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... devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must be "paired" with your computer 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 enabled...
... devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must be "paired" with your computer 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 enabled...
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... trying to turn the display back on the screen. Press any key to save power. Press and release the power button to an external monitor. Check the following: You may be low and unable to power the computer. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to resume. If pressing a key does not turn your computer on . Connect the AC adapter to restart...
... trying to turn the display back on the screen. Press any key to save power. Press and release the power button to an external monitor. Check the following: You may be low and unable to power the computer. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to resume. If pressing a key does not turn your computer on . Connect the AC adapter to restart...
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... and select Pin to Start to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. Other tiles will open by default). How do I arrange tiles in its new location. Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Select a folder and select Remove to remove the folder from the menu that you can...
... and select Pin to Start to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. Other tiles will open by default). How do I arrange tiles in its new location. Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Select a folder and select Remove to remove the folder from the menu that you can...
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... follow the onscreen instructions. You do not need one? How do I check for Windows updates? How do 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 Select Advanced options to configure the settings. Frequently asked questions - 23 Do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you...
... follow the onscreen instructions. You do not need one? How do I check for Windows updates? How do 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 Select Advanced options to configure the settings. Frequently asked questions - 23 Do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you...
User Manual 2
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...34 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 34 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 34 Acer Bluelight Shield 36 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) 51 Micro USB...
...34 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 34 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 34 Acer Bluelight Shield 36 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) 51 Micro USB...
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... User's Manual. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you for making this Acer computer your choice for a short while, but don't want to completely shut it down, you can help you to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. If you need to power...
... User's Manual. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you for making this Acer computer your choice for a short while, but don't want to completely shut it down, you can help you to be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. If you need to power...
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... Description 3 MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the hole to reboot the computer. 9 + / - press 7 Power button again to USB devices. Information on ; A micro USB to USB adapter is recommended to plug in the power adapter. 6 DC-in Sleep mode. Volume control key Adjusts the system volume. 10 Home button Press to go directly to USB devices. 10 - Press and hold to an AC adapter. When using a USB port, it is needed to 5 Micro USB connector connect to the Windows Home screen.
... Description 3 MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the hole to reboot the computer. 9 + / - press 7 Power button again to USB devices. Information on ; A micro USB to USB adapter is recommended to plug in the power adapter. 6 DC-in Sleep mode. Volume control key Adjusts the system volume. 10 Home button Press to go directly to USB devices. 10 - Press and hold to an AC adapter. When using a USB port, it is needed to 5 Micro USB connector connect to the Windows Home screen.
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Hotkey Icon Function Description + + + Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Turns on or off. + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Turns the display screen + Display off backlight off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key ...
Hotkey Icon Function Description + + + Airplane mode Sleep Display toggle Turns on or off. + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Turns the display screen + Display off backlight off the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key ...
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... working correctly. Reset your system: 1. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Recovering your system To recover your operating system. Revert to its factory condition. Continue until the process is complete. • If you want to reset your system to factory condition, see Returning your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that were not pre-installed, see Reinstalling drivers...
... working correctly. Reset your system: 1. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Recovering your system To recover your operating system. Revert to its factory condition. Continue until the process is complete. • If you want to reset your system to factory condition, see Returning your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that were not pre-installed, see Reinstalling drivers...
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... pre-installed on page 30. You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can still run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition, see 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 deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition. If you have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from Software installed since...
... pre-installed on page 30. You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can still run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition, see 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 deletes everything to return your system to its factory condition. If you have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from Software installed since...
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... by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). Recovery - 29 5. Click Next. After the recovery has finished, you to restore your computer by copying files to your computer to factory settings. 4. Click Troubleshoot. 3. A screen appears asking you to the default factory condition with Acer Recovery Management 1. Several options are now presented.
... by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). Recovery - 29 5. Click Next. After the recovery has finished, you to restore your computer by copying files to your computer to factory settings. 4. Click Troubleshoot. 3. A screen appears asking you to the default factory condition with Acer Recovery Management 1. Several options are now presented.
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... when starting your hard drive. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is attached to select the Exit menu. Select OK or Yes to open the boot menu. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. 30 - Use the left or right arrow keys to your recovery backup. 2. d. Images for reference only. 3. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to select USB Device, then press Enter. Your...
... when starting your hard drive. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is attached to select the Exit menu. Select OK or Yes to open the boot menu. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. 30 - Use the left or right arrow keys to your recovery backup. 2. d. Images for reference only. 3. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to select USB Device, then press Enter. Your...
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... your wireless network on connecting to the Internet. You can use the network management options to turn on by the cabin crew. You may be dangerous to the operation of available networks during take-off, as they may turn your network and enter the password if required. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is turned on your Internet connection itself. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Connecting to the Internet - 33 CONNECTING...
... your wireless network on connecting to the Internet. You can use the network management options to turn on by the cabin crew. You may be dangerous to the operation of available networks during take-off, as they may turn your network and enter the password if required. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is turned on your Internet connection itself. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Connecting to the Internet - 33 CONNECTING...
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... to connect peripheral devices to access the contents of the card. Memory card reader Memory cards are used in a wide selection of the card will open showing the contents of SD cards cover different capacities, while using the same overall design. A few millimetres of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. Select an option here if it clicks into the port. Memory card reader - 47 MEMORY CARD READER Connectivity options Your computer has a card reader and other ports/jacks...
... to connect peripheral devices to access the contents of the card. Memory card reader Memory cards are used in a wide selection of the card will open showing the contents of SD cards cover different capacities, while using the same overall design. A few millimetres of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. Select an option here if it clicks into the port. Memory card reader - 47 MEMORY CARD READER Connectivity options Your computer has a card reader and other ports/jacks...
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... monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. If necessary change the display settings used with the screws provided. 3. Plugging an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Headphones and microphone These ports allow you to use single-pin headsets with the monitor. The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that allows you to connect audio devices. Video and audio connectors - 49 VIDEO...
... monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. If necessary change the display settings used with the screws provided. 3. Plugging an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Headphones and microphone These ports allow you to use single-pin headsets with the monitor. The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that allows you to connect audio devices. Video and audio connectors - 49 VIDEO...
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... USB port. 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. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on Acer computers have a black tongue in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 51 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers: USB...
... USB port. 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. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on Acer computers have a black tongue in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 51 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers: USB...
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... screen. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. Frequently asked questions FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following : • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Check the following : Connect the AC adapter to restart the system. Press any key to turn the display back on the battery...
... screen. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. Frequently asked questions FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following : • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Check the following : Connect the AC adapter to restart the system. Press any key to turn the display back on the battery...
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..., to run a slideshow of the screen. Frequently asked questions - 59 Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Tap Add a folder and open by default). To change the background, swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > PC and devices > Lock screen. 2. Select a folder name and tap Remove to use (your needs. Can I personalize the Lock screen? How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1.
..., to run a slideshow of the screen. Frequently asked questions - 59 Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Tap Add a folder and open by default). To change the background, swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > PC and devices > Lock screen. 2. Select a folder name and tap Remove to use (your needs. Can I personalize the Lock screen? How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1.
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.... Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a group of your home network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Setting up your home. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your Wireless network at home you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. 68 - Internet and online security Network connections A LAN...
.... Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a group of your home network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Setting up your home. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your Wireless network at home you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. 68 - Internet and online security Network connections A LAN...
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... - 73 The next line of defense many miles we use them safe Passwords are a fact of life on your Acer system. Many people find using any of security software. If you connect to installing, configuring and updating several different types of the following tips can help make your online experiences secure: • Selecting a password that can limit the damage caused by someone who...
... - 73 The next line of defense many miles we use them safe Passwords are a fact of life on your Acer system. Many people find using any of security software. If you connect to installing, configuring and updating several different types of the following tips can help make your online experiences secure: • Selecting a password that can limit the damage caused by someone who...