User Manual (Windows 8)
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... Windows 46 computer 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 50 Turning your computer on and off 16 Taking care of your computer 17 Acer clear.fi 54 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Navigating media and photos 54 Cleaning and servicing 18 Shared files 55 Which devices are compatible 55 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Playing to another device 56 Screen view 20 Keyboard view 21 Power management...
... Windows 46 computer 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 50 Turning your computer on and off 16 Taking care of your computer 17 Acer clear.fi 54 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Navigating media and photos 54 Cleaning and servicing 18 Shared files 55 Which devices are compatible 55 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Playing to another device 56 Screen view 20 Keyboard view 21 Power management...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... for Windows Using a Bluetooth connection 79 updates 98 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 79 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in mind 92 How do I access the charms 92 Securing your computer 71 How do I get more information?.......... 98 Adding a Bluetooth device 81 Troubleshooting 99 Troubleshooting tips 99 HDMI 85 Error messages 99 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 86 Regulations and safety notices 101 BIOS utility 87 Boot sequence 87 4 - Preparing the computer 69 Setting passwords 87...
... for Windows Using a Bluetooth connection 79 updates 98 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 79 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in mind 92 How do I access the charms 92 Securing your computer 71 How do I get more information?.......... 98 Adding a Bluetooth device 81 Troubleshooting 99 Troubleshooting tips 99 HDMI 85 Error messages 99 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 86 Regulations and safety notices 101 BIOS utility 87 Boot sequence 87 4 - Preparing the computer 69 Setting passwords 87...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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...: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. 16 - It is available from Desktop; double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. First things...
...: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. 16 - It is available from Desktop; double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. Your guides To help you for making an Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. First things...
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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. Acer Aspire M3 Your Acer notebook tour - 19
User Manual (Windows 8)
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Your Acer notebook tour Description Allows the computer to stay cool. Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. # Icon Item 1 Ventilation and cooling fan 22 - Fully charged: The light is charging. Indicates battery 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. Indicates the computer's power status.
Your Acer notebook tour Description Allows the computer to stay cool. Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. # Icon Item 1 Ventilation and cooling fan 22 - Fully charged: The light is charging. Indicates battery 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. Indicates the computer's power status.
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... - The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Note: Information in this mode when you need to your computer. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. It is on and off. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves...
... - The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Note: Information in this mode when you need to your computer. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. It is on and off. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves...
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...Decreases the sound volume. 32 - Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off (only for certain models). Press any key to save power. Hotkey + + + + Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers...
...Decreases the sound volume. 32 - Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off (only for certain models). Press any key to save power. Hotkey + + + + Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers...
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... support Web site. 2. If multiple discs are using optical discs, the drive ejects each backup, such as it completes burning it with a permanent marker. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. 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. Click Start to a previous system condition. 3. Make...
... support Web site. 2. If multiple discs are using optical discs, the drive ejects each backup, such as it completes burning it with a permanent marker. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. 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. Click Start to a previous system condition. 3. Make...
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... and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page 44. 3. If nothing else has solved the problem and you may need to an earlier system snapshot" on your computer from the factory. If nothing else has solved the problem and you have created. • Other applications - You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you want to reset...
... and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page 44. 3. If nothing else has solved the problem and you may need to an earlier system snapshot" on your computer from the factory. If nothing else has solved the problem and you have created. • Other applications - You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you want to reset...
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... Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. If you purchased 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. Software installed since you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. 46 - Recovery Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset...
... Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. If you purchased 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. Software installed since you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. 46 - Recovery Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset...
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If you choose Windows 8, Reset your hard drive. 2. If you choose Windows 7, your computer will erase all files on certain systems), a window opens with Acer Recovery Management 1. Recovery - 47 Click Restore Factory Settings. If your computer. Note: To fully enjoy Windows 8 features after changing from Windows 7, enter the BIOS (press when starting your computer) and change Boot Mode back to UEFI. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will restart and restore Windows 7. If you reinstall Windows 7, you must change Boot Mode to Legacy before restarting...
If you choose Windows 8, Reset your hard drive. 2. If you choose Windows 7, your computer will erase all files on certain systems), a window opens with Acer Recovery Management 1. Recovery - 47 Click Restore Factory Settings. If your computer. Note: To fully enjoy Windows 8 features after changing from Windows 7, enter the BIOS (press when starting your computer) and change Boot Mode back to UEFI. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will restart and restore Windows 7. If you reinstall Windows 7, you must change Boot Mode to Legacy before restarting...
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... startup process. 5. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your arrow keys to select USB Device, then press Enter. If it is selected, press to change this setting to Enabled. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Plug in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. c. e. During startup, press to select the Main menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to start from the recovery backup instead of recovery to confirm. Recovery Find your keyboard type...
... startup process. 5. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your arrow keys to select USB Device, then press Enter. If it is selected, press to change this setting to Enabled. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Plug in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. c. e. During startup, press to select the Main menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to start from the recovery backup instead of recovery to confirm. Recovery Find your keyboard type...
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... to access the BIOS utility. Securing your Supervisor Password! Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to shut down the computer. Try again and press . • Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on boot parameter is set , a prompt...
... to access the BIOS utility. Securing your Supervisor Password! Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to shut down the computer. Try again and press . • Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on boot parameter is set , a prompt...
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... the following : • Is a disc in the optical drive? Press any key to turn the display back on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. I turned on the battery, it and press + + to save power. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it is...
... the following : • Is a disc in the optical drive? Press any key to turn the display back on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. I turned on the battery, it and press + + to save power. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it is...
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... I make tiles bigger or smaller? Click Start screen at the bottom of the page and select a color and image. Can I unlock my computer? How do I personalize the Lock screen? To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. If your account has a password set, you quick status and notifications to accommodate the tile in its new location. Other tiles will need to enter...
... I make tiles bigger or smaller? Click Start screen at the bottom of the page and select a color and image. Can I unlock my computer? How do I personalize the Lock screen? To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. If your account has a password set, you quick status and notifications to accommodate the tile in its new location. Other tiles will need to enter...
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Windows 51 Windows Acer Recovery Management Start Recovery Acer Recovery Management Restore Factory Settings Customized Restore Restore Factory Settings Windows Acer Recovery Management 48 Customized Restore 47
Windows 51 Windows Acer Recovery Management Start Recovery Acer Recovery Management Restore Factory Settings Customized Restore Restore Factory Settings Windows Acer Recovery Management 48 Customized Restore 47
Quick Guide
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... Office 2010. Search & Decide with Microsoft® Office 2010 - All Rights Reserved. Productivity Software Work Great with Bing - Find and organize the answers you need using Bing™, so you can make faster, more informed decisions. Aspire M3 Quick Guide This revision: 07/2012 Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer recommends... Then share them on Facebook, YouTube or Windows Live.
... Office 2010. Search & Decide with Microsoft® Office 2010 - All Rights Reserved. Productivity Software Work Great with Bing - Find and organize the answers you need using Bing™, so you can make faster, more informed decisions. Aspire M3 Quick Guide This revision: 07/2012 Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer recommends... Then share them on Facebook, YouTube or Windows Live.
Quick Guide
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... a set of your new computer. For more productive, please refer to the Aspire M3 User's Manual. In addition it : 1 Type "User" from Start. 2 Click on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Follow these steps to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for meeting your new computer. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
... a set of your new computer. For more productive, please refer to the Aspire M3 User's Manual. In addition it : 1 Type "User" from Start. 2 Click on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Follow these steps to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for meeting your new computer. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
Quick Guide
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... screen brightness. Play or pause a selected media file. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the sound volume. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Jump to the previous media file. Return to the next media file. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Icon Function Communication Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Volume down Volume...
... screen brightness. Play or pause a selected media file. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the sound volume. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Jump to the previous media file. Return to the next media file. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Icon Function Communication Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Volume down Volume...
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... detect and display a list of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Select your computer enters Sleep mode. In this state, battery remains ready to any key to wake the computer from Deep Sleep. Open the lid or press any of the networks that monitors system activity, such as activity involving one or more of available networks during setup. Power management This computer has a built-in power management unit...
... detect and display a list of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Select your computer enters Sleep mode. In this state, battery remains ready to any key to wake the computer from Deep Sleep. Open the lid or press any of the networks that monitors system activity, such as activity involving one or more of available networks during setup. Power management This computer has a built-in power management unit...