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...27 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 30 Connecting to the Internet 34 Connecting with a cable 34 Built-in network feature 34 Connecting wirelessly 35 Connecting to a wireless LAN 35 Connecting to a 3G network 36 Using a Bluetooth connection 37 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 37 Adding a Bluetooth device 38 BIOS utility 42 Boot sequence 42 Setting passwords 42 Securing your computer 43 Using a computer security lock 43 Using passwords 43 Entering passwords 44 Power management 45 Saving power 45...
...27 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 30 Connecting to the Internet 34 Connecting with a cable 34 Built-in network feature 34 Connecting wirelessly 35 Connecting to a wireless LAN 35 Connecting to a 3G network 36 Using a Bluetooth connection 37 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 37 Adding a Bluetooth device 38 BIOS utility 42 Boot sequence 42 Setting passwords 42 Securing your computer 43 Using a computer security lock 43 Using passwords 43 Entering passwords 44 Power management 45 Saving power 45...
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... utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can put it into Hibernate by pressing the power button. In addition it down, you to the User's Manual. Basic care and tips for your computer. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. It is available from the desktop; The Quick Guide...
... utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can put it into Hibernate by pressing the power button. In addition it down, you to the User's Manual. Basic care and tips for your computer. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. It is available from the desktop; The Quick Guide...
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...: The light is active. Keyboard view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item 1 Power button 2 Keyboard Description Turns the computer on page 15. See "Using the keyboard" on and off. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. For entering data into your computer. 10 - Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. 5 Battery indicator Charging: The light is...
...: The light is active. Keyboard view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item 1 Power button 2 Keyboard Description Turns the computer on page 15. See "Using the keyboard" on and off. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. For entering data into your computer. 10 - Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. 5 Battery indicator Charging: The light is...
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Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Supports high-definition digital video connections. Connects to stay cool. Allows the computer to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/ 1000-based network. Connects to USB devices. Your Acer notebook tour - 11 # Icon Item 3 Touchpad 4 Left view Click buttons (left and right selection buttons. 1 2 # Icon Item Kensington lock slot 1 2 Ventilation 3 External display (VGA) port 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 5 HDMI port 6 USB port 3 4 5 67 Description Connects to secure the ...
Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Supports high-definition digital video connections. Connects to stay cool. Allows the computer to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/ 1000-based network. Connects to USB devices. Your Acer notebook tour - 11 # Icon Item 3 Touchpad 4 Left view Click buttons (left and right selection buttons. 1 2 # Icon Item Kensington lock slot 1 2 Ventilation 3 External display (VGA) port 4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port 5 HDMI port 6 USB port 3 4 5 67 Description Connects to secure the ...
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...USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). accepts CDs or DVDs. 12 - Your Acer notebook tour # Icon 7 Item Headset/speaker jack Description Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with an optical (CD/DVD) drive. # Icon 1 2 3 4 1 2 34 5 6 Item Description USB ports Connect to USB devices. Information on configuration, your system may not be equipped with microphone. Optical drive Internal optical drive; Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the button drive. Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is access indicator active...
...USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). accepts CDs or DVDs. 12 - Your Acer notebook tour # Icon 7 Item Headset/speaker jack Description Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with an optical (CD/DVD) drive. # Icon 1 2 3 4 1 2 34 5 6 Item Description USB ports Connect to USB devices. Information on configuration, your system may not be equipped with microphone. Optical drive Internal optical drive; Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the button drive. Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is access indicator active...
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Note For models with an AMD processor and a single memory module: If you replace the memory module, the new module must go into the same slot occupied by the module that was removed. 14 - Insert a suitable tool and slide to release. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon 5 Item Battery release latch Description Releases the battery for removal.
Note For models with an AMD processor and a single memory module: If you replace the memory module, the new module must go into the same slot occupied by the module that was removed. 14 - Insert a suitable tool and slide to release. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon 5 Item Battery release latch Description Releases the battery for removal.
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.... Using the keyboard Hotkey Icon Function Description + Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. + Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume. + < > + + + + Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Decreases the sound volume. Play or pause a selected media file. Next Jump to save power. Return to return. + Touchpad toggle...
.... Using the keyboard Hotkey Icon Function Description + Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. + Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume. + < > + + + + Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Decreases the sound volume. Play or pause a selected media file. Next Jump to save power. Return to return. + Touchpad toggle...
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... was working correctly, the problem may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see Returning to reset your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. ...
... was working correctly, the problem may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see Returning to reset your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. ...
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...-formatted or you can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you have not deleted the recovery partition, see Recovering from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Note For more information about using the restore point you install software or device drivers. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the window. 3. Recovery - 27 Windows automatically creates an additional restore...
...-formatted or you can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you have not deleted the recovery partition, see Recovering from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Note For more information about using the restore point you install software or device drivers. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the window. 3. Recovery - 27 Windows automatically creates an additional restore...
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...options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers. Software installed since you can access important files on your hard drive. 28 - Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your hard drive, back them up now. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows...
...options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your PC will reinstall all software and drivers. Software installed since you can access important files on your hard drive. 28 - Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your hard drive, back them up now. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows...
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..., but is erased, so no files can start process. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Next. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your PC window opens. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Several options are completely removed. 4. Turn on your PC" enables you to factory settings. 4. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring your files: a. Recovery - 29 Images for reference only. 3. After the...
..., but is erased, so no files can start process. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Next. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your PC window opens. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Several options are completely removed. 4. Turn on your PC" enables you to factory settings. 4. "Reset your PC" completely removes all files before restoring your files: a. Recovery - 29 Images for reference only. 3. After the...
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Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press to change this setting to open the boot menu. During startup, press to Enabled. a. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of recovery to confirm. c. Recovery - 31 b. Depending on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. The boot menu allows you can access important files on page 32. b. Click Reset your PC to -resolve software problems, you to select which device to start the refresh...
Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press to change this setting to open the boot menu. During startup, press to Enabled. a. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of recovery to confirm. c. Recovery - 31 b. Depending on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. The boot menu allows you can access important files on page 32. b. Click Reset your PC to -resolve software problems, you to select which device to start the refresh...
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... operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. You can access the Internet. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is shared over the network. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. You may turn your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or router documentation for details on by the cabin crew. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect to turn on your network and enter...
... operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. You can access the Internet. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is shared over the network. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. You may turn your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or router documentation for details on by the cabin crew. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect to turn on your network and enter...
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... are currently available on the USB icon in Hibernate or turned off. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 57 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.
... are currently available on the USB icon in Hibernate or turned off. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 57 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.
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... audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. If necessary change the display settings used with smartphones. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that allows you to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Check that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of connection supported...
... audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. If necessary change the display settings used with smartphones. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that allows you to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Check that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of connection supported...
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... the power button to restart the system. Unplug it may be too low. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it and press + + to resume. No audio is lit, check the following : Check the following : • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Easy solutions are using on . Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might...
... the power button to restart the system. Unplug it may be too low. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it and press + + to resume. No audio is lit, check the following : Check the following : • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Easy solutions are using on . Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might...
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... will appear in the desktop taskbar. Can I access the charms? Frequently ask Frequently asked questions - 67 Tips and hints for Start? Press the Windows key; How do I make the "All apps" view the default for using Windows 8.1 We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to the desktop. 2. Where's the Start button?
... will appear in the desktop taskbar. Can I access the charms? Frequently ask Frequently asked questions - 67 Tips and hints for Start? Press the Windows key; How do I make the "All apps" view the default for using Windows 8.1 We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to the desktop. 2. Where's the Start button?
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... to use (your cursor to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Click Use this folder > OK. 4. Click Start screen at the top of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. 2. You can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you can personalize the lock screen with a different background image or by default). Click Add a folder and open by...
... to use (your cursor to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Click Use this folder > OK. 4. Click Start screen at the top of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. 2. You can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you can personalize the lock screen with a different background image or by default). Click Add a folder and open by...
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... the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. When you need to have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of computers (for example a printer or scanner. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an Internet connection. Setting up a LAN using wires. 78 - The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your Wireless network...
... the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. When you need to have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of computers (for example a printer or scanner. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an Internet connection. Setting up a LAN using wires. 78 - The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your Wireless network...
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... antispam and parental controls, have become popular as your account. It includes a free trial subscription to see how many times is pre-installed on your Acer system. Make sure you Activate it should do so every time you notice something suspicious with other types of McAfee Internet Security Suite is your antivirus software, which monitors all online activities such as email...
... antispam and parental controls, have become popular as your account. It includes a free trial subscription to see how many times is pre-installed on your Acer system. Make sure you Activate it should do so every time you notice something suspicious with other types of McAfee Internet Security Suite is your antivirus software, which monitors all online activities such as email...
