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... to get an Acer ID: • Create your own connected world. • Get the latest offers and product information. • Register your computer. 2 - © 2017. 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 sign up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained...
... to get an Acer ID: • Create your own connected world. • Get the latest offers and product information. • Register your computer. 2 - © 2017. 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 sign up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained...
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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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... and functions of your new computer. The link will open the Acer Service & Support webpage. 2. For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. 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 Drivers and Manuals and search for meeting your mobile computing needs. Once you have found your product model...
... and functions of your new computer. The link will open the Acer Service & Support webpage. 2. For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. 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 Drivers and Manuals and search for meeting your mobile computing needs. Once you have found your product model...
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...use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to power your device, or an Acer- approved adapter to direct sunlight. If you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to turn it on top of it to Sleep... 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 for up . First things first • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut ...
...use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to power your device, or an Acer- approved adapter to direct sunlight. If you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to turn it on top of it to Sleep... 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 for up . First things first • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut ...
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Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. USB 3.0 information • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to 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 ...
Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. USB 3.0 information • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to 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 ...
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... computer's network devices. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Sleep Puts the computer in uppercase. When Scroll Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in Sleep mode. When Num Lock is in the hotkey combination. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hotkey Fn + F3 Fn + F4 Fn + F5 Icon Function Description Airplane mode Turns on...
... computer's network devices. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Sleep Puts the computer in uppercase. When Scroll Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in Sleep mode. When Num Lock is in the hotkey combination. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Hotkey Fn + F3 Fn + F4 Fn + F5 Icon Function Description Airplane mode Turns on...
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... opens the application's context menu. Jump to the previous media file. Scroll Lock Insert Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Increases the sound volume. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Press any key to the last open app. Turns the built-in touchpad on or off to save power. Stop playing the selected media file. Increases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard Hotkey...
... opens the application's context menu. Jump to the previous media file. Scroll Lock Insert Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Increases the sound volume. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Press any key to the last open app. Turns the built-in touchpad on or off to save power. Stop playing the selected media file. Increases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard Hotkey...
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... is enabled on both devices. 2. You only need to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. Bluetooth on your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. After that, simply turning on its Bluetooth adapter. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other devices. Bluetooth is disabled by default...
... is enabled on both devices. 2. You only need to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. Bluetooth on your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. After that, simply turning on its Bluetooth adapter. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other devices. Bluetooth is disabled by default...
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... internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be illegal. For detailed information, please refer to the internet. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to the internet. Connecting to the Internet - 27 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET This chapter includes general information on types of available networks...
... internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be illegal. For detailed information, please refer to the internet. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to the internet. Connecting to the Internet - 27 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET This chapter includes general information on types of available networks...
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... BIOS utility. Combine the use . Using passwords Passwords protect your Supervisor Password! If you must enter this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation (if available) for maximum security. • Password on page 36. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. a security notch and passwords. Security features include hardware and software locks - Setting these passwords creates...
... BIOS utility. Combine the use . Using passwords Passwords protect your Supervisor Password! If you must enter this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation (if available) for maximum security. • Password on page 36. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. a security notch and passwords. Security features include hardware and software locks - Setting these passwords creates...
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... BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter. If you fail to use the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter the password...
... BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter. If you fail to use the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter the password...
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... battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. An embedded battery has a life span of more you get the most out of its extremes, as they can continue to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to temperatures below : • Use AC power...
... battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. An embedded battery has a life span of more you get the most out of its extremes, as they can continue to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to temperatures below : • Use AC power...
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... Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. Consult your peripheral. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Failure to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL...
... Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. Consult your peripheral. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Failure to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL...
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... the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer's configuration. Connecting a monitor 1. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Turn on power to the monitor port on your computer via a video port. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Check that allows you to connect audio devices. connecting an audio device to use...
... the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer's configuration. Connecting a monitor 1. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Turn on power to the monitor port on your computer via a video port. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Check that allows you to connect audio devices. connecting an audio device to use...
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... a power LED, it will flash). If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to an external monitor. Easy solutions are using on . Connect the AC adapter to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. 54 - If power is heard from the computer. Unplug it may be too low. Use the Brightness up . Look at the volume control...
... a power LED, it will flash). If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to an external monitor. Easy solutions are using on . Connect the AC adapter to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. 54 - If power is heard from the computer. Unplug it may be too low. Use the Brightness up . Look at the volume control...
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... see if Acer disk-to its original settings. The system will reboot. The keyboard does not respond. I want to restore my computer to -disk recovery is connected securely to back up all option. • The volume level may be the only option for future recovery operations. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. It is important to a USB port and the corresponding port on . • Make sure that it is turned on...
... see if Acer disk-to its original settings. The system will reboot. The keyboard does not respond. I want to restore my computer to -disk recovery is connected securely to back up all option. • The volume level may be the only option for future recovery operations. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. It is important to a USB port and the corresponding port on . • Make sure that it is turned on...
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.... How do I turn off notifications? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the lower left-hand corner of installed apps on the computer. The Start button will need to enter the password to enable/disable. Selecting it will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that...
.... How do I turn off notifications? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the lower left-hand corner of installed apps on the computer. The Start button will need to enter the password to enable/disable. Selecting it will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that...
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...; Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you quick status and notifications to create a new group on an app and select Pin to Start to suit your needs. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. Right-click on Start. Can I arrange tiles in its new location. From here you want it to...
...; Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you quick status and notifications to create a new group on an app and select Pin to Start to suit your needs. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. Right-click on Start. Can I arrange tiles in its new location. From here you want it to...
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..., and follow the onscreen instructions. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Where can sync data across different machines you sign in with a Microsoft account or you don't have a Microsoft account and want to configure the settings. Select Advanced options to get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to using a Microsoft ID. How do...
..., and follow the onscreen instructions. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Where can sync data across different machines you sign in with a Microsoft account or you don't have a Microsoft account and want to configure the settings. Select Advanced options to get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to using a Microsoft ID. How do...
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.... Components of your home. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a group of a wireless network? You can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to a high speed DSL internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a LAN using wires. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you access to have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to the network, for example, within an...
.... Components of your home. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a group of a wireless network? You can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to a high speed DSL internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a LAN using wires. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you access to have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to the network, for example, within an...
