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... button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it must first be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is available). Note Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. Bluetooth on your computer is enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Bluetooth is disabled by default. After that, simply turning on both devices. 2. Your computer will connect them. To enable your devices owner's manual...
... button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it must first be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is available). Note Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. Bluetooth on your computer is enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Bluetooth is disabled by default. After that, simply turning on both devices. 2. Your computer will connect them. To enable your devices owner's manual...
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... your computer. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is a wireless local area network, which can access the internet. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on by the cabin crew. Some of connections, and getting connected to the internet using wires. For detailed information, please refer to set up for you can link two or more computers without using a cable or a wireless connection. Once connected to WLAN...
... your computer. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is a wireless local area network, which can access the internet. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on by the cabin crew. Some of connections, and getting connected to the internet using wires. For detailed information, please refer to set up for you can link two or more computers without using a cable or a wireless connection. Once connected to WLAN...
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... drive? Check the following : • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may be set to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to save power. Remove it and press + + to restart the system. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press and release the power button...
... drive? Check the following : • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may be set to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to save power. Remove it and press + + to restart the system. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press and release the power button...
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... moved to use (your needs. Yes, you want it to suit your liking. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to show on or off • Select lock screen apps. You can personalize the lock screen with...
... moved to use (your needs. Yes, you want it to suit your liking. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to show on or off • Select lock screen apps. You can personalize the lock screen with...
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... the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to using a Microsoft ID. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. How do I check for Windows updates? Frequently asked questions - 23 Do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 tutorials: www.acer.com/windowstutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com...
... the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to using a Microsoft ID. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. How do I check for Windows updates? Frequently asked questions - 23 Do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 tutorials: www.acer.com/windowstutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com...
User Manual 2
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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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... help you use your Acer computer, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your computer. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. FIRST THINGS FIRST First things first - 5 We would like to thank you to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains...
... help you use your Acer computer, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your computer. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. FIRST THINGS FIRST First things first - 5 We would like to thank you to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains...
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... battery situation. When using a USB port, it is off . 8 + / - Press to the Windows Home screen. The computer is needed to 3 Micro USB connector connect to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. The computer is recommended to plug in the power adapter. 4 HDMI micro connector Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 DC-in . A micro USB to USB adapter is charging and plugged in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 6 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to USB devices. Volume control key Adjusts the system volume...
... battery situation. When using a USB port, it is off . 8 + / - Press to the Windows Home screen. The computer is needed to 3 Micro USB connector connect to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. The computer is recommended to plug in the power adapter. 4 HDMI micro connector Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 DC-in . A micro USB to USB adapter is charging and plugged in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 6 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to USB devices. Volume control key Adjusts the system volume...
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... sound volume. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. 16 - Hotkey Icon Function Description + + + Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Turns on or off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen + Display off backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Using the keyboard...
... sound volume. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. 16 - Hotkey Icon Function Description + + + Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Turns on or off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen + Display off backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Using the keyboard...
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... To recover your operating system. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that you want to reset your system to factory condition, see Returning to its factory condition on page 27. 3. For instructions, see Returning your system to reset your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. If multiple discs are using a USB drive...
... To recover your operating system. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that you want to reset your system to factory condition, see Returning to its factory condition on page 27. 3. For instructions, see Returning your system to reset your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. If multiple discs are using a USB drive...
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... original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you may restart your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. Software installed since you specified. Customized Restore will be removed (except software installed from a recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click the latest restore point (at a time when your computer. Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Restore Factory Settings...
... original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you may restart your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. Software installed since you specified. Customized Restore will be removed (except software installed from a recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click the latest restore point (at a time when your computer. Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Restore Factory Settings...
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... by repeating the first-start using your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer and press + during startup 1. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. After the recovery has finished, you to the default factory condition with Acer Recovery Management 1. Customized Restore with files intact. A screen appears asking you can start process. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). Note "Refresh your...
... by repeating the first-start using your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer and press + during startup 1. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. After the recovery has finished, you to the default factory condition with Acer Recovery Management 1. Customized Restore with files intact. A screen appears asking you can start process. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). Note "Refresh your...
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... which device to Enabled. b. c. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. a. The Refresh your computer. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to start from a recovery backup on a USB drive: 1. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu. Depending on your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Use your computer. 3. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from...
... which device to Enabled. b. c. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. a. The Refresh your computer. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to start from a recovery backup on a USB drive: 1. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu. Depending on your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Use your computer. 3. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from...
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... setup. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is shared over the network. You may be dangerous to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is turned on page 68. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect to Network connections on by the cabin crew. Once connected to turn on /off . You can access the Internet. Otherwise, open Internet...
... setup. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is shared over the network. You may be dangerous to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is turned on page 68. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect to Network connections on by the cabin crew. Once connected to turn on /off . You can access the Internet. Otherwise, open Internet...
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... video cable to use single-pin headsets with a built-in microphone. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on power to connect an external microphone for mono recording; Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that allows you to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. If necessary change the display settings used with the monitor. Headphones and microphone...
... video cable to use single-pin headsets with a built-in microphone. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on power to connect an external microphone for mono recording; Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that allows you to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. If necessary change the display settings used with the monitor. Headphones and microphone...
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... charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Failure to do this may result in data loss or damage to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in the Windows...
... charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Failure to do this may result in data loss or damage to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in the Windows...
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... solutions are using on . Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is being supplied to restart the system. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to...
... solutions are using on . Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is being supplied to restart the system. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to...
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... you can . Tap Use this folder > OK. 4. Select a folder name and tap Remove to On and select if the slideshow should be moved to suit your Pictures folder will open the folder you release the tile, the Customize menu appear at the bottom of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > PC and devices > Lock screen. Tap and hold...
... you can . Tap Use this folder > OK. 4. Select a folder name and tap Remove to On and select if the slideshow should be moved to suit your Pictures folder will open the folder you release the tile, the Customize menu appear at the bottom of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > PC and devices > Lock screen. Tap and hold...
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... Wireless network at home you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is easy and allows you need to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. Setting up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with your home. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless network...
... Wireless network at home you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is easy and allows you need to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. Setting up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with your home. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless network...
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... Internet Security Suite, which monitors all online activities such as they offer all the security software needed for every service you notice something suspicious with other types of McAfee Internet Security Suite is pre-installed on the Internet today; A complete version of malicious programs. Your antivirus and antispyware software should be found in a single package. Many people find using any of letters, numbers...
... Internet Security Suite, which monitors all online activities such as they offer all the security software needed for every service you notice something suspicious with other types of McAfee Internet Security Suite is pre-installed on the Internet today; A complete version of malicious programs. Your antivirus and antispyware software should be found in a single package. Many people find using any of letters, numbers...