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... LAN 34 Using a Bluetooth connection 35 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 35 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 35 BIOS utility 38 Boot sequence 38 Setting passwords 38 Securing your computer 39 Using passwords 39 Entering passwords 39 Power management 41 Saving power 41 Battery pack 43 Battery characteristics 43 Charging the battery 43 Optimizing battery life 44 Checking the battery level 45 Battery-low warning 45 Memory card reader 47 Connectivity options 47 Video and audio connectors 49 HDMI Micro 50 Universal Serial Bus (USB...
... LAN 34 Using a Bluetooth connection 35 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 35 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 35 BIOS utility 38 Boot sequence 38 Setting passwords 38 Securing your computer 39 Using passwords 39 Entering passwords 39 Power management 41 Saving power 41 Battery pack 43 Battery characteristics 43 Charging the battery 43 Optimizing battery life 44 Checking the battery level 45 Battery-low warning 45 Memory card reader 47 Connectivity options 47 Video and audio connectors 49 HDMI Micro 50 Universal Serial Bus (USB...
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... refer to the User's Manual. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. It is available from the desktop; 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 of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut...
... refer to the User's Manual. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. It is available from the desktop; 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 of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut...
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Volume control key Adjusts the system volume. 4 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 5 Reset pinhole Insert a paperclip into the hole to USB devices. A micro USB to USB devices. LED Indicators LED color State Blue Steady Amber Steady Amber Off Blinking Description The computer is needed to 7 Micro USB connector connect to USB adapter is fully charged and plugged in Sleep mode. Connects to reboot the computer. 6 MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into this slot. Your Acer computer tour # Icon Item Description Press to place...
Volume control key Adjusts the system volume. 4 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 5 Reset pinhole Insert a paperclip into the hole to USB devices. A micro USB to USB devices. LED Indicators LED color State Blue Steady Amber Steady Amber Off Blinking Description The computer is needed to 7 Micro USB connector connect to USB adapter is fully charged and plugged in Sleep mode. Connects to reboot the computer. 6 MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into this slot. Your Acer computer tour # Icon Item Description Press to place...
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... while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in uppercase. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on the keys. Using the keyboard - 15 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). + Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad...
... while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in uppercase. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on the keys. Using the keyboard - 15 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. A better solution would be to do a lot of the keycaps. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). + Use this mode when you need to connect an external keypad...
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... k Number Lock Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off. + Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on / off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. 16 - To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Using the keyboard Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey Icon Function Description + + + Airplane mode Sleep...
... k Number Lock Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off. + Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on / off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. 16 - To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Using the keyboard Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey Icon Function Description + + + Airplane mode Sleep...
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... it opens the application's context menu. Using the keyboard - 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to activate the full version of Microsoft Office 2013 Home and Student Edition. It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Activate Microsoft 2013 Your Acer computer includes a Microsoft Product Identification (MPI) card...
... it opens the application's context menu. Using the keyboard - 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to activate the full version of Microsoft Office 2013 Home and Student Edition. It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Activate Microsoft 2013 Your Acer computer includes a Microsoft Product Identification (MPI) card...
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... page 27. 3. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that you want to reset your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. 24 - Recovering your system To recover your operating system. Make sure you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. For instructions, see Returning your system to...
... page 27. 3. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that you want to reset your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. 24 - Recovering your system To recover your operating system. Make sure you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. For instructions, see Returning your system to...
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... recovery partition, see Recovering from Windows below. • If you cannot run Windows and have created. • If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. You can recover from a recovery backup on page 31. If you specified. Customized Restore 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. click Yes. Your system is restored using...
... recovery partition, see Recovering from Windows below. • If you cannot run Windows and have created. • If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. You can recover from a recovery backup on page 31. If you specified. Customized Restore 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. click Yes. Your system is restored using...
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... to the default factory condition with Acer Recovery Management 1. Several options are now presented. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Next. Customized Restore with files intact. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). After the recovery has finished, you can start process. Turn on your PC. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. The process will take several minutes. Note "Refresh your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Recovery 5. "Reset your PC" completely removes all...
... to the default factory condition with Acer Recovery Management 1. Several options are now presented. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Next. Customized Restore with files intact. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). After the recovery has finished, you can start process. Turn on your PC. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. The process will take several minutes. Note "Refresh your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Recovery 5. "Reset your PC" completely removes all...
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... on the type of BIOS your arrow keys to your recovery backup. 2. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to confirm. Select OK or Yes to Enabled. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is attached to select USB Device, then press Enter. This process takes about 30 minutes. Press when starting your computer. 4. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Find...
... on the type of BIOS your arrow keys to your recovery backup. 2. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to confirm. Select OK or Yes to Enabled. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is attached to select USB Device, then press Enter. This process takes about 30 minutes. Press when starting your computer. 4. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Find...
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... by default and Windows will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to turn on your computer's wireless devices only when informed that turns the network connection on or off. Your computer's wireless connection is shared over the network. Select your Internet connection itself. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. For detailed information, please refer to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings. You can access the Internet. You may turn your Internet Service Provider...
... by default and Windows will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to turn on your computer's wireless devices only when informed that turns the network connection on or off. Your computer's wireless connection is shared over the network. Select your Internet connection itself. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. For detailed information, please refer to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings. You can access the Internet. You may turn your Internet Service Provider...
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... service center. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to take care of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up . Important Do not forget your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of . Combine the use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set , a password prompt appears in touch...
... service center. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to take care of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up . Important Do not forget your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of . Combine the use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set , a password prompt appears in touch...
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... all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. The recommended temperature is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. An embedded battery has a life span of battery operation...
... all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. The recommended temperature is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. An embedded battery has a life span of battery operation...
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... files, a window will extend from beyond the slot. SD, SDHC and SDXC cards Different types of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. For instructions on the contents of the card) and ask you if you need to use a program to access the contents of the card. Inserting a memory card 1. Align the card so that allow you to connect peripheral devices to insert the card, try...
... files, a window will extend from beyond the slot. SD, SDHC and SDXC cards Different types of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. For instructions on the contents of the card) and ask you if you need to use a program to access the contents of the card. Inserting a memory card 1. Align the card so that allow you to connect peripheral devices to insert the card, try...
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... To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on power to a monitor with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. Plugging an audio device to connect an external microphone for mono recording; plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in speakers. Video and audio connectors - 49 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Turn on Display. Headphones and microphone These ports allow you to connect audio devices. If necessary change the display settings used...
... To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on power to a monitor with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. Plugging an audio device to connect an external microphone for mono recording; plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in speakers. Video and audio connectors - 49 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Turn on Display. Headphones and microphone These ports allow you to connect audio devices. If necessary change the display settings used...
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.... Important When removing a USB storage device, you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 51 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in data loss or damage to connect USB peripherals, such...
.... Important When removing a USB storage device, you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 51 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in data loss or damage to connect USB peripherals, such...
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... a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to power the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. • Do you are provided for each one. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to resume. Press and release the power button to an external monitor. Check the following is a list...
... a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to power the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. • Do you are provided for each one. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to resume. Press and release the power button to an external monitor. Check the following is a list...
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... menu appear at the bottom of the screen. You can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show on battery power. 3. From here you quick status and notifications to show you can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of folders under Add a folder. When you want it to suit your needs. Tap Use...
... menu appear at the bottom of the screen. You can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show on battery power. 3. From here you quick status and notifications to show you can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of folders under Add a folder. When you want it to suit your needs. Tap Use...
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... need to their services. Components of computers (for example a printer or scanner. You can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless network? Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). What are two-way transceivers that share a common communications line and resources. Read carefully the documentation supplied with the subscription to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Mobility Wireless LAN...
... need to their services. Components of computers (for example a printer or scanner. You can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless network? Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). What are two-way transceivers that share a common communications line and resources. Read carefully the documentation supplied with the subscription to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Mobility Wireless LAN...
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... that cannot be configured to installing, configuring and updating several different types of life on the Internet today; It includes a free trial subscription to see how many times is pre-installed on your Acer system. Make sure you notice something suspicious with other types of malicious programs. Your antivirus and antispyware software should do so every time you use online. • Change passwords on your...
... that cannot be configured to installing, configuring and updating several different types of life on the Internet today; It includes a free trial subscription to see how many times is pre-installed on your Acer system. Make sure you notice something suspicious with other types of malicious programs. Your antivirus and antispyware software should do so every time you use online. • Change passwords on your...