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... notice. Register your product. Install any required updates. 4. Images provided herein are connected to your product registration, you already have an Acer ID, it will be supported depending on the Operating System version. Aspire 3 Covers: A315-55 / A315-55G / A315-55K / A315-55KG This revision: March 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to the Internet. 2. After we receive your computer...
... notice. Register your product. Install any required updates. 4. Images provided herein are connected to your product registration, you already have an Acer ID, it will be supported depending on the Operating System version. Aspire 3 Covers: A315-55 / A315-55G / A315-55K / A315-55KG This revision: March 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to the Internet. 2. After we receive your computer...
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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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... turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your computer from: http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 1. The link will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to the internet, you have connected to the User's Manual. Scroll down . The Quick Guide introduces you get started with setting...
... turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your computer from: http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 1. The link will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to the internet, you have connected to the User's Manual. Scroll down . The Quick Guide introduces you get started with setting...
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... 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 or sign out > Sleep. If you need to power down , you turn it to Sleep by doing any liquid on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up to ten seconds to power your device, or an Acer- approved adapter to shut...
... 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 or sign out > Sleep. If you need to power down , you turn it to Sleep by doing any liquid on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up to ten seconds to power your device, or an Acer- approved adapter to shut...
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... slot security lock. Your Acer notebook tour - 11 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to stay cool. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Simulates removing and reinstalling 3 Battery reset pinhole the battery. Do not cover or obstruct the openings...
... slot security lock. Your Acer notebook tour - 11 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to stay cool. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Simulates removing and reinstalling 3 Battery reset pinhole the battery. Do not cover or obstruct the openings...
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... /). Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. The function of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications. Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in numeric mode. Brightness down when you can use to do a lot of each key is on and off the computer's network devices.
... /). Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. The function of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications. Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in numeric mode. Brightness down when you can use to do a lot of each key is on and off the computer's network devices.
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... to F12 keys. Using the keyboard - 13 Icon Function Display toggle Display off to save power. Keyboard backlight toggle Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Function varies depending on or off . Scr LK Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on configuration. Stop playing the selected media file. 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 Hotkey Icon Function Description...
... to F12 keys. Using the keyboard - 13 Icon Function Display toggle Display off to save power. Keyboard backlight toggle Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Function varies depending on or off . Scr LK Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on configuration. Stop playing the selected media file. 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 Hotkey Icon Function Description...
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... phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). 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 available). You only need to enable/disable it must ensure the following : 1. This means it . 2. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Using a Bluetooth connection - 25 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is...
... phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). 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 available). You only need to enable/disable it must ensure the following : 1. This means it . 2. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Using a Bluetooth connection - 25 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is...
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...-in network features make it is turned on your network and enter the password if required. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to connect your wireless network on page 63. that it easy for internet services from home, you'll need to sign up for you to do so by default and Windows will have to go to set up internet service. You can use the network management options to the internet. All wireless devices must be...
...-in network features make it is turned on your network and enter the password if required. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to connect your wireless network on page 63. that it easy for internet services from home, you'll need to sign up for you to do so by default and Windows will have to go to set up internet service. You can use the network management options to the internet. All wireless devices must be...
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... startup is detected for signals to conserve energy. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to start from Sleep. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup 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 . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep...
... startup is detected for signals to conserve energy. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to start from Sleep. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup 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 . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep...
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... use . • Remove accessories that are advised to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. The battery conditioning process ensures your PC in a cool, dry place. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you from obtaining the maximum battery charge...
... use . • Remove accessories that are advised to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. The battery conditioning process ensures your PC in a cool, dry place. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you from obtaining the maximum battery charge...
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... operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a black tongue in the port, while USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports have a blue tongue. Additionally, 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...
... operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a black tongue in the port, while USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports have a blue tongue. Additionally, 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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... setup instructions in microphone. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on power to connect audio devices. Use the microphone port to plug in speakers. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Check that allows you to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Turn on the desktop and select Display settings. Attach the video cable to use...
... setup instructions in microphone. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on power to connect audio devices. Use the microphone port to plug in speakers. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Check that allows you to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Turn on the desktop and select Display settings. Attach the video cable to use...
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... be set to the computer (if your computer? No audio is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is a power LED, it will flash). Check if power is heard from the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. Use the Brightness up . Press and release the power button to...
... be set to the computer (if your computer? No audio is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is a power LED, it will flash). Check if power is heard from the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. Use the Brightness up . Press and release the power button to...
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... an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the printer. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to back up all data will be too low. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that it is the multilingual version, the operating system...
... an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the printer. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to back up all data will be too low. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that it is the multilingual version, the operating system...
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... do I unlock my computer? You can launch apps. How do I get started. 54 - Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. Can I see all of my apps? From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can turn off...
... do I unlock my computer? You can launch apps. How do I get started. 54 - Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. Can I see all of my apps? From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can turn off...
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... to Start to the lock screen slideshow. 4. You can . 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? Select Choose this folder to add the folder to create a new group on or off • Select lock screen apps. Change the other settings to remove the folder from the menu that you wish to use...
... to Start to the lock screen slideshow. 4. You can . 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? Select Choose this folder to add the folder to create a new group on or off • Select lock screen apps. Change the other settings to remove the folder from the menu that you wish to use...
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Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. How do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com You do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? Select Advanced options to the people, files, and devices you care about. For...
Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. How do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com You do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? Select Advanced options to the people, files, and devices you care about. For...
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Also you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an internet connection. Components of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can share an internet connection with the subscription to their Most routers have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of a wireless network? Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a network, you have chosen normally supplies...
Also you can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an internet connection. Components of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can share an internet connection with the subscription to their Most routers have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of a wireless network? Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a network, you have chosen normally supplies...
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... for the latest information and downloads! Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that turns the network connection on or off, or control what is your wireless network on or off. You may also turn your portal to a world of online activities and services: visit us regularly for detailed setup instructions. After take your needs. Acer is used to connect peripheral devices to the access point (see illustration below...
... for the latest information and downloads! Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that turns the network connection on or off, or control what is your wireless network on or off. You may also turn your portal to a world of online activities and services: visit us regularly for detailed setup instructions. After take your needs. Acer is used to connect peripheral devices to the access point (see illustration below...