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... important data. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Install any required updates. 4. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase 2 - © 2019. All Rights Reserved. After we receive your product registration, you already have an Acer ID, it will be liable for reference only and may not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Aspire 3 Covers: A315-55 / A315-55G / A315-55K / A315-55KG This...
... important data. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Install any required updates. 4. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase 2 - © 2019. All Rights Reserved. After we receive your product registration, you already have an Acer ID, it will be liable for reference only and may not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Aspire 3 Covers: A315-55 / A315-55G / A315-55K / A315-55KG This...
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... servicing 7 Your Acer notebook tour 8 Screen view 8 Keyboard view 9 Left view 9 USB 3.1 Gen 1 information 10 Right view 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...
... servicing 7 Your Acer notebook tour 8 Screen view 8 Keyboard view 9 Left view 9 USB 3.1 Gen 1 information 10 Right view 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...
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... Acer notebook, we have connected to the internet, you can download updates for your computer. For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. This guide contains detailed information on how your product model, any of your new computer. Scroll down . Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Once you have designed a set of guides...
... Acer notebook, we have connected to the internet, you can download updates for your computer. For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. This guide contains detailed information on how your product model, any of your new computer. Scroll down . Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Once you have designed a set of guides...
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... down or sign out > Sleep. approved adapter to power your computer Your computer will serve you well if you need to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top 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 , you can...
... down or sign out > Sleep. approved adapter to power your computer Your computer will serve you well if you need to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top 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 , you can...
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... battery is charging. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 2 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to stay cool. Base view 3 1 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Your Acer notebook tour - 11 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Simulates removing and reinstalling 3 Battery reset pinhole the battery...
... battery is charging. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 2 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to stay cool. Base view 3 1 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Your Acer notebook tour - 11 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Simulates removing and reinstalling 3 Battery reset pinhole the battery...
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... numeric mode. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to turn keyboard functions on , all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the keypad is clearly marked with an icon. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The function...
... numeric mode. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to turn keyboard functions on , all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the keypad is clearly marked with an icon. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The function...
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.../Pause Stop Return to the next media file. Play or pause a selected media file. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to save power. Scr LK Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Using the keyboard - 13 Icon Function Display toggle Display off . Function varies depending on and off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on configuration. Stop playing the selected...
.../Pause Stop Return to the next media file. Play or pause a selected media file. Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to save power. Scr LK Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Using the keyboard - 13 Icon Function Display toggle Display off . Function varies depending on and off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on configuration. Stop playing the selected...
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..., tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. You only need to add. 3. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on both devices. 2. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it...
..., tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. You only need to add. 3. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on both devices. 2. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it...
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... you 'll need to sign up internet service. Your computer's wireless connection is turned on /off or control what is shared over the network. Select your wireless network on by the cabin crew. You may turn your network and enter the password if required. that it easy for internet services from home, you to connect your internet connection itself. usually a phone or cable company -- Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will install a small...
... you 'll need to sign up internet service. Your computer's wireless connection is turned on /off or control what is shared over the network. Select your wireless network on by the cabin crew. You may turn your network and enter the password if required. that it easy for internet services from home, you to connect your internet connection itself. usually a phone or cable company -- Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will install a small...
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... activity. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Additional power settings. 3. Select Choose what the power buttons do. 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 conserve energy. Your computer will slowly drain your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off , your computer will take longer to start . Power management POWER MANAGEMENT...
... activity. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Additional power settings. 3. Select Choose what the power buttons do. 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 conserve energy. Your computer will slowly drain your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off , your computer will take longer to start . Power management POWER MANAGEMENT...
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... suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to 30° C (86° F). a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Higher temperatures cause the battery to draw power. • Store your AC adapter and battery. Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge...
... suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to 30° C (86° F). a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Higher temperatures cause the battery to draw power. • Store your AC adapter and battery. Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge...
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... (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. For best performance, USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices should right-click on the USB icon 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. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). Additionally, you to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports support charging devices...
... (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. For best performance, USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices should right-click on the USB icon 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. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). Additionally, you to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports support charging devices...
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... setup instructions in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to plug in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Attach the video cable to connect audio devices. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Connecting a monitor 1. Check that allows you to the monitor port on power to connect an external microphone; Note To access the display controls...
... setup instructions in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to plug in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Attach the video cable to connect audio devices. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Connecting a monitor 1. Check that allows you to the monitor port on power to connect an external microphone; Note To access the display controls...
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... power button to turn your computer on . Press any key to resume. Use the Brightness up . I turned on the battery, it will flash). Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to an external monitor. Frequently asked questions - 51 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is a list of your computer. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness...
... power button to turn your computer on . Press any key to resume. Use the Brightness up . I turned on the battery, it will flash). Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to an external monitor. Frequently asked questions - 51 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is a list of your computer. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness...
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... is installed when you first turn off. Try attaching an external keyboard to its original settings. I want to restore my computer to a USB port on . • Make sure that is Enabled. 2. The system will be too low. It is connected securely to increase the volume. • The volume level may be erased. The keyboard does not respond. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Warning Your C: drive will...
... is installed when you first turn off. Try attaching an external keyboard to its original settings. I want to restore my computer to a USB port on . • Make sure that is Enabled. 2. The system will be too low. It is connected securely to increase the volume. • The volume level may be erased. The keyboard does not respond. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Warning Your C: drive will...
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... can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can leave your account has a password set, you can also turn off my computer? How do I get started. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Can I unlock my computer? Press the space bar and select a user account icon to continue. Press the Windows key...
... can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can leave your account has a password set, you can also turn off my computer? How do I get started. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Can I unlock my computer? Press the space bar and select a user account icon to continue. Press the Windows key...
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...-click on Start. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. How do I personalize the Lock screen? Select Add a folder and open the folder you quick status and notifications to suit your Pictures folder will be moved to suit your needs. How do I make tiles...
...-click on Start. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. How do I personalize the Lock screen? Select Add a folder and open the folder you quick status and notifications to suit your Pictures folder will be moved to suit your needs. How do I make tiles...
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... you 've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in to get one? Do I check for Windows updates? How do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get one ? Select Advanced options to the people, files, and devices you 'll connect your PC to configure the settings. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Frequently asked...
... you 've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in to get one? Do I check for Windows updates? How do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get one ? Select Advanced options to the people, files, and devices you 'll connect your PC to configure the settings. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Frequently asked...
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... a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Setting up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Also you and other computers in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to...
... a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Setting up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Also you and other computers in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to...
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... services: visit us regularly for detailed setup instructions. Internet and online security services. Acer is shared over the network with on or off . 64 - You may also turn your needs. Surf the Net! Check out our Support section to get you with the network management options. As soon as you have your internet access installed and you may be used to connect the host computer to a new level! this type...
... services: visit us regularly for detailed setup instructions. Internet and online security services. Acer is shared over the network with on or off . 64 - You may also turn your needs. Surf the Net! Check out our Support section to get you with the network management options. As soon as you have your internet access installed and you may be used to connect the host computer to a new level! this type...