User Manual (Windows 8)
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... for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 48 computer 16 Turning your computer on and off 16 Acer clear.fi 52 Taking care of your computer 17 Navigating media and photos 52 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Shared files 53 Cleaning and servicing 18 Which devices are compatible 53 Playing to another device 54 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Screen view 20 Power management 55 Keyboard...
... for using your Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 48 computer 16 Turning your computer on and off 16 Acer clear.fi 52 Taking care of your computer 17 Navigating media and photos 52 Taking care of your AC adapter 18 Shared files 53 Cleaning and servicing 18 Which devices are compatible 53 Playing to another device 54 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Screen view 20 Power management 55 Keyboard...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... more information?.......... 98 HDMI 83 Regulations and safety notices 99 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 84 BIOS utility 85 Boot sequence 85 4 - give me my desktop back 95 Where are benefits of a wireless network 76 Components of contents Table of a wireless LAN 76 Why is a Microsoft ID (account 97 How do I add a favorite to Internet Using a Bluetooth connection 77 Explorer 97 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 77 How do...
... more information?.......... 98 HDMI 83 Regulations and safety notices 99 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 84 BIOS utility 85 Boot sequence 85 4 - give me my desktop back 95 Where are benefits of a wireless network 76 Components of contents Table of a wireless LAN 76 Why is a Microsoft ID (account 97 How do I add a favorite to Internet Using a Bluetooth connection 77 Explorer 97 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 77 How do...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... 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. Guidelines for service. - Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in damage...
... 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. Guidelines for service. - Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in damage...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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..., refer to the network. The capacity and lifetime of them away from children. Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of the battery will eventually wear out. Follow local regulations when disposing of used normally, and it will be charged and discharged hundreds of batteries according to : wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. To...
..., refer to the network. The capacity and lifetime of them away from children. Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of the battery will eventually wear out. Follow local regulations when disposing of used normally, and it will be charged and discharged hundreds of batteries according to : wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. To...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... information on and off To turn the power off , the setup poster helps you get started with setting up your notebook. Your guides To help you to be more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. The Quick Guide introduces you 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...
... information on and off To turn the power off , the setup poster helps you get started with setting up your notebook. Your guides To help you to be more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. The Quick Guide introduces you 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...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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Your Acer notebook tour Press down firmly on the lower right corner to perform a left click. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Indicates battery status. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. 22 - Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. Fully charged: The light is charging. # Icon Item 4 Touchpad Description Touch-sensitive pointing device.
Your Acer notebook tour Press down firmly on the lower right corner to perform a left click. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Indicates battery status. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. 22 - Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. Fully charged: The light is charging. # Icon Item 4 Touchpad Description Touch-sensitive pointing device.
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... 26 - The keys function as a calculator Num Lock (complete with some applications. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on , all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Using the keyboard Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). + * Use this section may not apply to your computer. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on and off...
... 26 - The keys function as a calculator Num Lock (complete with some applications. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on , all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Using the keyboard Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). + * Use this section may not apply to your computer. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on and off...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... the keys. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal embedded keypad manner. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Using the keyboard - 27 To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Hotkey Icon Function Description + Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. + Sleep...
... the keys. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal embedded keypad manner. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Using the keyboard - 27 To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Hotkey Icon Function Description + Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. + Sleep...
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... any key to save power. Move to the beginning of a file. 28 - Hotkey Icon Function + Display toggle + + Screen blank Touchpad toggle Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > + < > + < > + < > + + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Increases the sound volume. Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to return. Move to the end of a file. Volume...
... any key to save power. Move to the beginning of a file. 28 - Hotkey Icon Function + Display toggle + + Screen blank Touchpad toggle Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > + < > + < > + < > + + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Increases the sound volume. Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to return. Move to the end of a file. Volume...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... or support Web site. 2. Click Start to a previous system condition. Perform minor fixes. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be shown the backup progress on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Remove the disc...
... or support Web site. 2. Click Start to a previous system condition. Perform minor fixes. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be shown the backup progress on reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Remove the disc...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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.... If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning your system to an earlier system snapshot" on your hard drive or the backup you need to its factory condition" on page 43. 4. If you need to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Reset your operating system. If you have created. • Other applications -
.... If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning your system to an earlier system snapshot" on your hard drive or the backup you need to its factory condition" on page 43. 4. If you need to reinstall software that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Reset your operating system. If you have created. • Other applications -
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... 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. 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 hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Recovery Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on page 47. 44 - Recovering...
... 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. 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 hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Recovery Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on page 47. 44 - Recovering...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... is configured with two operating systems (only available on your PC opens, as described below. 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. If you choose Windows 8, Reset your hard drive. 2. 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. Recovery - 45...
... is configured with two operating systems (only available on your PC opens, as described below. 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. If you choose Windows 8, Reset your hard drive. 2. 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. Recovery - 45...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to select USB Device, then press Enter. Plug in the USB drive and turn on the type of BIOS your recovery backup. 2. Select OK or Yes to Enabled. Depending on your keyboard type. 6. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from the recovery backup instead of the normal startup process. 5. Find your computer uses, select Save Changes...
... down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to select USB Device, then press Enter. Plug in the USB drive and turn on the type of BIOS your recovery backup. 2. Select OK or Yes to Enabled. Depending on your keyboard type. 6. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from the recovery backup instead of the normal startup process. 5. Find your computer uses, select Save Changes...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. In this state, battery remains ready to wake up from Sleep mode in power management unit that monitors system activity. The Acer Green Instant On feature allows your computer enters Sleep mode. Press the power button to wake up from Deep Sleep. Power management - 55 Acer Green Instant On Note: For selected models only. After a certain amount of these devices in Sleep mode, the power indicator LED will automatically enter...
... devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. In this state, battery remains ready to wake up from Sleep mode in power management unit that monitors system activity. The Acer Green Instant On feature allows your computer enters Sleep mode. Press the power button to wake up from Deep Sleep. Power management - 55 Acer Green Instant On Note: For selected models only. After a certain amount of these devices in Sleep mode, the power indicator LED will automatically enter...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... turn on boot parameter is set , a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Securing your computer Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type...
... turn on boot parameter is set , a prompt appears when you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Securing your computer Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... key to restart the system. Nothing appears 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? I turned on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. Check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk...
... key to restart the system. Nothing appears 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? I turned on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. Check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... I personalize my computer? To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. How do I unlock my computer? How do I personalize the Lock screen? Other tiles will need to enter the password to suit your personal needs. You can personalize Start with a different image or to show you want it to suit your account has a password set, you will be moved...
... I personalize my computer? To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. How do I unlock my computer? How do I personalize the Lock screen? Other tiles will need to enter the password to suit your personal needs. You can personalize Start with a different image or to show you want it to suit your account has a password set, you will be moved...
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... follow the onscreen instructions. How do I get one ? A Microsoft account is best if you choose the one you already use to communicate with friends and sign in to your PC with a Microsoft account or you 've already installed Windows 8 and didn't sign in to get one , press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to Internet Explorer? If...
... follow the onscreen instructions. How do I get one ? A Microsoft account is best if you choose the one you already use to communicate with friends and sign in to your PC with a Microsoft account or you 've already installed Windows 8 and didn't sign in to get one , press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to Internet Explorer? If...
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Windows 50 Windows Acer Recovery Management Start Recovery Acer Recovery Management Restore Factory Settings Customized Restore Restore Factory Settings Windows Acer Recovery Management 47 Customized Restore 46
Windows 50 Windows Acer Recovery Management Start Recovery Acer Recovery Management Restore Factory Settings Customized Restore Restore Factory Settings Windows Acer Recovery Management 47 Customized Restore 46