User Manual (Windows 8)
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... another device 60 Screen view 21 Keyboard view 23 Power management 61 Left view 25 Saving power 61 Information on USB 3.0 26 Right view 26 Battery pack 64 Base view 28 Battery pack characteristics 64 Charging the battery 64 Using the keyboard 29 Optimizing battery life 66 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad...... 29 Checking the battery level 67 Hotkeys 30 Battery-low warning 67 Windows keys 32 Installing and removing the battery Touchpad 33...
... another device 60 Screen view 21 Keyboard view 23 Power management 61 Left view 25 Saving power 61 Information on USB 3.0 26 Right view 26 Battery pack 64 Base view 28 Battery pack characteristics 64 Charging the battery 64 Using the keyboard 29 Optimizing battery life 66 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad...... 29 Checking the battery level 67 Hotkeys 30 Battery-low warning 67 Windows keys 32 Installing and removing the battery Touchpad 33...
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... is there a new interface 94 Securing your computer 76 How do I unlock my computer 94 Using a computer security lock 76 How do I check for Windows updates 99 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in the way Entering passwords 77 that I get more information?.......... 99 HDMI 86 Troubleshooting 100 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Troubleshooting tips 100 87 Error messages 100 BIOS utility 88 Regulations and safety notices 102 Boot sequence 88...
... is there a new interface 94 Securing your computer 76 How do I unlock my computer 94 Using a computer security lock 76 How do I check for Windows updates 99 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in the way Entering passwords 77 that I get more information?.......... 99 HDMI 86 Troubleshooting 100 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Troubleshooting tips 100 87 Error messages 100 BIOS utility 88 Regulations and safety notices 102 Boot sequence 88...
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... direct connection of the positive (+) and 8 - Safety and comfort The product does not operate normally after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Do not short-circuit the battery. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. Use the battery only for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium-ion battery. Note: Adjust only those controls that is achieved only after following the operating instructions. - Liquid...
... direct connection of the positive (+) and 8 - Safety and comfort The product does not operate normally after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Do not short-circuit the battery. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. Use the battery only for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium-ion battery. Note: Adjust only those controls that is achieved only after following the operating instructions. - Liquid...
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... fully charged. Replacing the battery pack The computer uses lithium batteries. Follow local regulations when disposing of fire or explosion. - Use the device only in a fire as in a closed car in fire. To successfully transmit data files or messages, this device requires a good quality connection to : wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Batteries may not work temporarily, even when the battery is left in hot...
... fully charged. Replacing the battery pack The computer uses lithium batteries. Follow local regulations when disposing of fire or explosion. - Use the device only in a fire as in a closed car in fire. To successfully transmit data files or messages, this device requires a good quality connection to : wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G. Batteries may not work temporarily, even when the battery is left in hot...
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... functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. 16 - double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options...
... functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. 16 - double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options...
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Fully charged: The light is charging. Your Acer notebook tour Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. # Icon 3 4 5 Item Microphone 2-in-1 card reader Description Internal microphone for sound recording. Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC) card or MultiMediaCard (MMC). Note: To remove the card, simply pull it from the slot. Battery indicator Indicates battery status. Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. 22 -
Fully charged: The light is charging. Your Acer notebook tour Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. # Icon 3 4 5 Item Microphone 2-in-1 card reader Description Internal microphone for sound recording. Accepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC) card or MultiMediaCard (MMC). Note: To remove the card, simply pull it from the slot. Battery indicator Indicates battery status. Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. 22 -
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... online and plug in an external display, from one place. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Supports high-definition digital video connections. Your Acer notebook tour - 25 Makes it easy to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. The provided LAN/VGA combo cable is hot-swappable so you can plug it is on. If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible, if it is blue it...
... online and plug in an external display, from one place. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Supports high-definition digital video connections. Your Acer notebook tour - 25 Makes it easy to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. The provided LAN/VGA combo cable is hot-swappable so you can plug it is on. If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible, if it is blue it...
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... arrow keys respectively. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this section may not apply to connect an external keypad. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. When Num Lock is in this mode...
... arrow keys respectively. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. When Scroll Lock is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this section may not apply to connect an external keypad. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. When Num Lock is in this mode...
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...Using the keyboard - 31 Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . NumLk Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off to return. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Hotkey + + + + Icon Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
...Using the keyboard - 31 Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . NumLk Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off to return. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Hotkey + + + + Icon Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected...
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... the onscreen instructions: 1. Your options include removable media, a drive on the source drive. 36 - You can migrate files from your backup. • Back Up My Files: Select files to free up disk space or restore files from your old computer to your new one or any other computer with Acer Backup Manager. • Clear out / Restore Files: Remove seldom used files to back up. • Image My Drive: Create a backup file...
... the onscreen instructions: 1. Your options include removable media, a drive on the source drive. 36 - You can migrate files from your backup. • Back Up My Files: Select files to free up disk space or restore files from your old computer to your new one or any other computer with Acer Backup Manager. • Clear out / Restore Files: Remove seldom used files to back up. • Image My Drive: Create a backup file...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Continue until it clearly. Recovery Click Start to copy files.You will remember. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 44 - 3. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted...
... by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Continue until it clearly. Recovery Click Start to copy files.You will remember. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 44 - 3. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that you are required, insert a new disc when prompted...
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... software's installation instructions. You can reinstall using either your operating system. Reset your hard drive or the backup you have created. • Other applications - If you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to a previous system condition. Recovery - 45 2. For instructions, see "Returning your system to an earlier system snapshot" on page 49. 4. If nothing else has solved the problem...
... software's installation instructions. You can reinstall using either your operating system. Reset your hard drive or the backup you have created. • Other applications - If you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your system to a previous system condition. Recovery - 45 2. For instructions, see "Returning your system to an earlier system snapshot" on page 49. 4. If nothing else has solved the problem...
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... options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Software installed since you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 53. 50 - See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your system. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on page 51. • If you cannot run Windows, your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering...
... options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Software installed since you purchased your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that were pre-installed on page 53. 50 - See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your system. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on page 51. • If you cannot run Windows, your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering...
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... enjoy Windows 8 features after changing from Windows 7, enter the BIOS (press when starting your computer) and change Boot Mode back to Legacy before restarting your hard drive. 2. If your computer is configured with two operating systems (only available on your computer. If you choose Windows 7, your PC opens, as described below. Restore Factory Settings with the option to UEFI. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will restart and restore Windows 7. If you reinstall Windows 7, you choose Windows 8, Reset your...
... enjoy Windows 8 features after changing from Windows 7, enter the BIOS (press when starting your computer) and change Boot Mode back to Legacy before restarting your hard drive. 2. If your computer is configured with two operating systems (only available on your computer. If you choose Windows 7, your PC opens, as described below. Restore Factory Settings with the option to UEFI. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will restart and restore Windows 7. If you reinstall Windows 7, you choose Windows 8, Reset your...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... the USB drive and turn on your arrow keys to select the Main menu. b. Recovery Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your computer. d. Depending on a USB drive: 1. f. Select OK or Yes to open the boot menu. a. If it is selected, press to change this setting to start from, select the USB drive. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to Enabled. e. During startup...
... the USB drive and turn on your arrow keys to select the Main menu. b. Recovery Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your computer. d. Depending on a USB drive: 1. f. Select OK or Yes to open the boot menu. a. If it is selected, press to change this setting to start from, select the USB drive. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is not already enabled, you to select which device to Enabled. e. During startup...
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... include hardware and software locks - Once set, you need to take care of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on bootup and resume from unauthorized access. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of protection for a security lock. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of a locked drawer. Learn how to secure the lock. Combine the use . a security...
... include hardware and software locks - Once set, you need to take care of this password to gain access to the BIOS utility. See "BIOS utility" on bootup and resume from unauthorized access. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of protection for a security lock. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of a locked drawer. Learn how to secure the lock. Combine the use . a security...
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... turn on Boot secures your dealer or an authorized service center. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use . Try again and press . Securing your Supervisor Password! If you fail to access the BIOS utility. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and...
... turn on Boot secures your dealer or an authorized service center. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up . • Type the User Password and press to use . Try again and press . Securing your Supervisor Password! If you fail to access the BIOS utility. If you press to enter the BIOS utility at boot-up . • Type the Supervisor Password and...
User Manual (Windows 8)
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... lit, no power is being supplied to save power. I turned on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. Frequently asked questions - 89 Easy solutions are using on . Check the following : • Is a disc in the optical drive? Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If...
... lit, no power is being supplied to save power. I turned on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. Frequently asked questions - 89 Easy solutions are using on . Check the following : • Is a disc in the optical drive? Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If...
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... (account)? Do I need a Microsoft ID to use to sign in to Windows. You can sync data across different machines you already use to communicate with a Microsoft account or you don't have traditional favorites, instead you have the page open, swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to Start. How do I add...
... (account)? Do I need a Microsoft ID to use to sign in to Windows. You can sync data across different machines you already use to communicate with a Microsoft account or you don't have traditional favorites, instead you have the page open, swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to Start. How do I add...
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Windows 56 Windows Acer Recovery Management Start Recovery Acer Recovery Management Restore Factory Settings Customized Restore Restore Factory Settings Windows Acer Recovery Management 53 Customized Restore 52
Windows 56 Windows Acer Recovery Management Start Recovery Acer Recovery Management Restore Factory Settings Customized Restore Restore Factory Settings Windows Acer Recovery Management 53 Customized Restore 52