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... hot. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from lithium battery pack. • The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may cause the battery to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in damage and will rise during normal operation, particularly when plugged in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery...
... hot. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from lithium battery pack. • The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may cause the battery to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in damage and will rise during normal operation, particularly when plugged in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery...
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... Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the computer, simply press and release the power button. It is available in certain models of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. To turn the power off To turn on your notebook. This Aspire User's Manual contains useful information applying to thank you get started with language such as system utilities, data recovery...
... Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the computer, simply press and release the power button. It is available in certain models of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. To turn the power off To turn on your notebook. This Aspire User's Manual contains useful information applying to thank you get started with language such as system utilities, data recovery...
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...Touchpad basics (for models with separate buttons) 1 Touchpad basics (for models with integrated buttons) 2 Touchpad gestures 3 Using the keyboard 4 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad\ 4 Hotkeys 5 Recovery 7 Creating a recovery backup 7 Creating a drivers and applications backup 9 Recovering your system 11 Reinstalling drivers and applications 11 Returning to an earlier system snapshot 13 Returning your system to its factory condition 14 Recovering from Windows 14 Recovering from a recovery backup 16 Acer Backup Manager 19 Acer clear.fi 21 Navigating media...
...Touchpad basics (for models with separate buttons) 1 Touchpad basics (for models with integrated buttons) 2 Touchpad gestures 3 Using the keyboard 4 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad\ 4 Hotkeys 5 Recovery 7 Creating a recovery backup 7 Creating a drivers and applications backup 9 Recovering your system 11 Reinstalling drivers and applications 11 Returning to an earlier system snapshot 13 Returning your system to its factory condition 14 Recovering from Windows 14 Recovering from a recovery backup 16 Acer Backup Manager 19 Acer clear.fi 21 Navigating media...
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... 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Using passwords 33 Entering passwords 34 Setting passwords 34 Expanding through options 35 Connectivity options 35 Fax/data modem 35 Built-in network feature 36 Consumer Infrared (CIR) 36 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 37 IEEE 1394 port 38 High-Definition Multimedia Interface 38 ExpressCard 39 Installing memory 40 Enjoying TV with Windows Media Center 42 Choose your input type 42 Watching TV using the optional DVB...
... 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Using passwords 33 Entering passwords 34 Setting passwords 34 Expanding through options 35 Connectivity options 35 Fax/data modem 35 Built-in network feature 36 Consumer Infrared (CIR) 36 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 37 IEEE 1394 port 38 High-Definition Multimedia Interface 38 ExpressCard 39 Installing memory 40 Enjoying TV with Windows Media Center 42 Choose your input type 42 Watching TV using the optional DVB...
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... 43 Watching TV with an external antenna or cable socket 43 BIOS utility 44 Boot sequence 44 Password 44 Using software 45 Playing DVD movies 45 Using a Bluetooth connection 46 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 46 Adding a Bluetooth device 47 Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshooting tips 50 Error messages 50 Frequently asked questions 52 Requesting service 53 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 53 Before you call 53 Tips and hints for using Windows 8 55 Three concepts you might...
... 43 Watching TV with an external antenna or cable socket 43 BIOS utility 44 Boot sequence 44 Password 44 Using software 45 Playing DVD movies 45 Using a Bluetooth connection 46 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 46 Adding a Bluetooth device 47 Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshooting tips 50 Error messages 50 Frequently asked questions 52 Requesting service 53 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 53 Before you call 53 Tips and hints for using Windows 8 55 Three concepts you might...
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... or tap in Windows Control Panel. Quickly repeat the tap to finger movement; It can be disabled under Mouse settings in the bottom-right corner: Press the bottom right corner of the touchpad, or tap twice anywhere on your touchpad. The touchpad is sensitive to perform a 'right click'. the lighter the touch, the better the response. In the Start screen, this will toggle...
... or tap in Windows Control Panel. Quickly repeat the tap to finger movement; It can be disabled under Mouse settings in the bottom-right corner: Press the bottom right corner of the touchpad, or tap twice anywhere on your touchpad. The touchpad is sensitive to perform a 'right click'. the lighter the touch, the better the response. In the Start screen, this will toggle...
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... you need to connect an external keypad. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad\ Note: Information in a normal manner. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on the keys.
... you need to connect an external keypad. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad\ Note: Information in a normal manner. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on the keys.
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...any key to save power. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in the hotkey combination. Hotkey + + + + + + Icon Function Description Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on or off . + + < > NumLk Brightness up Volume down Increases the sound volume...
...any key to save power. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in the hotkey combination. Hotkey + + + + + + Icon Function Description Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on or off . + + < > NumLk Brightness up Volume down Increases the sound volume...
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... using either your hard drive or the backup you have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Recovering your system To recover your operating system. English 11 • If you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each backup, such as it completes burning it. Remove the disc from the factory. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may need...
... using either your hard drive or the backup you have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Recovering your system To recover your operating system. English 11 • If you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each backup, such as it completes burning it. Remove the disc from the factory. If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may need...
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... "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 14. • If you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 16. Two options are not recoverable by other methods, you cannot run Windows and have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 15. You can recover from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in...
... "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 14. • If you may need to reinstall everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on page 16. Two options are not recoverable by other methods, you cannot run Windows and have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from a recovery backup" on page 15. You can recover from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in...
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... keyboard type. 6. Just remove my files quickly erases all software and drivers. Use your system settings and saves them up now. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of your arrow keys to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your computer to select USB Device, then press Enter. To completely restore your hard drive...
... keyboard type. 6. Just remove my files quickly erases all software and drivers. Use your system settings and saves them up now. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of your arrow keys to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your computer to select USB Device, then press Enter. To completely restore your hard drive...
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... computer with Acer Backup Manager. • Clear out / Restore Files: Remove seldom used files to back up , then follow the onscreen instructions: 1 Select the content you 'd like . from this file to a DVD, save them to another drive on certain models. The less content you 'd like to create. • Back Up My Files: Select files to removable media (i.e. English 19 Acer Backup Manager Note: This feature is a utility that...
... computer with Acer Backup Manager. • Clear out / Restore Files: Remove seldom used files to back up , then follow the onscreen instructions: 1 Select the content you 'd like . from this file to a DVD, save them to another drive on certain models. The less content you 'd like to create. • Back Up My Files: Select files to removable media (i.e. English 19 Acer Backup Manager Note: This feature is a utility that...
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... removing the battery pack Note: Some models have no spare battery pack. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Data will be replaced, please contact an authorized service center. Save all necessary files. 2. Turn off the computer if you want to see the battery's present charge level. Turn on the computer and resume work . Turn...
... removing the battery pack Note: Some models have no spare battery pack. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Data will be replaced, please contact an authorized service center. Save all necessary files. 2. Turn off the computer if you want to see the battery's present charge level. Turn on the computer and resume work . Turn...
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... drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: press the Windows key + and click Start > Shut Down. Note: If the Sleep indicator is off . then press and release the power button. In both cases, press and release the power button to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . then press and release the power button. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is turned off , the computer has entered Hibernation mode...
... drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: press the Windows key + and click Start > Shut Down. Note: If the Sleep indicator is off . then press and release the power button. In both cases, press and release the power button to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . then press and release the power button. If the power indicator is off but the Sleep indicator is turned off , the computer has entered Hibernation mode...
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... . Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password with your dealer or an authorized service center. Combine the use . a security notch and passwords. Some keyless models are also available. Do not forget your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot...
... . Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password with your dealer or an authorized service center. Combine the use . a security notch and passwords. Some keyless models are also available. Do not forget your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Using a computer security lock The notebook comes with password checkpoints on boot...
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... password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on boot parameter is set, a prompt appears when you fail to enter a password. English 34 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set passwords using the BIOS utility...
... password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on boot parameter is set, a prompt appears when you fail to enter a password. English 34 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set passwords using the BIOS utility...
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Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you a complete mobile computing experience. Warning! Your computer has a built-in which you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. Please make sure that the cable you are working. Warning! To...
Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you a complete mobile computing experience. Warning! Your computer has a built-in which you use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, read the following section. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to a telephone jack. Please make sure that the cable you are working. Warning! To...
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...) disk in Sleep mode. Press any key to turn the display back on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be low and unable to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Check the following : • The volume may be too low. Press + < > (increase) to power the computer. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows...
...) disk in Sleep mode. Press any key to turn the display back on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be low and unable to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Check the following : • The volume may be too low. Press + < > (increase) to power the computer. No audio is in the external USB floppy drive? In Windows...
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... has a password set, you will be updated with a different image or to show you 're connected to the Internet. Click Start screen at the top of the screen and click and drag the window downwards to open the app. click Control Panel > Adjust screen resolution. How do I change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Can I personalize the Lock screen? Can I unlock my computer? From Start, start typing 'Control Panel' to close...
... has a password set, you will be updated with a different image or to show you 're connected to the Internet. Click Start screen at the top of the screen and click and drag the window downwards to open the app. click Control Panel > Adjust screen resolution. How do I change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Can I personalize the Lock screen? Can I unlock my computer? From Start, start typing 'Control Panel' to close...
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