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....acer.com/acercloud Model number: Serial number: Date of purchase: Place of purchase: AcerCloud is a personal cloud service that allows you to date. Aspire R7-571 / R7-572 User's Manual This revision: 03/2013 AcerCloud frees you to access your files over the Internet and make sure your most important files are always up to enjoy your main Cloud PC. This computer comes with AcerCloud pre-installed...
....acer.com/acercloud Model number: Serial number: Date of purchase: Place of purchase: AcerCloud is a personal cloud service that allows you to date. Aspire R7-571 / R7-572 User's Manual This revision: 03/2013 AcerCloud frees you to access your files over the Internet and make sure your most important files are always up to enjoy your main Cloud PC. This computer comes with AcerCloud pre-installed...
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... Windows 48 Your guides 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 Basic care and tips for using your computer 16 Power management 56 Turning your computer on and off 16 Disable Fast startup 56 Taking care of your computer 17 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack 59 Battery pack characteristics 59 Charging the battery 59 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Optimizing battery life 61 Screen...
... Windows 48 Your guides 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 52 Basic care and tips for using your computer 16 Power management 56 Turning your computer on and off 16 Disable Fast startup 56 Taking care of your computer 17 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Cleaning and servicing 18 Battery pack 59 Battery pack characteristics 59 Charging the battery 59 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Optimizing battery life 61 Screen...
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... security lock 69 Using passwords 69 Frequently asked questions 89 Entering passwords 70 Requesting service 91 Troubleshooting 93 Wireless networks 71 Troubleshooting tips 93 Connecting to the Internet 71 Error messages 93 Wireless networks 71 Tips and hints for using Windows 8 95 Using a Bluetooth connection 73 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 73 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8 ......... 74 Adding a Bluetooth device 75 Three concepts you might want to use Windows in mind 95 How do I access the charms 95 How do I get to Start...
... security lock 69 Using passwords 69 Frequently asked questions 89 Entering passwords 70 Requesting service 91 Troubleshooting 93 Wireless networks 71 Troubleshooting tips 93 Connecting to the Internet 71 Error messages 93 Wireless networks 71 Tips and hints for using Windows 8 95 Using a Bluetooth connection 73 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 73 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8 ......... 74 Adding a Bluetooth device 75 Three concepts you might want to use Windows in mind 95 How do I access the charms 95 How do I get to Start...
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...° F). 8 - Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a pressurized container, and do not expose it in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you...
...° F). 8 - Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a pressurized container, and do not expose it in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you...
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... force in hot or cold places, such as household waste. - Battery performance is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Note: Please refer to www.acer.com for this device requires a good quality connection to : wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Follow local regulations when disposing of a new battery is especially limited in its use any area...
... force in hot or cold places, such as household waste. - Battery performance is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Note: Please refer to www.acer.com for this device requires a good quality connection to : wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Follow local regulations when disposing of a new battery is especially limited in its use any area...
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... and tips for using your computer Turning your notebook. The Quick Guide introduces you to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your computer on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to be more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. This guide contains detailed information...
... and tips for using your computer Turning your notebook. The Quick Guide introduces you to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your computer on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to be more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. This guide contains detailed information...
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# Icon 4 5 Item Microphones Power indicator Battery indicator Description Internal stereo microphones for sound recording. Indicates battery status. Fully charged: The light is charging. Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. Your Acer notebook tour - 21
# Icon 4 5 Item Microphones Power indicator Battery indicator Description Internal stereo microphones for sound recording. Indicates battery status. Fully charged: The light is charging. Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. Your Acer notebook tour - 21
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SD card reader Accepts one card can operate at any given time. Power button Turns the computer on and off. USB port Connects to an AC adapter. Your Acer notebook tour - 25 Only one Secure Digital card (SD or SDHC). Right view # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 23 4 56 7 Item Description Speaker Delivers stereo audio output. Volume control key Adjusts the system volume. DC-in jack Connects to USB devices. Note: Push to remove/install the card.
SD card reader Accepts one card can operate at any given time. Power button Turns the computer on and off. USB port Connects to an AC adapter. Your Acer notebook tour - 25 Only one Secure Digital card (SD or SDHC). Right view # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 23 4 56 7 Item Description Speaker Delivers stereo audio output. Volume control key Adjusts the system volume. DC-in jack Connects to USB devices. Note: Push to remove/install the card.
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... would be to do a lot of the Using the keyboard - 29 When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on and off. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you can toggle on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications...
... would be to do a lot of the Using the keyboard - 29 When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on and off. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you can toggle on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications...
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...Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard - 31 Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . Press any key to save power. Also adjusts the backlight brightness. + Keyboard toggle Turns the keyboard on and off. + + < > + < > NumLk Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off . Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard...
...Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard - 31 Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . Press any key to save power. Also adjusts the backlight brightness. + Keyboard toggle Turns the keyboard on and off. + + < > + < > NumLk Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off . Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard...
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... clicking the right mouse button; Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume up Description Increases the sound volume. + < > + + + + Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Decreases the sound volume. it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to the previous media file. Using the keyboard Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Play or pause a selected media file. Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. 32 - Jump to...
... clicking the right mouse button; Hotkey + < > Icon Function Volume up Description Increases the sound volume. + < > + + + + Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Decreases the sound volume. it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to the previous media file. Using the keyboard Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Play or pause a selected media file. Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. 32 - Jump to...
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... the process is complete. • If you keep the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it clearly. Click Start to a previous system condition. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be 42 - 3. Make sure you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK.
... the process is complete. • If you keep the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it clearly. Click Start to a previous system condition. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be 42 - 3. Make sure you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK.
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... instructions provided with the device. Recovery - 43 Reset your system to its factory condition. If nothing else has solved the problem and you have created. • Other applications - If you need to its factory condition" on page 47. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to reinstall software...
... instructions provided with the device. Recovery - 43 Reset your system to its factory condition. If nothing else has solved the problem and you have created. • Other applications - If you need to its factory condition" on page 47. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to reinstall software...
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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. Recovery See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your files (user data) but will attempt to retain your system. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Customized Restore will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 51. 48 - Recovering from the Windows Store).
... 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. Recovery See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your files (user data) but will attempt to retain your system. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Customized Restore will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 51. 48 - Recovering from the Windows Store).
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... startup 1. Click Reset. 5. Click Troubleshoot. 3. The process will take several minutes. 50 - b. A screen appears asking you to restore your PC" enables you to your computer by repeating the first-start using your hard drive. 6. Click Next. Turn on your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Several options are completely removed. 4. Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your PC. Recovering from the hard drive during startup...
... startup 1. Click Reset. 5. Click Troubleshoot. 3. The process will take several minutes. 50 - b. A screen appears asking you to restore your PC" enables you to your computer by repeating the first-start using your hard drive. 6. Click Next. Turn on your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Several options are completely removed. 4. Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your PC. Recovering from the hard drive during startup...
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... keyboard, make sure a keyboard is attached to Enabled. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. If it is selected, press to change this setting to your arrow keys to open the boot menu. b. Find your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Depending on a USB drive: 1. During startup, press to select USB Device, then press Enter. Use your computer. 3. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your recovery backup. 2. d. e. Recovering from a recovery backup...
... keyboard, make sure a keyboard is attached to Enabled. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. If it is selected, press to change this setting to your arrow keys to open the boot menu. b. Find your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Depending on a USB drive: 1. During startup, press to select USB Device, then press Enter. Use your computer. 3. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your recovery backup. 2. d. e. Recovering from a recovery backup...
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... after your PC in a cool, dry place. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use ; Battery pack - 61 Checking the battery level The power meter indicates the current battery level. A standard computer battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You...
... after your PC in a cool, dry place. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use ; Battery pack - 61 Checking the battery level The power meter indicates the current battery level. A standard computer battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You...
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... power button for maximum security. Combine the use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on Boot secures your dealer or an authorized service center. Entering passwords When a password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. 70 - Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type...
... power button for maximum security. Combine the use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on Boot secures your dealer or an authorized service center. Entering passwords When a password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. 70 - Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type...
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... pressing a key does not turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer. Easy solutions are using on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back...
... pressing a key does not turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer. Easy solutions are using on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back...
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... attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. • The brightness level might be too low. Press and release the power button to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may...
... attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the taskbar. • The brightness level might be too low. Press and release the power button to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may...