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..., indicating a need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not pierce, open or English v may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • The product was spilled into the product. • To avoid damage of internal...
..., indicating a need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Do not pierce, open or English v may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. • The product was spilled into the product. • To avoid damage of internal...
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... using the keyboard and audio, etc. Basic care and tips for certain models." You can help you use your computer can also put it down, you get started with language such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on how your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power...
... using the keyboard and audio, etc. Basic care and tips for certain models." You can help you use your computer can also put it down, you get started with language such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on how your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power...
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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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... I check for Windows updates? 58 Where can I add a favorite to - (for selected models) 42 To connect the digital antenna 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...
... I check for Windows updates? 58 Where can I add a favorite to - (for selected models) 42 To connect the digital antenna 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...
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.... • Single-finger press or tap: Press the touchpad down, or lightly tap the touchpad with integrated buttons) Note: The touchpad is enabled on the touchtap, then slide a finger across the touchpad to perform a 'click', which will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Touchpad basics (for models with your fingers - In the Start screen, this will toggle the app commands, in the bottom...
.... • Single-finger press or tap: Press the touchpad down, or lightly tap the touchpad with integrated buttons) Note: The touchpad is enabled on the touchtap, then slide a finger across the touchpad to perform a 'click', which will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. Touchpad basics (for models with your fingers - In the Start screen, this will toggle the app commands, in the bottom...
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... your computer. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in this mode when you need to do a lot of the keycaps. Hold while using cursor-control keys. normal manner. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on and off Hold while using cursor-control keys. It is on the keys. The keyboard has three lock keys which you...
... your computer. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in this mode when you need to do a lot of the keycaps. Hold while using cursor-control keys. normal manner. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on and off Hold while using cursor-control keys. It is on the keys. The keyboard has three lock keys which you...
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... hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Hotkey + + + + + + Icon Function Description Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Decreases the sound volume. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Display off Turns the display screen...
... hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Hotkey + + + + + + Icon Function Description Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Decreases the sound volume. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Display off Turns the display screen...
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.... 3. Reset your hard drive or the backup you have stopped working correctly. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to follow the instructions provided with a permanent marker. Make sure you keep your user information, see "Returning your system to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Perform minor fixes. You can reinstall using either your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem...
.... 3. Reset your hard drive or the backup you have stopped working correctly. Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to follow the instructions provided with a permanent marker. Make sure you keep your user information, see "Returning your system to reinstall device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Perform minor fixes. You can reinstall using either your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem...
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.... Software installed since you can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you 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. English 14 Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your system. Customized Restore will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset...
.... Software installed since you can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you 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. English 14 Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your system. Customized Restore will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset...
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... hard drive. 1. The Reset your keyboard type. 6. Select the operating system to retain your files (user data) but will attempt to recover (normally only one of your PC from the recovery backup" on page 17. Choose to keep these restore points to erase your system. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on your files: a. Use your system running again. Select your PC window opens...
... hard drive. 1. The Reset your keyboard type. 6. Select the operating system to retain your files (user data) but will attempt to recover (normally only one of your PC from the recovery backup" on page 17. Choose to keep these restore points to erase your system. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on your files: a. Use your system running again. Select your PC window opens...
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... removable media (i.e. You can burn this screen you can even set these functions to automatically recur as often as your backup. Acer Backup Manager is only available on your computer*, or save them to back up . • Image My Drive: Create a backup file for the entire drive. Select the backup type you to back up . This opens the Welcome screen; from your like. Alternatively, in Windows 8, simply start typing "Backup Manager". a flash drive) to restore...
... removable media (i.e. You can burn this screen you can even set these functions to automatically recur as often as your backup. Acer Backup Manager is only available on your computer*, or save them to back up . • Image My Drive: Create a backup file for the entire drive. Select the backup type you to back up . This opens the Welcome screen; from your like. Alternatively, in Windows 8, simply start typing "Backup Manager". a flash drive) to restore...
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... connect to the Windows power meter. Resume work . 1. Close all applications. 3. Save all necessary files. 2. Turn off the computer. Installing and removing the battery pack Note: Some models have no spare battery pack. You have an embedded battery. Turn off the computer if you want to be lost if the battery to see the battery's present charge level. English 27 Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates...
... connect to the Windows power meter. Resume work . 1. Close all applications. 3. Save all necessary files. 2. Turn off the computer. Installing and removing the battery pack Note: Some models have no spare battery pack. You have an embedded battery. Turn off the computer if you want to be lost if the battery to see the battery's present charge level. English 27 Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates...
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... bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: press the Windows key + and click Start > Shut Down. When you may choose to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; If the power indicator is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. Or: You can now...
... bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: press the Windows key + and click Start > Shut Down. When you may choose to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; If the power indicator is on, the computer has entered Sleep mode. You can put the computer in Sleep mode. Or: You can now...
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... notch and turn the key to protect and take care of this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. Once set, you need to the BIOS utility. Combine the use of . a security notch and passwords. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Security features include hardware and software locks - Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password with your Supervisor Password! Combine the use of...
... notch and turn the key to protect and take care of this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security. Once set, you need to the BIOS utility. Combine the use of . a security notch and passwords. See "BIOS utility" on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Security features include hardware and software locks - Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password with your Supervisor Password! Combine the use of...
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... can set and the password on the computer again, and try again. If you fail to enter a password. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to use the computer. Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to shut down the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility.
... can set and the password on the computer again, and try again. If you fail to enter a password. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to use the computer. Try again and press . • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to shut down the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is set passwords using the BIOS utility.
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Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer. Plugging this section may not apply to your computer as 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. This modem port is appropriate for the country in this modem into...
Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer. Plugging this section may not apply to your computer as 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. This modem port is appropriate for the country in this modem into...
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... the external USB floppy drive? Press any key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to save power. Look at the power indicator: • If it may be low and unable to an external monitor. Check the following: • The volume may be set to power the computer. In Windows, look...
... the external USB floppy drive? Press any key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to save power. Look at the power indicator: • If it may be low and unable to an external monitor. Check the following: • The volume may be set to power the computer. In Windows, look...
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... Internet. You can personalize Start with a different image or to show you quick status and notifications to suit your personal needs. From Start, start typing 'Control Panel' to open the app. How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? You can personalize the lock screen with a different background image or by rightclicking on Start that you can close apps from the menu that will need to enter the password...
... Internet. You can personalize Start with a different image or to show you quick status and notifications to suit your personal needs. From Start, start typing 'Control Panel' to open the app. How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? You can personalize the lock screen with a different background image or by rightclicking on Start that you can close apps from the menu that will need to enter the password...
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