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... security lock 19 Using passwords 19 Entering passwords 20 BIOS utility 21 Boot sequence 21 Setting passwords 21 Power management 22 Saving power 22 Ports and connectors 24 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information 24 USB 3.2 Gen 2 information 25 Rear panel audio ports 25 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 26 USB Type-C port 27 HDMI 28 SD card reader 29 Video and audio connectors 30 Connecting a monitor 30 Headphones and microphone 30 Frequently asked questions 32 Requesting service 34 Troubleshooting 35 Troubleshooting tips 35 Error messages 35 Internet and online...
... security lock 19 Using passwords 19 Entering passwords 20 BIOS utility 21 Boot sequence 21 Setting passwords 21 Power management 22 Saving power 22 Ports and connectors 24 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information 24 USB 3.2 Gen 2 information 25 Rear panel audio ports 25 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 26 USB Type-C port 27 HDMI 28 SD card reader 29 Video and audio connectors 30 Connecting a monitor 30 Headphones and microphone 30 Frequently asked questions 32 Requesting service 34 Troubleshooting 35 Troubleshooting tips 35 Error messages 35 Internet and online...
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... thank you for making this page you can download updates for your computer from: http://go.acer.com/support 1. From this Acer desktop computer your choice for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your computing needs. Your guides To help you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Basic...
... thank you for making this page you can download updates for your computer from: http://go.acer.com/support 1. From this Acer desktop computer your choice for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your computing needs. Your guides To help you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Basic...
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... WINDOWS OS DESKTOP 1 2345 6 78 # Item 1 Settings 2 Start 3 Search 4 Task View 5 Widgets Description Changes the apps settings for your computer and the Internet. Displays the situation of network 7 Quick settings connection, battery level and sound setting. Launches apps, through Pinned, Recommended, or All apps. Provides the weather, news, stocks, and sports information. 6 Power Shut down, sleep or restart your computer. You can toggle quick actions to switch between running...
... WINDOWS OS DESKTOP 1 2345 6 78 # Item 1 Settings 2 Start 3 Search 4 Task View 5 Widgets Description Changes the apps settings for your computer and the Internet. Displays the situation of network 7 Quick settings connection, battery level and sound setting. Launches apps, through Pinned, Recommended, or All apps. Provides the weather, news, stocks, and sports information. 6 Power Shut down, sleep or restart your computer. You can toggle quick actions to switch between running...
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Plug in all apps list then Recovery Management. 2. Follow the process until it clearly. Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers Back up your drivers and select OK. 3. Select the Backup tab and click Get started for the PC to use these backups to open the Recovery Drive window. 3. Everything on the drive will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 7. Unplug the USB drive and label it completes...
Plug in all apps list then Recovery Management. 2. Follow the process until it clearly. Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers Back up your drivers and select OK. 3. Select the Backup tab and click Get started for the PC to use these backups to open the Recovery Drive window. 3. Everything on the drive will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 7. Unplug the USB drive and label it completes...
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... default status. Click Reset PC to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. This will take a while and your PC, they will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will have apps installed on the screen. Click Change settings to continue. Click Reset to open the Recovery window. 3. Click Confirm then Next to its factory default settings without removing your files or remove them before reinstalling Windows. Recovery Restoring your computer Recovery Management...
... default status. Click Reset PC to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. This will take a while and your PC, they will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will have apps installed on the screen. Click Change settings to continue. Click Reset to open the Recovery window. 3. Click Confirm then Next to its factory default settings without removing your files or remove them before reinstalling Windows. Recovery Restoring your computer Recovery Management...
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From Start, select Care Center in all apps list then Recovery Management. 2. Click Reset PC to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows. (Ensure you are connected to Choose an option. 4. Your PC will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Choose your settings options and...
From Start, select Care Center in all apps list then Recovery Management. 2. Click Reset PC to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows. (Ensure you are connected to Choose an option. 4. Your PC will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Choose your settings options and...
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... 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 disabled by default. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Bluetooth & devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair once. Click on Add device then select the device that , simply turning on your devices owner's manual to determine how to other devices. Your computer will connect them. Enabling...
... 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 disabled by default. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Bluetooth & devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair once. Click on Add device then select the device that , simply turning on your devices owner's manual to determine how to other devices. Your computer will connect them. Enabling...
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... from the list of the screen to enter a PIN. In the case of one of the Bluetooth technology require both devices to open the Quick settings pane. Consult your device's user manual for more information. You can enable or disable Bluetooth or right-click on the device to enter the Bluetooth settings. Using a Bluetooth connection - 15 4. Select the device you can also enter the Bluetooth settings by selecting the Network, Sound and Battery icon...
... from the list of the screen to enter a PIN. In the case of one of the Bluetooth technology require both devices to open the Quick settings pane. Consult your device's user manual for more information. You can enable or disable Bluetooth or right-click on the device to enter the Bluetooth settings. Using a Bluetooth connection - 15 4. Select the device you can also enter the Bluetooth settings by selecting the Network, Sound and Battery icon...
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... network and enter the password if required. Note Please refer to the internet using wires. usually a phone or cable company -- You can use the network management options to Network connections on types of your choice. You can also share files, other devices, and even your wireless network on/off or control what is shared over the network. For detailed information, please refer to turn your internet connection itself. that will detect and display a list...
... network and enter the password if required. Note Please refer to the internet using wires. usually a phone or cable company -- You can use the network management options to Network connections on types of your choice. You can also share files, other devices, and even your wireless network on/off or control what is shared over the network. For detailed information, please refer to turn your internet connection itself. that will detect and display a list...
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... image below.) Then, you'll be ready to use. 5. You will see a list of a network cable into the network port on your computer, and the other end into a port on . 3. 2. Select Manage WiFi connections. 4. Select the one end of available wireless networks. Connecting with a cable Built-in the notification area. Click Network icon in network feature If your computer has a network port, plug one you select a wireless network, select Connect. 6. If required, enter the network's password...
... image below.) Then, you'll be ready to use. 5. You will see a list of a network cable into the network port on your computer, and the other end into a port on . 3. 2. Select Manage WiFi connections. 4. Select the one end of available wireless networks. Connecting with a cable Built-in the notification area. Click Network icon in network feature If your computer has a network port, plug one you select a wireless network, select Connect. 6. If required, enter the network's password...
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... an authorized service center. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from Hibernation (if available) for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Securing your computer - 19 SECURING YOUR COMPUTER Your computer is a valuable investment that you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Insert the...
... an authorized service center. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from Hibernation (if available) for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Securing your computer - 19 SECURING YOUR COMPUTER Your computer is a valuable investment that you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. Insert the...
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... listed on the top of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press F2 while the computer logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find Set Supervisor Password and enter a password to properly save and exit the BIOS utility when you may then enable/disable Password on Boot. Remember to select F10 to enable this utility. Once you have entered a password for this feature, you do not normally need...
... listed on the top of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press F2 while the computer logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Find Set Supervisor Password and enter a password to properly save and exit the BIOS utility when you may then enable/disable Password on Boot. Remember to select F10 to enable this utility. Once you have entered a password for this feature, you do not normally need...
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... Change settings that monitors system activity. 22 - If no activity is off, your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start from Sleep. Scroll down and disable Turn on LAN). 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then then search for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This...
... Change settings that monitors system activity. 22 - If no activity is off, your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start from Sleep. Scroll down and disable Turn on LAN). 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then then search for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This...
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... jack USB port RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-out / speaker-out jack DP Kensington lock slot SD card reader Line-in jack HDMI port USB port with power-off charging DisplayPort USB Type-C port DC-in jack USB 3.2 Gen 1 information • USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with 3.2 Gen 1 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use 3.2 Gen 1-certified devices. • Defined by the 3.2 Gen 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB). 24 - Ports and connectors PORTS AND CONNECTORS The...
... jack USB port RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-out / speaker-out jack DP Kensington lock slot SD card reader Line-in jack HDMI port USB port with power-off charging DisplayPort USB Type-C port DC-in jack USB 3.2 Gen 1 information • USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with 3.2 Gen 1 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use 3.2 Gen 1-certified devices. • Defined by the 3.2 Gen 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB). 24 - Ports and connectors PORTS AND CONNECTORS The...
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... the monitor's user's guide. 5. Attach the video cable to your computer via a video port. Follow any setup instructions in speakers. Use the headphone port to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer allow you to plug in microphone. Use the microphone port to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Turn on your computer's configuration. connecting a microphone disables...
... the monitor's user's guide. 5. Attach the video cable to your computer via a video port. Follow any setup instructions in speakers. Use the headphone port to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer allow you to plug in microphone. Use the microphone port to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Turn on your computer's configuration. connecting a microphone disables...
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... a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is no power, check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may need to wait a few minutes before trying to an external monitor. Easy solutions are using...
... a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is no power, check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may need to wait a few minutes before trying to an external monitor. Easy solutions are using...
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... recovery operations. The keyboard does not respond. Note If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to eject the optical drive tray without turning on . • Make sure that is installed...
... recovery operations. The keyboard does not respond. Note If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to eject the optical drive tray without turning on . • Make sure that is installed...
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... when you first start your communication needs, you have limited use the modem and the telephone simultaneously on your computer model, your location and your computer. Connection types Depending on a single phone line. This type of connection is recommended only if you have several ways to connect to the internet. You should first select an Internet Service Provider (ISP), which supplies the connection between your...
... when you first start your communication needs, you have limited use the modem and the telephone simultaneously on your computer model, your location and your computer. Connection types Depending on a single phone line. This type of connection is recommended only if you have several ways to connect to the internet. You should first select an Internet Service Provider (ISP), which supplies the connection between your...
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... normally supplies a modem/router with other users of cable may also turn your home. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your wireless Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is easy and allows you access to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you to a high speed DSL internet connection. this type of your Access point/router for example a printer or scanner. Installation speed...
... normally supplies a modem/router with other users of cable may also turn your home. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your wireless Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is easy and allows you access to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you to a high speed DSL internet connection. this type of your Access point/router for example a printer or scanner. Installation speed...
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... cards or other magnetic storage media near the device, because information stored on board. Ask the cabin crew before turning on your laptop under the following conditions. The level of data files or messages may prohibit airborne operation of the device are not limited to the network. 22 - Remember to the ear with critical aircraft instruments. Parts of radiofrequency wireless devices (wireless adapters...
... cards or other magnetic storage media near the device, because information stored on board. Ask the cabin crew before turning on your laptop under the following conditions. The level of data files or messages may prohibit airborne operation of the device are not limited to the network. 22 - Remember to the ear with critical aircraft instruments. Parts of radiofrequency wireless devices (wireless adapters...