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... using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 53 computer 17 Turning your computer on and off 17 Power management 57 Taking care of your computer 18 Disable Fast startup 57 Taking care of your AC adapter 19 Battery pack 60 Taking care of your battery pack 19 Cleaning and servicing 19 Battery pack characteristics 60 Charging the battery 60 Your Acer notebook tour 21 Optimizing battery life 62 Screen view 22 Keyboard...
... using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 53 computer 17 Turning your computer on and off 17 Power management 57 Taking care of your computer 18 Disable Fast startup 57 Taking care of your AC adapter 19 Battery pack 60 Taking care of your battery pack 19 Cleaning and servicing 19 Battery pack characteristics 60 Charging the battery 60 Your Acer notebook tour 21 Optimizing battery life 62 Screen view 22 Keyboard...
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... your computer 72 Error messages 86 Tips and hints for Windows Setting passwords 81 updates 94 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in network feature 74 How do I get to Start 88 How do I jump between apps 89 How do I turn off my computer 89 Wireless networks 75 Why is there a new interface 89 Connecting to the Internet 75 Wireless networks 75 HDMI 77 How do I unlock my computer 90...
... your computer 72 Error messages 86 Tips and hints for Windows Setting passwords 81 updates 94 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in network feature 74 How do I get to Start 88 How do I jump between apps 89 How do I turn off my computer 89 Wireless networks 75 Why is there a new interface 89 Connecting to the Internet 75 Wireless networks 75 HDMI 77 How do I unlock my computer 90...
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... mobile computing needs. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you get started with setting up your computer. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens.
... mobile computing needs. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your notebook. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you get started with setting up your computer. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens.
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Indicates the computer's battery status. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Your Acer notebook tour - 23 Charging: The light is amber when the Battery indicator battery is charging. 4 Fully charged: The light is active. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 5 SD card reader SDHC) card. # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
Indicates the computer's battery status. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity device status. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Your Acer notebook tour - 23 Charging: The light is amber when the Battery indicator battery is charging. 4 Fully charged: The light is active. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is blue when plugged in. Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 5 SD card reader SDHC) card. # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
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Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Information on USB 3.0 • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). 26 - Your Acer notebook tour # Icon 3 4 5 Item External display (VGA) port HDMI port USB port Description Connects to USB devices. Supports high-definition digital video connections.
Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Information on USB 3.0 • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). 26 - Your Acer notebook tour # Icon 3 4 5 Item External display (VGA) port HDMI port USB port Description Connects to USB devices. Supports high-definition digital video connections.
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Right view 12 3 466 7 # Icon 1 Item Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Microphone jack Description Connects to USB devices. 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 4 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is indicator active. 5 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from external microphones. 2 USB port Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Your Acer notebook tour - 27 Accepts inputs from the button drive.
Right view 12 3 466 7 # Icon 1 Item Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Microphone jack Description Connects to USB devices. 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 4 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is indicator active. 5 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from external microphones. 2 USB port Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Your Acer notebook tour - 27 Accepts inputs from the button drive.
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Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Using the keyboard Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Display off Touchpad toggle Description Turns on or off to return. Press any key to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off . 32 - Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Turns the built...
Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Using the keyboard Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Display off Touchpad toggle Description Turns on or off to return. Press any key to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off . 32 - Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Turns the built...
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... to its factory condition. Reset your operating system. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning to an earlier system snapshot" on your hard drive or the backup you have created. • Other applications - You can reinstall using either your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Recovery If you need to reinstall device drivers that did...
... to its factory condition. Reset your operating system. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning to an earlier system snapshot" on your hard drive or the backup you have created. • Other applications - You can reinstall using either your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Recovery If you need to reinstall device drivers that did...
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Recovering from the Windows Store). See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 52. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Recovery - 49 Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (...
Recovering from the Windows Store). See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 52. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Recovery - 49 Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (...
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... restoring your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click Next. Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your computer and press + during startup 1. A screen appears asking you can start process. After the recovery has finished, you to the default factory condition with files intact. Several options are completely removed. 4. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Recovery - 51 Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Turn...
... restoring your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click Next. Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your computer and press + during startup 1. A screen appears asking you can start process. After the recovery has finished, you to the default factory condition with files intact. Several options are completely removed. 4. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Recovery - 51 Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Turn...
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... must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. a. Use the left or right arrow keys to select USB Device, then press Enter. c. Select OK or Yes to open the boot menu. During startup, press to confirm. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on the type of the normal startup process. 6. Your computer will restart. 5. Windows starts from a recovery backup on a USB drive: 1. Recovery - 53...
... must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. a. Use the left or right arrow keys to select USB Device, then press Enter. c. Select OK or Yes to open the boot menu. During startup, press to confirm. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on the type of the normal startup process. 6. Your computer will restart. 5. Windows starts from a recovery backup on a USB drive: 1. Recovery - 53...
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... in a cool, dry place. • Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted. Battery pack the more you use constant AC power, you want to use the battery, the faster it is 10° C (50° F) to remove the battery pack after your AC adapter and battery. 62 - a USB disk drive), as described above. • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to...
... in a cool, dry place. • Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted. Battery pack the more you use constant AC power, you want to use the battery, the faster it is 10° C (50° F) to remove the battery pack after your AC adapter and battery. 62 - a USB disk drive), as described above. • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to...
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... . Then turn on boot parameter is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. If you fail to enter a password. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Securing your Supervisor Password! Combine the use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and...
... . Then turn on boot parameter is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. If you fail to enter a password. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Securing your Supervisor Password! Combine the use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and...
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... the battery, it is lit, check the following: • Do you are provided for each one. Check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to save power. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator...
... the battery, it is lit, check the following: • Do you are provided for each one. Check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to save power. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator...
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... in Sleep mode. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be too low. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out port on the computer. The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn...
... in Sleep mode. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be too low. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out port on the computer. The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn...
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... its new location. You can personalize the lock screen with a different background image or by arranging the tiles to unlock the computer. If your account has a password set, you want it to the place on a user account icon to suit your personal needs. 90 - How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize...
... its new location. You can personalize the lock screen with a different background image or by arranging the tiles to unlock the computer. If your account has a password set, you want it to the place on a user account icon to suit your personal needs. 90 - How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize...
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... started with setting up your computer. For more productive, please refer to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for meeting your mobile computing needs. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Follow these steps to the User's Manual. In addition it : 1 Type 'User' from Start. 2 Click on how your new computer. The Quick Guide...
... started with setting up your computer. For more productive, please refer to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for meeting your mobile computing needs. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Follow these steps to the User's Manual. In addition it : 1 Type 'User' from Start. 2 Click on how your new computer. The Quick Guide...
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... indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Keyboard view 1 5 2 3 4 # Icon Item 1 Power button 2 Keyboard Description Turns the computer on page 8. Indicates the computer's battery status. Note: Push to remove/install the card. English 5 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light is amber when the battery Battery indicator is charging. 4 Fully charged: The light is active. For entering data into your computer. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive...
... indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Keyboard view 1 5 2 3 4 # Icon Item 1 Power button 2 Keyboard Description Turns the computer on page 8. Indicates the computer's battery status. Note: Push to remove/install the card. English 5 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light is amber when the battery Battery indicator is charging. 4 Fully charged: The light is active. For entering data into your computer. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive...
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... models are blue. • Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Information on USB 3.0 • USB 3.0 compatible ports are also available. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible Kensington lock slot...
... models are blue. • Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Information on USB 3.0 • USB 3.0 compatible ports are also available. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible Kensington lock slot...
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... to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Ver.: 01.01.01 Decreases the sound volume. Turns the built-in the hotkey combination. English 9 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to the next media file. Return to the previous media file. Hotkey Icon Function Description + Airplane mode Turns on or off Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > + < > + + + + Brightness...
... to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Ver.: 01.01.01 Decreases the sound volume. Turns the built-in the hotkey combination. English 9 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to the next media file. Return to the previous media file. Hotkey Icon Function Description + Airplane mode Turns on or off Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > + < > + + + + Brightness...