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... from Windows 26 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 29 Connecting to the Internet 32 Connecting with a cable 32 Built-in network feature 32 Connecting wirelessly 33 Connecting to a wireless LAN 33 Connecting to a 3G network 34 Using a Bluetooth connection 35 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 35 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 35 Adding a Bluetooth device 36 BIOS utility 40 Boot sequence 40 Setting passwords 40 Securing your computer 41 Using a computer security lock 41 Using passwords 41 Entering passwords 42 Power management 43...
... from Windows 26 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 29 Connecting to the Internet 32 Connecting with a cable 32 Built-in network feature 32 Connecting wirelessly 33 Connecting to a wireless LAN 33 Connecting to a 3G network 34 Using a Bluetooth connection 35 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 35 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 35 Adding a Bluetooth device 36 BIOS utility 40 Boot sequence 40 Setting passwords 40 Securing your computer 41 Using a computer security lock 41 Using passwords 41 Entering passwords 42 Power management 43...
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... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it down the computer for using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. If you need to power down , you get started with setting up your notebook. 6 - It is available from the desktop; double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. Your guides To help you to thank you for making this Acer notebook...
... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it down the computer for using your computer Turning your mobile computing needs. If you need to power down , you get started with setting up your notebook. 6 - It is available from the desktop; double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. Your guides To help you to thank you for making this Acer notebook...
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Screen view 1 2 3 45 # Icon Item Description Web camera for sound recording. Push to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. 2 Screen Displays computer output. 3 Microphone Internal microphone for video 1 Webcam communication. Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) card. Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer computer. A light next to remove/install the card.
Screen view 1 2 3 45 # Icon Item Description Web camera for sound recording. Push to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. 2 Screen Displays computer output. 3 Microphone Internal microphone for video 1 Webcam communication. Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) card. Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer computer. A light next to remove/install the card.
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... is charging. Keyboard view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Power button Turns the computer on page 14. 10 - Indicates the computer's battery status. 5 Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue when plugged in. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on and off. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity...
... is charging. Keyboard view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Power button Turns the computer on page 14. 10 - Indicates the computer's battery status. 5 Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue when plugged in. For entering data into your computer. 2 Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on and off. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless indicator connectivity...
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... 10/100/ 1000-based network. Keyless models are also available. Connects to a Kensingtoncompatible computer security lock. Your Acer notebook tour - 11 # Icon Item 3 Touchpad 4 Left view Click buttons (left and right selection buttons. 1 2 3 4 5 67 # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Kensington lock slot Ventilation External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI port USB port Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Supports high-definition digital video connections. The left and right side of the button function as a table or handle...
... 10/100/ 1000-based network. Keyless models are also available. Connects to a Kensingtoncompatible computer security lock. Your Acer notebook tour - 11 # Icon Item 3 Touchpad 4 Left view Click buttons (left and right selection buttons. 1 2 3 4 5 67 # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Kensington lock slot Ventilation External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI port USB port Description Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Supports high-definition digital video connections. The left and right side of the button function as a table or handle...
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Optical drive Internal optical drive; Information on configuration, your system may not be equipped with an optical (CD/DVD) drive. # Icon 1 2 3 4 1 2 34 5 6 Item Description USB ports Connect to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the button drive. 12 - Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is access indicator active. Right...
Optical drive Internal optical drive; Information on configuration, your system may not be equipped with an optical (CD/DVD) drive. # Icon 1 2 3 4 1 2 34 5 6 Item Description USB ports Connect to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB). Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the button drive. 12 - Optical disk Lights up when the optical drive is access indicator active. Right...
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...Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or off to the next media file. Play or pause a selected media file. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey Icon Function Description + Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. + Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume...
...Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or off to the next media file. Play or pause a selected media file. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey Icon Function Description + Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. + Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume...
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... page 23. Perform minor fixes. Revert to its factory condition on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. If nothing else has solved the problem and you will remember. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. Reset your operating system. For instructions, see Returning your system...
... page 23. Perform minor fixes. Revert to its factory condition on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. If nothing else has solved the problem and you will remember. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly. Reset your operating system. For instructions, see Returning your system...
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... need to reinstall everything on page 29. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Customized Restore will attempt to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Recovery 4. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything to return your system to retain your system. Recovering from a recovery backup on your hard drive...
... need to reinstall everything on page 29. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Customized Restore will attempt to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that were pre-installed on your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Recovery 4. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything to return your system to retain your system. Recovering from a recovery backup on your hard drive...
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... startup 1. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. After the recovery has finished, you can start process. A screen appears asking you to restore your computer by copying files to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click Next. Customized Restore with files intact. Turn on your PC. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your hard drive. 6. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you to your computer to the default factory...
... startup 1. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. After the recovery has finished, you can start process. A screen appears asking you to restore your computer by copying files to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click Next. Customized Restore with files intact. Turn on your PC. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your hard drive. 6. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you to your computer to the default factory...
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... Saving Changes and press Enter. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to your computer. 4. Use the left or right arrow keys to start from a recovery backup on the type of BIOS your PC window opens. Select OK or Yes to open the boot menu. 2. During startup, press to confirm. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from , select the USB drive. If it is not already enabled, you to select which device...
... Saving Changes and press Enter. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is selected, press to change this setting to your computer. 4. Use the left or right arrow keys to start from a recovery backup on the type of BIOS your PC window opens. Select OK or Yes to open the boot menu. 2. During startup, press to confirm. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from , select the USB drive. If it is not already enabled, you to select which device...
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... the network. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect to turn on your network and enter the password if required. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be illegal. You can link two or more computers without using wires. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings. Connecting wirelessly Connecting to the Internet - 33 Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or...
... the network. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect to turn on your network and enter the password if required. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be illegal. You can link two or more computers without using wires. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings. Connecting wirelessly Connecting to the Internet - 33 Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or...
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... battery to draw power. Failure to use constant AC power, you use ; In addition, the useful lifespan of about 300 charges. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you from the unit. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). The battery conditioning process ensures your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. Warning Do not expose battery...
... battery to draw power. Failure to use constant AC power, you use ; In addition, the useful lifespan of about 300 charges. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you from the unit. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). The battery conditioning process ensures your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. Warning Do not expose battery...
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... may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Important When removing a USB storage device, you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 67 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue...
... may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Important When removing a USB storage device, you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 67 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue...
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... not exceed the specifications of connection supported depends on your computer: 1. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on the computer. Secure the cable connection with the screws provided. 3. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow these steps to connect an monitor to your computer's configuration). Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Plugging an audio device to the headphone port disables the built...
... not exceed the specifications of connection supported depends on your computer: 1. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on the computer. Secure the cable connection with the screws provided. 3. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow these steps to connect an monitor to your computer's configuration). Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Plugging an audio device to the headphone port disables the built...
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... the screen. No audio is flashing, the computer may be too low. Remove it and press + + to an external monitor. Frequently asked questions - 69 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is a list of your computer? Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to adjust the brightness level. • The display device...
... the screen. No audio is flashing, the computer may be too low. Remove it and press + + to an external monitor. Frequently asked questions - 69 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is a list of your computer? Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to adjust the brightness level. • The display device...
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... Tips and hints for Start? How do I access the charms? Go to perform useful functions, such as sharing content, turning off your cursor into the upper right-hand corner of Start when you can , just follow these steps: 1. How do I get started. Press the Windows key; Can I make the "All apps" view the default for using Windows 8.1 We know this is a new operating system that opens. 3.
... Tips and hints for Start? How do I access the charms? Go to perform useful functions, such as sharing content, turning off your cursor into the upper right-hand corner of Start when you can , just follow these steps: 1. How do I get started. Press the Windows key; Can I make the "All apps" view the default for using Windows 8.1 We know this is a new operating system that opens. 3.
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... screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. To change the background, move your personal needs. From here you can see the list of the page and select a color and image. How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. You can personalize Start with a different image, to show on battery power. 3. How do I personalize the Lock screen? Click Use this folder > OK. 4. You can personalize the lock screen...
... screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. To change the background, move your personal needs. From here you can see the list of the page and select a color and image. How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. You can personalize Start with a different image, to show on battery power. 3. How do I personalize the Lock screen? Click Use this folder > OK. 4. You can personalize the lock screen...
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... or Bluetooth). When you set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Setting up a LAN using wires. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to their Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you need to...
... or Bluetooth). When you set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Setting up a LAN using wires. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to their Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you need to...
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... controls, have become popular as they offer all online activities such as McAfee Internet Security Suite, which monitors all the security software needed for online protection in a safe place and try not to use the same password for every service you use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using a comprehensive security suite an attractive alternative to protection updates. Try to update itself, and it ! Make...
... controls, have become popular as they offer all online activities such as McAfee Internet Security Suite, which monitors all the security software needed for online protection in a safe place and try not to use the same password for every service you use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using a comprehensive security suite an attractive alternative to protection updates. Try to update itself, and it ! Make...