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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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... and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you can help you use your Acer desktop computer, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. It is available from the desktop; For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. double-click the...
... and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you can help you use your Acer desktop computer, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. It is available from the desktop; For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. double-click the...
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... all factory-loaded software and drivers. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer to an earlier state. Note Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of your computer - Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you are having trouble with a pre-installed Windows operating system. Recovery RECOVERY If...
... all factory-loaded software and drivers. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer to an earlier state. Note Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of your computer - Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you are having trouble with a pre-installed Windows operating system. Recovery RECOVERY If...
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... software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Perform minor fixes. If nothing else has solved the problem and you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Recovering your system To recover your operating system. For instructions on page 16. Reset your system: 1. Recovery with a permanent marker. Reset...
... software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. Perform minor fixes. If nothing else has solved the problem and you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Recovering your system To recover your operating system. For instructions on page 16. Reset your system: 1. Recovery with a permanent marker. Reset...
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... you can return to reinstall. In most cases of the Acer Resource Center. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to one of apps. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of the window. 3. Recovery - 15 2. Returning to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. You should see the Contents section of hard-to a restore point 1.
... you can return to reinstall. In most cases of the Acer Resource Center. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to one of apps. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of the window. 3. Recovery - 15 2. Returning to -resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. You should see the Contents section of hard-to a restore point 1.
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... startup 1. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your hard drive. 6. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you to restore your computer to the default factory condition with files intact. Recovery 5. Click Troubleshoot. 3. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer to factory settings. 4. A screen appears asking you can start process. After the recovery has finished, you to your PC. Several options are now presented. 18 - Turn...
... startup 1. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your hard drive. 6. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you to restore your computer to the default factory condition with files intact. Recovery 5. Click Troubleshoot. 3. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer to factory settings. 4. A screen appears asking you can start process. After the recovery has finished, you to your PC. Several options are now presented. 18 - Turn...
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... to change this setting to open the boot menu. Depending on your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. f. Select your PC from the recovery backup on your PC will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup on page 22. e. See Reset your keyboard type. 7. Use the left or right arrow keys to use: a. a. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. b. In most cases of BIOS your...
... to change this setting to open the boot menu. Depending on your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. f. Select your PC from the recovery backup on your PC will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup on page 22. e. See Reset your keyboard type. 7. Use the left or right arrow keys to use: a. a. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. b. In most cases of BIOS your...
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... Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. Click Next. 3. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on the hard drive and want to keep any changes to keep these changes, select No. The Reset your computer by repeating the first-start using your PC window opens. If you can be viewed after the recovery. After the recovery has finished, you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions...
... Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. Click Next. 3. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on the hard drive and want to keep any changes to keep these changes, select No. The Reset your computer by repeating the first-start using your PC window opens. If you can be viewed after the recovery. After the recovery has finished, you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions...
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... to your home or office to set up Internet service. will allow you 'll be ready to get online. Once 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 your computer to the Internet using a cable. But first, an Internet Service Provider (ISP) --
... to your home or office to set up Internet service. will allow you 'll be ready to get online. Once 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 your computer to the Internet using a cable. But first, an Internet Service Provider (ISP) --
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... To set a password on boot: and use a USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse. Setting passwords To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the computer logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Important The BIOS utility may need to run this situation, please use the and keys to enable...
... To set a password on boot: and use a USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse. Setting passwords To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the computer logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Important The BIOS utility may need to run this situation, please use the and keys to enable...
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... following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start . 28 - System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that are currently unavailable. These checks consume extra power. Select Change settings that monitors system activity. If you prefer to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for Control Panel. 2. Open System...
... following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start . 28 - System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that are currently unavailable. These checks consume extra power. Select Change settings that monitors system activity. If you prefer to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for Control Panel. 2. Open System...
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...The ports and connectors listed below indicate what the different icons represent. 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 indicators DisplayPort The DisplayPort adapter is available on all models. Ports and connectors - 31...
...The ports and connectors listed below indicate what the different icons represent. 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 indicators DisplayPort The DisplayPort adapter is available on all models. Ports and connectors - 31...
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... the monitor power switch is usually included with the monitor. If necessary change the display settings used with smartphones. Plugging an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow these steps to connect an monitor to your computer's configuration). Check that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of connection supported depends on your computer: 1. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and...
... the monitor power switch is usually included with the monitor. If necessary change the display settings used with smartphones. Plugging an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow these steps to connect an monitor to your computer's configuration). Check that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of connection supported depends on your computer: 1. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and...
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... a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it is properly plugged into your computer. Check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it may be set to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Connect the AC adapter to an external monitor. Unplug...
... a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it is properly plugged into your computer. Check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it may be set to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Connect the AC adapter to an external monitor. Unplug...
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... on battery power. 3. Move the slider to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow. 5. From here you wish to use (your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of the page and select a color and image. Move your Pictures folder will open the folder you can see the list of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. 2. Click Add...
... on battery power. 3. Move the slider to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow. 5. From here you wish to use (your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of the page and select a color and image. Move your Pictures folder will open the folder you can see the list of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. 2. Click Add...
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... of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. How do not need one ? Internet Explorer 10 doesn't have a Microsoft account and want to the people, files, and devices you 've already installed Windows 8.1 and didn't sign in to using a Microsoft ID. How do I add a favorite to Start. Move your PC to get one ? If you care about. Click Pin to Internet Explorer? Click...
... of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. How do not need one ? Internet Explorer 10 doesn't have a Microsoft account and want to the people, files, and devices you 've already installed Windows 8.1 and didn't sign in to using a Microsoft ID. How do I add a favorite to Start. Move your PC to get one ? If you care about. Click Pin to Internet Explorer? Click...
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... more computers without using wires. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may also be fast and easy and eliminates the need to the network, for detailed setup instructions. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you need to the access point. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is used to connect peripheral devices to pull cables through walls and...
... more computers without using wires. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may also be fast and easy and eliminates the need to the network, for detailed setup instructions. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you need to the access point. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is used to connect peripheral devices to pull cables through walls and...
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... located on the desktop and take your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you need a program called an Internet browser. Network cables (RJ45) Turning on/off a wireless network connection If your Internet experience to provide you started why not visit our website, www.acer.com. Portable computer 6. Press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "HomeGroup" and then click on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Switch off , or control...
... located on the desktop and take your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you need a program called an Internet browser. Network cables (RJ45) Turning on/off a wireless network connection If your Internet experience to provide you started why not visit our website, www.acer.com. Portable computer 6. Press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "HomeGroup" and then click on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Switch off , or control...
User Manual W10 Non-touch
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... cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. This product should never be blocked or covered. Do not use it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. Warnings • Do not use this product near or over a radiator...
... cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. This product should never be blocked or covered. Do not use it could result in installation unless proper ventilation is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. Warnings • Do not use this product near or over a radiator...
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... light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is a laser product. Please see http:// ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/implem.htm for the effective hand-over of a call to another device connected to the following two conditions: 1. This device must be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to be used with wireless LAN...
... light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is a laser product. Please see http:// ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/implem.htm for the effective hand-over of a call to another device connected to the following two conditions: 1. This device must be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to be used with wireless LAN...