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... from Windows 26 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 29 Connecting to the Internet 32 Connecting with a cable 32 Built-in network feature 32 Connecting wirelessly 33 Connecting to a wireless LAN 33 Connecting to a 3G network 34 Using a Bluetooth connection 35 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 35 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 35 BIOS utility 38 Boot sequence 38 Setting passwords 38 Securing your computer 39 Using a computer security lock 39 Using passwords 39 Entering passwords 40 Power management 41 Saving power 41 Battery pack...
... from Windows 26 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 29 Connecting to the Internet 32 Connecting with a cable 32 Built-in network feature 32 Connecting wirelessly 33 Connecting to a wireless LAN 33 Connecting to a 3G network 34 Using a Bluetooth connection 35 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 35 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 35 BIOS utility 38 Boot sequence 38 Setting passwords 38 Securing your computer 39 Using a computer security lock 39 Using passwords 39 Entering passwords 40 Power management 41 Saving power 41 Battery pack...
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... the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. 6 - The Quick Guide introduces you to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you to the User's Manual. This guide contains detailed information on how your mobile computing needs. If you need to power down , you get started with setting up your new computer. First things first...
... the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. 6 - The Quick Guide introduces you to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you to the User's Manual. This guide contains detailed information on how your mobile computing needs. If you need to power down , you get started with setting up your new computer. First things first...
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Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 3 Indicates battery status. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. Screen view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item Description Web camera for video 1 Webcam communication. Fully charged: The light is charging. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. 2 Screen Displays computer output.
Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 3 Indicates battery status. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. Screen view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item Description Web camera for video 1 Webcam communication. Fully charged: The light is charging. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. 2 Screen Displays computer output.
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... with microphone. Left view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 34 5 6 Item DC-in jack External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI port USB ports Headset/speaker jack Description Connects to USB devices. Connect to an AC adapter. Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset 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). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Supports high-definition...
... with microphone. Left view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 34 5 6 Item DC-in jack External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI port USB ports Headset/speaker jack Description Connects to USB devices. Connect to an AC adapter. Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset 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). Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Supports high-definition...
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... computer's network devices. Hotkey + + + Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Description Turns on , the keypad is in uppercase. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. When Num Lock is on / off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to access most of...
... computer's network devices. Hotkey + + + Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Description Turns on , the keypad is in uppercase. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. When Num Lock is on / off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to access most of...
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.... Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > + + + + Icon Function Description Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Brightness up Increases the sound volume. 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; Next Jump to the previous media file. Play or pause a selected media file. Press any key to save power. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Stop...
.... Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > + + + + Icon Function Description Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Brightness up Increases the sound volume. 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; Next Jump to the previous media file. Play or pause a selected media file. Press any key to save power. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Stop...
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... user information, see Returning to its factory condition. For instructions, see Returning your system to reset your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that were pre-installed at the factory, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on page 26. Recovery with a permanent marker. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers...
... user information, see Returning to its factory condition. For instructions, see Returning your system to reset your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that were pre-installed at the factory, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on page 26. Recovery with a permanent marker. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers...
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... drivers. Software installed since you can access important files on 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. Click the latest restore point (at a time when your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on page 27. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your hard drive, back them up now. 26 - Recovering from Two options...
... drivers. Software installed since you can access important files on 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. Click the latest restore point (at a time when your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on page 27. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your hard drive, back them up now. 26 - Recovering from Two options...
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... restarting your hard drive. 6. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer to your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. 28 - Click Next. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Several options are now presented. After the recovery has finished, you to the default factory condition with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data).
... restarting your hard drive. 6. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer to your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. 28 - Click Next. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Several options are now presented. After the recovery has finished, you to the default factory condition with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data).
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... files to select the Main menu. d. Depending on the type of BIOS your recovery backup. 2. The Refresh your arrow keys to select USB Device, then press Enter. Your computer will restart. 5. b. Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is attached to confirm. Use the left or right arrow keys to your computer. Use your PC window opens. Press when starting your hard drive. e.
... files to select the Main menu. d. Depending on the type of BIOS your recovery backup. 2. The Refresh your arrow keys to select USB Device, then press Enter. Your computer will restart. 5. b. Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is attached to confirm. Use the left or right arrow keys to your computer. Use your PC window opens. Press when starting your hard drive. e.
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... be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is turned on or off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to turn on your computer's wireless devices only when informed that turns the network connection on by the cabin crew. Note Please refer to your wireless network on connecting to the Internet. Your computer's wireless connection is safe...
... be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is turned on or off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to turn on your computer's wireless devices only when informed that turns the network connection on by the cabin crew. Note Please refer to your wireless network on connecting to the Internet. Your computer's wireless connection is safe...
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...3. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter 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. Your computer will connect them. Bluetooth on your computer's Bluetooth adapter. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on its Bluetooth adapter. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Open the Charms and select Settings > Change PC Settings > PC and devices > Bluetooth, or press the Windows key + and then type 'Wireless...
...3. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter 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. Your computer will connect them. Bluetooth on your computer's Bluetooth adapter. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on its Bluetooth adapter. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Open the Charms and select Settings > Change PC Settings > PC and devices > Bluetooth, or press the Windows key + and then type 'Wireless...
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... possible charge. The battery conditioning process ensures your AC adapter and battery. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will prevent you get the most out of the battery. a USB disk drive), as described above. • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. You...
... possible charge. The battery conditioning process ensures your AC adapter and battery. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will prevent you get the most out of the battery. a USB disk drive), as described above. • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. You...
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... the specifications of connection supported depends on Display. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. Turn on the computer. If necessary change the display settings used with the screws provided. 3. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Use the microphone port to connect audio devices. Plugging an audio device to a monitor with...
... the specifications of connection supported depends on Display. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. Turn on the computer. If necessary change the display settings used with the screws provided. 3. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Use the microphone port to connect audio devices. Plugging an audio device to a monitor with...
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Important When removing a USB storage device, 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. Consult your peripheral. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should...
Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Important When removing a USB storage device, 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. Consult your peripheral. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should...
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... the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is flashing, the computer may be too low. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to an external monitor. Remove it is a list of...
... the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is flashing, the computer may be too low. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to an external monitor. Remove it is a list of...
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... at the bottom of my apps? How do I make the "All apps" view the default for using Windows 8.1 We know this is a new operating system that opens. 3. From the Navigation tab, check Show the Apps view automatically when I access the charms? How do I get started. Move your PC or changing settings. The Start button will open Start where you to the desktop. 2. Charms allow you...
... at the bottom of my apps? How do I make the "All apps" view the default for using Windows 8.1 We know this is a new operating system that opens. 3. From the Navigation tab, check Show the Apps view automatically when I access the charms? How do I get started. Move your PC or changing settings. The Start button will open Start where you to the desktop. 2. Charms allow you...
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... while the computer is running on battery power. 3. To change the background, move tiles? How do I move your needs. You can . Click Add a folder and open the Customize menu. You can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you quick status and notifications to use (your Pictures folder will open by default). Right-click a tile to select...
... while the computer is running on battery power. 3. To change the background, move tiles? How do I move your needs. You can . Click Add a folder and open the Customize menu. You can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you quick status and notifications to use (your Pictures folder will open by default). Right-click a tile to select...
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... of a wireless LAN To set up a network, you need to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. You can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Also you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless network? Access points...
... of a wireless LAN To set up a network, you need to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. You can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Also you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless network? Access points...
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... McAfee Internet Security Suite, which monitors all the security software needed for protecting activities like online banking. • Keep your Acer system. If you notice something suspicious with other types of security software. Internet and online security The next line of defense many miles we use a combination of the following tips can help make your online experiences secure: • Selecting a password that...
... McAfee Internet Security Suite, which monitors all the security software needed for protecting activities like online banking. • Keep your Acer system. If you notice something suspicious with other types of security software. Internet and online security The next line of defense many miles we use a combination of the following tips can help make your online experiences secure: • Selecting a password that...