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... and tips for using your computer 6 Turning your computer off 6 Taking care of your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapter 7 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 Information on USB 3.0 11 Right view 12 Base view 13 Using the... keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Touchpad 16 Touchpad basics 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Recovery 18 Creating a recovery backup 18 Creating a drivers ...
... and tips for using your computer 6 Turning your computer off 6 Taking care of your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapter 7 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 Information on USB 3.0 11 Right view 12 Base view 13 Using the... keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Touchpad 16 Touchpad basics 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Recovery 18 Creating a recovery backup 18 Creating a drivers ...
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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 - 5 Getting started...
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... down firmly on and off. Push to perform a right click. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) card. Press down firmly on page 14. 3 Microphone Internal stereo microphone for sound recording. Keyboard view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Power button Turns the computer on...
... down firmly on and off. Push to perform a right click. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) card. Press down firmly on page 14. 3 Microphone Internal stereo microphone for sound recording. Keyboard view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Power button Turns the computer on...
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...Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. 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. When Scroll Lock is on..., the screen moves one line up or down when you can toggle on / off . Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up Scroll Lock or down arrow keys + respectively. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination.
...Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. 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. When Scroll Lock is on..., the screen moves one line up or down when you can toggle on / off . Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up Scroll Lock or down arrow keys + respectively. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination.
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... on and off. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > + + + + Icon Function Description Display off Turns the display screen backlight off to...up Increases the sound volume. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Return to the next media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Next Jump to the previous media file. it returns to the Start...
... on and off. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > + + + + Icon Function Description Display off Turns the display screen backlight off to...up Increases the sound volume. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Return to the next media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Next Jump to the previous media file. it returns to the Start...
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... your PC or Reset your computer and press + during startup 1. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you to the default factory condition with Acer Recovery Management 1. Recovery 5. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. A screen appears asking you can start process. Turn on your PC... 6. Click Next. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). The recovery process begins by restarting your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. After the recovery has finished, you to factory settings. 4. The process will take several minutes. Customized Restore with files intact...
... your PC or Reset your computer and press + during startup 1. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you to the default factory condition with Acer Recovery Management 1. Recovery 5. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. A screen appears asking you can start process. Turn on your PC... 6. Click Next. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). The recovery process begins by restarting your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. After the recovery has finished, you to factory settings. 4. The process will take several minutes. Customized Restore with files intact...
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... this setting to Enabled. f. a. 2. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to select the Main menu. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is attached to select USB Device, then press Enter. b. c. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select...
... this setting to Enabled. f. a. 2. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to select the Main menu. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is attached to select USB Device, then press Enter. b. c. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select...
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... your PC from the recovery backup on your PC from the Windows Store). Reset your hard drive, back them as restore points. The Reset your keyboard type. 7. Click Refresh your PC to retain your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup Important Reset your...
... your PC from the recovery backup on your PC from the Windows Store). Reset your hard drive, back them as restore points. The Reset your keyboard type. 7. Click Refresh your PC to retain your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup Important Reset your...
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... them. This means it . 3. For your computer is enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards.
... them. This means it . 3. For your computer is enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards.
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... order to start . Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. If you prefer to start from Sleep. Select Choose what the power buttons...
... order to start . Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. If you prefer to start from Sleep. Select Choose what the power buttons...
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... desk to a meeting room. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you may choose to place it into Sleep or Hibernate mode. 4. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7. Preparing the computer Before moving around When you are just moving within the building. If you...
... desk to a meeting room. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you may choose to place it into Sleep or Hibernate mode. 4. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7. Preparing the computer Before moving around When you are just moving within the building. If you...
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If the temperature change is greater than 10° C (18° F), allow the computer to come to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. With a second AC adapter, you , leave the computer in the trunk of time, you may want to room temperature slowly. Traveling with ...
If the temperature change is greater than 10° C (18° F), allow the computer to come to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. With a second AC adapter, you , leave the computer in the trunk of time, you may want to room temperature slowly. Traveling with ...
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...when the computer is a high-speed port 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. Consult your peripheral. Note Two USB standards are currently ...available on the USB icon in Hibernate or turned off. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Important When removing a USB storage device, you to a single USB ...
...when the computer is a high-speed port 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. Consult your peripheral. Note Two USB standards are currently ...available on the USB icon in Hibernate or turned off. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Important When removing a USB storage device, you to a single USB ...
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Frequently asked questions - 59 • The volume may be loose. The keyboard does not respond. The printer does not work. I want to eject the tray. Simply insert the tip of ... connected to a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Try attaching an external keyboard to the headphone jack on the printer. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. •...) icon in the taskbar. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be too low.
Frequently asked questions - 59 • The volume may be loose. The keyboard does not respond. The printer does not work. I want to eject the tray. Simply insert the tip of ... connected to a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Try attaching an external keyboard to the headphone jack on the printer. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. •...) icon in the taskbar. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be too low.
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... or smaller? Right-click anywhere on the left-hand side of the screen. Set the time using the sliders on Start to open the onscreen keyboard and start typing 'Control Panel' to search for the Alarms app. 1. Select a size from the menu that appears.
... or smaller? Right-click anywhere on the left-hand side of the screen. Set the time using the sliders on Start to open the onscreen keyboard and start typing 'Control Panel' to search for the Alarms app. 1. Select a size from the menu that appears.
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..., open the Customize menu. Return to purchase and download apps from the left edge of the app you want to open using the pop-up keyboard. Yes, you can use any email address, but it 's sorted by category. Swipe right from Store. Go to taskbar. Can I show my desktop apps first...
..., open the Customize menu. Return to purchase and download apps from the left edge of the app you want to open using the pop-up keyboard. Yes, you can use any email address, but it 's sorted by category. Swipe right from Store. Go to taskbar. Can I show my desktop apps first...
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If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service error center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. 70 - Frequently asked questions Error messages Corrective action Keyboard error or no 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 error center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. 70 - Frequently asked questions Error messages Corrective action Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service keyboard connected center.