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... a wireless LAN 35 Connecting to a 3G network 36 Using a Bluetooth connection 37 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 37 Adding a Bluetooth device 38 BIOS utility 42 Boot sequence 42 Setting passwords 42 Securing your computer 43 Using a computer... 53 Traveling internationally with the computer 53 Preparing the computer 53 What to bring with you 54 Special considerations 54 Acer Converter Port 56 Memory card reader 57 Connectivity options 57 Video and audio connectors 59 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...
... a wireless LAN 35 Connecting to a 3G network 36 Using a Bluetooth connection 37 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 37 Adding a Bluetooth device 38 BIOS utility 42 Boot sequence 42 Setting passwords 42 Securing your computer 43 Using a computer... 53 Traveling internationally with the computer 53 Preparing the computer 53 What to bring with you 54 Special considerations 54 Acer Converter Port 56 Memory card reader 57 Connectivity options 57 Video and audio connectors 59 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...
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4 - Table of contents How do I check for Windows updates?..... 72 Where can I get more information 72 Troubleshooting 73 Troubleshooting tips 73 Error messages 73 Internet and online security 75 First steps on the net 75 Protecting your computer 75 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 75 Network connections 77 Surf the Net 79 Security 79
4 - Table of contents How do I check for Windows updates?..... 72 Where can I get more information 72 Troubleshooting 73 Troubleshooting tips 73 Error messages 73 Internet and online security 75 First steps on the net 75 Protecting your computer 75 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 75 Network connections 77 Surf the Net 79 Security 79
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... subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. If you need to power down , you can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your computer. This guide contains detailed information on and ...is available from the desktop; For more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to completely shut it...
... subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. If you need to power down , you can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your computer. This guide contains detailed information on and ...is available from the desktop; For more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to completely shut it...
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Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as a calculator Num Lock (complete with some applications. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Lock ...
Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. The keys function as a calculator Num Lock (complete with some applications. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Lock ...
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It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to the last open app. Decreases the sound volume. 16 - Using the keyboard Hotkey + < > + < > Icon Function Volume up Volume down Description Increases the sound volume. Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu.
It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to the last open app. Decreases the sound volume. 16 - Using the keyboard Hotkey + < > + < > Icon Function Volume up Volume down Description Increases the sound volume. Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu.
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... the cursor. • Single-finger press or tap: Press the touchpad down, or lightly tap the touchpad with your fingers dry and clean. Touchpad gestures Windows 8.1 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. Note The touchpad is controlled by some basic gestures: • Single-finger slide...
... the cursor. • Single-finger press or tap: Press the touchpad down, or lightly tap the touchpad with your fingers dry and clean. Touchpad gestures Windows 8.1 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. Note The touchpad is controlled by some basic gestures: • Single-finger slide...
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18 - Touchpad This allows 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. • ...
18 - Touchpad This allows 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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RECOVERY Recovery - 19 If you are having trouble with a pre-installed Windows operating system. i.e. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to the same state as possible. Important We recommend that 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. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of 32 GB or larger. Using this ...
RECOVERY Recovery - 19 If you are having trouble with a pre-installed Windows operating system. i.e. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to the same state as possible. Important We recommend that 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. The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of 32 GB or larger. Using this ...
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Recovery 1. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. The Recovery Drive window opens. Plug in the list of apps. 2. Click Create Factory Default Backup. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. 20 -
Recovery 1. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. The Recovery Drive window opens. Plug in the list of apps. 2. Click Create Factory Default Backup. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. 20 -
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..., it completes. 6. Follow the process until it is recommended to use the USB recovery backup to delete the recovery information on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. After creating the recovery backup, you will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 5. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on your computer...
..., it completes. 6. Follow the process until it is recommended to use the USB recovery backup to delete the recovery information on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. After creating the recovery backup, you will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 5. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on your computer...
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From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. 24 - If you are reinstalling using either your computer, you need to reinstall ... did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that did not come pre-installed on your computer from the factory. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your hard drive or the backup you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. If you have...
From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. 24 - If you are reinstalling using either your computer, you need to reinstall ... did not come pre-installed on your computer, follow that did not come pre-installed on your computer from the factory. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your hard drive or the backup you need to follow the instructions provided with the device. If you have...
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... a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Repeat this step for Acer Resource Center to reinstall. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect ...8226; If you inserted a DVD wait for each item you want 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 double-click on ResourceCenter. Double-click on the drive that contains the ...
... a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Repeat this step for Acer Resource Center to reinstall. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect ...8226; If you inserted a DVD wait for each item you want 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 double-click on ResourceCenter. Double-click on the drive that contains the ...
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... to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each time you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to one of apps. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Returning to reinstall. From Start...'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of the Acer Resource Center. Returning to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Click the install icon for reference only. 3. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of these restore points to an earlier...
... to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each time you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to one of apps. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Returning to reinstall. From Start...'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of the Acer Resource Center. Returning to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. Click the install icon for reference only. 3. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of these restore points to an earlier...
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...retain your system. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. ...using the restore point you have not deleted the recovery partition, see Recovering from a recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Recovery - 27 4. This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything on page...
...retain your system. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. ...using the restore point you have not deleted the recovery partition, see Recovering from a recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Recovery - 27 4. This process may take several minutes, and may need to reinstall everything on page...
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Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your files: a. Click Reset. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on page 30. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the ... after the recovery. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to erase your hard drive. 2. See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. The Reset your computer and takes about 30 minutes. b. Images for reference only. 3. 28 - Recovery the Windows Store). Important 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files before restoring your PC...
Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your files: a. Click Reset. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on page 30. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the ... after the recovery. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to erase your hard drive. 2. See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. The Reset your computer and takes about 30 minutes. b. Images for reference only. 3. 28 - Recovery the Windows Store). Important 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files before restoring your PC...
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Recovery Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Images for reference only. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable ... - Click Next, then Refresh. 4. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Press when starting your PC window opens. If it is attached to your recovery backup. 2.
Recovery Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Images for reference only. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable ... - Click Next, then Refresh. 4. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Press when starting your PC window opens. If it is attached to your recovery backup. 2.
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...startup process. 6. See Reset your PC from the recovery backup instead of hard-to-resolve software problems, you purchased your PC from the Windows Store). See Refresh your PC will restart. 5. During startup, press to Enabled. Software installed since you can access important files on ...Saving Changes and press Enter. Your computer will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Reset your PC to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on page 33. ...
...startup process. 6. See Reset your PC from the recovery backup instead of hard-to-resolve software problems, you purchased your PC from the Windows Store). See Refresh your PC will restart. 5. During startup, press to Enabled. Software installed since you can access important files on ...Saving Changes and press Enter. Your computer will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Reset your PC to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on page 33. ...
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... your hard drive. 1. Click Next. 3. Select the operating system to recover (normally only one option is erased, so no files can start using your PC window opens. Click Reset. 7. After the recovery has finished, you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your computer and takes about...
... your hard drive. 1. Click Next. 3. Select the operating system to recover (normally only one option is erased, so no files can start using your PC window opens. Click Reset. 7. After the recovery has finished, you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your computer and takes about...
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Refresh your PC window opens. Click Next. 3. Select the operating system to your computer, then continues by restarting your hard drive. The recovery process begins by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. This process takes about 30 minutes. Recovery - 33 2. Click Refresh. 5. The Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1.
Refresh your PC window opens. Click Next. 3. Select the operating system to your computer, then continues by restarting your hard drive. The recovery process begins by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. This process takes about 30 minutes. Recovery - 33 2. Click Refresh. 5. The Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1.
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... may turn your computer's wireless devices only when informed that turns the network connection on /off . Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be dangerous to the operation...
... may turn your computer's wireless devices only when informed that turns the network connection on /off . Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be dangerous to the operation...