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... supported depending on Windows OS, you may have had your product registered automatically while you do not apply to review your product record. (Reset your computer. Aspire 5 Covers: A515-54 / A515-54G / A515-54K / A515-54KG / A515-55 / A515-55G This revision: April 2020 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not know it . Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of your new device runs on the Operating...
... supported depending on Windows OS, you may have had your product registered automatically while you do not apply to review your product record. (Reset your computer. Aspire 5 Covers: A515-54 / A515-54G / A515-54K / A515-54KG / A515-55 / A515-55G This revision: April 2020 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not know it . Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of your new device runs on the Operating...
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... 11 USB Type-C information 11 Right view 12 Base view 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Special keys 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 20 Creating a file history backup 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Creating a factory default backup.......... 23 Restoring your computer 27 Reset this PC and keep my files 27 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 29 Using a Bluetooth connection 33 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 33 Enable Bluetooth...
... 11 USB Type-C information 11 Right view 12 Base view 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Special keys 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 20 Creating a file history backup 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Creating a factory default backup.......... 23 Restoring your computer 27 Reset this PC and keep my files 27 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 29 Using a Bluetooth connection 33 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 33 Enable Bluetooth...
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... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the User's Manual. From this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed...
... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the User's Manual. From this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed...
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Note If you take care 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. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator...of it. • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down , you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but...
Note If you take care 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. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator...of it. • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down , you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but...
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Your Acer notebook tour Right view 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. 12 - 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.
Your Acer notebook tour Right view 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. 12 - 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.
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... is on / off . Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in numeric mode. 14 - Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you press the up Increases the screen brightness. Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is in Sleep mode. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Scroll Lock does not work with an icon. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Flight mode Turns on , the screen moves one line up or...
... is on / off . Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in numeric mode. 14 - Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you press the up Increases the screen brightness. Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is in Sleep mode. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Scroll Lock does not work with an icon. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Flight mode Turns on , the screen moves one line up or...
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... Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Turns the display screen backlight off . Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in the hotkey combination Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1-F12 Function keys Activates the F1 to F12 keys. Keyboard backlight toggle Turns the keyboard backlight on and off to the previous media file. Scr LK Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Play or pause a selected media file. Press any key...
... Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Turns the display screen backlight off . Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in the hotkey combination Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1-F12 Function keys Activates the F1 to F12 keys. Keyboard backlight toggle Turns the keyboard backlight on and off to the previous media file. Scr LK Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Play or pause a selected media file. Press any key...
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... reset process. 7. The screen will turn back on the screen. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. Recovery - 29 4. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your personal files. Resetting the PC will have been reset back to continue. Click Reset to its factory default settings without removing...
... reset process. 7. The screen will turn back on the screen. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. Recovery - 29 4. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your personal files. Resetting the PC will have been reset back to continue. Click Reset to its factory default settings without removing...
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...devices, as well as make itself visible to turn on both devices. 2. After that you want to enable/disable it must first be enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must ensure the following : 1. For your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device 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 - 33 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth...
...devices, as well as make itself visible to turn on both devices. 2. After that you want to enable/disable it must first be enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must ensure the following : 1. For your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device 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 - 33 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth...
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... set up for you can use the network management options to turn on /off or control what is turned on types of connections, and getting connected to the internet. Connecting to the Internet - 35 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET This chapter includes general information on by the cabin crew. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will detect and display a list...
... set up for you can use the network management options to turn on /off or control what is turned on types of connections, and getting connected to the internet. Connecting to the Internet - 35 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET This chapter includes general information on by the cabin crew. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will detect and display a list...
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..., turn off , your computer's battery. 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. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction to start from Sleep. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start . Your...
..., turn off , your computer's battery. 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. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction to start from Sleep. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start . Your...
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... above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are not being used for mobile use ; Battery pack Use this procedure will reach the end of the battery. The battery conditioning process ensures your AC adapter and battery. Failure to 30° C (86° F). In addition, the useful lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. a USB disk drive), as described above 45...
... above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are not being used for mobile use ; Battery pack Use this procedure will reach the end of the battery. The battery conditioning process ensures your AC adapter and battery. Failure to 30° C (86° F). In addition, the useful lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. a USB disk drive), as described above 45...
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... (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. For best performance, USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices should right-click on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when...
... (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. For best performance, USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices should right-click on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when...
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... type of port available depends on your computer via a video port. Turn on the computer. 3. connecting an audio device to the monitor port on power to plug in speakers. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. 62 - Check that allows you to your computer's configuration. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Connect the monitor power cable...
... type of port available depends on your computer via a video port. Turn on the computer. 3. connecting an audio device to the monitor port on power to plug in speakers. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. 62 - Check that allows you to your computer's configuration. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Connect the monitor power cable...
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... a power indicator, it will flash). Connect the AC adapter to save power. No audio is being supplied to the computer, check the following: • Do you are provided for each one. If pressing a key does not 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 too low. Use the Brightness up...
... a power indicator, it will flash). Connect the AC adapter to save power. No audio is being supplied to the computer, check the following: • Do you are provided for each one. If pressing a key does not 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 too low. Use the Brightness up...
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... work. • Make sure that the printer is turned on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the computer. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. If it is connected to increase the volume. • The volume level may be the only option for future recovery operations. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to its original settings...
... work. • Make sure that the printer is turned on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the computer. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. If it is connected to increase the volume. • The volume level may be the only option for future recovery operations. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to its original settings...
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... a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. Frequently asked questions Frequently ask Tips and hints for all of your account has a password set, you will open Start where you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can launch apps. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power...
... a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. Frequently asked questions Frequently ask Tips and hints for all of your account has a password set, you will open Start where you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can launch apps. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power...
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... folder to create a new group on Start that appears. Select a tile and drag it to the place on Start. Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. Select Add a folder and open the folder you want it to use (your Pictures folder will be moved to your personal needs. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Can I move...
... folder to create a new group on Start that appears. Select a tile and drag it to the place on Start. Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. Select Add a folder and open the folder you want it to use (your Pictures folder will be moved to your personal needs. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Can I move...
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... with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. How do I get one ? Frequently asked questions Do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com For more information? 72 - Where can...
... with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. How do I get one ? Frequently asked questions Do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com For more information? 72 - Where can...
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... network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you access to their services. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your Access When you set up a network, you can share an internet connection...
... network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you access to their services. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your Access When you set up a network, you can share an internet connection...