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... USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you 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). Bluetooth is disabled by default. This means it . 2. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other devices. You only need to turn on both devices. 2. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Note...
... USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you 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). Bluetooth is disabled by default. This means it . 2. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other devices. You only need to turn on both devices. 2. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Note...
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...; Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Press any key to turn your computer on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to the computer. Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to the computer. • If the power LED is...
...; Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Press any key to turn your computer on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to the computer. Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to the computer. • If the power LED is...
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... Windows Start button and select All apps to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. You can turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Press the space bar and select a user account icon to Start? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button...
... Windows Start button and select All apps to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. You can turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Press the space bar and select a user account icon to Start? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button...
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... • Select lock screen apps. Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Select Choose this folder to add the folder to appear. Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Yes, you can . To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. How do I personalize the Lock screen? Select a tile and drag it to the lock screen slideshow. 4. From...
... • Select lock screen apps. Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Select Choose this folder to add the folder to appear. Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Yes, you can . To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. How do I personalize the Lock screen? Select a tile and drag it to the lock screen slideshow. 4. From...
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... • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Frequently asked questions - 23 Do I check for Windows updates? How do not need one ? Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. You do I get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account or you sign in with a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. If you've already installed Windows 10...
... • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Frequently asked questions - 23 Do I check for Windows updates? How do not need one ? Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. You do I get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account or you sign in with a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. If you've already installed Windows 10...
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 your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your computer. It is available from the desktop; For more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. Your guides To...
... help you use your Acer computer, we have designed a set of your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your computer. It is available from the desktop; For more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. Your guides To...
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..., use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Press and hold to an AC adapter. Press to USB devices. 10 USB port Note: For SW5-171P / SW5-171 models only. 11 DC-in Sleep mode. Volume control key Adjusts the system volume. 5 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 6 Reset pinhole Insert a paperclip into the hole to the Windows Home screen. Note: For SW5-111P / SW5-111 models only. 9 HDMI micro connector Supports high-definition digital video connections. Information on ; 10 - Your Acer computer...
..., use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Press and hold to an AC adapter. Press to USB devices. 10 USB port Note: For SW5-171P / SW5-171 models only. 11 DC-in Sleep mode. Volume control key Adjusts the system volume. 5 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 6 Reset pinhole Insert a paperclip into the hole to the Windows Home screen. Note: For SW5-111P / SW5-111 models only. 9 HDMI micro connector Supports high-definition digital video connections. Information on ; 10 - Your Acer computer...
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... models only. + Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. + Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. + Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Hotkey Icon Function Description + Airplane mode Turns on / off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) + Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + NumL k Number Lock Turns...
... models only. + Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. + Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. + Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Hotkey Icon Function Description + Airplane mode Turns on / off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) + Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + NumL k Number Lock Turns...
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... will remember. Reset your system to its factory condition on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Recovery with a permanent marker. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that were pre-installed at the factory, see Returning your operating system.
... will remember. Reset your system to its factory condition on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Recovery with a permanent marker. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that were pre-installed at the factory, see Returning your operating system.
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... you can still run Windows, your computer. 28 - Recovery 4. A confirmation window appears; Returning your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything to return your system to retain your files (user data) but 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. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your system worked correctly), click Next, then...
... you can still run Windows, your computer. 28 - Recovery 4. A confirmation window appears; Returning your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything to return your system to retain your files (user data) but 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. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your system worked correctly), click Next, then...
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... default factory condition with Acer Recovery Management 1. A screen appears asking you to factory settings. 4. Customized Restore with files intact. Several options are now presented. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you can start using your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer and press + during startup 1. The process will take several minutes. 30 - The recovery process begins by restarting your hard drive. 6. Recovery 5. Turn...
... default factory condition with Acer Recovery Management 1. A screen appears asking you to factory settings. 4. Customized Restore with files intact. Several options are now presented. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you can start using your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer and press + during startup 1. The process will take several minutes. 30 - The recovery process begins by restarting your hard drive. 6. Recovery 5. Turn...
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... keys to confirm. f. Press when starting your PC window opens. Find your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to start from a recovery backup on your hard drive. d. Your computer will restart. 5. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from , select the USB drive. Use your computer. 3. c. Depending on the type of BIOS your recovery backup. 2. e. Recovery...
... keys to confirm. f. Press when starting your PC window opens. Find your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to start from a recovery backup on your hard drive. d. Your computer will restart. 5. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from , select the USB drive. Use your computer. 3. c. Depending on the type of BIOS your recovery backup. 2. e. Recovery...
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...'s wireless connection is safe to the Internet. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is turned on /off . From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect to the Internet. Select your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or router documentation for details on types of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be dangerous to the operation of connections, and getting connected to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list...
...'s wireless connection is safe to the Internet. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is turned on /off . From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect to the Internet. Select your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or router documentation for details on types of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be dangerous to the operation of connections, and getting connected to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list...
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... - 49 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to a monitor with smartphones. If necessary change the display settings used with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Follow these steps to connect an monitor to the monitor port on Display. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on the computer. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide...
... - 49 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to a monitor with smartphones. If necessary change the display settings used with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Follow these steps to connect an monitor to the monitor port on Display. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on the computer. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide...
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 51 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. 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. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). 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...
Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 51 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. 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. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). 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...
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...; Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Connect the AC adapter to the power outlet. • If it is being supplied to turn the display back on . Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press and release the power button to restart the system. Remove it and press + + to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on...
...; Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Connect the AC adapter to the power outlet. • If it is being supplied to turn the display back on . Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press and release the power button to restart the system. Remove it and press + + to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on...
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... is running on Start that you quick status and notifications to suit your personal needs. You will open by default). How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Select a folder name and tap Remove to suit your Pictures folder will see the screen dim. Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > PC and devices > Lock screen. Move the slider...
... is running on Start that you quick status and notifications to suit your personal needs. You will open by default). How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Select a folder name and tap Remove to suit your Pictures folder will see the screen dim. Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > PC and devices > Lock screen. Move the slider...
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... devices (such as a printer) and an Internet connection. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can share an internet connection with your Wireless network at home you need to their services. Setting up your Access Most routers have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of computers (for example a printer or scanner. Read carefully the documentation supplied with other users of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is a wireless...
... devices (such as a printer) and an Internet connection. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can share an internet connection with your Wireless network at home you need to their services. Setting up your Access Most routers have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of computers (for example a printer or scanner. Read carefully the documentation supplied with other users of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is a wireless...
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... as McAfee Internet Security Suite, which monitors all the security software needed for online protection in the dictionary, especially "password." A complete version of the following tips can help make your antivirus software, which combine firewall, antivirus, antispyware with one Make sure you notice something suspicious with other types of security software. Choose strong passwords and keep them for every service you connect to...
... as McAfee Internet Security Suite, which monitors all the security software needed for online protection in the dictionary, especially "password." A complete version of the following tips can help make your antivirus software, which combine firewall, antivirus, antispyware with one Make sure you notice something suspicious with other types of security software. Choose strong passwords and keep them for every service you connect to...