns the display screen backlight off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in the hotkey combination. Scr LK Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1-F12 Function keys Activate...
... sound volume. Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in touchpad on and off . Keyboard backlight toggle Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Turns the display screen backlight off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in the hotkey combination. Scr LK Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1-F12 Function keys Activate...
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... by default. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other device then select the device that , simply turning on both devices. 2. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must first 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 enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. This means it . 2. After that you must first be enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. Your computer will connect them. To use Bluetooth, you...
... by default. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other device then select the device that , simply turning on both devices. 2. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must first 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 enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. This means it . 2. After that you must first be enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. Your computer will connect them. To use Bluetooth, you...
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... connected to WLAN, you 'll need to sign up internet service. Your computer's built-in aircraft may be illegal. Select your internet connection itself. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will install a small box, a router or modem, that turns the network connection on or off. You can access the internet. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to turn on your computer's wireless devices...
... connected to WLAN, you 'll need to sign up internet service. Your computer's built-in aircraft may be illegal. Select your internet connection itself. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will install a small box, a router or modem, that turns the network connection on or off. You can access the internet. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to turn on your computer's wireless devices...
User Manual
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... instruction to the computer, and video memory. Select Additional power settings. 3. If no activity is off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for signals to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start from Sleep. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep...
... instruction to the computer, and video memory. Select Additional power settings. 3. If no activity is off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for signals to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start from Sleep. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep...
User Manual
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... battery accepts the maximum possible charge. The battery conditioning process ensures your AC adapter and battery. Failure to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use; You are not being used 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). An embedded battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge...
... battery accepts the maximum possible charge. The battery conditioning process ensures your AC adapter and battery. Failure to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use; You are not being used 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). An embedded battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge...
User Manual
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... Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. Consult your device's documentation to see which allows 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...
... Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. Consult your device's documentation to see which allows 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...
User Manual
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... outlet. 4. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. Use the headphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Connecting a monitor 1. Turn on the computer. 3. Attach the video cable to the monitor port on power to connect audio devices. 48 - Use the microphone port to your computer's configuration. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to connect an external microphone;
... outlet. 4. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. Use the headphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Connecting a monitor 1. Turn on the computer. 3. Attach the video cable to the monitor port on power to connect audio devices. 48 - Use the microphone port to your computer's configuration. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to connect an external microphone;
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...; If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to turn the display back on . Look at the volume control (speaker) Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be off); I turned on the battery, it will flash). If pressing a key does not turn your computer.
...; If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to turn the display back on . Look at the volume control (speaker) Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be off); I turned on the battery, it will flash). If pressing a key does not turn your computer.
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... BIOS utility and save changes. The keyboard does not respond. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is crossed-out, click the icon and drag the slider to the right to its original settings. Warning Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust...
... BIOS utility and save changes. The keyboard does not respond. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is crossed-out, click the icon and drag the slider to the right to its original settings. Warning Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust...
User Manual
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... here you can turn off notifications so that will open Start where you will need to enter the password to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of your account has a password set, you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can launch apps. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer...
... here you can turn off notifications so that will open Start where you will need to enter the password to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of your account has a password set, you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can launch apps. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer...
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... I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. Select a folder and select Remove to use (your Pictures folder will be moved to accommodate the tile in groups? Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Select Add a folder and open by default...
... I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. Select a folder and select Remove to use (your Pictures folder will be moved to accommodate the tile in groups? Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Select Add a folder and open by default...
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How do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? How do not need one ? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Where can sync data across different machines you 'll connect your PC to configure the settings. Frequently asked questions Microsoft account, you sign in with a Microsoft account or you...
How do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? How do not need one ? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Where can sync data across different machines you 'll connect your PC to configure the settings. Frequently asked questions Microsoft account, you sign in with a Microsoft account or you...
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Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can set up a wireless network is easy and allows you need to the network, for example, within an office building or home) that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an internet connection. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local...
Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can set up a wireless network is easy and allows you need to the network, for example, within an office building or home) that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an internet connection. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local...