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... and off 6 Taking care of your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapterPower cord information 7 Taking care of your battery pack 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 Information on USB 3.0 12 Right view 12 Base view 13 Using the... keyboard 15 Lock keys and numeric keypad 15 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 17 Touchpad 18 Touchpad basics 18 Touchpad gestures 18 Recovery 20 Creating a recovery backup ...
... and off 6 Taking care of your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapterPower cord information 7 Taking care of your battery pack 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 Information on USB 3.0 12 Right view 12 Base view 13 Using the... keyboard 15 Lock keys and numeric keypad 15 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 17 Touchpad 18 Touchpad basics 18 Touchpad gestures 18 Recovery 20 Creating a recovery backup ...
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- 5 Getting started... In this section you will find: • Useful information on caring for your computer and your health • Where to find the power button, ports and connectors • Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard • How to create recovery backups • Guidelines for connecting to a network and using Bluetooth • Information on using Acer's bundled software
- 5 Getting started... In this section you will find: • Useful information on caring for your computer and your health • Where to find the power button, ports and connectors • Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard • How to create recovery backups • Guidelines for connecting to a network and using Bluetooth • Information on using Acer's bundled software
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Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. Fully charged: 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...
Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. Fully charged: 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...
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... computer's Airplane mode network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Lock keys and numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on / off . The keys function as a calculator (complete Num Lock with most of numeric data entry. Using...
... computer's Airplane mode network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Lock keys and numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on / off . The keys function as a calculator (complete Num Lock with most of numeric data entry. Using...
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... Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or off to the next media file. Next Jump to save power. Play or pause a selected media file. 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...
... Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or off to the next media file. Next Jump to save power. Play or pause a selected media file. 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...
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Windows key It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. it returns to the Start screen. Using the keyboard - 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu.
Windows key It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. it returns to the Start screen. Using the keyboard - 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu.
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... PC. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer by copying files to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you to the default factory condition with files intact. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your...
... PC. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer by copying files to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you to the default factory condition with files intact. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your...
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... Refresh your computer. This process takes about 30 minutes. If it is attached to your computer. 4. Recovery Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. If your recovery backup. 2. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. 30 - Find your computer does not have a built-in...
... Refresh your computer. This process takes about 30 minutes. If it is attached to your computer. 4. Recovery Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. If your recovery backup. 2. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. 30 - Find your computer does not have a built-in...
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... important files on page 33. Software installed since you to select which device to select the Exit menu. The boot menu allows you purchased your keyboard type. 7. See Refresh your PC from the recovery backup on the type of the normal startup process. 6. Use the left or right arrow keys to...
... important files on page 33. Software installed since you to select which device to select the Exit menu. The boot menu allows you purchased your keyboard type. 7. See Refresh your PC from the recovery backup on the type of the normal startup process. 6. Use the left or right arrow keys to...
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... press the Windows key + and then type 'Wireless'; in the results, click on both devices. 2. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Using a Bluetooth connection - 37 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you must be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into...
... press the Windows key + and then type 'Wireless'; in the results, click on both devices. 2. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Using a Bluetooth connection - 37 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you must be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into...
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... start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to the computer...
... start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to the computer...
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Close the display cover. 5. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7. Preparing the computer Before moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to secure the ...
Close the display cover. 5. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7. Preparing the computer Before moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to secure the ...
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..., you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for condensation before turning on your computer at home, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from home. Allow the computer to return to room...
..., you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for condensation before turning on your computer at home, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from home. Allow the computer to return to room...
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...which standard it . Additionally, you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a black tongue in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue.... Consult your peripheral. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Important When removing a USB storage device, you to stop using the device ...
...which standard it . Additionally, you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a black tongue in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue.... Consult your peripheral. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Important When removing a USB storage device, you to stop using the device ...
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... sure that the printer is connected securely to a power outlet and that it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. The printer does not work. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, ...-out paperclip into the hole and push to the headphone jack on the optical drive. Frequently asked questions • The volume may be muted. The keyboard does not respond. 64 - There is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too ...
... sure that the printer is connected securely to a power outlet and that it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. The printer does not work. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, ...-out paperclip into the hole and push to the headphone jack on the optical drive. Frequently asked questions • The volume may be muted. The keyboard does not respond. 64 - There is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too ...
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... to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Search, click the text box to open . How do I change to open the onscreen keyboard and start typing the name of the app you want to make tiles bigger or smaller? How do I remove a tile from the menu that appears...
... to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Search, click the text box to open . How do I change to open the onscreen keyboard and start typing the name of the app you want to make tiles bigger or smaller? How do I remove a tile from the menu that appears...
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... one app at the same time. Alternatively, open All apps and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to see a column divider to open using the pop-up keyboard. Click on a tile to display both apps simultaneously. Swipe right from the menu that was opened. 4. Note This function is a Microsoft ID (account)? Right-click...
... one app at the same time. Alternatively, open All apps and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to see a column divider to open using the pop-up keyboard. Click on a tile to display both apps simultaneously. Swipe right from the menu that was opened. 4. Note This function is a Microsoft ID (account)? Right-click...
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Frequently asked questions - 75 Error messages Corrective action Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service error center. Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service keyboard connected center. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot.
Frequently asked questions - 75 Error messages Corrective action Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service error center. Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service keyboard connected center. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot.