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... a wireless LAN 36 Connecting to a 3G network 37 Using a Bluetooth connection 38 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 38 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 38 Adding a Bluetooth device 39 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Setting passwords 43 Securing your computer 44 Using a computer... 54 Traveling internationally with the computer 54 Preparing the computer 54 What to bring with you 55 Special considerations 55 Acer Converter Port 57 Memory card reader 58 Connectivity options 58 Video and audio connectors 60 HDMI 61 Universal Serial Bus ...
... a wireless LAN 36 Connecting to a 3G network 37 Using a Bluetooth connection 38 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 38 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 38 Adding a Bluetooth device 39 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Setting passwords 43 Securing your computer 44 Using a computer... 54 Traveling internationally with the computer 54 Preparing the computer 54 What to bring with you 55 Special considerations 55 Acer Converter Port 57 Memory card reader 58 Connectivity options 58 Video and audio connectors 60 HDMI 61 Universal Serial Bus ...
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Table of contents How do I unlock my computer 69 How do I personalize my computer?......... 70 Where are my apps 72 What is a Microsoft ID (account 73 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 74 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 74 Where can I get more information 74 Troubleshooting 75 Troubleshooting tips 75 Error messages 75 Internet and online security 77 First steps on the net 77 Protecting your computer 77 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 77 Network connections 79 Surf the Net 81 Security 81 4 -
Table of contents How do I unlock my computer 69 How do I personalize my computer?......... 70 Where are my apps 72 What is a Microsoft ID (account 73 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 74 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 74 Where can I get more information 74 Troubleshooting 75 Troubleshooting tips 75 Error messages 75 Internet and online security 77 First steps on the net 77 Protecting your computer 77 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 77 Network connections 79 Surf the Net 81 Security 81 4 -
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...like to thank you to be 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. In addition it into Hibernate by pressing the power button. Basic care... and tips for meeting your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your notebook. 6 - This guide contains ...
...like to thank you to be 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. In addition it into Hibernate by pressing the power button. Basic care... and tips for meeting your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your notebook. 6 - This guide contains ...
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... letters on the keys. Using the keyboard - 15 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock...
... letters on the keys. Using the keyboard - 15 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock...
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Return to the next media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 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; Key... Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to the last open app. Using the keyboard - 17 Hotkey + < > + < > + + + + Icon Function Volume up Volume down Play...
Return to the next media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 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; Key... Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to the last open app. Using the keyboard - 17 Hotkey + < > + < > + + + + Icon Function Volume up Volume down Play...
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... the left and right buttons on the touchtap, then slide a second finger across the touchpad, the cursor will select or start an item. Touchpad gestures Windows 8.1 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. As you to control applications with your fingers dry and clean.
... the left and right buttons on the touchtap, then slide a second finger across the touchpad, the cursor will select or start an item. Touchpad gestures Windows 8.1 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. As you to control applications with your fingers dry and clean.
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Touchpad - 19 • 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. • Swipe in from top edge: Toggle the app commands. • Swipe in from left edge: Switch to the previous app. • Two-finger slide: Swiftly scroll through web pages, documents and playlists by placing two fingers on the touchpad and moving both in any direction. • Two-finger pinch: Zoom in and out of photos, maps and documents with a simple finger-and-thumb gesture.
Touchpad - 19 • 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. • Swipe in from top edge: Toggle the app commands. • Swipe in from left edge: Switch to the previous app. • Two-finger slide: Swiftly scroll through web pages, documents and playlists by placing two fingers on the touchpad and moving both in any direction. • Two-finger pinch: Zoom in and out of photos, maps and documents with a simple finger-and-thumb gesture.
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...to use a USB drive with 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. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you an option to an earlier ... recovery backup includes the entire original contents of 32 GB or larger. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you can 'recover' your computer to the same ...
...to use a USB drive with 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. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you an option to an earlier ... recovery backup includes the entire original contents of 32 GB or larger. Note Acer Recovery Management is recommended to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you can 'recover' your computer to the same ...
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From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. The Recovery Drive window opens. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. Click Create Factory Default Backup. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. Recovery - 21 1. Plug in the list of apps. 2.
From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive then click Next. The Recovery Drive window opens. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. Click Create Factory Default Backup. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. Recovery - 21 1. Plug in the list of apps. 2.
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... • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'.
... • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of 32 GB or larger. 4. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'.
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... applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer: 1. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer from the factory. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click...
... applications As a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer: 1. You can reinstall using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer from the factory. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click...
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...USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait for reference only. 4. Images for Acer Resource Center to reinstall. If you want to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Repeat this step for... the item you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Recovery...
...USB port. • If you inserted a DVD wait for reference only. 4. Images for Acer Resource Center to reinstall. If you want to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Repeat this step for... the item you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on ResourceCenter. Recovery...
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Repeat this step for each time you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the Acer Resource Center. Click Open System Restore, then Next. Note For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click...
Repeat this step for each time you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the Acer Resource Center. Click Open System Restore, then Next. Note For more information about using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click...
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... page 28. • If you can access important files on your system. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have ... are not recoverable by other methods, you specified. If you cannot run Windows, your PC 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. 28 - This process may take...
... page 28. • If you can access important files on your system. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have ... are not recoverable by other methods, you specified. If you cannot run Windows, your PC 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. 28 - This process may take...
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Recovery - 29 the Windows Store). The Reset your hard drive. 2. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to erase your ...is erased, so no files can be viewed after the recovery. Click Reset. Click Restore Factory Settings. b. See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much more secure as old files are completely ... Important 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files before restoring your files: a. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your PC window opens.
Recovery - 29 the Windows Store). The Reset your hard drive. 2. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to erase your ...is erased, so no files can be viewed after the recovery. Click Reset. Click Restore Factory Settings. b. See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much more secure as old files are completely ... Important 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files before restoring your files: a. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your PC window opens.
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... have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your PC window opens. The Refresh your computer. 4. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a.
... have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your PC window opens. The Refresh your computer. 4. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a.
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... keys to retain your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Advanced then System Restore to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to select USB Device... and then choose the type of BIOS your PC deletes everything on page 34. b. The boot menu allows you purchased your PC from the Windows Store). See Refresh your PC will restart. 5. a. Click Reset your PC to start from the recovery backup instead of these restore points to...
... keys to retain your files (user data) but will reinstall all software and drivers that were preinstalled on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Click Advanced then System Restore to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to select USB Device... and then choose the type of BIOS your PC deletes everything on page 34. b. The boot menu allows you purchased your PC from the Windows Store). See Refresh your PC will restart. 5. a. Click Reset your PC to start from the recovery backup instead of these restore points to...
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... as old files are completely removed. 6. Reset your PC from the recovery backup Important Reset your PC will erase all files before restoring your PC window opens. b.
... as old files are completely removed. 6. Reset your PC from the recovery backup Important Reset your PC will erase all files before restoring your PC window opens. b.
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Recovery Refresh your hard drive. Select the operating system to your PC from the recovery backup 1. Click Next. 3. Click Refresh. 5. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. The Refresh your PC window opens. 2. This process takes about 30 minutes. 34 -
Recovery Refresh your hard drive. Select the operating system to your PC from the recovery backup 1. Click Next. 3. Click Refresh. 5. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. The Refresh your PC window opens. 2. This process takes about 30 minutes. 34 -
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36 - Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to turn your Internet ... can link two or more computers without using wires. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. You can access the Internet. All wireless devices must be switched...
36 - Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to turn your Internet ... can link two or more computers without using wires. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. You can access the Internet. All wireless devices must be switched...