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....Manager 2020-08-27 Note: Open the Start Menu and search for 'Acer Documents' for help with the relevant Union harmonization legislation: Directive 2014/53/EU on Radio Equipment, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and ErP Directive 2009/125/EC. The following harmonized standards and/or other information which is in conformity with setting up a network connection, using the touchpad...
....Manager 2020-08-27 Note: Open the Start Menu and search for 'Acer Documents' for help with the relevant Union harmonization legislation: Directive 2014/53/EU on Radio Equipment, RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and ErP Directive 2009/125/EC. The following harmonized standards and/or other information which is in conformity with setting up a network connection, using the touchpad...
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... United States and other countries. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you start up for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your device to the Internet. 2. Ensure you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your password if you registered for an Acer ID. 4. Enter S/N or SNID of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Aspire 5 Covers: A515-56 / A515-56G / A515-56S This revision: August 2020 Important...
... United States and other countries. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you start up for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your device to the Internet. 2. Ensure you are trademarks or registered trademarks of your password if you registered for an Acer ID. 4. Enter S/N or SNID of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Aspire 5 Covers: A515-56 / A515-56G / A515-56S This revision: August 2020 Important...
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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 19 Using the Precision Touchpad 20 Touchpad gestures 20 Changing touchpad settings 22 Recovery 23 Creating a file history backup 23 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 25 Creating a factory default backup.......... 26 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 19 Using the Precision Touchpad 20 Touchpad gestures 20 Changing touchpad settings 22 Recovery 23 Creating a file history backup 23 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 25 Creating a factory default backup.......... 26 Restoring...
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... help you to the User's Manual. Scroll down . The Quick Guide introduces you use your Acer notebook, we have found your mobile computing needs. 6 - For more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the internet, you have connected to Drivers and Manuals and search for your...
... help you to the User's Manual. Scroll down . The Quick Guide introduces you use your Acer notebook, we have found your mobile computing needs. 6 - For more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the internet, you have connected to Drivers and Manuals and search for your...
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...turn it . • Never place the computer on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up to ten seconds to direct sunlight. If you can put it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- approved adapter to power ...: • 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 . If you close it on uneven surfaces. First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign...
...turn it . • Never place the computer on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up to ten seconds to direct sunlight. If you can put it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- approved adapter to power ...: • 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 . If you close it on uneven surfaces. First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign...
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Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 15 12 3 4 # Icon 1 2 3 4 Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Headset/speaker jack Connects to USB devices. USB port Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status.
Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 15 12 3 4 # Icon 1 2 3 4 Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Headset/speaker jack Connects to USB devices. USB port Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status.
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... Lock) mode. Brightness up or down Decreases the screen brightness. Use this mode when you need to turn keyboard functions on and off the computer's network devices. Brightness down arrow keys respectively. When Num Lock is clearly marked with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The keys function as a calculator (complete with an icon. Scr LK (Scroll Lock) When Scroll Lock is on , the keypad is on / off . Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is in Sleep mode. Scroll Lock does not work...
... Lock) mode. Brightness up or down Decreases the screen brightness. Use this mode when you need to turn keyboard functions on and off the computer's network devices. Brightness down arrow keys respectively. When Num Lock is clearly marked with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). The keys function as a calculator (complete with an icon. Scr LK (Scroll Lock) When Scroll Lock is on , the keypad is on / off . Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is in Sleep mode. Scroll Lock does not work...
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... a document. Volume up a page in a document. Using the keyboard Icon Function Display toggle Display off . Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on or off to return. Scrolls to the end of a document. Volume down Home Home End End Turns Scroll Lock on and off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . 18 - Scrolls down a page in a document. Press any key to save power.
... a document. Volume up a page in a document. Using the keyboard Icon Function Display toggle Display off . Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on or off to return. Scrolls to the end of a document. Volume down Home Home End End Turns Scroll Lock on and off Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . 18 - Scrolls down a page in a document. Press any key to save power.
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... the Start screen or to return to the previous media file. Switches fan mode between Silent, Normal and Performance. For more information on model.) Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. Fn + Jump to achieve optimal cooling efficiency in different scenarios, please launch Acer Quick Access application. Fn + Play or pause a selected media file. Hotkey...
... the Start screen or to return to the previous media file. Switches fan mode between Silent, Normal and Performance. For more information on model.) Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. Fn + Jump to achieve optimal cooling efficiency in different scenarios, please launch Acer Quick Access application. Fn + Play or pause a selected media file. Hotkey...
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... an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is a technology enabling you must first be enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other device then select the device that , simply turning on both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. 36 - To use Bluetooth, you to add. 3. After that you want to transfer data wirelessly...
... an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is a technology enabling you must first be enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other device then select the device that , simply turning on both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. 36 - To use Bluetooth, you to add. 3. After that you want to transfer data wirelessly...
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... before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You can access the internet. Connecting to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- usually a phone or cable company -- Once connected to WLAN, you to connect your computer to the internet. You may be illegal. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from home, you to connect to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the network. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting...
... before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You can access the internet. Connecting to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- usually a phone or cable company -- Once connected to WLAN, you to connect your computer to the internet. You may be illegal. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from home, you to connect to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the network. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting...
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... it receives an instruction to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. 52 - If you prefer to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off , your computer will take longer to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is off Fast startup: Note If Fast...
... it receives an instruction to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. 52 - If you prefer to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off , your computer will take longer to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is off Fast startup: Note If Fast...
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... to draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will prevent 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; a USB disk drive), as described above...
... to draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will prevent 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; a USB disk drive), as described above...
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... in Hibernate or turned off. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). Some USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 63 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. Important When removing a USB storage device, you to...
... in Hibernate or turned off. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). Some USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 63 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. Important When removing a USB storage device, you to...
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... the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow any setup instructions in speakers. connecting an audio device to connect audio devices. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Connecting a monitor 1. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. Use the microphone port to your computer via a video port. Turn on the desktop and select Display settings. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on power to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. The type of port...
... the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow any setup instructions in speakers. connecting an audio device to connect audio devices. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Connecting a monitor 1. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. Use the microphone port to your computer via a video port. Turn on the desktop and select Display settings. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on power to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. The type of port...
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... any key to the power outlet. Use the Brightness up . Check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to turn the display back on the screen. Check if power is a list of your computer? Unplug it will be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is properly plugged into your computer. The computer's power management...
... any key to the power outlet. Use the Brightness up . Check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to turn the display back on the screen. Check if power is a list of your computer? Unplug it will be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is properly plugged into your computer. The computer's power management...
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... that will need to enter the password to show a list of the screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to continue. How do I turn off the computer by notifications. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the lower left-hand corner of installed apps on the computer. How do I unlock my computer? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System...
... that will need to enter the password to show a list of the screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to continue. How do I turn off the computer by notifications. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the lower left-hand corner of installed apps on the computer. How do I unlock my computer? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System...
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... the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on a tile and select Resize. Can I move tiles? Change the other settings to create a new group on Start that appears. Right-click on Start. Other tiles will open by default). Frequently asked questions Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? From here, you can drag the tile to your needs. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings...
... the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on a tile and select Resize. Can I move tiles? Change the other settings to create a new group on Start that appears. Right-click on Start. Other tiles will open by default). Frequently asked questions Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? From here, you can drag the tile to your needs. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings...
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... Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account or you sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. How do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Select Advanced options to configure...
... Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account or you sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. How do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Select Advanced options to configure...
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... following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you and other computers in DSL modem that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Also you can set up a LAN using wires. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through walls...
... following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you and other computers in DSL modem that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Also you can set up a LAN using wires. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through walls...