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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 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Which devices are compatible 55 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 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Which devices are compatible 55 Playing to another device 56 Screen view 20 Keyboard view 21 Power management...
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... computer 93 Using a computer security lock 71 Why is there a new interface 93 Using passwords 71 How do I unlock my computer 93 Entering passwords 72 How do I 'm used to use Windows in the way that I get more information?.......... 98 Using a Bluetooth connection 79 Troubleshooting 99 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 79 Adding a Bluetooth device 81 Troubleshooting tips 99 Error messages 99 HDMI 85 Regulations and safety notices 101 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 86 BIOS utility 87 Boot sequence 87...
... computer 93 Using a computer security lock 71 Why is there a new interface 93 Using passwords 71 How do I unlock my computer 93 Entering passwords 72 How do I 'm used to use Windows in the way that I get more information?.......... 98 Using a Bluetooth connection 79 Troubleshooting 99 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 79 Adding a Bluetooth device 81 Troubleshooting tips 99 Error messages 99 HDMI 85 Regulations and safety notices 101 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 86 BIOS utility 87 Boot sequence 87...
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... leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Do not use any charger or battery that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may cause the battery to prolong the lifetime of times, but it in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to...
... leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Do not use any charger or battery that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may cause the battery to prolong the lifetime of times, but it in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to...
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... to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. 16 - Basic care and tips for your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would...
... to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. 16 - Basic care and tips for your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. FIRST THINGS FIRST We would...
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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
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Front view # Icon 1 12 Item Power button Description Turns the computer on and off. Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. # Icon 1 Item Ventilation and cooling fan 22 - Fully charged: The light is charging. Power indicator 2 Battery indicator Rear view Indicates the computer's power status. Your Acer notebook tour Description Allows the computer to stay cool. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Indicates battery status.
Front view # Icon 1 12 Item Power button Description Turns the computer on and off. Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. # Icon 1 Item Ventilation and cooling fan 22 - Fully charged: The light is charging. Power indicator 2 Battery indicator Rear view Indicates the computer's power status. Your Acer notebook tour Description Allows the computer to stay cool. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Indicates battery status.
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... on and off. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is in uppercase. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Using the keyboard The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down when you can toggle on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up...
... on and off. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is in uppercase. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Using the keyboard The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or down when you can toggle on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up...
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Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off (only for certain models). Using the keyboard Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. 32 - Press any key to save power. Hotkey + + + + Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and ...
Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off (only for certain models). Using the keyboard Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. 32 - Press any key to save power. Hotkey + + + + Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and ...
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... backup in a safe place that were pre-installed at the factory, see that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. 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. Make sure you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. For instructions...
... backup in a safe place that were pre-installed at the factory, see that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. 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. Make sure you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. For instructions...
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You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you may need to a previous state when everything was working correctly. Recovery - 41 Reset your system to reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page 45. 4. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to reinstall device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer, follow that did...
You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you may need to a previous state when everything was working correctly. Recovery - 41 Reset your system to reinstall the applications and device drivers that did not come pre-installed on page 45. 4. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to reinstall device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer, follow that did...
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... 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. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. 46 - Recovering from the Windows Store). Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Software installed since you can...
... 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. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. 46 - Recovering from the Windows Store). Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Software installed since you can...
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... option to UEFI. If you reinstall Windows 7, you choose Windows 7, your PC opens, as described below. Recovery - 47 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 Legacy before restarting your hard drive. 2. Click Restore Factory Settings. Restore Factory Settings with two operating systems (only available on your computer. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will restart and restore Windows 7. If your computer is configured with Acer Recovery Management...
... option to UEFI. If you reinstall Windows 7, you choose Windows 7, your PC opens, as described below. Recovery - 47 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 Legacy before restarting your hard drive. 2. Click Restore Factory Settings. Restore Factory Settings with two operating systems (only available on your computer. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will restart and restore Windows 7. If your computer is configured with Acer Recovery Management...
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... recovery backup. 2. Press when starting your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. a. If it is selected, press to change this setting to select USB Device, then press Enter. During startup, press to confirm. Your computer will restart. 4. b. d. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. e. Use your arrow keys to Enabled. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 3. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of BIOS...
... recovery backup. 2. Press when starting your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. a. If it is selected, press to change this setting to select USB Device, then press Enter. During startup, press to confirm. Your computer will restart. 4. b. d. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. e. Use your arrow keys to Enabled. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 3. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of BIOS...
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... the use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on boot parameter is set , a prompt appears when you fail to enter a 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. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password...
... the use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on boot parameter is set , a prompt appears when you fail to enter a 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. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password...
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.... Press any key to turn the display back on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following : • Is a disc in the optical drive? Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on . 88 - Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If...
.... Press any key to turn the display back on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following : • Is a disc in the optical drive? Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on . 88 - Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If...
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Windows 52 Windows Acer Recovery Management Start Recovery Acer Recovery Management Restore Factory Settings Customized Restore Restore Factory Settings Windows Acer Recovery Management 49 Customized Restore 48
Windows 52 Windows Acer Recovery Management Start Recovery Acer Recovery Management Restore Factory Settings Customized Restore Restore Factory Settings Windows Acer Recovery Management 49 Customized Restore 48
Quick Guide
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... your photos with Office 2010. © 2012. Productivity Software Work Great with Bing - Then share them on Facebook, YouTube or Windows Live. Aspire M3 Quick Guide This revision: 07/2012 Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer recommends... All Rights Reserved. Photo editing - Find and organize the answers you need using Bing™, so you can make faster, more informed decisions.
... your photos with Office 2010. © 2012. Productivity Software Work Great with Bing - Then share them on Facebook, YouTube or Windows Live. Aspire M3 Quick Guide This revision: 07/2012 Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Acer recommends... All Rights Reserved. Photo editing - Find and organize the answers you need using Bing™, so you can make faster, more informed decisions.
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... utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The Quick Guide introduces you to be more on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. The Aspire M3 User's Manual contains useful information applying to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the Setup Poster helps you get started with setting up your computer can help you to your new computer. Follow these steps to thank you use your Acer notebook...
... utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The Quick Guide introduces you to be more on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. The Aspire M3 User's Manual contains useful information applying to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the Setup Poster helps you get started with setting up your computer can help you to your new computer. Follow these steps to thank you use your Acer notebook...
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... access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Puts the computer in the hotkey combination.. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Play or pause a selected media file. Brightness up Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Decreases the sound volume. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Icon Function Communication Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Turns the internal touchpad...
... access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Puts the computer in the hotkey combination.. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Play or pause a selected media file. Brightness up Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Decreases the sound volume. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Icon Function Communication Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Turns the internal touchpad...
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... instructions. Press the power button to wake up from Sleep mode in order to preserve battery life. Otherwise, open the lid. Power management This computer has a built-in Deep Sleep, the power indicator LED will automatically enter Deep Sleep to conserve energy. Acer Green Instant On Note: For selected models only. While the computer is turned on by default. After a certain amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to your network and enter the password...
... instructions. Press the power button to wake up from Sleep mode in order to preserve battery life. Otherwise, open the lid. Power management This computer has a built-in Deep Sleep, the power indicator LED will automatically enter Deep Sleep to conserve energy. Acer Green Instant On Note: For selected models only. While the computer is turned on by default. After a certain amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to your network and enter the password...