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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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... is blue. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 3 Touchpad 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. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. Touch-sensitive...
... is blue. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 3 Touchpad 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. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 1 Indicates battery status. Touch-sensitive...
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...of numeric data entry. When Num Lock is in a normal embedded keypad manner. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor-control keys. The keys function as a calculator Num Lock... numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor,...
...of numeric data entry. When Num Lock is in a normal embedded keypad manner. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor-control keys. The keys function as a calculator Num Lock... numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor,...
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...Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. 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 and off. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
...Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. 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 and off. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
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Using the keyboard Hotkey + < > + < > + + + + Icon Function Volume up Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Description Increases the sound volume. Stop playing the selected media file. Key Description ... last open app. Return to the next media file. Jump to the previous media file. 16 - Play or pause a selected media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Decreases the sound volume. It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check...
Using the keyboard Hotkey + < > + < > + + + + Icon Function Volume up Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Description Increases the sound volume. Stop playing the selected media file. Key Description ... last open app. Return to the next media file. Jump to the previous media file. 16 - Play or pause a selected media file. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Decreases the sound volume. It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check...
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Recovery - 29 5. After the recovery has finished, you can start process. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. A screen appears asking you to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click Next. Turn on your computer by copying files to your computer to factory settings. 4. The process will take several minutes. "Reset your PC" ...
Recovery - 29 5. After the recovery has finished, you can start process. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. A screen appears asking you to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click Next. Turn on your computer by copying files to your computer to factory settings. 4. The process will take several minutes. "Reset your PC" ...
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...your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. If it is attached to your recovery ...backup. 2. The Refresh your computer. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. 30 - Recovery Customized Restore with Acer...
...your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. If it is attached to your recovery ...backup. 2. The Refresh your computer. 3. This process takes about 30 minutes. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on your computer. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. 30 - Recovery Customized Restore with Acer...
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... Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of BIOS your PC to use: a. b. Use your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See Reset your keyboard type. 7. d. Windows starts from the Windows Store). b. Click Refresh your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Press...
... Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of BIOS your PC to use: a. b. Use your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See Reset your keyboard type. 7. d. Windows starts from the Windows Store). b. Click Refresh your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Press...
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... Bluetooth to turn on Wireless. 2. Using a Bluetooth connection - 37 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is available). Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards.
... Bluetooth to turn on Wireless. 2. Using a Bluetooth connection - 37 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is available). Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards.
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... is running. RepliView displays a small pop-up window above the onscreen keyboard that displays a view of where you are typing. Acer Touch Tools - 43 • Text edit: You can see what you are doing. RepliView Your touch device's onscreen virtual keyboard can adjust the settings to select it or insert the cursor. Settings...
... is running. RepliView displays a small pop-up window above the onscreen keyboard that displays a view of where you are typing. Acer Touch Tools - 43 • Text edit: You can see what you are doing. RepliView Your touch device's onscreen virtual keyboard can adjust the settings to select it or insert the cursor. Settings...
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... computer, and video memory. Open the desktop. 2. Select More Power Options. 4. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some...
... computer, and video memory. Open the desktop. 2. Select More Power Options. 4. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some...
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... around or traveling with your office desk to place it into Sleep or Hibernate mode. 4. Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7. To wake the computer from your computer TRAVELING WITH YOUR COMPUTER This section gives you are...
... around or traveling with your office desk to place it into Sleep or Hibernate mode. 4. Preparing the computer Before moving within the building. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7. To wake the computer from your computer TRAVELING WITH YOUR COMPUTER This section gives you are...
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... carrying the extra weight to and from home. Traveling with your airline for any special requirements for travelling with you need to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. With a second AC adapter, you can cause condensation. If the temperature change is greater than 10° C (18° F), allow the computer...
... carrying the extra weight to and from home. Traveling with your airline for any special requirements for travelling with you need to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. With a second AC adapter, you can cause condensation. If the temperature change is greater than 10° C (18° F), allow the computer...
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... devices to see which allows 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. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a black tongue in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue. Additionally, you... is in Hibernate or turned off. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB).
... devices to see which allows 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. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a black tongue in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue. Additionally, you... is in Hibernate or turned off. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB).
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Look at the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and ... the power. Frequently asked questions • The volume may be muted. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the optical drive. The...
Look at the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and ... the power. Frequently asked questions • The volume may be muted. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose. I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the optical drive. The...
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Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search, type the name of the app you would like to open the onscreen keyboard and start typing 'Control Panel' to display the results; If you're in All apps and you wish to remove and tap Unpin from Start ... are my apps? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search, tap the text box to open using the pop-up keyboard. When you see the screen dim. How do I close an app? How do I make an app appear on the taskbar, tap and hold a tile until...
Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search, type the name of the app you would like to open the onscreen keyboard and start typing 'Control Panel' to display the results; If you're in All apps and you wish to remove and tap Unpin from Start ... are my apps? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search, tap the text box to open using the pop-up keyboard. When you see the screen dim. How do I close an app? How do I make an app appear on the taskbar, tap and hold a tile until...
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.... Go to purchase and download apps from Store. You will need to have a Microsoft ID to the desktop. 2. Return to open using the pop-up keyboard. A Microsoft account is best if you choose the one app at the same time. Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap...
.... Go to purchase and download apps from Store. You will need to have a Microsoft ID to the desktop. 2. Return to open using the pop-up keyboard. A Microsoft account is best if you choose the one app at the same time. Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap...
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Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service error 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 keyboard connected center.
Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service error 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 keyboard connected center.