User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...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 ...Acer Scrapboard 48 BIOS utility 50 Boot sequence 50 Setting passwords 50 Securing your computer 51 Using a computer security lock 51 Using passwords 51 Entering passwords 52 Power management 53 Saving power 53 Battery pack 55 Battery characteristics 55 Charging the battery 55 Optimizing battery life 56 Checking the battery level 57 Battery...
...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 ...Acer Scrapboard 48 BIOS utility 50 Boot sequence 50 Setting passwords 50 Securing your computer 51 Using a computer security lock 51 Using passwords 51 Entering passwords 52 Power management 53 Saving power 53 Battery pack 55 Battery characteristics 55 Charging the battery 55 Optimizing battery life 56 Checking the battery level 57 Battery...
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...a single surface. 3 Touchpad Press down firmly on the lower right corner to perform a left click. 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 pointing device. Press down firmly on page 14. 2 Keyboard Do not use a keyboard protector... intakes for cooling. See "Using the keyboard" on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. 10 - For entering data into your computer. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the...
...a single surface. 3 Touchpad Press down firmly on the lower right corner to perform a left click. 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 pointing device. Press down firmly on page 14. 2 Keyboard Do not use a keyboard protector... intakes for cooling. See "Using the keyboard" on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. 10 - For entering data into your computer. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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Insert a paperclip into the notch and turn the key to reset the computer (simulates removing and reinstalling the battery). # Icon Item Kensington lock slot 6 Base view Your Acer notebook tour - 13 Description Connects to stay cool. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked...
Insert a paperclip into the notch and turn the key to reset the computer (simulates removing and reinstalling the battery). # Icon Item Kensington lock slot 6 Base view Your Acer notebook tour - 13 Description Connects to stay cool. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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In this section you will find: • How to secure your computer • Setting passwords • What you need to prepare when you're traveling • How to get the most out of your computer and data safe... - 49 Keeping your battery
In this section you will find: • How to secure your computer • Setting passwords • What you need to prepare when you're traveling • How to get the most out of your computer and data safe... - 49 Keeping your battery
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... area. 3. These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off , your computer's battery. If you prefer to start . System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of power to check for a period of time, the computer...
... area. 3. These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off , your computer's battery. If you prefer to start . System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of power to check for a period of time, the computer...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... while your computer on the computer and complete setting up the operating system. 3. Operate the computer using battery power. 5. Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Battery characteristics The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to a mains power outlet. Disconnect the AC adapter. 4. Charging the...
... while your computer on the computer and complete setting up the operating system. 3. Operate the computer using battery power. 5. Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Battery characteristics The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to a mains power outlet. Disconnect the AC adapter. 4. Charging the...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...000 charge/discharge cycles. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). The battery conditioning process ensures your AC adapter and battery. An embedded battery has a life span of more you get the most out of its extremes, as they can continue to draw...176; F) to its effective life. You are not being used for mobile use ; Higher temperatures cause the battery to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. 56 - The recommended temperature is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: •...
...000 charge/discharge cycles. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). The battery conditioning process ensures your AC adapter and battery. An embedded battery has a life span of more you get the most out of its extremes, as they can continue to draw...176; F) to its effective life. You are not being used for mobile use ; Higher temperatures cause the battery to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. 56 - The recommended temperature is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: •...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... computer, and then connect to see the battery's present charge level. Turn off the computer. Save all necessary files. 3. Battery pack - 57 Checking the battery level The power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on your situation: Situation The...AC adapter and a power outlet are available. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the taskbar to the main power supply. 2. Recommended Action 1. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to become fully depleted and the computer ...
... computer, and then connect to see the battery's present charge level. Turn off the computer. Save all necessary files. 3. Battery pack - 57 Checking the battery level The power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on your situation: Situation The...AC adapter and a power outlet are available. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on the taskbar to the main power supply. 2. Recommended Action 1. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to become fully depleted and the computer ...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... to remove the media can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in Sleep mode. If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than your computer. When you are not actively using the computer... computer in Sleep mode by pressing + or by putting the computer in a protective case that you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by closing the display. If the meeting room does not have removed all media and compact discs from sliding around and cushion it if it...
... to remove the media can damage the drive head. • Pack the computer in Sleep mode. If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than your computer. When you are not actively using the computer... computer in Sleep mode by pressing + or by putting the computer in a protective case that you have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by closing the display. If the meeting room does not have removed all media and compact discs from sliding around and cushion it if it...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... special requirements for 30 minutes in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to excessive heat. • Changes in an environment with Lithium batteries. If possible, leave the computer for travelling with a temperature between outside and room temperature. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the...
... special requirements for 30 minutes in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to excessive heat. • Changes in an environment with Lithium batteries. If possible, leave the computer for travelling with a temperature between outside and room temperature. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...; Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking it for travelling with Lithium batteries. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer... Important Check with your office building to country. When you are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged.
...; Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking it for travelling with Lithium batteries. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as carry-on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer... Important Check with your office building to country. When you are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged.
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... might be the cause: • The brightness level might be in the optical drive? If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it may be too low. No audio is flashing, the computer may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly... toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the power outlet. • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be set to save power. Easy solutions are using on . Connect the AC adapter to the computer. Nothing appears...
... might be the cause: • The brightness level might be in the optical drive? If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it may be too low. No audio is flashing, the computer may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly... toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the power outlet. • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be set to save power. Easy solutions are using on . Connect the AC adapter to the computer. Nothing appears...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... background image or by default). How do I personalize my computer? How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Set the time using the sliders on battery power. 3. How do I personalize the Lock screen? Select AM or PM. To change the background, swipe the right-hand edge of folders under Add a folder...
... background image or by default). How do I personalize my computer? How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Set the time using the sliders on battery power. 3. How do I personalize the Lock screen? Select AM or PM. To change the background, swipe the right-hand edge of folders under Add a folder...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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contact your dealer or an authorized service center. See Error messages on page 82. Error messages CMOS battery bad CMOS checksum error Disk boot failure Equipment configuration error Hard disk 0 error Hard disk 0 extended type error I/O parity error Corrective action Contact your dealer ...
contact your dealer or an authorized service center. See Error messages on page 82. Error messages CMOS battery bad CMOS checksum error Disk boot failure Equipment configuration error Hard disk 0 error Hard disk 0 extended type error I/O parity error Corrective action Contact your dealer ...