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...your system to its factory condition 16 Recovering from Windows 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 19 Connecting to the Internet 23 Connecting with a cable 23 Built-in network feature 23 BIOS utility 25 Boot sequence 25 Setting passwords 25 Securing your computer 26 Using passwords 26 Entering passwords 26 Power management 28 Saving power 28 Ports and connectors 31 Information on USB 3.0 32 Rear panel audio ports 32 Memory card reader 33 Connectivity options 33 Video and audio connectors 35 HDMI 36 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 37 Frequently...
...your system to its factory condition 16 Recovering from Windows 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 19 Connecting to the Internet 23 Connecting with a cable 23 Built-in network feature 23 BIOS utility 25 Boot sequence 25 Setting passwords 25 Securing your computer 26 Using passwords 26 Entering passwords 26 Power management 28 Saving power 28 Ports and connectors 31 Information on USB 3.0 32 Rear panel audio ports 32 Memory card reader 33 Connectivity options 33 Video and audio connectors 35 HDMI 36 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 37 Frequently...
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... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. FIRST THINGS FIRST First things first - 5 We would like to the basic features and functions of your new computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to thank you get started with setting up your computer. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you for making this Acer desktop computer...
... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. FIRST THINGS FIRST First things first - 5 We would like to the basic features and functions of your new computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to thank you get started with setting up your computer. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you for making this Acer desktop computer...
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... a pre-installed Windows operating system. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to use a USB drive with your computer - Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. i.e. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you can 'recover' your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Important We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications...
... a pre-installed Windows operating system. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to use a USB drive with your computer - Using this backup will require a USB recovery backup. i.e. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you can 'recover' your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Important We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications...
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... be solved by returning your system to its factory condition on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. 12 - For instructions on page 16. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. Recovery with a permanent marker. Continue until the process is...
... be solved by returning your system to its factory condition on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. 12 - For instructions on page 16. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. Recovery with a permanent marker. Continue until the process is...
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... and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the Acer Resource Center. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of these restore points to complete the installation. Images for the item you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an...
... and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the Acer Resource Center. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of these restore points to complete the installation. Images for the item you install software or device drivers. Windows automatically creates an...
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... your hard drive, back them up now. 16 - click Yes. Software installed since 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. Your system is restored using the restore point you specified. Recovering from Windows on your system. Customized Restore will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my...
... your hard drive, back them up now. 16 - click Yes. Software installed since 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. Your system is restored using the restore point you specified. Recovering from Windows on your system. Customized Restore will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my...
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... PC or Reset your hard drive. 6. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. After the recovery has finished, you to restore your computer to your PC. Click Troubleshoot. 3. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer and press + during startup 1. Recovery 5. The process will take several minutes. Turn on your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you can start using your...
... PC or Reset your hard drive. 6. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. After the recovery has finished, you to restore your computer to your PC. Click Troubleshoot. 3. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer and press + during startup 1. Recovery 5. The process will take several minutes. Turn on your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you can start using your...
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... Enter. Use your PC from the recovery backup on your hard drive, back them as restore points. Windows starts from the recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Reset your PC to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on the type of BIOS your keyboard type. 7. a. If you can access important files on page 21. Software installed...
... Enter. Use your PC from the recovery backup on your hard drive, back them as restore points. Windows starts from the recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Reset your PC to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on the type of BIOS your keyboard type. 7. a. If you can access important files on page 21. Software installed...
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... your PC window opens. Click Reset. 7. Select the operating system to 5 hours, but is much longer, up to recover (normally only one option is erased, so no files can start process. b. Click Next. 3. Choose to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. The Reset your files: a. After the recovery has finished, you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your hard drive. 1. To completely restore your...
... your PC window opens. Click Reset. 7. Select the operating system to 5 hours, but is much longer, up to recover (normally only one option is erased, so no files can start process. b. Click Next. 3. Choose to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. The Reset your files: a. After the recovery has finished, you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your hard drive. 1. To completely restore your...
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...-in this section may not apply to your router is plug one end of connections, and getting connected to the Internet. Connecting to the Internet - 23 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET Note Information in network feature makes it easy for you to connect to the Internet. This chapter includes basic information on types of a network cable into the network port on your computer, and the other end into...
...-in this section may not apply to your router is plug one end of connections, and getting connected to the Internet. Connecting to the Internet - 23 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET Note Information in network feature makes it easy for you to connect to the Internet. This chapter includes basic information on types of a network cable into the network port on your computer, and the other end into...
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... a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Important The BIOS utility may need to enable this situation, please use the and keys to run it. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. BIOS UTILITY BIOS utility - 25 The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you encounter this feature. If you may not recognize some wireless keyboards and...
... a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Important The BIOS utility may need to enable this situation, please use the and keys to run it. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. BIOS UTILITY BIOS utility - 25 The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you encounter this feature. If you may not recognize some wireless keyboards and...
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... and environmental impact, turn off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for Control Panel. 2. These checks consume extra power. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of power to check for signals to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start . Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to the computer, and video memory.
... and environmental impact, turn off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for Control Panel. 2. These checks consume extra power. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of power to check for signals to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start . Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to the computer, and video memory.
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...The ports and connectors listed below indicate what the different icons represent. Ports and connectors - 31 PORTS AND CONNECTORS The tables below may not be available on "DP1" only Icon Item Power button Icon Item Optical drive Microphone jack Speaker or headphone jack USB port RCA jack PS/2 keyboard connector External display (VGA) connector RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-out / speaker-out jack Recovery button Kensington lock slot DP Card reader Backup button Removeable hard drive carrier(s) S/PDIF port PS/2 mouse connector Serial port Line-in jack HDMI port Network / hard disk drive...
...The ports and connectors listed below indicate what the different icons represent. Ports and connectors - 31 PORTS AND CONNECTORS The tables below may not be available on "DP1" only Icon Item Power button Icon Item Optical drive Microphone jack Speaker or headphone jack USB port RCA jack PS/2 keyboard connector External display (VGA) connector RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-out / speaker-out jack Recovery button Kensington lock slot DP Card reader Backup button Removeable hard drive carrier(s) S/PDIF port PS/2 mouse connector Serial port Line-in jack HDMI port Network / hard disk drive...
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... display settings used with the screws provided. 3. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer: 1. Video and audio connectors - 35 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to a monitor with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. The appropriate cable is turned off and the monitor power switch is usually included with a built-in speakers. Secure the cable connection with smartphones. Use the headphone port to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Use the microphone port...
... display settings used with the screws provided. 3. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer: 1. Video and audio connectors - 35 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to a monitor with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. The appropriate cable is turned off and the monitor power switch is usually included with a built-in speakers. Secure the cable connection with smartphones. Use the headphone port to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Use the microphone port...
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... computer. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. No audio is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be in the optical drive? I turned on the screen. Look at the power indicator: • If it is flashing, the computer may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer. Check...
... computer. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on. No audio is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be in the optical drive? I turned on the screen. Look at the power indicator: • If it is flashing, the computer may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer. Check...
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You can personalize Start with a different image, to run a slideshow of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. Move your needs. Select a folder name and click Remove to suit your cursor to show on battery power. 3. You can personalize the lock screen with a different background image or by default). To change the background, move your personal needs. Click Add a folder and open by arranging the tiles...
You can personalize Start with a different image, to run a slideshow of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. Move your needs. Select a folder name and click Remove to suit your cursor to show on battery power. 3. You can personalize the lock screen with a different background image or by default). To change the background, move your personal needs. Click Add a folder and open by arranging the tiles...
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...'ve already installed Windows 8.1 and didn't sign in to using a Microsoft ID. Frequently asked questions - 49 Microsoft account, you'll connect your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Internet Explorer 10 doesn't have a Microsoft account and want to get one, move your cursor to Start. Where can pin shortcuts to the...
...'ve already installed Windows 8.1 and didn't sign in to using a Microsoft ID. Frequently asked questions - 49 Microsoft account, you'll connect your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Internet Explorer 10 doesn't have a Microsoft account and want to get one, move your cursor to Start. Where can pin shortcuts to the...
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... tools. Connection types Depending on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you have several ways to connect to the Internet using your computer. This type of connection is recommended only if you have limited use the modem and the telephone simultaneously on how to connect to the Internet (you to connect to the Internet. A comprehensive Internet security program is vital to check reviews and...
... tools. Connection types Depending on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you have several ways to connect to the Internet using your computer. This type of connection is recommended only if you have limited use the modem and the telephone simultaneously on how to connect to the Internet (you to connect to the Internet. A comprehensive Internet security program is vital to check reviews and...
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... Internet connection. Access points act as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Internet and online security Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which may also be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Setting up your home. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of cable may link two or more computers without using wires. Network cable...
... Internet connection. Access points act as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Internet and online security Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which may also be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Setting up your home. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of cable may link two or more computers without using wires. Network cable...
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... surf the Internet, you started why not visit our website, www.acer.com. Acer is dedicated to provide you may be illegal. Modem 4. Press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "HomeGroup" and then click on -going personalied support. Surf the Net! Network cables (RJ45) Turning on/off a wireless network connection If your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you with the network management options. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in...
... surf the Internet, you started why not visit our website, www.acer.com. Acer is dedicated to provide you may be illegal. Modem 4. Press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "HomeGroup" and then click on -going personalied support. Surf the Net! Network cables (RJ45) Turning on/off a wireless network connection If your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you with the network management options. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in...