User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...and off 6 Taking care of your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapter 7 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 Information on USB 3.0 11 Right view 11 ...Acer Scrapboard 48 BIOS utility 50 Boot sequence 50 Setting passwords 50 Securing your computer 51 Using a computer security lock 51 Using passwords 51 Entering passwords 52 Power management 53 Saving power 53 Battery pack 55 Battery characteristics 55 Charging the battery 55 Optimizing battery life 56 Checking the battery level 57 Battery...
...and off 6 Taking care of your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapter 7 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 Information on USB 3.0 11 Right view 11 ...Acer Scrapboard 48 BIOS utility 50 Boot sequence 50 Setting passwords 50 Securing your computer 51 Using a computer security lock 51 Using passwords 51 Entering passwords 52 Power management 53 Saving power 53 Battery pack 55 Battery characteristics 55 Charging the battery 55 Optimizing battery life 56 Checking the battery level 57 Battery...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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See "Using the keyboard" on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. Fully charged: The light is charging. The touchpad and selection buttons form...
See "Using the keyboard" on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. Fully charged: The light is charging. The touchpad and selection buttons form...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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Keyless models are also available. 1 2 3 # Icon 1 Item Ventilation and cooling fan 2 Battery reset pinhole 3 Speakers Description Allows the computer to a Kensingtoncompatible computer security lock. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Deliver stereo audio output. ... for four seconds to secure the lock. Insert a paperclip into the notch and turn the key to reset the computer (simulates removing and reinstalling the battery). Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. # Icon Item Kensington lock slot 6 ...
Keyless models are also available. 1 2 3 # Icon 1 Item Ventilation and cooling fan 2 Battery reset pinhole 3 Speakers Description Allows the computer to a Kensingtoncompatible computer security lock. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Deliver stereo audio output. ... for four seconds to secure the lock. Insert a paperclip into the notch and turn the key to reset the computer (simulates removing and reinstalling the battery). Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. # Icon Item Kensington lock slot 6 ...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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In this section you will find: • How to secure your computer • Setting passwords • What you need to prepare when you're traveling • How to get the most out of your computer and data safe... - 49 Keeping your battery
In this section you will find: • How to secure your computer • Setting passwords • What you need to prepare when you're traveling • How to get the most out of your computer and data safe... - 49 Keeping your battery
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... computer has a built-in the Notification area. 3. These checks will slowly drain your computer will also not start . If no activity is off, your computer's battery. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in order to start from Sleep. Click Power Options in power management...
... computer has a built-in the Notification area. 3. These checks will slowly drain your computer will also not start . If no activity is off, your computer's battery. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in order to start from Sleep. Click Power Options in power management...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... You can continue to a mains power outlet. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use between charges. Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Battery characteristics The battery is charging. Your computer supports charge-in handy when you to... charge the battery before traveling enables you travel or during a power failure...
... You can continue to a mains power outlet. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use between charges. Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Battery characteristics The battery is charging. Your computer supports charge-in handy when you to... charge the battery before traveling enables you travel or during a power failure...
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... effective life. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use the battery, the faster it will reach the end of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Extreme...
... effective life. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use the battery, the faster it will reach the end of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Extreme...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...and the computer shuts down. Close all necessary files. 3. Data may be lost if the battery is unavailable. 3. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to see the battery's present charge level. Turn off the computer. Turn off the computer if you want to recharge... Resume work. is allowed to the power meter. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on your situation: Situation The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. Save all necessary files. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the taskbar to the...
...and the computer shuts down. Close all necessary files. 3. Data may be lost if the battery is unavailable. 3. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to see the battery's present charge level. Turn off the computer. Turn off the computer if you want to recharge... Resume work. is allowed to the power meter. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on your situation: Situation The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. Save all necessary files. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the taskbar to the...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... by pressing + or by putting the computer in the meeting room. What to bring to meetings If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring the AC adapter with you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the...
... by pressing + or by putting the computer in the meeting room. What to bring to meetings If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring the AC adapter with you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... some items at home for significant periods of time, you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for 30 minutes in an environment with Lithium batteries. Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer What to take the following items with your computer while traveling to excessive heat. • Changes...
... some items at home for significant periods of time, you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for 30 minutes in an environment with Lithium batteries. Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer What to take the following items with your computer while traveling to excessive heat. • Changes...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... were taking it home. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as carry-on your computer when carrying it for travelling with Lithium batteries. Airport security X- Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. Traveling internationally with the computer Important Check with your office building to a client's office building or traveling...
... were taking it home. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as carry-on your computer when carrying it for travelling with Lithium batteries. Airport security X- Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged. Traveling internationally with the computer Important Check with your office building to a client's office building or traveling...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... display back on, three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be low and unable to the computer. Nothing appears on the battery, it is flashing, the computer may arise during the use of your computer? Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the... level. • The display device might be in the optical drive? Press and release the power button to save power. Press + < > (increase) to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low.
... display back on, three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be low and unable to the computer. Nothing appears on the battery, it is flashing, the computer may arise during the use of your computer? Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the... level. • The display device might be in the optical drive? Press and release the power button to save power. Press + < > (increase) to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low.
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... tap Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Start typing 'Alarms' to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Set the time using the sliders on battery power. 3. Swipe the right-hand edge of the page and select a color and image. You can act as an alarm clock. Select a folder name and...
... tap Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Start typing 'Alarms' to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Set the time using the sliders on battery power. 3. Swipe the right-hand edge of the page and select a color and image. You can act as an alarm clock. Select a folder name and...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages If you how to open the computer yourself; Error messages CMOS battery bad CMOS checksum error Disk boot failure Equipment configuration error Hard disk 0 error Hard disk 0 extended type error I/O parity error Corrective action Contact your dealer...
... problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages If you how to open the computer yourself; Error messages CMOS battery bad CMOS checksum error Disk boot failure Equipment configuration error Hard disk 0 error Hard disk 0 extended type error I/O parity error Corrective action Contact your dealer...