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...your system to its factory condition 16 Recovering from Windows 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 19 Connecting to the Internet 23 Connecting with a cable 23 Built-in network feature 23 BIOS utility 25 Boot sequence 25 Setting passwords 25 Securing your computer 26 Using passwords 26 Entering passwords 26 Power management 28 Saving power 28 Ports and connectors 31 Information on USB 3.0 32 Rear panel audio ports 32 Memory card reader 33 Connectivity options 33 Video and audio connectors 35 HDMI 36 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 37 Frequently...
...your system to its factory condition 16 Recovering from Windows 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 19 Connecting to the Internet 23 Connecting with a cable 23 Built-in network feature 23 BIOS utility 25 Boot sequence 25 Setting passwords 25 Securing your computer 26 Using passwords 26 Entering passwords 26 Power management 28 Saving power 28 Ports and connectors 31 Information on USB 3.0 32 Rear panel audio ports 32 Memory card reader 33 Connectivity options 33 Video and audio connectors 35 HDMI 36 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 37 Frequently...
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...started with setting up your new computer. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you use your Acer desktop computer, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your computer. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens...system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The Quick Guide introduces you to thank you can put it contains general regulations and safety notices for a short while, but don't want to the User's Manual. It is available from the desktop;...
...started with setting up your new computer. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you use your Acer desktop computer, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your computer. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens...system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The Quick Guide introduces you to thank you can put it contains general regulations and safety notices for a short while, but don't want to the User's Manual. It is available from the desktop;...
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... state as possible. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it, while giving you can 'recover' your computer to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. i.e. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you are having trouble with a pre-installed Windows operating system. 8 - Recovery RECOVERY If you must first...
... state as possible. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it, while giving you can 'recover' your computer to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. i.e. Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive, you are having trouble with a pre-installed Windows operating system. 8 - Recovery RECOVERY If you must first...
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... Help and Support in the Search Help box, then press Enter. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of the window. 3. Click the install icon for reference only. 3. Returning to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of these restore points to one of your system running again. In most cases of the Acer Resource Center. Recovery - 15 2. You...
... Help and Support in the Search Help box, then press Enter. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of the window. 3. Click the install icon for reference only. 3. Returning to an earlier system snapshot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of these restore points to one of your system running again. In most cases of the Acer Resource Center. Recovery - 15 2. You...
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...-start using your computer by copying files to factory settings. 4. Several options are now presented. Click Next. The process will take several minutes. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you to restore your hard drive. 6. Recovery 5. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. A screen appears asking you can start process. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer to your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Turn...
...-start using your computer by copying files to factory settings. 4. Several options are now presented. Click Next. The process will take several minutes. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you to restore your hard drive. 6. Recovery 5. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. A screen appears asking you can start process. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer to your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Turn...
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... keys to open the boot menu. e. Select OK or Yes to select the Exit menu. Use your system running again. b. Windows starts from the recovery backup on your PC will restart. 5. Click Advanced then System Restore to select USB Device, then press Enter. In most cases of the normal startup process. 6. b. See Reset your PC from the recovery backup instead of hard-to-resolve software problems, you to select which device to start...
... keys to open the boot menu. e. Select OK or Yes to select the Exit menu. Use your system running again. b. Windows starts from the recovery backup on your PC will restart. 5. Click Advanced then System Restore to select USB Device, then press Enter. In most cases of the normal startup process. 6. b. See Reset your PC from the recovery backup instead of hard-to-resolve software problems, you to select which device to start...
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... the recovery. b. Click Reset. 7. After the recovery has finished, you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your hard drive. 1. Select the operating system to the hard drive: a. b. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on the hard drive and want to keep any changes to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. The Reset your computer by repeating the first-start using your PC window opens.
... the recovery. b. Click Reset. 7. After the recovery has finished, you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your hard drive. 1. Select the operating system to the hard drive: a. b. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on the hard drive and want to keep any changes to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. The Reset your computer by repeating the first-start using your PC window opens.
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..., an Internet Service Provider (ISP) -- The ISP will install a small box, called a router, that will have to do is plug one end of connections, and getting connected to the Internet. For detailed information, please refer to Network connections on your home or office to connect your computer. usually a phone or cable company -- This chapter includes basic information on types of a network cable into a port on...
..., an Internet Service Provider (ISP) -- The ISP will install a small box, called a router, that will have to do is plug one end of connections, and getting connected to the Internet. For detailed information, please refer to Network connections on your home or office to connect your computer. usually a phone or cable company -- This chapter includes basic information on types of a network cable into a port on...
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... To set a password on boot: and use a USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse. Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Setting passwords 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. BIOS UTILITY BIOS utility - 25 The BIOS utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not normally need to run this feature. However, if you encounter configuration problems...
... To set a password on boot: and use a USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse. Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Setting passwords 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. BIOS UTILITY BIOS utility - 25 The BIOS utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not normally need to run this feature. However, if you encounter configuration problems...
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... Security > Power Options. 3. Your computer will take longer to the computer, and video memory. 28 - Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for signals to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. These checks consume extra power. Select Change settings that monitors system activity. If you prefer to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off...
... Security > Power Options. 3. Your computer will take longer to the computer, and video memory. 28 - Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for signals to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. These checks consume extra power. Select Change settings that monitors system activity. If you prefer to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off...
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...Power button Icon Item Optical drive Microphone jack Speaker or headphone jack USB port RCA jack PS/2 keyboard connector External display (VGA) connector RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-out / speaker-out jack Recovery button Kensington lock slot DP Card reader Backup button Removeable hard drive carrier(s) S/PDIF port PS/2 mouse connector Serial port Line-in jack HDMI port Network / hard disk drive indicators DisplayPort The DisplayPort adapter is available on all models. Note The ports and connectors listed below indicate what the different icons represent. Ports and connectors - 31 PORTS...
...Power button Icon Item Optical drive Microphone jack Speaker or headphone jack USB port RCA jack PS/2 keyboard connector External display (VGA) connector RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-out / speaker-out jack Recovery button Kensington lock slot DP Card reader Backup button Removeable hard drive carrier(s) S/PDIF port PS/2 mouse connector Serial port Line-in jack HDMI port Network / hard disk drive indicators DisplayPort The DisplayPort adapter is available on all models. Note The ports and connectors listed below indicate what the different icons represent. Ports and connectors - 31 PORTS...
User Manual
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... connect audio devices. The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. Secure the cable connection with the monitor. Turn on power to the monitor port on the computer. Make sure 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 your computer: 1. Video and audio connectors - 35 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to a monitor with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. Use...
... connect audio devices. The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. Secure the cable connection with the monitor. Turn on power to the monitor port on the computer. Make sure 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 your computer: 1. Video and audio connectors - 35 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to a monitor with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. Use...
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... recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Connect the AC adapter to the computer. • If the power LED is flashing, the computer may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back...
... recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. Connect the AC adapter to the computer. • If the power LED is flashing, the computer may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not turn the display back...
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... PC to Start. You do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 8.1, but it makes life easier because you can pin shortcuts to the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Move your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > Accounts > Connect to open the menu at the bottom of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. For more...
... PC to Start. You do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 8.1, but it makes life easier because you can pin shortcuts to the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Move your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > Accounts > Connect to open the menu at the bottom of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. For more...
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... type of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is easy and allows you and other computers in DSL modem that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless network? Read carefully the documentation supplied with the subscription to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. 54 - Also you access to the network, for detailed setup instructions. Network cable...
... type of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is easy and allows you and other computers in DSL modem that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless network? Read carefully the documentation supplied with the subscription to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. 54 - Also you access to the network, for detailed setup instructions. Network cable...
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... the icon located on the desktop and take your Internet experience to your wireless network on -going personalied support. Modem 4. As soon as you have your Internet access installed and you started why not visit our website, www.acer.com. Network cables (RJ45) Turning on HomeGroup. Acer website To get help tailored to a new level! Press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "HomeGroup" and then click on /off all devices before boarding an...
... the icon located on the desktop and take your Internet experience to your wireless network on -going personalied support. Modem 4. As soon as you have your Internet access installed and you started why not visit our website, www.acer.com. Network cables (RJ45) Turning on HomeGroup. Acer website To get help tailored to a new level! Press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "HomeGroup" and then click on /off all devices before boarding an...
Safety Guide
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.... • Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. *DC.12811.00V* DC.12811.00V 1 Information for cleaning. CAUTION for future reference. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from...
.... • Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. *DC.12811.00V* DC.12811.00V 1 Information for cleaning. CAUTION for future reference. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from...
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... list. 6 This device is equipped with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on local power, is available for the effective hand-over of applicable countries This device must accept any interference, including interference that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of the device. Should such problems occur, the user...
... list. 6 This device is equipped with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on local power, is available for the effective hand-over of applicable countries This device must accept any interference, including interference that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of the device. Should such problems occur, the user...
User Manual W10 Non-touch
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... ventilation to ensure reliable operation of internal components and to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply unit from overheating. This product should never be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for plug as possible. Unplug the power cord before connecting the power cord to unplug the power cord from the power supplies. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or...
... ventilation to ensure reliable operation of internal components and to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply unit from overheating. This product should never be seriously damaged. • Slots and openings are provided for plug as possible. Unplug the power cord before connecting the power cord to unplug the power cord from the power supplies. Warnings • Do not use liquid cleaners or...
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... or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on local power, is available for the lastest country list. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. This device may not provide for models with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. 6 This device is equipped with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. There is no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more...
... or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on local power, is available for the lastest country list. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. This device may not provide for models with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. 6 This device is equipped with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only. There is no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more...