Safety Guide
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...; To avoid damage of internal components and to AC power. Basic care and tips for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from the lithium battery pack. • The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that provides adequate cushioning and...
...; To avoid damage of internal components and to AC power. Basic care and tips for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from the lithium battery pack. • The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that provides adequate cushioning and...
Safety Guide
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... to a drive. Battery and adapter information Accessing the power Be sure that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be operated from the power supplies. Using electrical power • Do not connect the adapter to any other electronic components and cause loss of power, disconnect power from the system by touching an unpainted metal surface. When you plug into is easily accessible and located as possible...
... to a drive. Battery and adapter information Accessing the power Be sure that the power outlet you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be operated from the power supplies. Using electrical power • Do not connect the adapter to any other electronic components and cause loss of power, disconnect power from the system by touching an unpainted metal surface. When you plug into is easily accessible and located as possible...
Safety Guide
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... the network. Warnings and regulatory information Note Information in Power Management). • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode. Parts of inactivity respectively (Refer to the settings in this device requires a good quality connection to the ear with the hearing aid. This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used normally. Acer...
... the network. Warnings and regulatory information Note Information in Power Management). • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode. Parts of inactivity respectively (Refer to the settings in this device requires a good quality connection to the ear with the hearing aid. This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used normally. Acer...
Safety Guide
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... use of wireless adapters on airplanes is restricted to the instructions found in this device. Proper operation of this radio according to the limits set forth by each hospital. No configuration controls are provided for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of wireless adapters in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz and 5.470 to device supporting...
... use of wireless adapters on airplanes is restricted to the instructions found in this device. Proper operation of this radio according to the limits set forth by each hospital. No configuration controls are provided for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of wireless adapters in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz and 5.470 to device supporting...
User Manual
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... below to your device to the Internet. 2. Log in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. Some features described in this manual. Enter S/N or SNID of purchase Aspire Desktop Computer Covers: Tower models This revision: April 2020 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not know it . Ensure you are for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your password if you...
... below to your device to the Internet. 2. Log in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. Some features described in this manual. Enter S/N or SNID of purchase Aspire Desktop Computer Covers: Tower models This revision: April 2020 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not know it . Ensure you are for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your password if you...
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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... also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computing needs. Once you have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide (or Setup Poster) helps you can download updates for your computer. Your guides...
... also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computing needs. Once you have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide (or Setup Poster) helps you can download updates for your computer. Your guides...
User Manual
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.... Acer provides Acer Care Center, which folders to continue. 5. Plug in the Start menu, select Update & Security and then click Recovery. Follow the process until it clearly. This section describes the recovery tools available on page 30) do not help, you can recover your needs, such as 'File History Recovery Backup'. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on model or Operating System. Recovery RECOVERY If you to reset...
.... Acer provides Acer Care Center, which folders to continue. 5. Plug in the Start menu, select Update & Security and then click Recovery. Follow the process until it clearly. This section describes the recovery tools available on page 30) do not help, you can recover your needs, such as 'File History Recovery Backup'. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on model or Operating System. Recovery RECOVERY If you to reset...
User Manual
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... the screen. Follow the process until it completes. 8. Reset this PC and remove everything to reset your personal files. Click Get started to open the Recovery window. 3. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to Choose an option. Select Remove everything 1. Then click Confirm to its factory default settings without removing your PC back to continue. 5. Your PC will have been reset back to continue. Warning Turn...
... the screen. Follow the process until it completes. 8. Reset this PC and remove everything to reset your personal files. Click Get started to open the Recovery window. 3. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to Choose an option. Select Remove everything 1. Then click Confirm to its factory default settings without removing your PC back to continue. 5. Your PC will have been reset back to continue. Warning Turn...
User Manual
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... for devices, as well as make itself visible to other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair once. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must be enabled on your computer, this may 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 a technology enabling you want to add. 3. Bluetooth on both devices will automatically start searching...
... for devices, as well as make itself visible to other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair once. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must be enabled on your computer, this may 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 a technology enabling you want to add. 3. Bluetooth on both devices will automatically start searching...
User Manual
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... using a cable or a wireless connection. Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to turn your network and enter the password if required. Make a note of available networks during setup. The ISP will install a small box, a router or modem, that will detect and display a list of the wireless network's name and password (if necessary). Select your wireless network on connecting to the internet. Note Please refer to your computer to the internet using wires. Connecting...
... using a cable or a wireless connection. Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to turn your network and enter the password if required. Make a note of available networks during setup. The ISP will install a small box, a router or modem, that will detect and display a list of the wireless network's name and password (if necessary). Select your wireless network on connecting to the internet. Note Please refer to your computer to the internet using wires. Connecting...
User Manual
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... a network port, plug one you select a wireless network, select Connect. 5. Once you wish to use. 4. Note If Wi-Fi is turned off, please click Wi-Fi tile to turn it on your router (refer to the image below.) Then, you'll be ready to the Internet 2. Select the one end of available wireless networks. If required, enter the network's password. You will see a list of a network cable into a port on...
... a network port, plug one you select a wireless network, select Connect. 5. Once you wish to use. 4. Note If Wi-Fi is turned off, please click Wi-Fi tile to turn it on your router (refer to the image below.) Then, you'll be ready to the Internet 2. Select the one end of available wireless networks. If required, enter the network's password. You will see a list of a network cable into a port on...
User Manual
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... you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set, a prompt appears when you forget your password, please get in touch with your computer. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set , you need to the BIOS utility. Once set and the password on boot...
... you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set, a prompt appears when you forget your password, please get in touch with your computer. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set , you need to the BIOS utility. Once set and the password on boot...
User Manual
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... then enable/disable Password on Boot. To activate the BIOS utility, press F2 while the computer logo 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 on the top of the screen. Find Set Supervisor Password and enter a password to run this feature. Once you have entered a password for this feature, you are done making changes. Your...
... then enable/disable Password on Boot. To activate the BIOS utility, press F2 while the computer logo 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 on the top of the screen. Find Set Supervisor Password and enter a password to run this feature. Once you have entered a password for this feature, you are done making changes. Your...
User Manual
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... disable Turn on LAN). 1. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start from Sleep. Your computer will take longer to conserve energy. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 21 This computer has a built-in order to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory...
... disable Turn on LAN). 1. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start from Sleep. Your computer will take longer to conserve energy. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 21 This computer has a built-in order to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory...
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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... port to plug in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Video and audio connectors - 29 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to your computer allow you to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. The type of port available depends on the computer. 3. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in speakers. connecting an audio device to the headphone port disables...
... port to plug in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Video and audio connectors - 29 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to your computer allow you to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. The type of port available depends on the computer. 3. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in speakers. connecting an audio device to the headphone port disables...
User Manual
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...; The display device might be too low. Press any key to turn the display back on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be in the optical drive? Use the Brightness up . Easy solutions are using on again. • Make sure that may arise during the use of your computer has a power indicator, it will flash). Connect the AC adapter to...
...; The display device might be too low. Press any key to turn the display back on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be in the optical drive? Use the Brightness up . Easy solutions are using on again. • Make sure that may arise during the use of your computer has a power indicator, it will flash). Connect the AC adapter to...
User Manual
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... on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you have limited use of connection is offered when you first start your computer. You should first select an Internet Service Provider (ISP), which supplies the connection between your computer and the internet. The ISP you select will provide instructions on page 44). This allows you to connect to the internet using your region, not...
... on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you have limited use of connection is offered when you first start your computer. You should first select an Internet Service Provider (ISP), which supplies the connection between your computer and the internet. The ISP you select will provide instructions on page 44). This allows you to connect to the internet using your region, not...
User Manual
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... a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you need to the network, for detailed setup instructions. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is easy and allows you to the access point (see illustration below); this type of your home. Also you can be used to connect the host computer to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button...
... a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you need to the network, for detailed setup instructions. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is easy and allows you to the access point (see illustration below); this type of your home. Also you can be used to connect the host computer to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button...