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... care of your AC adapter 18 Charging the battery 54 Cleaning and servicing 18 Optimizing battery life 56 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Checking the battery level 56 Battery-low warning 57 Screen view 20 Keyboard view 22 Power management 58 Front view 23 Disable Fast startup 58 Left view 24 Information...
... care of your AC adapter 18 Charging the battery 54 Cleaning and servicing 18 Optimizing battery life 56 Your Acer notebook tour 19 Checking the battery level 56 Battery-low warning 57 Screen view 20 Keyboard view 22 Power management 58 Front view 23 Disable Fast startup 58 Left view 24 Information...
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... regular breaks by adjusting the viewing angle of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your desk to reduce eyestrain. Display - Keep your neck and shoulders. - Avoid slouching forward and/or...
... regular breaks by adjusting the viewing angle of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your desk to reduce eyestrain. Display - Keep your neck and shoulders. - Avoid slouching forward and/or...
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Displays computer output, supports multi-touch input. 20 - Screen view 1 4 2 3 # Icon 1 2 Item Ambient light sensor Touchscreen Description Controls the keyboard and monitor backlights. Your Acer notebook tour
Displays computer output, supports multi-touch input. 20 - Screen view 1 4 2 3 # Icon 1 2 Item Ambient light sensor Touchscreen Description Controls the keyboard and monitor backlights. Your Acer notebook tour
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...keys. Hotkey + + + + Icon Function Communication Sleep Display toggle Display off to save power. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. 28 - To activate hotkeys, ...Sleep mode. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen backlight off Description Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. Using the keyboard...
...keys. Hotkey + + + + Icon Function Communication Sleep Display toggle Display off to save power. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. 28 - To activate hotkeys, ...Sleep mode. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen backlight off Description Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. Using the keyboard...
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... on and off . + + + + + + < > + < > + < > Decrease backlight brightness Decreases the brightness of the keyboard backlight. Increase backlight brightness Increases the brightness of the keyboard backlight. Rotate screen Rotates the image displayed on the screen. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Using the keyboard - 29 Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the...
... on and off . + + + + + + < > + < > + < > Decrease backlight brightness Decreases the brightness of the keyboard backlight. Increase backlight brightness Increases the brightness of the keyboard backlight. Rotate screen Rotates the image displayed on the screen. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Using the keyboard - 29 Brightness up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the...
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it returns to access BIOS. Windows key It can also be used with other keys for etc. Application key This key has the same effect as F1, F2 ...) press and the corresponding number key. Using the keyboard Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. 30 - Thus, + for special functions, please check Windows Help. During boot up, press + to the Start screen. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Note: To use Function keys (such as clicking the right mouse button;
it returns to access BIOS. Windows key It can also be used with other keys for etc. Application key This key has the same effect as F1, F2 ...) press and the corresponding number key. Using the keyboard Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. 30 - Thus, + for special functions, please check Windows Help. During boot up, press + to the Start screen. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Note: To use Function keys (such as clicking the right mouse button;
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... selected item. Please keep the touchpad and your finger, to perform a 'click', which will open a context menu related to perform a 'right click'. In the Start screen, this movement. The cursor is sensitive to move the cursor. • Single-finger press or tap: Press the touchpad down, or lightly tap the touchpad... with your fingers dry and clean. TOUCHPAD Touchpad basics The touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the screen. As you slide your finger across the touchpad to finger movement;
... selected item. Please keep the touchpad and your finger, to perform a 'click', which will open a context menu related to perform a 'right click'. In the Start screen, this movement. The cursor is sensitive to move the cursor. • Single-finger press or tap: Press the touchpad down, or lightly tap the touchpad... with your fingers dry and clean. TOUCHPAD Touchpad basics The touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the screen. As you slide your finger across the touchpad to finger movement;
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Follow the process until it is recommended to delete the recovery information on the screen. 5. • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage, it completes. 6. Recovery You will be shown the backup progress on your computer. After creating the recovery backup, you can only use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. 4. If you delete this information, you cannot restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you can choose to use the USB recovery backup to restore your computer. 36 -
Follow the process until it is recommended to delete the recovery information on the screen. 5. • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage, it completes. 6. Recovery You will be shown the backup progress on your computer. After creating the recovery backup, you can only use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. 4. If you delete this information, you cannot restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you can choose to use the USB recovery backup to restore your computer. 36 -
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... reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. For instructions on the screen. 4. Perform minor fixes. Click Start to copy files.You will remember. Recovery Follow the process until the process is complete. • If you keep the...
... reinstalling software and drivers that were not preinstalled, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on each disc as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. For instructions on the screen. 4. Perform minor fixes. Click Start to copy files.You will remember. Recovery Follow the process until the process is complete. • If you keep the...
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... takes about 30 minutes. Several options are completely removed. 4. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Turn on your hard drive. 6. A screen appears asking you can be viewed after each file is much longer, up to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Recovering from the hard drive during startup...
... takes about 30 minutes. Several options are completely removed. 4. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Turn on your hard drive. 6. A screen appears asking you can be viewed after each file is much longer, up to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Recovering from the hard drive during startup...
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... it if it should fall. Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to remove the media can damage the screen. What to the top cover of the computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in Sleep mode...
... it if it should fall. Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to remove the media can damage the screen. What to the top cover of the computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in Sleep mode...
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... the trunk of time, you use at home for use your computer at home. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your computer With a second AC adapter, you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for significant periods of the car...
... the trunk of time, you use at home for use your computer at home. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your computer With a second AC adapter, you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for significant periods of the car...
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... appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. 68 -
... appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. 68 -
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... To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the + and + keys to run it. BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is being displayed. Find Password... on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this feature. BIOS utility - 85
... To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the + and + keys to run it. BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is being displayed. Find Password... on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run this feature. BIOS utility - 85
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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 save power. Connect the AC adapter to the computer. Remove it and press + + to restart the system. • Do you are provided for each ...
Press any key to turn the display back on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. Connect the AC adapter to the computer. Remove it and press + + to restart the system. • Do you are provided for each ...
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... computer, write them down as they appear on the screen (or the number and sequence in the case of beeps). You are error messages or beeps reported by your support, we can still get in contact with our offices worldwide. Please visit www.acer.com. If there are required to provide the... ITW service site, you can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your computer when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your problems efficiently. If the country you are traveling in does not have the following information: Name: Address: ...
... computer, write them down as they appear on the screen (or the number and sequence in the case of beeps). You are error messages or beeps reported by your support, we can still get in contact with our offices worldwide. Please visit www.acer.com. If there are required to provide the... ITW service site, you can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your computer when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your problems efficiently. If the country you are traveling in does not have the following information: Name: Address: ...
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... Start charm. 90 - Frequently asked questions you to keep in mind 1. Charms Charms allow you can launch apps from the Start screen. 2. or swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards. How do I access the charms? Press the Windows key; Three concepts you get to thumbnails of the apps. 3. Start The...
... Start charm. 90 - Frequently asked questions you to keep in mind 1. Charms Charms allow you can launch apps from the Start screen. 2. or swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards. How do I access the charms? Press the Windows key; Three concepts you get to thumbnails of the apps. 3. Start The...
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... with new content whenever you 'd like to open the app. Swipe the left-hand edge of the screen inwards to cycle through apps that will need to enter the password to thumbnails of the screen inwards, tap Settings > Power and select the action you 're connected to unlock the computer. So, for... the app that are currently running. What are similar to continue. How do I turn off my computer? Windows Store apps will automatically use the whole screen and don't require closing in the traditional way. Swipe the lock...
... with new content whenever you 'd like to open the app. Swipe the left-hand edge of the screen inwards to cycle through apps that will need to enter the password to thumbnails of the screen inwards, tap Settings > Power and select the action you 're connected to unlock the computer. So, for... the app that are currently running. What are similar to continue. How do I turn off my computer? Windows Store apps will automatically use the whole screen and don't require closing in the traditional way. Swipe the lock...
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... the top of the page and select the image and apps you would like to see on Start that appears at the bottom of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Other tiles will be moved to suit your personal needs. How do I make tiles bigger... or smaller? Can I personalize my computer? Tap Lock screen at the top of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Tap and hold a tile to appear. You can personalize Start with a different image...
... the top of the page and select the image and apps you would like to see on Start that appears at the bottom of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Other tiles will be moved to suit your personal needs. How do I make tiles bigger... or smaller? Can I personalize my computer? Tap Lock screen at the top of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Tap and hold a tile to appear. You can personalize Start with a different image...
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...apps you frequently use Windows in the way that is not a Windows Store app, Windows will be displayed on the left-hand side of the screen inwards and tap Search, tap the text box to open them. Results will automatically open using Desktop. Can I close an app? Frequently asked ...questions - 93 Where are my apps? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search, type the name of the app you click a app that I'm used to display the results; Swipe the window downwards from ...
...apps you frequently use Windows in the way that is not a Windows Store app, Windows will be displayed on the left-hand side of the screen inwards and tap Search, tap the text box to open them. Results will automatically open using Desktop. Can I close an app? Frequently asked ...questions - 93 Where are my apps? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search, type the name of the app you click a app that I'm used to display the results; Swipe the window downwards from ...