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... a personal cloud service that allows you to date. © 2013 All Rights Reserved. For more information please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/acercloud Model number: Serial number: Date of purchase: Place of purchase: This computer comes with AcerCloud pre-installed. Aspire M5-583P User's Manual This revision: 04/2013 AcerCloud frees you to access your files over the Internet and make sure your most...
... a personal cloud service that allows you to date. © 2013 All Rights Reserved. For more information please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/acercloud Model number: Serial number: Date of purchase: Place of purchase: This computer comes with AcerCloud pre-installed. Aspire M5-583P User's Manual This revision: 04/2013 AcerCloud frees you to access your files over the Internet and make sure your most...
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... using your Recovering from Windows 48 computer 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 Turning your computer on and off 16 Taking care of your computer 17 Power management 56 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Saving power 56 Taking care of your battery pack 18 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack 59 Battery pack characteristics 59 Your Acer notebook tour 20 Charging the battery 59 Screen view 21 Optimizing battery...
... using your Recovering from Windows 48 computer 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 Turning your computer on and off 16 Taking care of your computer 17 Power management 56 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Saving power 56 Taking care of your battery pack 18 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack 59 Battery pack characteristics 59 Your Acer notebook tour 20 Charging the battery 59 Screen view 21 Optimizing battery...
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... Wireless networks 77 Connecting to the Internet 77 Wireless networks 77 I want to Using a computer security lock 71 keep in the way that I get to Start 94 Acer Theft Shield 73 Using Acer Theft Shield 75 General 75 Settings 76 How do I jump between apps 95 How do I turn off my computer 95 Why is a Microsoft ID (account 99 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 79 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8 ......... 80 Adding a Bluetooth device...
... Wireless networks 77 Connecting to the Internet 77 Wireless networks 77 I want to Using a computer security lock 71 keep in the way that I get to Start 94 Acer Theft Shield 73 Using Acer Theft Shield 75 General 75 Settings 76 How do I jump between apps 95 How do I turn off my computer 95 Why is a Microsoft ID (account 99 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 79 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8 ......... 80 Adding a Bluetooth device...
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... may result in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium-ion battery. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition...
... may result in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium-ion battery. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of the battery, charging will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition...
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The Quick Guide introduces you to thank you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your new computer. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. For more productive, please refer to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. It is available from Desktop; This guide contains...
The Quick Guide introduces you to thank you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your new computer. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. For more productive, please refer to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. It is available from Desktop; This guide contains...
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Acer Aspire M5-583P 20 - YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer computer. Your Acer notebook tour
Acer Aspire M5-583P 20 - YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer computer. Your Acer notebook tour
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Keyboard view # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. Your Acer notebook tour Fully charged: The light is charging. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. 22 -
Keyboard view # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. Your Acer notebook tour Fully charged: The light is charging. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. 22 -
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... Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to your computer. Use this section may not apply to connect an external keypad. USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Note: Information in numeric mode. Scroll Lock...
... Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to your computer. Use this section may not apply to connect an external keypad. USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Note: Information in numeric mode. Scroll Lock...
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... off to return. Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard - 31 Press any key to save power. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkey + + + + + + + < > + < > Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off . Note: This feature is only available on certain models.
... off to return. Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard - 31 Press any key to save power. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkey + + + + + + + < > + < > Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off . Note: This feature is only available on certain models.
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... pre-installed at the factory, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. For instructions on page 43. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. Perform minor fixes. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it clearly. Click Start...
... pre-installed at the factory, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. For instructions on page 43. Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. Perform minor fixes. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it clearly. Click Start...
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... the problem and you need to a previous state when everything was working correctly. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you may need to its factory condition. For instructions, see "Returning to its factory condition" on page 47. Reset your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - solved by returning your system to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on...
... the problem and you need to a previous state when everything was working correctly. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you may need to its factory condition. For instructions, see "Returning to its factory condition" on page 47. Reset your computer, follow that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - solved by returning your system to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on...
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... "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 51. 48 - Recovery Recovering from the Windows Store). Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, back them up now. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Software installed since you can access important files on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery...
... "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 49. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 51. 48 - Recovery Recovering from the Windows Store). Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, back them up now. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Software installed since you can access important files on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery...
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... can start process. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much more secure as old files are now presented. A screen appears asking you to the default factory condition with files intact. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your computer and takes about 30 minutes. The recovery...
... can start process. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much more secure as old files are now presented. A screen appears asking you to the default factory condition with files intact. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your computer and takes about 30 minutes. The recovery...
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... to select which device to your computer. 4. Your computer will restart. 5. c. a. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to select the Main menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Select your computer. Press when starting your keyboard type. 52 - During startup, press to confirm...
... to select which device to your computer. 4. Your computer will restart. 5. c. a. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to select the Main menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to Enabled. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Select your computer. Press when starting your keyboard type. 52 - During startup, press to confirm...
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... battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to remove the battery pack after your AC adapter and battery. the more you get the most out of about 300 charges. If you want to use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power...
... battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to remove the battery pack after your AC adapter and battery. the more you get the most out of about 300 charges. If you want to use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Purchase an extra battery pack. • Use AC power...
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... enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Press and hold the power button for maximum security. Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you fail to use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password...
... enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Press and hold the power button for maximum security. Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you fail to use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password...
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... power indicator: • If it and press + + to the power outlet. • If it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer. Check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to restart the system. Press any key to turn the display...
... power indicator: • If it and press + + to the power outlet. • If it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer. Check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to restart the system. Press any key to turn the display...
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... are connected to an external monitor. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Press and release the power button to a USB port on the taskbar. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device...
... are connected to an external monitor. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Press and release the power button to a USB port on the taskbar. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device...
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... topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. English 3 First things first We would like to your new computer. The Aspire M5-583P User's Manual contains useful information applying to thank you get started with setting up your new computer. Follow these steps to the Aspire M5-583P User's Manual. In addition it : 1 Type 'User' from Start. 2 Click on Acer User's Manual. For more productive, please refer to access it contains warranty information...
... topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. English 3 First things first We would like to your new computer. The Aspire M5-583P User's Manual contains useful information applying to thank you get started with setting up your new computer. Follow these steps to the Aspire M5-583P User's Manual. In addition it : 1 Type 'User' from Start. 2 Click on Acer User's Manual. For more productive, please refer to access it contains warranty information...
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....: 01.01.03 Hotkey Icon Function Description + Airplane mode Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Decreases the sound volume. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > + < > + + + + Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Increases the sound volume. Press any key to the next media file. Stop playing the selected media file. Return to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off to...
....: 01.01.03 Hotkey Icon Function Description + Airplane mode Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Decreases the sound volume. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > + < > + + + + Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Increases the sound volume. Press any key to the next media file. Stop playing the selected media file. Return to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off to...
