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... and enable Acer Remote Files Open the Acer Portal from the Start screen to get an Acer ID: • Remotely access your PC from your other devices with our free Acer Remote Files app • Get the latest offers and product information • Register your device for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID. Aspire V7 & V5 Series (15" Touch) Covers: Aspire V7-582PG / V7-582P / V7-581PG / V7...
... and enable Acer Remote Files Open the Acer Portal from the Start screen to get an Acer ID: • Remotely access your PC from your other devices with our free Acer Remote Files app • Get the latest offers and product information • Register your device for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID. Aspire V7 & V5 Series (15" Touch) Covers: Aspire V7-582PG / V7-582P / V7-581PG / V7...
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... to a wireless LAN 35 Connecting to a 3G network 36 Using a Bluetooth connection 37 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 37 Adding a Bluetooth device 38 Acer Touch Tools 41 Touch tool controls 41 Pointing 42 Using AccuFinger 42 RepliView 43 Settings 43 Acer Screen Grasp 45 Overview 45 Adjusting the Settings 46 The editing tool 46 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...
... to a wireless LAN 35 Connecting to a 3G network 36 Using a Bluetooth connection 37 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 37 Adding a Bluetooth device 38 Acer Touch Tools 41 Touch tool controls 41 Pointing 42 Using AccuFinger 42 RepliView 43 Settings 43 Acer Screen Grasp 45 Overview 45 Adjusting the Settings 46 The editing tool 46 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...
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... THINGS FIRST We would like to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on how your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. 6 -
... THINGS FIRST We would like to the basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on how your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. 6 -
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A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. 2 Touchscreen Displays computer output, supports multi-touch input. 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. Screen view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Web camera for sound recording. 3 Microphones Only the V7-582PG and V7-582P have dual microphones, other models have a single microphone beneath the touchpad.
A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. 2 Touchscreen Displays computer output, supports multi-touch input. 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. Screen view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Web camera for sound recording. 3 Microphones Only the V7-582PG and V7-582P have dual microphones, other models have a single microphone beneath the touchpad.
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... touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 3 Touchpad Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. Fully charged: The light is charging. See "Using the keyboard" on page 14. 2 Keyboard Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling. Touch-sensitive pointing device. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates...
... touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. 3 Touchpad Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a right click. Battery indicator Charging: The light is amber when the battery is blue. Fully charged: The light is charging. See "Using the keyboard" on page 14. 2 Keyboard Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling. Touch-sensitive pointing device. Your Acer notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates...
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... cooling fan Allows the computer to a LAN, an external display or an additional USB device. Connects to the Acer Converter cable, allowing for easy connection to stay cool. Please check with your retailer to an Ethernet 10/100/ 1000-based network. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to see which are compatible with power-off charging Acer Converter Port HDMI port Kensington lock slot Connect to a Kensingtoncompatible computer security lock. DC-in jack Connects to open the port...
... cooling fan Allows the computer to a LAN, an external display or an additional USB device. Connects to the Acer Converter cable, allowing for easy connection to stay cool. Please check with your retailer to an Ethernet 10/100/ 1000-based network. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to see which are compatible with power-off charging Acer Converter Port HDMI port Kensington lock slot Connect to a Kensingtoncompatible computer security lock. DC-in jack Connects to open the port...
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... mode when you press the up Scroll Lock or down arrow keys + respectively. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). 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. When Num Lock is on and off the computer's network devices. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Hotkeys...
... mode when you press the up Scroll Lock or down arrow keys + respectively. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). 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. When Num Lock is on and off the computer's network devices. Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Hotkeys...
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... available on toggle and off to save power. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to the next media file. Next Jump to return. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > + + + + Icon Function Description Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Touchpad Turns the built-in touchpad on certain models.
... available on toggle and off to save power. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Press any key to the next media file. Next Jump to return. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > + + + + Icon Function Description Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Touchpad Turns the built-in touchpad on certain models.
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... else has solved the problem and you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that were not pre-installed, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on...
... else has solved the problem and you are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. For instructions on reinstalling software and drivers that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that were not pre-installed, see Reinstalling drivers and applications on...
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... files (user data) but will attempt to return your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. Software installed since you specified. Customized Restore will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my...
... files (user data) but will attempt to return your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive, see Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. Software installed since you specified. Customized Restore will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my...
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... choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer and press + during startup 1. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Next. The recovery process begins by repeating the first-start using your computer to the default factory condition with files intact. Several options are now presented. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. The process will take several minutes. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your...
... choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer and press + during startup 1. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Next. The recovery process begins by repeating the first-start using your computer to the default factory condition with files intact. Several options are now presented. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. The process will take several minutes. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your...
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... preinstalled on the type of the normal startup process. 6. Your computer will be removed (except software installed from , select the USB drive. a. Click Advanced then System Restore to retain your hard drive, back them as restore points. Use your PC will restart. 5. Windows starts from the recovery backup on page 32. If you purchased your arrow keys to use: a. See Reset your PC from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your keyboard type. 7. Recovery - 31 b.
... preinstalled on the type of the normal startup process. 6. Your computer will be removed (except software installed from , select the USB drive. a. Click Advanced then System Restore to retain your hard drive, back them as restore points. Use your PC will restart. 5. Windows starts from the recovery backup on page 32. If you purchased your arrow keys to use: a. See Reset your PC from the recovery backup instead of BIOS your keyboard type. 7. Recovery - 31 b.
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... the instructions. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to the Internet. Note Please refer to your computer's wireless devices only when informed that turns the network connection on by the cabin crew. You can access the Internet. Your computer's wireless connection is shared over the network. Select your Internet connection itself. Once connected to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless...
... the instructions. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to the Internet. Note Please refer to your computer's wireless devices only when informed that turns the network connection on by the cabin crew. You can access the Internet. Your computer's wireless connection is shared over the network. Select your Internet connection itself. Once connected to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless...
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... microphone. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is usually included with the screws provided. 3. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on Display. Video and audio connectors - 67 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to a monitor...
... microphone. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is usually included with the screws provided. 3. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on Display. Video and audio connectors - 67 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to a monitor...
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... your device's documentation to see which allows you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. Consult your peripheral. 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 Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 69 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned...
... your device's documentation to see which allows you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. Consult your peripheral. 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 Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 69 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned...
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...; Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to an external monitor. Unplug it and press + + to turn the display back on . Press and release the power button to save power. Check the following: Press any key to restart...
...; Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to an external monitor. Unplug it and press + + to turn the display back on . Press and release the power button to save power. Check the following: Press any key to restart...
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... running on battery power. 3. Your computer can see the list of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Set the time using the sliders on or off • Select lock screen apps. Tap Add a folder and open by arranging the tiles to show on the left-hand side of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. Change the other settings to suit...
... running on battery power. 3. Your computer can see the list of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Set the time using the sliders on or off • Select lock screen apps. Tap Add a folder and open by arranging the tiles to show on the left-hand side of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. Change the other settings to suit...
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... devices connected to pull cables through walls and ceilings. 86 - Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). You can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Components of a wireless network? The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can set...
... devices connected to pull cables through walls and ceilings. 86 - Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). You can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Components of a wireless network? The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can set...
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...; Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is used to connect peripheral devices to the operation of a working network 1. Network cables (RJ45) Turning on/off a wireless network connection Most computers feature a 'Wi-Fi' button that turns the network connection on HomeGroup. Access point/router 2. Modem 4. Internet and online security - 87 services. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is normally already installed in your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Desktop computer 3. PDA/Smartphone 7. Press the Windows key ( ) + W, type...
...; Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is used to connect peripheral devices to the operation of a working network 1. Network cables (RJ45) Turning on/off a wireless network connection Most computers feature a 'Wi-Fi' button that turns the network connection on HomeGroup. Access point/router 2. Modem 4. Internet and online security - 87 services. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is normally already installed in your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Desktop computer 3. PDA/Smartphone 7. Press the Windows key ( ) + W, type...
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... or more and use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using a comprehensive security suite an attractive alternative to installing, configuring and updating several different types of security software. Many people find using any of the following tips can help make your passwords in a safe place and try not to your Acer system. Try to select especially strong, unique passwords for protecting activities like online...
... or more and use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using a comprehensive security suite an attractive alternative to installing, configuring and updating several different types of security software. Many people find using any of the following tips can help make your passwords in a safe place and try not to your Acer system. Try to select especially strong, unique passwords for protecting activities like online...