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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 Information on USB 3.0 12 Rear view 12 Base view 13 ...Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Recovery 19 Creating...
...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 Information on USB 3.0 12 Rear view 12 Base view 13 ...Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Touchpad 17 Touchpad basics 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Recovery 19 Creating...
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- 5 Getting started... In this section you will find: • Useful information on caring for your computer and your health • Where to find the power button, ports and connectors • Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard • How to create recovery backups • Guidelines for connecting to a network and using Bluetooth • Information on using Acer's bundled software
- 5 Getting started... In this section you will find: • Useful information on caring for your computer and your health • Where to find the power button, ports and connectors • Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard • How to create recovery backups • Guidelines for connecting to a network and using Bluetooth • Information on using Acer's bundled software
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See "Using the keyboard" on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. 10 - Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. Touch-sensitive pointing device. ... corner to perform a left click. Press down firmly on page 14. 2 Keyboard Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling. Fully charged: The light is charging. For entering data into your computer. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power...
See "Using the keyboard" on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. 10 - Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. Touch-sensitive pointing device. ... corner to perform a left click. Press down firmly on page 14. 2 Keyboard Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling. Fully charged: The light is charging. For entering data into your computer. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power...
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...on , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor-control keys. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Desired...of the keycaps. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Hold while using cursor-control keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. The keys function as a calculator Num Lock (complete with some applications....
...on , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor-control keys. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Desired...of the keycaps. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Hold while using cursor-control keys. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. The keys function as a calculator Num Lock (complete with some applications....
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... the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. + Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and ...off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on or off. + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. ...
... the computer's network devices. (Network devices vary by configuration.) + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. + Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and ...off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on or off. + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. ...
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... Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Description Increases the sound volume. Return to the next media file. Decreases the sound volume. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to the last open app. Key...
... Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Description Increases the sound volume. Return to the next media file. Decreases the sound volume. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it returns to the Start screen or to Windows key return to the last open app. Key...
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.... Click Troubleshoot. 3. A screen appears asking you can start process. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Recovery - 29 5. After the recovery has finished, you to your computer by repeating the first-start using your hard drive. 6.
.... Click Troubleshoot. 3. A screen appears asking you can start process. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Recovery - 29 5. After the recovery has finished, you to your computer by repeating the first-start using your hard drive. 6.
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... when starting your recovery backup. 2. Images for reference only. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Recovery Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 4. If your...
... when starting your recovery backup. 2. Images for reference only. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. Recovery Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. 4. If your...
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.... Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu. See Refresh your PC from the recovery backup on the type of your keyboard type. 7.
.... Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Main menu. See Refresh your PC from the recovery backup on the type of your keyboard type. 7.
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... of devices. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to enable/disable it. 3. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards.
... of devices. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to enable/disable it. 3. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards.
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... sometimes block your needs, including setting the AccuFinger pointer size and timeout. RepliView displays a small pop-up window above the onscreen keyboard that you can see what you are doing. You can then type or perform other operations on a word or text block to suit your view ... select either right This feature operates automatically when Touch Tools is running. Settings You can adjust the settings to select it or insert the cursor. Acer Touch Tools - 43 • Text edit: You can select text in supported programs by tapping on the selected text.
... sometimes block your needs, including setting the AccuFinger pointer size and timeout. RepliView displays a small pop-up window above the onscreen keyboard that you can see what you are doing. You can then type or perform other operations on a word or text block to suit your view ... select either right This feature operates automatically when Touch Tools is running. Settings You can adjust the settings to select it or insert the cursor. Acer Touch Tools - 43 • Text edit: You can select text in supported programs by tapping on the selected text.
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... power buttons do. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Select More Power Options. 4. Open the desktop. 2. These checks will also not start...
... power buttons do. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Select More Power Options. 4. Open the desktop. 2. These checks will also not start...
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Disconnecting from your office desk to shut down the computer or put it in Sleep mode. Close the display cover. 5. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7. Remove discs from the AC adapter. 6. Shut down the computer: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > ...
Disconnecting from your office desk to shut down the computer or put it in Sleep mode. Close the display cover. 5. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7. Remove discs from the AC adapter. 6. Shut down the computer: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > ...
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... a second AC adapter for travelling with you, leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. If you use at home, you may want to excessive heat. • Changes in an environment with you can cause condensation. Traveling...
... a second AC adapter for travelling with you, leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. If you use at home, you may want to excessive heat. • Changes in an environment with you can cause condensation. Traveling...
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...devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Additionally, 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. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the...port. Failure to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a black tongue in data loss or damage to your device's documentation to see which allows you should always be plugged ...
...devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Additionally, 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. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the...port. Failure to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a black tongue in data loss or damage to your device's documentation to see which allows you should always be plugged ...
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... the printer. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. The keyboard does not respond. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • ...cable is connected securely to a USB port on the optical drive. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. There is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low...
... the printer. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. The keyboard does not respond. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • ...cable is connected securely to a USB port on the optical drive. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. There is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option. • The volume level may be too low...
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... the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen. If you're in All apps and you want to open using the pop-up keyboard. How do I make an app appear on the taskbar, tap and hold a tile until you release the tile, the Customize menu appear at the bottom... on the left-hand side of the screen. When you wish to the bottom of the screen. When you would like to open the onscreen keyboard and start typing 'Control Panel' to swipe the window past the half-way point of the screen. Results will be displayed on Start, Tap and...
... the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen. If you're in All apps and you want to open using the pop-up keyboard. How do I make an app appear on the taskbar, tap and hold a tile until you release the tile, the Customize menu appear at the bottom... on the left-hand side of the screen. When you wish to the bottom of the screen. When you would like to open the onscreen keyboard and start typing 'Control Panel' to swipe the window past the half-way point of the screen. Results will be displayed on Start, Tap and...
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... Store. Return to the desktop. 2. From the Navigation tab, check List desktop apps first in to your PC with a Alternatively, open using the pop-up keyboard. Swipe right from the menu that you remove your finger. 3. Go to the Start screen and repeat the process. 3.
... Store. Return to the desktop. 2. From the Navigation tab, check List desktop apps first in to your PC with a Alternatively, open using the pop-up keyboard. Swipe right from the menu that you remove your finger. 3. Go to the Start screen and repeat the process. 3.
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If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service keyboard connected center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Frequently asked questions - 83 Error messages Corrective action Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service error center.
If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service keyboard connected center. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Frequently asked questions - 83 Error messages Corrective action Keyboard error or no Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service error center.