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... by copyright laws. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 5 Covers: A515-51 / A515-51G / A515-41G This revision: April 2017 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. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase...
... by copyright laws. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 5 Covers: A515-51 / A515-51G / A515-41G This revision: April 2017 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. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase...
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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 16 Recovery 18 Creating a factory default backup.......... 18 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 ...... 22 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 16 Recovery 18 Creating a factory default backup.......... 18 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 ...... 22 Using a Bluetooth connection...
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The Quick Guide introduces you to Drivers and Manuals and search for your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. The link will open the Acer Service & Support webpage. 2. From this Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your...
The Quick Guide introduces you to Drivers and Manuals and search for your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. The link will open the Acer Service & Support webpage. 2. From this Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your...
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... use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- Taking care of your device. • Do not expose the computer to power down the computer for up . If you need to direct sunlight. Note If you close it 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...
... use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- Taking care of your device. • Do not expose the computer to power down the computer for up . If you need to direct sunlight. Note If you close it 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...
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...USB devices. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 1 2 34 # 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). Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. USB 3.0 information • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to an AC adapter. Power indicator Indicates...
...USB devices. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 1 2 34 # 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). Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. USB 3.0 information • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to an AC adapter. Power indicator Indicates...
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... . Use this mode when you press the up or down when you need to access most of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey Fn + F3 Fn + F4 Fn + F5 Icon Function Description Airplane mode Turns on and off the computer's network devices...
... . Use this mode when you press the up or down when you need to access most of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey Fn + F3 Fn + F4 Fn + F5 Icon Function Description Airplane mode Turns on and off the computer's network devices...
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... Function Display off Touchpad toggle Description Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the built-in touchpad on and off to save power. Stop playing the selected media file. it returns to the Start screen or to return to return. Increases the screen brightness. Increases the sound volume. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. Scroll Lock Insert Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down...
... Function Display off Touchpad toggle Description Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the built-in touchpad on and off to save power. Stop playing the selected media file. it returns to the Start screen or to return to return. Increases the screen brightness. Increases the sound volume. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. Scroll Lock Insert Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down...
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...will connect them. Bluetooth is available). Bluetooth on your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on both devices. 2. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Note Please check your computer is a technology enabling you 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. Using a Bluetooth connection - 25 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is disabled by default. For your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do...
...will connect them. Bluetooth is available). Bluetooth on your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on both devices. 2. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Note Please check your computer is a technology enabling you 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. Using a Bluetooth connection - 25 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is disabled by default. For your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do...
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..., that turns the network connection on page 66. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that will have to go to your computer to turn on /off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You can link two or more computers without using wires. You may be switched off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to the internet. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to...
..., that turns the network connection on page 66. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that will have to go to your computer to turn on /off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You can link two or more computers without using wires. You may be switched off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to the internet. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to...
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... turn the key to the BIOS utility. Learn how to take care of protection for your password, please get in touch with a computer security slot for a security lock. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer. Once set, you need to protect and take care of this password with password checkpoints on Boot secures your Supervisor Password! Combine the use of a locked drawer. Security features include hardware and software locks - Insert the lock into the BIOS utility...
... turn the key to the BIOS utility. Learn how to take care of protection for your password, please get in touch with a computer security slot for a security lock. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer. Once set, you need to protect and take care of this password with password checkpoints on Boot secures your Supervisor Password! Combine the use of a locked drawer. Security features include hardware and software locks - Insert the lock into the BIOS utility...
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... use the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to shut down the computer. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set , a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Important You have three chances to access the BIOS utility...
... use the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to shut down the computer. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set , a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Important You have three chances to access the BIOS utility...
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... 30° C (86° F). Higher temperatures cause the battery to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. Battery pack Use this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of the battery. The battery conditioning process ensures your AC adapter and battery. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). the...
... 30° C (86° F). Higher temperatures cause the battery to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. Battery pack Use this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of the battery. The battery conditioning process ensures your AC adapter and battery. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). the...
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... USB 3.0 ports have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. 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. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports...
... USB 3.0 ports have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. 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. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports...
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.... 4. The type of port available depends on the computer. 3. Turn on Display. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on power to your computer's configuration. Use the microphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in speakers. Connecting a monitor 1. connecting an audio device to connect an external microphone; These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Attach the video cable to use single-pin...
.... 4. The type of port available depends on the computer. 3. Turn on Display. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on power to your computer's configuration. Use the microphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in speakers. Connecting a monitor 1. connecting an audio device to connect an external microphone; These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Attach the video cable to use single-pin...
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...'s power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. No audio is properly plugged into your computer. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. You may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be in Sleep or...
...'s power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. No audio is properly plugged into your computer. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the screen. You may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be in Sleep or...
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... Acer disk-to its original settings. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. The system will reboot. It is important to a USB port and the corresponding port on . • Make sure that the printer cable is enabled or not. 2. Frequently asked questions - 55 icon in the taskbar. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that it is installed when you first turn...
... Acer disk-to its original settings. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. The system will reboot. It is important to a USB port and the corresponding port on . • Make sure that the printer cable is enabled or not. 2. Frequently asked questions - 55 icon in the taskbar. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that it is installed when you first turn...
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... the screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the lower left-hand corner of installed apps on the computer. Selecting it will open Start where you can leave your computer running, but not be disturbed by right-clicking the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down . How do I turn off notifications? You can enable/disable notifications for using Windows...
... the screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the lower left-hand corner of installed apps on the computer. Selecting it will open Start where you can leave your computer running, but not be disturbed by right-clicking the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down . How do I turn off notifications? You can enable/disable notifications for using Windows...
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..., you can drag the tile to create a new group on a tile and select Resize. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Yes, you can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you wish to your needs. Select Choose this folder to add...
..., you can drag the tile to create a new group on a tile and select Resize. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Yes, you can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you wish to your needs. Select Choose this folder to add...
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You do not need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I need one ? How do I check for Windows updates? Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. If you don't have a Microsoft account and want to get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to configure the settings. How...
You do not need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I need one ? How do I check for Windows updates? Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. If you don't have a Microsoft account and want to get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to configure the settings. How...
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... a modem/router with other users of a wireless LAN To set up your home. Components of your home network to share access to files and devices connected to their Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. You can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to a high speed DSL internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Most...
... a modem/router with other users of a wireless LAN To set up your home. Components of your home network to share access to files and devices connected to their Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. You can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to a high speed DSL internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Most...
