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...great reason for you already have an Acer ID. All Rights Reserved. Aspire V7 & V5 Series (15") Covers: Aspire V7-581G / V7-581 / V5-573G / V5-573 / V5-572G / V5-572 / V5-552G / V5-552 This revision: October 2013 Sign up for an Acer ID and enable Acer Remote Files Open the Acer Portal from your other devices with our...8226; Register your device for an Acer ID or sign in if you to get an Acer ID: • Remotely access your PC from the Start screen to sign up for warranty service For more information please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/acercloud Model number Serial number ...
...great reason for you already have an Acer ID. All Rights Reserved. Aspire V7 & V5 Series (15") Covers: Aspire V7-581G / V7-581 / V5-573G / V5-573 / V5-572G / V5-572 / V5-552G / V5-552 This revision: October 2013 Sign up for an Acer ID and enable Acer Remote Files Open the Acer Portal from your other devices with our...8226; Register your device for an Acer ID or sign in if you to get an Acer ID: • Remotely access your PC from the Start screen to sign up for warranty service For more information please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/acercloud Model number Serial number ...
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...Turning your computer on 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 Rear view 12 Base view 13 Using the ... Special considerations 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 HDMI 60 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...
...Turning your computer on 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 Rear view 12 Base view 13 Using the ... Special considerations 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 HDMI 60 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ...
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Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. 2 Screen Displays computer output. Screen view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Web camera for sound recording. 3 Microphones Only the V7-581G and V7-581 have dual microphones, other models have a single microphone beneath the touchpad. Internal stereo microphones for video 1 Webcam communication.
Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. 2 Screen Displays computer output. Screen view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Web camera for sound recording. 3 Microphones Only the V7-581G and V7-581 have dual microphones, other models have a single microphone beneath the touchpad. Internal stereo microphones for video 1 Webcam communication.
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... or down arrow keys + respectively. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an separate numeric keypad, separate cursor,... lock, Windows, function and special keys. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. When Scroll Lock is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to access most of numeric data entry. 14 ...
... or down arrow keys + respectively. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to do a lot of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an separate numeric keypad, separate cursor,... lock, Windows, function and special keys. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. When Scroll Lock is on , the screen moves one line up or down when you need to access most of numeric data entry. 14 ...
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... media file. Touchpad Turns the built-in touchpad on and off . Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Stop playing the selected media file. backlight This feature is only available on and off to save power. Brightness down Decreases... the sound volume. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on ...
... media file. Touchpad Turns the built-in touchpad on and off . Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Stop playing the selected media file. backlight This feature is only available on and off to save power. Brightness down Decreases... the sound volume. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on ...
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... • Single-finger press in an area. the lighter the touch, the better the response. Note Support for touchpad gestures depends on the screen. The cursor is sensitive to perform a 'click', which will toggle the app commands, in most apps this movement. TOUCHPAD Touchpad - 17 ...Touchpad basics The touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the active application. In the Start screen, this will select or start an item. Quickly repeat the tap to perform a 'right click'. Note The touchpad is controlled by some basic...
... • Single-finger press in an area. the lighter the touch, the better the response. Note Support for touchpad gestures depends on the screen. The cursor is sensitive to perform a 'click', which will toggle the app commands, in most apps this movement. TOUCHPAD Touchpad - 17 ...Touchpad basics The touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the active application. In the Start screen, this will select or start an item. Quickly repeat the tap to perform a 'right click'. Note The touchpad is controlled by some basic...
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... you lose or erase the USB drive, you can choose to delete the recovery information on your computer. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 5. Follow the process until it clearly.
... you lose or erase the USB drive, you can choose to delete the recovery information on your computer. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 5. Follow the process until it clearly.
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...: • If you have the required number of apps. 2. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. • If you will be shown the backup... progress on the screen. 4. Click Start to copy files.You will need to complete the recovery discs. Make sure that you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each...
...: • If you have the required number of apps. 2. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it . From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. • If you will be shown the backup... progress on the screen. 4. Click Start to copy files.You will need to complete the recovery discs. Make sure that you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each...
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... continues by repeating the first-start process. The process will take several minutes. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your PC. A screen appears asking you to factory settings. 4. Click Next. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Recovery - 29 5. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer...
... continues by repeating the first-start process. The process will take several minutes. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your PC. A screen appears asking you to factory settings. 4. Click Next. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Recovery - 29 5. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer...
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... to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be illegal. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on your wireless network on/off or control what is shared over...turned on connecting to the Internet. You can link two or more computers without using wires. Select your Internet connection itself. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings. All wireless devices must be prohibited. Otherwise, open ...
... to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be illegal. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on your wireless network on/off or control what is shared over...turned on connecting to the Internet. You can link two or more computers without using wires. Select your Internet connection itself. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings. All wireless devices must be prohibited. Otherwise, open ...
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... to enable this utility. 42 - Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the computer logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. However, if you... To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen.
... to enable this utility. 42 - Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the computer logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. However, if you... To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen.
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.... Important You have three chances to use the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to enter a password. Securing your computer...
.... Important You have three chances to use the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to enter a password. Securing your computer...
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.... • Pack the computer in a protective case that you are ready to your home or vice versa. Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen. Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your office to use the computer again, open the display and, if necessary, press and release the...
.... • Pack the computer in a protective case that you are ready to your home or vice versa. Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen. Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your office to use the computer again, open the display and, if necessary, press and release the...
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Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your computer at home, you may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. With a second AC adapter, you ...
Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on your computer at home, you may want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. With a second AC adapter, you ...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...solutions are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to restart the system. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press any key to turn the display back on . No audio is flashing, the computer may arise during the use of ...boot up. Frequently asked questions - 63 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following : • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. I turned on the screen. Remove it is lit, check the following is a list of your computer? Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to restart the...
...solutions are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to restart the system. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press any key to turn the display back on . No audio is flashing, the computer may arise during the use of ...boot up. Frequently asked questions - 63 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following : • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. I turned on the screen. Remove it is lit, check the following is a list of your computer? Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to restart the...
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...the following information: Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type The system will reboot. For detailed information on the screen (or the number and sequence in contact with your computer, write them down as they appear on the recovery process, see the...passport thoroughly. An ITW passport came with our offices worldwide. If there are traveling in Main is backed by your computer. Please visit www.acer.com. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Your computer is Enabled. 3. Read this handy booklet...
...the following information: Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type The system will reboot. For detailed information on the screen (or the number and sequence in contact with your computer, write them down as they appear on the recovery process, see the...passport thoroughly. An ITW passport came with our offices worldwide. If there are traveling in Main is backed by your computer. Please visit www.acer.com. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Requesting service International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Your computer is Enabled. 3. Read this handy booklet...
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..., just follow these steps: 1. Yes, you to Start? Right-click the taskbar and select Properties from the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen. Charms allow you can launch apps. How do I make the "All apps" view the default for using Windows 8.1 We know this is a new ... Move your PC or changing settings. Can I get started. From the Navigation tab, check Show the Apps view automatically when I see all of the screen and click the Start charm. Frequently ask Frequently asked questions - 67 Tips and hints for Start? How do I access the charms? Click the arrow icon...
..., just follow these steps: 1. Yes, you to Start? Right-click the taskbar and select Properties from the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen. Charms allow you can launch apps. How do I make the "All apps" view the default for using Windows 8.1 We know this is a new ... Move your PC or changing settings. Can I get started. From the Navigation tab, check Show the Apps view automatically when I see all of the screen and click the Start charm. Frequently ask Frequently asked questions - 67 Tips and hints for Start? How do I access the charms? Click the arrow icon...
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..., you 'd like to continue. Move your cursor to ensure the password is correct. Move your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > Search & apps > Notifications. 2. Right-click the taskbar and select Properties from the menu that you ...'ve entered to the upper right-hand corner of the screen, click Settings > Power and select the action you will need to enter the password to take. How do I unlock my computer? 68 - Click...
..., you 'd like to continue. Move your cursor to ensure the password is correct. Move your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > Search & apps > Notifications. 2. Right-click the taskbar and select Properties from the menu that you ...'ve entered to the upper right-hand corner of the screen, click Settings > Power and select the action you will need to enter the password to take. How do I unlock my computer? 68 - Click...
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...On and select if the slideshow should be played while the computer is running on or off • Select lock screen apps. You can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you wish to use (your Pictures folder will open the folder you quick status... and notifications to suit your cursor to show on battery power. 3. How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. From here you can personalize Start with a different image, to run a slideshow of images, or to the upper right-hand corner of ...
...On and select if the slideshow should be played while the computer is running on or off • Select lock screen apps. You can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you wish to use (your Pictures folder will open the folder you quick status... and notifications to suit your cursor to show on battery power. 3. How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. From here you can personalize Start with a different image, to run a slideshow of images, or to the upper right-hand corner of ...
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70 - Right-click a tile to select it, then drag it to the place on the left-hand side of the screen. 2. You will only sound if your needs. Set the time using the sliders on Start that you can. Select the notification. 5. How do I set time. ...
70 - Right-click a tile to select it, then drag it to the place on the left-hand side of the screen. 2. You will only sound if your needs. Set the time using the sliders on Start that you can. Select the notification. 5. How do I set time. ...