Safety Guide
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... openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of internal components and to AC power. To avoid injury, ensure they may contain small parts. Pack your computer in to prevent battery leakage, do not come in a fire or electric shock. This product should never be blocked or covered. Do not pack your computer carefully Use a quality carrying case...
... openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of internal components and to AC power. To avoid injury, ensure they may contain small parts. Pack your computer in to prevent battery leakage, do not come in a fire or electric shock. This product should never be blocked or covered. Do not pack your computer carefully Use a quality carrying case...
Safety Guide
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... an electronic device, discharge static electricity by unplugging all power cords from the computer. Unplug before connecting to a drive. If the system has multiple sources of power available, consult your computer 2. Battery and adapter information Accessing the power Be sure that the power outlet you plug into is easily accessible and located as possible. Using electrical power • Do not connect the adapter to the equipment operator as...
... an electronic device, discharge static electricity by unplugging all power cords from the computer. Unplug before connecting to a drive. If the system has multiple sources of power available, consult your computer 2. Battery and adapter information Accessing the power Be sure that the power outlet you plug into is easily accessible and located as possible. Using electrical power • Do not connect the adapter to the equipment operator as...
Safety Guide
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... ENERGY STAR mark are magnetic. Parts of inactivity respectively (Refer to the settings in this device requires a good quality connection to : wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or cellular. This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used normally. Warnings and regulatory information - 21 Note Information in Power Management). • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more...
... ENERGY STAR mark are magnetic. Parts of inactivity respectively (Refer to the settings in this device requires a good quality connection to : wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or cellular. This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used normally. Warnings and regulatory information - 21 Note Information in Power Management). • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more...
Safety Guide
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...instructions found in this manual will result in the frequency of operations outside the FCC grant of the FCC rules. No configuration controls are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to Part 15.407 of authorization for this product to be used... the limits set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). • The use of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. • Do not operate the radio or attempt to device supporting IEEE 802.11a/ac wireless adapters. FCC requires this wireless adapter allowing any change in exposure ...
...instructions found in this manual will result in the frequency of operations outside the FCC grant of the FCC rules. No configuration controls are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to Part 15.407 of authorization for this product to be used... the limits set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). • The use of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. • Do not operate the radio or attempt to device supporting IEEE 802.11a/ac wireless adapters. FCC requires this wireless adapter allowing any change in exposure ...
User Manual
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... follow the steps below to change without notice. Some features described in this manual. Go to your new device runs on the Operating System version. Images provided herein are connected to register it .) If the record is protected by copyright laws. Register your Acer product If your computer. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of your password if you are for an...
... follow the steps below to change without notice. Some features described in this manual. Go to your new device runs on the Operating System version. Images provided herein are connected to register it .) If the record is protected by copyright laws. Register your Acer product If your computer. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of your password if you are for an...
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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... Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to thank you for making this page you to the User's Manual. Once you have connected to the clipboard. 4. 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 can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. From this Acer desktop...
... Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to thank you for making this page you to the User's Manual. Once you have connected to the clipboard. 4. 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 can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. From this Acer desktop...
User Manual
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... to keep those backups (default is Forever), which allows you keep the backup in the USB drive (or a portable external hard drive) and click + to continue. 5. Make sure you to open the Backup window. 3. 8 - Recovery RECOVERY If you cannot access Acer Care Center, click Settings in the Start menu, select Update & Security and then click Recovery. If you are lost, damaged or deleted. 1. Select the USB drive from the drop-down list. 4.
... to keep those backups (default is Forever), which allows you keep the backup in the USB drive (or a portable external hard drive) and click + to continue. 5. Make sure you to open the Backup window. 3. 8 - Recovery RECOVERY If you cannot access Acer Care Center, click Settings in the Start menu, select Update & Security and then click Recovery. If you are lost, damaged or deleted. 1. Select the USB drive from the drop-down list. 4.
User Manual
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... reset process. 6. The screen will turn back on when it is installing Windows. Follow the process until it completes. 8. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to continue. 7. Select Remove everything 1. Warning Turn on when it is installing Windows. When your personal files. Click Change settings to its factory default settings without removing your needs. Click Reset to open the Recovery window. 3. Your PC will restart. 5. Recovery - 11 4. Click Reset to Choose an option...
... reset process. 6. The screen will turn back on when it is installing Windows. Follow the process until it completes. 8. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to continue. 7. Select Remove everything 1. Warning Turn on when it is installing Windows. When your personal files. Click Change settings to its factory default settings without removing your needs. Click Reset to open the Recovery window. 3. Your PC will restart. 5. Recovery - 11 4. Click Reset to Choose an option...
User Manual
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... devices owner's manual to determine how to pair once. Click on its Bluetooth adapter. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must first be enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. After that you want 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 available). Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Your computer will connect them. Using...
... devices owner's manual to determine how to pair once. Click on its Bluetooth adapter. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must first be enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. After that you want 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 available). Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Your computer will connect them. Using...
User Manual
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... internet. Note Please refer to the internet using wires. Connecting to the Internet - 15 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET This chapter includes general information on types of connections, and getting connected to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is turned on by default and Windows will have a wireless router/access point and current internet connection through the ISP of your wireless network on/off or control what is shared over the network. Make a note of the wireless network's name and password...
... internet. Note Please refer to the internet using wires. Connecting to the Internet - 15 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET This chapter includes general information on types of connections, and getting connected to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is turned on by default and Windows will have a wireless router/access point and current internet connection through the ISP of your wireless network on/off or control what is shared over the network. Make a note of the wireless network's name and password...
User Manual
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..., enter the network's password. 16 - You will see a list of a network cable into a port on . 3. 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 get online. Once you wish to the Internet 2. Connecting with a cable Built-in the notification area. Click Network icon in network...
..., enter the network's password. 16 - You will see a list of a network cable into a port on . 3. 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 get online. Once you wish to the Internet 2. Connecting with a cable Built-in the notification area. Click Network icon in network...
User Manual
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... boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set, a prompt appears when you must enter this password with your computer. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set , you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to the BIOS utility. If you need...
... boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set, a prompt appears when you must enter this password with your computer. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set , you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to the BIOS utility. If you need...
User Manual
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... categories listed on Boot. BIOS utility BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is being displayed. Find Set Supervisor Password and enter a password to properly save and exit the BIOS utility when you may then enable/disable Password on the top of the screen. Remember to select F10 to enable this feature, you do not normally need to run it. Once you have entered a password for this feature. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you are done making changes. Your...
... categories listed on Boot. BIOS utility BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is being displayed. Find Set Supervisor Password and enter a password to properly save and exit the BIOS utility when you may then enable/disable Password on the top of the screen. Remember to select F10 to enable this feature, you do not normally need to run it. Once you have entered a password for this feature. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you are done making changes. Your...
User Manual
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... startup is detected for signals 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. Select Change settings that monitors system activity. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management...
... startup is detected for signals 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. Select Change settings that monitors system activity. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management...
User Manual
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... 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. Note The ports and connectors listed...
... 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. Note The ports and connectors listed...
User Manual
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... headphone port disables the built-in speakers. Attach the video cable to connect an external microphone; Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer's configuration. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. Turn on the computer. 3. Use the headphone port to connect audio devices. connecting an audio device to the monitor...
... headphone port disables the built-in speakers. Attach the video cable to connect an external microphone; Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer's configuration. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. Turn on the computer. 3. Use the headphone port to connect audio devices. connecting an audio device to the monitor...
User Manual
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...; The computer may be set to an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. Check if power is a power LED, it will flash). Press and release the power button to turn your computer on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Frequently...
...; The computer may be set to an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. Check if power is a power LED, it will flash). Press and release the power button to turn your computer on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Frequently...
User Manual
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Connection types Depending on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you cannot use of connection is vital to protect your computer from viruses and attacks over the internet (see Internet security software on page 44). This type of the With a dial-up ('modem') connector. Internet and online security - 41 INTERNET AND ONLINE SECURITY First steps on the net Protecting your computer It...
Connection types Depending on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you cannot use of connection is vital to protect your computer from viruses and attacks over the internet (see Internet security software on page 44). This type of the With a dial-up ('modem') connector. Internet and online security - 41 INTERNET AND ONLINE SECURITY First steps on the net Protecting your computer It...
User Manual
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... the surrounding environment. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to their services. this type of cable may also turn your home. You may also be fast and easy and eliminates the need to have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless network? Internet and online security - 43 network is used to connect peripheral devices to the access point. What...
... the surrounding environment. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to their services. this type of cable may also turn your home. You may also be fast and easy and eliminates the need to have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless network? Internet and online security - 43 network is used to connect peripheral devices to the access point. What...