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...; Device with removable battery: The battery should only be replaced with parts approved by an authorized service center. If the battery leaks and you come into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with batteries. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than approved ones. Follow local regulations when disposing of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and...
...; Device with removable battery: The battery should only be replaced with parts approved by an authorized service center. If the battery leaks and you come into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with batteries. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than approved ones. Follow local regulations when disposing of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and...
User Manual
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Aspire 5 Covers: A515-45 / A515-45G / A515-45S / A515-46 This revision: December 2020 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not know it . Images provided herein are for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your password if you registered for reference only and may have had your product registered automatically while you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your...
Aspire 5 Covers: A515-45 / A515-45G / A515-45S / A515-46 This revision: December 2020 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not know it . Images provided herein are for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your password if you registered for reference only and may have had your product registered automatically while you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your...
User Manual
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... adapter 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Guidelines for safe battery usage 9 Internal battery 11 Your Acer notebook tour 12 Screen view 12 Keyboard view 13 Left view 14 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information 14 USB Type-C information 14 Right view 15 Base view 16 Using the keyboard 17 Lock keys 17 Special keys 17 Hotkeys 19 Windows keys 20 Using the Precision Touchpad 21 Touchpad gestures 21 Changing touchpad settings 23 Recovery 24 Creating a file history backup 24 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 26 Creating a factory default backup.......... 27 Restoring...
... adapter 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Guidelines for safe battery usage 9 Internal battery 11 Your Acer notebook tour 12 Screen view 12 Keyboard view 13 Left view 14 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information 14 USB Type-C information 14 Right view 15 Base view 16 Using the keyboard 17 Lock keys 17 Special keys 17 Hotkeys 19 Windows keys 20 Using the Precision Touchpad 21 Touchpad gestures 21 Changing touchpad settings 23 Recovery 24 Creating a file history backup 24 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 26 Creating a factory default backup.......... 27 Restoring...
User Manual
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... utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Once you have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the clipboard. 4. From this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. Once you have connected to the basic features and functions of your model by pasting in or manually entering...
... utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Once you have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the clipboard. 4. From this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. Once you have connected to the basic features and functions of your model by pasting in or manually entering...
User Manual
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...powering up to ten seconds to turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to shut down or sign out > Sleep. If you turn it . • Only use the adapter... 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 the computer. Note If you...Do not slam the computer display when you need to direct sunlight. If you close it to completely shut it down .
...powering up to ten seconds to turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to shut down or sign out > Sleep. If you turn it . • Only use the adapter... 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 the computer. Note If you...Do not slam the computer display when you need to direct sunlight. If you close it to completely shut it down .
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Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 15 123 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock.
Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 15 123 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock.
User Manual
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Brightness down arrow keys respectively. Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in numeric NumLk (Numeric Lock) mode. Brightness up or down when you need to turn keyboard functions on , all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the keypad is on and off the computer's network devices. Use this mode when you press the up or down Decreases the screen brightness. Scroll Lock does not work with an...
Brightness down arrow keys respectively. Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in numeric NumLk (Numeric Lock) mode. Brightness up or down when you need to turn keyboard functions on , all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the keypad is on and off the computer's network devices. Use this mode when you press the up or down Decreases the screen brightness. Scroll Lock does not work with an...
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... off to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on or off . Scr LK Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Using the keyboard Icon Function Display toggle Display off . Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Function varies depending on and off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Keyboard backlight toggle Turns the keyboard backlight on configuration. Volume up Increases the sound volume. 18 - Press any key to save power.
... off to return. Turns the display screen backlight off . Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on or off . Scr LK Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Using the keyboard Icon Function Display toggle Display off . Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Function varies depending on and off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Keyboard backlight toggle Turns the keyboard backlight on configuration. Volume up Increases the sound volume. 18 - Press any key to save power.
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... phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. This means it . 2. To use Bluetooth, you must be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it 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). Using a Bluetooth connection - 37 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is...
... phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. This means it . 2. To use Bluetooth, you must be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it 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). Using a Bluetooth connection - 37 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is...
User Manual
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... boarding an aircraft and during setup. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will have to go to your wireless network on your computer to the internet. First though, in network features make it is turned on types of connections, and getting connected to the internet. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the network. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list...
... boarding an aircraft and during setup. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will have to go to your wireless network on your computer to the internet. First though, in network features make it is turned on types of connections, and getting connected to the internet. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the network. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list...
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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 the computer, and video memory. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Choose what the power buttons do. System activity refers to any activity involving one or...
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 the computer, and video memory. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Choose what the power buttons do. System activity refers to any activity involving one or...
User Manual
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... more you get the most out of the battery is 10° C (50° F) to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery 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). In addition, the useful lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency.
... more you get the most out of the battery is 10° C (50° F) to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery 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). In addition, the useful lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency.
User Manual
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... . You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports have a blue tongue. Consult your peripheral. 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. 64 - USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off.
... . You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports have a blue tongue. Consult your peripheral. 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. 64 - USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off.
User Manual
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...; Attach the video cable to the monitor port on power to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer via a video port. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. connecting an audio device to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Use the headphone port to connect an external microphone;
...; Attach the video cable to the monitor port on power to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer via a video port. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. connecting an audio device to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Use the headphone port to connect an external microphone;
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... computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Press and release the power button to the computer. • The computer may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is a power LED, it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to an external monitor. Look at the volume control (speaker) Easy solutions are using on , three things...
... computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Press and release the power button to the computer. • The computer may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is a power LED, it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to an external monitor. Look at the volume control (speaker) Easy solutions are using on , three things...
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... you 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 turn off notifications so that will open Start where you will need to enter the password to Start? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications...
... you 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 turn off notifications so that will open Start where you will need to enter the password to Start? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications...
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... do I move tiles? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select Choose this folder to add the folder to create a new group on an app and select Pin to Start to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Right-click on Start. Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. Select Add a folder and open by default). Change the other settings to use (your Pictures folder will be...
... do I move tiles? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select Choose this folder to add the folder to create a new group on an app and select Pin to Start to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Right-click on Start. Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. Select Add a folder and open by default). Change the other settings to use (your Pictures folder will be...
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...: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com You do I get one ? How do not need one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to using a Microsoft ID. If you can I check for Windows updates? For more information? Select Advanced options to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you 've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in...
...: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com You do I get one ? How do not need one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to using a Microsoft ID. If you can I check for Windows updates? For more information? Select Advanced options to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you 've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in...
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... Wireless network at home you to their services. Setting up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with the subscription to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Internet and online security - 81 Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of a wireless network? Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is easy and allows you need...
... Wireless network at home you to their services. Setting up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with the subscription to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Internet and online security - 81 Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of a wireless network? Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is easy and allows you need...
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... the network management options. Acer is shared over the network with Norton to a new level! www.acer.com is used to connect peripheral devices to the access point (see illustration below); Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that turns the network connection on -going personalized support. As soon as you have your internet access installed and you are connected, from the Start Menu, click the Microsoft Edge tile or the icon located...
... the network management options. Acer is shared over the network with Norton to a new level! www.acer.com is used to connect peripheral devices to the access point (see illustration below); Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that turns the network connection on -going personalized support. As soon as you have your internet access installed and you are connected, from the Start Menu, click the Microsoft Edge tile or the icon located...
