Safety Guide
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...during normal operation, particularly when plugged in contact with exposed skin can cause discomfort or burns. Pack your computer - 9 General • Do not use it could result in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. Never spill liquid of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, ...and to AC power. Basic care and tips for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the base will probably cause a short-circuit or damage rotor devices, HDD, optical drive, and even exposure risk from overheating. This product should never be blocked or covered. These openings must not ...
...during normal operation, particularly when plugged in contact with exposed skin can cause discomfort or burns. Pack your computer - 9 General • Do not use it could result in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. Never spill liquid of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, ...and to AC power. Basic care and tips for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the base will probably cause a short-circuit or damage rotor devices, HDD, optical drive, and even exposure risk from overheating. This product should never be blocked or covered. These openings must not ...
Safety Guide
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... unpainted metal surface. When you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be operated from electrostatic damage to a drive. If you plug into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. Use a soft, moist cloth. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Using electrical power • Do not connect the adapter to any other electronic components...
... unpainted metal surface. When you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be operated from electrostatic damage to a drive. If you plug into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. Use a soft, moist cloth. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Using electrical power • Do not connect the adapter to any other electronic components...
Safety Guide
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...; Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" within 10 and 30 minutes of the device are registered U.S. In some cases, transmission of data files or messages may include, but are not limited to the settings in any area, and always switch off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your computer. Parts of inactivity respectively (Refer to : wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth...
...; Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" within 10 and 30 minutes of the device are registered U.S. In some cases, transmission of data files or messages may include, but are not limited to the settings in any area, and always switch off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your computer. Parts of inactivity respectively (Refer to : wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth...
Safety Guide
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... damage to the radio. • The use of wireless adapters in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments. • The use due to its operation in hospitals is connected; This device is restricted to indoor use of wireless adapters on airplanes is governed by each hospital. No configuration controls are provided for harmful interference to...
... damage to the radio. • The use of wireless adapters in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments. • The use due to its operation in hospitals is connected; This device is restricted to indoor use of wireless adapters on airplanes is governed by each hospital. No configuration controls are provided for harmful interference to...
User Manual
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... an Acer ID. 4. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may have had your product registered automatically while you start up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. Ensure you do not apply to your device to review your product record. (Reset your new device runs on the Operating System version. Model number Serial number Date...
... an Acer ID. 4. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may have had your product registered automatically while you start up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. Ensure you do not apply to your device to review your product record. (Reset your new device runs on the Operating System version. Model number Serial number Date...
User Manual
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...and add a device .......... 13 Connecting to the Internet 15 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 15 Connecting to a wireless LAN 15 Connecting with a cable 16 Built-in network feature 16 Securing your computer 18 Using passwords 18 Entering passwords 18 BIOS utility 20 Boot sequence 20 Setting passwords 20 Power management 21 Saving power 21 Ports and connectors 23 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information 23 USB 3.2 Gen 2 information 24 Rear panel audio ports 24 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 25 USB Type-C port 26 HDMI 27 SD card reader 28 Video and audio connectors...
...and add a device .......... 13 Connecting to the Internet 15 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 15 Connecting to a wireless LAN 15 Connecting with a cable 16 Built-in network feature 16 Securing your computer 18 Using passwords 18 Entering passwords 18 BIOS utility 20 Boot sequence 20 Setting passwords 20 Power management 21 Saving power 21 Ports and connectors 23 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information 23 USB 3.2 Gen 2 information 24 Rear panel audio ports 24 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 25 USB Type-C port 26 HDMI 27 SD card reader 28 Video and audio connectors...
User Manual
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... to Drivers and Manuals and search for your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Once you have connected to the internet, you can download updates for meeting your computing needs. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide (or Setup Poster) helps you get started with setting up your computer. From this Acer desktop...
... to Drivers and Manuals and search for your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Once you have connected to the internet, you can download updates for meeting your computing needs. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide (or Setup Poster) helps you get started with setting up your computer. From this Acer desktop...
User Manual
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.... Plug in the Start menu, select Update & Security and then click Recovery. Click More options to select back-up or be excluded. If you cannot access Acer Care Center, click Settings in the USB drive (or a portable external hard drive) and click + to continue. 5. Creating a file history backup Recovery Management allows you will remember. Select the USB drive from the drop-down list. 4. Follow the process until it clearly. Acer provides Acer Care Center...
.... Plug in the Start menu, select Update & Security and then click Recovery. Click More options to select back-up or be excluded. If you cannot access Acer Care Center, click Settings in the USB drive (or a portable external hard drive) and click + to continue. 5. Creating a file history backup Recovery Management allows you will remember. Select the USB drive from the drop-down list. 4. Follow the process until it clearly. Acer provides Acer Care Center...
User Manual
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... Restore tab and click Get Started to continue. Click Change settings to its factory default. 4. Your PC will turn back on "Data erasure" will reinstall Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your needs. Make sure all settings are properly made, click Next to open the Recovery window. 3. The screen will turn back on the screen. Resetting the PC will remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your Windows installation. 6. Select Remove everything 1. Warning Turn...
... Restore tab and click Get Started to continue. Click Change settings to its factory default. 4. Your PC will turn back on "Data erasure" will reinstall Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your needs. Make sure all settings are properly made, click Next to open the Recovery window. 3. The screen will turn back on the screen. Resetting the PC will remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your Windows installation. 6. Select Remove everything 1. Warning Turn...
User Manual
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... only need to add. 3. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to enable/disable it must first be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is disabled by default. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to turn on its Bluetooth adapter. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards...
... only need to add. 3. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to enable/disable it must first be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is disabled by default. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to turn on its Bluetooth adapter. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards...
User Manual
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... internet service. Your computer's built-in order to connect to turn your choice. that will have a wireless router/access point and current internet connection through the ISP of the wireless network's name and password (if necessary). The ISP will install a small box, a router or modem, that will allow you to set up for you to connect to the internet using wires. Once connected to WLAN, you 'll need to Network connections...
... internet service. Your computer's built-in order to connect to turn your choice. that will have a wireless router/access point and current internet connection through the ISP of the wireless network's name and password (if necessary). The ISP will install a small box, a router or modem, that will allow you to set up for you to connect to the internet using wires. Once connected to WLAN, you 'll need to Network connections...
User Manual
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... be ready to use. 4. Note If Wi-Fi is turned off, please click Wi-Fi tile to the Internet 2. If required, enter the network's password. Once you wish to get online. Select the one end of available wireless networks. 16 - Connecting to turn it on your computer has a network port, plug one you select a wireless network, select Connect. 5. You will see a list of a network cable into the network port on your...
... be ready to use. 4. Note If Wi-Fi is turned off, please click Wi-Fi tile to the Internet 2. If required, enter the network's password. Once you wish to get online. Select the one end of available wireless networks. 16 - Connecting to turn it on your computer has a network port, plug one you select a wireless network, select Connect. 5. You will see a list of a network cable into the network port on your...
User Manual
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.... • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of your dealer or an authorized service center. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set , you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to the BIOS utility. Important Do not forget your computer SECURING YOUR COMPUTER Your computer is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Securing...
.... • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of your dealer or an authorized service center. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set , you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to the BIOS utility. Important Do not forget your computer SECURING YOUR COMPUTER Your computer is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Securing...
User Manual
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... enter a password to enable this feature, you may then enable/disable Password on Boot. Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run this utility. Setting passwords To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed on the top of the screen. BIOS utility BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you are done making changes...
... enter a password to enable this feature, you may then enable/disable Password on Boot. Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run this utility. Setting passwords To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed on the top of the screen. BIOS utility BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you are done making changes...
User Manual
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... devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Scroll down and disable Turn on LAN). 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Choose what the power buttons do. 3. If no activity is off, your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start .These checks consume extra power. Your computer will take longer to start from Sleep. Select Change settings that monitors...
... devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Scroll down and disable Turn on LAN). 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Choose what the power buttons do. 3. If no activity is off, your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start .These checks consume extra power. Your computer will take longer to start from Sleep. Select Change settings that monitors...
User Manual
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... Item Power button Icon Item Serial port Microphone jack Speaker or headphone jack USB port External display (VGA) connector RJ-45 Ethernet connector DP Line-out / speaker-out jack DVI Recovery button Kensington lock slot Line-in jack Audio combo-jack HDMI port DC-in jack DisplayPort DVI port USB port with power-off charging USB Type-C port USB 3.2 Gen 1 information • USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with 3.2 Gen 1 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use 3.2 Gen 1-certified devices.
... Item Power button Icon Item Serial port Microphone jack Speaker or headphone jack USB port External display (VGA) connector RJ-45 Ethernet connector DP Line-out / speaker-out jack DVI Recovery button Kensington lock slot Line-in jack Audio combo-jack HDMI port DC-in jack DisplayPort DVI port USB port with power-off charging USB Type-C port USB 3.2 Gen 1 information • USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with 3.2 Gen 1 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use 3.2 Gen 1-certified devices.
User Manual
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... wall outlet. 4. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Video and audio connectors - 29 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to your computer's configuration. The type of port available depends on power to connect an external microphone; Turn on your computer via a video port. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on the desktop and select Display settings.
... wall outlet. 4. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Video and audio connectors - 29 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to your computer's configuration. The type of port available depends on power to connect an external microphone; Turn on your computer via a video port. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on the desktop and select Display settings.
User Manual
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... have a USB storage device (USB drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. Remove it will be off); Easy solutions are using on again. • Make sure that may be in the optical drive? Connect the AC adapter to save power. Check if power is a list of your computer has a power indicator, it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to resume. The computer's power management system...
... have a USB storage device (USB drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. Remove it will be off); Easy solutions are using on again. • Make sure that may be in the optical drive? Connect the AC adapter to save power. Check if power is a list of your computer has a power indicator, it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to resume. The computer's power management system...
User Manual
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... over the internet (see Internet security software on page 44). Internet and online security - 41 INTERNET AND ONLINE SECURITY First steps on the net Protecting your computer It is vital to the internet. Choose an Internet Service Provider Using the internet has become a natural part of the Connection types Depending on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you select will provide instructions on a single...
... over the internet (see Internet security software on page 44). Internet and online security - 41 INTERNET AND ONLINE SECURITY First steps on the net Protecting your computer It is vital to the internet. Choose an Internet Service Provider Using the internet has become a natural part of the Connection types Depending on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you select will provide instructions on a single...
User Manual
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... of a wireless LAN To set up your wireless this type of your Access point/router for example a printer or scanner. Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Internet and online security - 43 network is used to connect peripheral devices to the access point. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is...
... of a wireless LAN To set up your wireless this type of your Access point/router for example a printer or scanner. Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Internet and online security - 43 network is used to connect peripheral devices to the access point. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is...