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... for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, • minimizing room light by looking at the center of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses...
... for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, • minimizing room light by looking at the center of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses...
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... visit our website at http://registration.acer.com. Please understand that due to its nature, the User's Manual will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the text with setting up your new computer. The Aspire V5 Series User Guide contains useful information ...in the Aspire V5 product range. Your guides To help you to be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. English xiii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your notebook or desktop, a window will be...
... visit our website at http://registration.acer.com. Please understand that due to its nature, the User's Manual will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the text with setting up your new computer. The Aspire V5 Series User Guide contains useful information ...in the Aspire V5 product range. Your guides To help you to be sent a confirmation email with a more personable customer service experience. English xiii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your notebook or desktop, a window will be...
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... power off the computer and want to completely shut it : 1 From Start, simply start typing 'User' to open the Search charm. 2 Click Acer User's Manual to open the User's Manual on the computer, simply press and release the power button. Basic care and tips for a short while,...sources of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Power then click Shut Down. You can put the computer in sleep mode by : • Pressing the power button. English xiv please refer to the Aspire V5 Series User's Manual, which contains detailed information on...
... power off the computer and want to completely shut it : 1 From Start, simply start typing 'User' to open the Search charm. 2 Click Acer User's Manual to open the User's Manual on the computer, simply press and release the power button. Basic care and tips for a short while,...sources of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Power then click Shut Down. You can put the computer in sleep mode by : • Pressing the power button. English xiv please refer to the Aspire V5 Series User's Manual, which contains detailed information on...
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...device 37 Troubleshooting 40 Troubleshooting tips 40 Error messages 40 Frequently asked questions 41 IRequesting service 42 Tips and hints for Windows updates? 46 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in the way that I get more information? 47 Regulations and safety notices 48 FCC notice 48 LCD pixel statement 49... my apps? 45 What is a Microsoft ID (account)? 46 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer? 46 How do I check for using Windows 8 43 Three concepts you might want to keep in mind 43 How do I access the charms? 43 How do I get to Start? 43 How do...
...device 37 Troubleshooting 40 Troubleshooting tips 40 Error messages 40 Frequently asked questions 41 IRequesting service 42 Tips and hints for Windows updates? 46 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in the way that I get more information? 47 Regulations and safety notices 48 FCC notice 48 LCD pixel statement 49... my apps? 45 What is a Microsoft ID (account)? 46 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer? 46 How do I check for using Windows 8 43 Three concepts you might want to keep in mind 43 How do I access the charms? 43 How do I get to Start? 43 How do...
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...it to an earlier state. return it , while giving you can 'recover' your computer - Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a capacity of your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Important: We recommend that you to create a recovery backup, a... drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer to the same state as possible. Using this ...
...it to an earlier state. return it , while giving you can 'recover' your computer - Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a capacity of your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Important: We recommend that you to create a recovery backup, a... drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer to the same state as possible. Using this ...
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Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. The recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of apps. 2 Click Create Factory Default Backup. English 2 1 From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. • Make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. The Recovery Drive window opens. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3 Plug in the list of storage
Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. The recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of apps. 2 Click Create Factory Default Backup. English 2 1 From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. • Make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. The Recovery Drive window opens. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3 Plug in the list of storage
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..., if you lose or erase the USB drive, you may use the USB recovery backup to delete the recovery information on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. If you delete this information, you can choose to restore your computer. 1 Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
..., if you lose or erase the USB drive, you may use the USB recovery backup to delete the recovery information on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. If you delete this information, you can choose to restore your computer. 1 Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.
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... the instructions provided with the device. If you have created. • Other applications - You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. • Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. English 6 keep your user...
... the instructions provided with the device. If you have created. • Other applications - You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. • Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. English 6 keep your user...
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... disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait for Acer Resource Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you are using a USB ...drive, press the Windows key + , then doubleclick on ResourceCenter. 2 You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. •...
... disc drive or connect it to a free USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait for Acer Resource Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the optical drive icon. • If you are using a USB ...drive, press the Windows key + , then doubleclick on ResourceCenter. 2 You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. •...
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... that are not recoverable by other methods, you install software or device drivers. You can recover from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2 Click System and Security > Action Center, then click ...Recovery at the bottom of your system settings and saves them as restore points. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, ...
... that are not recoverable by other methods, you install software or device drivers. You can recover from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2 Click System and Security > Action Center, then click ...Recovery at the bottom of your system settings and saves them as restore points. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, ...
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... (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, back them up now. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your PC window opens. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1 Click Restore Factory Settings. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything...
... (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). Customized Restore will attempt to retain your hard drive, back them up now. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your PC window opens. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1 Click Restore Factory Settings. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything...
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Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1 Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2 The Refresh your PC window opens. 3 Click Next, then Refresh. 4 The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer by copying ...
Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1 Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2 The Refresh your PC window opens. 3 Click Next, then Refresh. 4 The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer by copying ...
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... hard drive. See "Refresh your PC from the recovery backup Caution: Reset your PC will restart. 4 During startup, press to start from the Windows Store). Reset your system. e Depending on your PC to open the boot menu. f Your computer will erase all software and drivers that were ...recovery to use: a Click Advanced then System Restore to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all files on the type of your computer. a Use your keyboard type. 6 Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of the normal ...
... hard drive. See "Refresh your PC from the recovery backup Caution: Reset your PC will restart. 4 During startup, press to start from the Windows Store). Reset your system. e Depending on your PC to open the boot menu. f Your computer will erase all software and drivers that were ...recovery to use: a Click Advanced then System Restore to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all files on the type of your computer. a Use your keyboard type. 6 Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of the normal ...
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... your computer by repeating the first-start process. This process takes about 30 minutes. Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1 The Refresh your PC window opens. 2 Click Next. 3 Select the operating system to recover (normally only one option is much longer, up to 5 hours, but is available). 4 Choose to the... changes, select No. b Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Images for reference only. 3 Select the operating system to your PC window opens. 2 Click Next. English 12 1 The Reset your hard drive.
... your computer by repeating the first-start process. This process takes about 30 minutes. Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1 The Refresh your PC window opens. 2 Click Next. 3 Select the operating system to recover (normally only one option is much longer, up to 5 hours, but is available). 4 Choose to the... changes, select No. b Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Images for reference only. 3 Select the operating system to your PC window opens. 2 Click Next. English 12 1 The Reset your hard drive.
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With Acer clear.fi, you first open a clear.fi application, Windows Firewall will ask for certain models. To watch videos or listen to music open clear.fi Photo. Browse to the file you want to play, ....fi installed. After a short delay, shared files and folders are shown on the right. English 13 Acer clear.fi Note: Only for permission to allow clear.fi to your network are shown in each window. Select a device, then the select the category to , other devices if any are connected to the same...
With Acer clear.fi, you first open a clear.fi application, Windows Firewall will ask for certain models. To watch videos or listen to music open clear.fi Photo. Browse to the file you want to play, ....fi installed. After a short delay, shared files and folders are shown on the right. English 13 Acer clear.fi Note: Only for permission to allow clear.fi to your network are shown in each window. Select a device, then the select the category to , other devices if any are connected to the same...
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Open clear.fi on the device that stores the files. Select a file in the main window, then use the media controls in the bar across the bottom of the screen to control playback. Certified Acer devices with the clear.fi software. Playing to another device, you can be used with clear....this list, open Windows Media Player, select Stream and Allow remote control of my Player... 3. In the bottom right corner, select Play to this list, certain PCs and storage devices will be used to play the media on local network is selected, you need to http://www.acer.com/clearfi/download...
Open clear.fi on the device that stores the files. Select a file in the main window, then use the media controls in the bar across the bottom of the screen to control playback. Certified Acer devices with the clear.fi software. Playing to another device, you can be used with clear....this list, open Windows Media Player, select Stream and Allow remote control of my Player... 3. In the bottom right corner, select Play to this list, certain PCs and storage devices will be used to play the media on local network is selected, you need to http://www.acer.com/clearfi/download...
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... Manager in Desktop mode, select Acer Backup Manager. Alternatively, in Windows 8, simply start typing "Backup Manager". The less content you want to automatically recur as often as your like to make and select the files or ...drive you select, the quicker the process will be, but it will increase your new one or any other computer with Acer Backup Manager...
... Manager in Desktop mode, select Acer Backup Manager. Alternatively, in Windows 8, simply start typing "Backup Manager". The less content you want to automatically recur as often as your like to make and select the files or ...drive you select, the quicker the process will be, but it will increase your new one or any other computer with Acer Backup Manager...
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..., the better the response. Tapping harder will open a context menu related to perform a double tap or 'double click'. • Single-finger press or tap in Windows Control Panel. Touchpad basics (for models with integrated buttons) The cursor is controlled by some basic gestures: • Single-finger slide: Slide a finger across the...
..., the better the response. Tapping harder will open a context menu related to perform a double tap or 'double click'. • Single-finger press or tap in Windows Control Panel. Touchpad basics (for models with integrated buttons) The cursor is controlled by some basic gestures: • Single-finger slide: Slide a finger across the...
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...direction. • Two-finger pinch: Zoom in and out of photos, maps and documents with a simple finger-and-thumb gesture. English 20 Touchpad gestures Windows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. These allow you to control applications with a few simple gestures, such as:... • Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by swiping into the center of the touchpad from the right, top or left. • Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the charms. ...
...direction. • Two-finger pinch: Zoom in and out of photos, maps and documents with a simple finger-and-thumb gesture. English 20 Touchpad gestures Windows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. These allow you to control applications with a few simple gestures, such as:... • Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by swiping into the center of the touchpad from the right, top or left. • Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the charms. ...
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English 21 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on ...
English 21 Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad*, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on ...