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... its factory Your guides 16 condition 45 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from Windows 46 computer 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 50 Turning your computer on and off 16 Taking care of your computer 17 Acer Ring 54 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Cleaning and servicing 18 Device Control 56 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Acer clear.fi 57 Screen view 20 Navigating media and...
... its factory Your guides 16 condition 45 Basic care and tips for using your Recovering from Windows 46 computer 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 50 Turning your computer on and off 16 Taking care of your computer 17 Acer Ring 54 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Cleaning and servicing 18 Device Control 56 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Acer clear.fi 57 Screen view 20 Navigating media and...
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... Connecting to the Internet 80 Acer Instant Connect 80 Wireless networks 80 Where are my apps 98 What is a Microsoft ID (account 100 How do I check for using Windows 8 95 Three concepts you 72 Special considerations 73 Requesting service 93 Tips and hints for Windows Using a Bluetooth connection 82 updates 101 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 82 Adding a Bluetooth device 84 Where can I get to Start 95 Using a computer security lock 74 Using passwords 74 Entering passwords...
... Connecting to the Internet 80 Acer Instant Connect 80 Wireless networks 80 Where are my apps 98 What is a Microsoft ID (account 100 How do I check for using Windows 8 95 Three concepts you 72 Special considerations 73 Requesting service 93 Tips and hints for Windows Using a Bluetooth connection 82 updates 101 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 82 Adding a Bluetooth device 84 Where can I get to Start 95 Using a computer security lock 74 Using passwords 74 Entering passwords...
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Guidelines for service. - Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. Safety and comfort The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of the battery, charging will eventually wear out. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, refer to leak acid, become hot, explode...
Guidelines for service. - Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. Safety and comfort The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of the battery, charging will eventually wear out. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, refer to leak acid, become hot, explode...
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... User's Manual in the menu that opens. This guide contains detailed information on how your notebook. Basic care and tips for your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your computer. For more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions...
... User's Manual in the menu that opens. This guide contains detailed information on how your notebook. Basic care and tips for your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your computer. For more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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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.
User Manual (Windows 8)
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Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. # Icon 1 Item 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 12 Item Power button Power indicator Battery indicator Rear view Description Turns the computer on and off. Your Acer notebook tour Description Allows the computer to stay cool. Indicates the computer's power status.
Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. # Icon 1 Item 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 12 Item Power button Power indicator Battery indicator Rear view Description Turns the computer on and off. Your Acer notebook tour Description Allows the computer to stay cool. Indicates the computer's power status.
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. A better solution would be to do a lot of the 30 - It is on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work...
... indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down arrow keys respectively. A better solution would be to do a lot of the 30 - It is on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work...
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... Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Using the keyboard Hotkey + + + + Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + + < > + < > + < > NumLk Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off to return. Press any key to save power.
... Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Using the keyboard Hotkey + + + + Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + + < > + < > + < > NumLk Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off to return. Press any key to save power.
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... hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be 40 - Recovery 3. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. Perform minor fixes. Follow the process until the process is complete. • If you keep the backup in a safe place that were pre-installed at the factory, see that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Click Start to a previous system condition. If multiple discs...
... hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be 40 - Recovery 3. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. Perform minor fixes. Follow the process until the process is complete. • If you keep the backup in a safe place that were pre-installed at the factory, see that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Click Start to a previous system condition. If multiple discs...
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... drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you need to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - solved by returning your system to its factory condition. Recovery - 41 For instructions, see "Returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to its factory condition" on your computer from the factory. If you want to reset...
... drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you need to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - solved by returning your system to its factory condition. Recovery - 41 For instructions, see "Returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to its factory condition" on your computer from the factory. If you want to reset...
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.... See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. 46 - Recovery Software installed since you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. 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. Recovering from the Windows Store). Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers.
.... See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. 46 - Recovery Software installed since you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. 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. Recovering from the Windows Store). Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers.
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... change Boot Mode to restore either Windows 7 or Windows 8. If you choose Windows 8, Reset your computer is configured with two operating systems (only available on your hard drive. 2. Click Restore Factory Settings. Note: To fully enjoy Windows 8 features after changing from Windows 7, enter the BIOS (press when starting your computer. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will restart and restore Windows 7. If you choose Windows 7, your computer will erase all files on certain systems), a window opens with Acer Recovery Management 1. Recovery - 47 If your PC opens...
... change Boot Mode to restore either Windows 7 or Windows 8. If you choose Windows 8, Reset your computer is configured with two operating systems (only available on your hard drive. 2. Click Restore Factory Settings. Note: To fully enjoy Windows 8 features after changing from Windows 7, enter the BIOS (press when starting your computer. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will restart and restore Windows 7. If you choose Windows 7, your computer will erase all files on certain systems), a window opens with Acer Recovery Management 1. Recovery - 47 If your PC opens...
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... type of the normal startup process. 5. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from , select the USB drive. d. b. Plug in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. If it is selected, press to change this setting to select the Exit menu. Use your computer. 3. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to use: 50 - f. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of recovery to start from a recovery backup on your arrow keys...
... type of the normal startup process. 5. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from , select the USB drive. d. b. Plug in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. If it is selected, press to change this setting to select the Exit menu. Use your computer. 3. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to use: 50 - f. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of recovery to start from a recovery backup on your arrow keys...
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... of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set , a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to access the BIOS utility. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to use . Important...
... of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set , a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to access the BIOS utility. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to use . Important...
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... plugged into your computer. Press any key to the computer. Easy solutions are using on the battery, it and press + + to power the computer. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a disc in the optical drive? Unplug it and press + + to...
... plugged into your computer. Press any key to the computer. Easy solutions are using on the battery, it and press + + to power the computer. I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it is lit, check the following: • Is a disc in the optical drive? Unplug it and press + + to...
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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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..., solve problems and simplify everyday projects with Bing - Productivity Software Work Great with Windows Live Photo Gallery. © 2012. Then share them on Facebook, YouTube or Windows Live. 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... All...
..., solve problems and simplify everyday projects with Bing - Productivity Software Work Great with Windows Live Photo Gallery. © 2012. Then share them on Facebook, YouTube or Windows Live. 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... All...
Quick Guide
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... it : 1 Type "User" from Start. 2 Click on Acer User's Manual. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you use your new computer. Follow these steps to thank you to your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. English 3 First things first We would like to access it...
... it : 1 Type "User" from Start. 2 Click on Acer User's Manual. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you use your new computer. Follow these steps to thank you to your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your mobile computing needs. English 3 First things first We would like to access it...
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...+ Icon Function Communication Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Decreases the screen brightness. Jump to the previous media file. Brightness up Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Decreases the sound volume. Increases the sound volume. 5 English Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.
...+ Icon Function Communication Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Decreases the screen brightness. Jump to the previous media file. Brightness up Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Decreases the sound volume. Increases the sound volume. 5 English Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.
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... the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is in Deep Sleep, the power indicator LED will be turned off. English 10 Connecting to the Internet Your computer's wireless connection is in Sleep mode, the power indicator LED will flash orange. Windows will detect and display a list of these devices in less than the time it takes to your network and enter the password if required. Please also refer to open Internet Explorer...
... the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is in Deep Sleep, the power indicator LED will be turned off. English 10 Connecting to the Internet Your computer's wireless connection is in Sleep mode, the power indicator LED will flash orange. Windows will detect and display a list of these devices in less than the time it takes to your network and enter the password if required. Please also refer to open Internet Explorer...