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... for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 50 computer 16 Turning your computer on and off 16 Acer clear.fi 54 Taking care of your computer 17 Navigating media and photos 54 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Shared files 55 Cleaning and servicing 18 Which devices are compatible 55 Playing to another device 56 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Screen view 20 Power management 57 Keyboard...
... for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 50 computer 16 Turning your computer on and off 16 Acer clear.fi 54 Taking care of your computer 17 Navigating media and photos 54 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Shared files 55 Cleaning and servicing 18 Which devices are compatible 55 Playing to another device 56 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Screen view 20 Power management 57 Keyboard...
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... service 90 Special considerations 70 Troubleshooting 92 Troubleshooting tips 92 Securing your computer 71 Error messages 92 Using a computer security lock 71 Tips and hints for Windows Universal Serial Bus (USB) 86 updates 100 Where can I get to Start 94 How do I jump between apps 95 How do I turn off my computer 95 Why is there a new interface 95 Wireless networks 77 Connecting to the Internet 77 Acer...
... service 90 Special considerations 70 Troubleshooting 92 Troubleshooting tips 92 Securing your computer 71 Error messages 92 Using a computer security lock 71 Tips and hints for Windows Universal Serial Bus (USB) 86 updates 100 Where can I get to Start 94 How do I jump between apps 95 How do I turn off my computer 95 Why is there a new interface 95 Wireless networks 77 Connecting to the Internet 77 Acer...
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...servicing to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. The product exhibits a distinct change in a pressurized container, and do not expose it in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the battery, charging... high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery. Do not use it to temperatures over 60° C (140° F). The power cord or ...
...servicing to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. The product exhibits a distinct change in a pressurized container, and do not expose it in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the battery, charging... high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery. Do not use it to temperatures over 60° C (140° F). The power cord or ...
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... The Quick Guide introduces you get started with setting up your computer. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the setup poster helps you to the Aspire M3 User's Manual. type "User" and and click Acer User's Manual. It is available from Start; Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
... The Quick Guide introduces you get started with setting up your computer. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the setup poster helps you to the Aspire M3 User's Manual. type "User" and and click Acer User's Manual. It is available from Start; Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
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Acer Aspire M3 Your Acer notebook tour - 19 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer computer.
Acer Aspire M3 Your Acer notebook tour - 19 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer computer.
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Front view # Icon 1 2 Item Power button Power indicator Battery indicator Rear view Description Turns the computer on and off. Fully charged: The light is charging. Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. # Icon 1 Item Ventilation and cooling fan 22 - Indicates battery status. Your Acer notebook tour Description Allows the computer to stay cool. Indicates the computer's power status. Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
Front view # Icon 1 2 Item Power button Power indicator Battery indicator Rear view Description Turns the computer on and off. Fully charged: The light is charging. Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. # Icon 1 Item Ventilation and cooling fan 22 - Indicates battery status. Your Acer notebook tour Description Allows the computer to stay cool. Indicates the computer's power status. Do not cover or obstruct the openings.
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... numeric mode. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Using the keyboard When Num Lock is on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). + * Use this section may not apply to your computer. USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys...
... numeric mode. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Using the keyboard When Num Lock is on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). + * Use this section may not apply to your computer. USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys...
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... access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on embedded keypad. Hold while typing Main keyboard keys letters on Type numbers in a normal embedded keypad manner. Hold while using cursor-control keys. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in a normal manner. Hotkey + Icon Function Communication key Description Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Using the keyboard - 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access...
... access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on embedded keypad. Hold while typing Main keyboard keys letters on Type numbers in a normal embedded keypad manner. Hold while using cursor-control keys. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in a normal manner. Hotkey + Icon Function Communication key Description Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Using the keyboard - 31 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access...
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.... + + < > + < > + < > NumLk Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off to return. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. 32 - Display off Turns the display screen backlight off (only for certain models). Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Using the keyboard Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the screen brightness.
.... + + < > + < > + < > NumLk Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off to return. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. 32 - Display off Turns the display screen backlight off (only for certain models). Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Using the keyboard Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the screen brightness.
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Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it clearly. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be 40 - Recovery If multiple discs are using optical discs, the drive ejects each backup, such as...
Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it clearly. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be 40 - Recovery If multiple discs are using optical discs, the drive ejects each backup, such as...
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... the instructions provided with the device. If nothing else has solved the problem and you have created. • Other applications - If you may need to a previous state when everything was working correctly. Recovery - 41 solved by returning your operating system. Reset your computer from the factory. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on...
... the instructions provided with the device. If nothing else has solved the problem and you have created. • Other applications - If you may need to a previous state when everything was working correctly. Recovery - 41 solved by returning your operating system. Reset your computer from the factory. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you need to reinstall software that did not come pre-installed on...
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... 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. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. 46 - Software installed since you can access important files on page 47. Recovery Recovering from the...
... 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. Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. 46 - Software installed since you can access important files on page 47. Recovery Recovering from the...
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... to change this setting to start from, select the USB drive. c. Use the left or right arrow keys to open the boot menu. f. Use your arrow keys to use: 50 - Recovery Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 3. b. Find your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Depending on the type of BIOS your recovery backup. 2. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of recovery to select USB Device, then press Enter. Select Troubleshoot and...
... to change this setting to start from, select the USB drive. c. Use the left or right arrow keys to open the boot menu. f. Use your arrow keys to use: 50 - Recovery Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 3. b. Find your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Depending on the type of BIOS your recovery backup. 2. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of recovery to select USB Device, then press Enter. Select Troubleshoot and...
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... power indicator LED will automatically enter Deep Sleep to preserve battery life. The Acer Green Instant On feature allows your computer to wake up from Sleep mode. When you close the lid, or leave your computer enters Sleep mode. When the computer is detected for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Power management...
... power indicator LED will automatically enter Deep Sleep to preserve battery life. The Acer Green Instant On feature allows your computer to wake up from Sleep mode. When you close the lid, or leave your computer enters Sleep mode. When the computer is detected for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Power management...
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... battery to the Windows power meter. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you use . • Eject a PC Card if it is not being used, as described above. • Frequent use; Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on -the-go use the battery, the faster it will reach the end of battery operation, prolonging the charge...
... battery to the Windows power meter. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you use . • Eject a PC Card if it is not being used, as described above. • Frequent use; Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on -the-go use the battery, the faster it will reach the end of battery operation, prolonging the charge...
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... the use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use . Entering passwords When a password is set , a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Then turn on Boot secures your dealer or an authorized service...
... the use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use . Entering passwords When a password is set , a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Then turn on Boot secures your dealer or an authorized service...
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.... Acer Instant Connect Instant Connect ensures a faster connection to any of available networks during setup. Setting up a wireless network is easy and allows you to the Internet Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wires. Windows will detect and display a list of the networks that your computer connects to your network and enter the password if required. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Wireless networks A wireless LAN...
.... Acer Instant Connect Instant Connect ensures a faster connection to any of available networks during setup. Setting up a wireless network is easy and allows you to the Internet Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wires. Windows will detect and display a list of the networks that your computer connects to your network and enter the password if required. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Wireless networks A wireless LAN...
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... set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Setting passwords To set this value to enable this utility. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the computer logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility...
... set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Setting passwords To set this value to enable this utility. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the computer logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to-disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility...
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... questions Press any key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to the computer. Remove it is being supplied to restart the system. I turned on . 88 - Easy solutions are using on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to power the computer...
... questions Press any key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it and press + + to the computer. Remove it is being supplied to restart the system. I turned on . 88 - Easy solutions are using on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to power the computer...
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... at the top of the screen. To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. How do I move tiles? Can I personalize the Lock screen? If your personal needs. 96 - How do I unlock my computer? You can personalize Start with a different image or to show you quick status and notifications to continue. How do I make tiles bigger or smaller?
... at the top of the screen. To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. How do I move tiles? Can I personalize the Lock screen? If your personal needs. 96 - How do I unlock my computer? You can personalize Start with a different image or to show you quick status and notifications to continue. How do I make tiles bigger or smaller?