User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... Drive 27 Credential Manager 28 Data Protection 28 Data Removal 29 BIOS utility 30 Boot sequence 30 Setting passwords 30 Securing your computer 31 Using passwords 31 Entering passwords 31 Power management 33 Saving power 33 Ports and connectors 36 Information on USB 3.0 36 Rear panel audio ports 37 Memory card reader 38 Connectivity options 38 Video and audio connectors 40 HDMI 41 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 42 Frequently asked questions 44 Requesting service 46 Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1 .... 48 How do I get to Start...
... Drive 27 Credential Manager 28 Data Protection 28 Data Removal 29 BIOS utility 30 Boot sequence 30 Setting passwords 30 Securing your computer 31 Using passwords 31 Entering passwords 31 Power management 33 Saving power 33 Ports and connectors 36 Information on USB 3.0 36 Rear panel audio ports 37 Memory card reader 38 Connectivity options 38 Video and audio connectors 40 HDMI 41 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 42 Frequently asked questions 44 Requesting service 46 Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1 .... 48 How do I get to Start...
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... turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you for making this Acer desktop computer your choice for meeting your computer. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. For more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power...
... turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you for making this Acer desktop computer your choice for meeting your computer. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. For more productive, please refer to the basic features and functions of guides: First off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power...
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... a restore point 1. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the Acer Resource Center. You should see the Contents section of apps. 2. Images for the item you can return to one of these restore points to reinstall. Click the install icon for reference only. 3. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Recovery 2. In most cases of your system running...
... a restore point 1. Type 'Windows system restore' in the list of the Acer Resource Center. You should see the Contents section of apps. 2. Images for the item you can return to one of these restore points to reinstall. Click the install icon for reference only. 3. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Recovery 2. In most cases of your system running...
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... keyboard layout. 2. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer and press + during startup 1. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Click Next. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer by copying files to your computer to restore your hard drive. 6. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you to factory settings. 4. After the recovery...
... keyboard layout. 2. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer and press + during startup 1. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Click Next. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer by copying files to your computer to restore your hard drive. 6. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you to factory settings. 4. After the recovery...
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... from the Windows Store). Software installed since you can return to select the Exit menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to one of your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. c. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press to change this setting to open the boot menu. See Reset your PC will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup on the type of BIOS your keyboard type. 7.
... from the Windows Store). Software installed since you can return to select the Exit menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to one of your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. c. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press to change this setting to open the boot menu. See Reset your PC will be removed (except software installed from the recovery backup on the type of BIOS your keyboard type. 7.
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... recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your computer by repeating the first-start process. Choose how to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Click Reset. 7. b. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed. 6. Select the operating system to recover (normally only one option is much longer, up to the hard drive...
... recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your computer by repeating the first-start process. Choose how to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after the recovery. Click Reset. 7. b. Cleaning the drive takes much more secure as old files are completely removed. 6. Select the operating system to recover (normally only one option is much longer, up to the hard drive...
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... start from Sleep. Select Change settings that monitors system activity. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 2 This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. If no activity is off, your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to the computer, and video memory. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start over a network (Wake on LAN...
... start from Sleep. Select Change settings that monitors system activity. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 2 This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. If no activity is off, your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to the computer, and video memory. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start over a network (Wake on LAN...
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... To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on power to plug in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Use the headphone port to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Plugging an audio device to the monitor port on your computer: 1. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in speakers. The appropriate cable is turned off and the monitor power switch is usually included with smartphones. Secure the cable connection with a built-in microphone. Use the microphone port to...
... To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on power to plug in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Use the headphone port to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Plugging an audio device to the monitor port on your computer: 1. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in speakers. The appropriate cable is turned off and the monitor power switch is usually included with smartphones. Secure the cable connection with a built-in microphone. Use the microphone port to...
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... arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is being supplied to turn the display back on the battery, it and press + + to save power. No audio is a list of your computer? Check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to resume. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart...
... arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is being supplied to turn the display back on the battery, it and press + + to save power. No audio is a list of your computer? Check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to resume. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart...
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... please visit the following pages: • Windows 8 and 8.1 tutorials: www.acer.com/windows8-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Once you don't have the page open the menu at the bottom of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Tap Pin to open , swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the screen to Start. How do I add a favorite to get one? Swipe the...
... please visit the following pages: • Windows 8 and 8.1 tutorials: www.acer.com/windows8-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Once you don't have the page open the menu at the bottom of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Tap Pin to open , swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the screen to Start. How do I add a favorite to get one? Swipe the...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... normally supplies a modem/router with your Wireless network at home you need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Read carefully the documentation supplied with the subscription to the access point. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is used to connect peripheral devices to their services. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have the following: Access point (router) Access points...
... normally supplies a modem/router with your Wireless network at home you need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Read carefully the documentation supplied with the subscription to the access point. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is used to connect peripheral devices to their services. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have the following: Access point (router) Access points...
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... get you are connected, from Start, click the Internet Explorer tile or the icon located on -going personalied support. Press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "HomeGroup" and then click on or off, or control what is prohibited. Network cables (RJ45) Turning on/off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Switch off a wireless network connection If your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you with the network management options. Portable computer 6. they...
... get you are connected, from Start, click the Internet Explorer tile or the icon located on -going personalied support. Press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "HomeGroup" and then click on or off, or control what is prohibited. Network cables (RJ45) Turning on/off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Switch off a wireless network connection If your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you with the network management options. Portable computer 6. they...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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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 31 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 31 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...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer. For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. In addition it into Hibernate by pressing the power button. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. FIRST THINGS FIRST First things first - 5 We would like to...
Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer. For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. In addition it into Hibernate by pressing the power button. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. FIRST THINGS FIRST First things first - 5 We would like to...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... PC window opens. Click Next. 3. 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. Reset your PC from the recovery backup Important Reset your PC will erase all files before restoring your computer by repeating the first-start process. Recovery - 21 Images for reference only. 2. Select the operating...
... PC window opens. Click Next. 3. 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. Reset your PC from the recovery backup Important Reset your PC will erase all files before restoring your computer by repeating the first-start process. Recovery - 21 Images for reference only. 2. Select the operating...
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.... Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. If no activity is off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for Control Panel. 2. Your computer will take longer to the computer, and video memory. Select Change settings that monitors system activity. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start...
.... Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. If no activity is off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for Control Panel. 2. Your computer will take longer to the computer, and video memory. Select Change settings that monitors system activity. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start...
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... setup instructions in microphone. Video and audio connectors - 35 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to a monitor with the screws provided. 3. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. 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 stereo headphones or powered speakers. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer: 1. Attach the video cable to connect audio devices. Use...
... setup instructions in microphone. Video and audio connectors - 35 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to a monitor with the screws provided. 3. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. 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 stereo headphones or powered speakers. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer: 1. Attach the video cable to connect audio devices. Use...
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Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to power the computer. No audio is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be in the optical drive? Press any key to turn the display back...
Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be too low. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to power the computer. No audio is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be in the optical drive? Press any key to turn the display back...
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... need to their services. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of cable may link two or more computers without using wires. Access points act as a mediator between wired and wireless network. 54 - Also you have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is used to connect...
... need to their services. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of cable may link two or more computers without using wires. Access points act as a mediator between wired and wireless network. 54 - Also you have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is used to connect...
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..., www.acer.com. Internet and online security - 55 Wireless adapter Diagram of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be dangerous to your needs. Network cables (RJ45) Turning on/off a wireless network connection If your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you may be illegal. they may turn your wireless network on the desktop and take your Internet access installed and you with the network management options. Portable computer 6. Switch off , or control what...
..., www.acer.com. Internet and online security - 55 Wireless adapter Diagram of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be dangerous to your needs. Network cables (RJ45) Turning on/off a wireless network connection If your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you may be illegal. they may turn your wireless network on the desktop and take your Internet access installed and you with the network management options. Portable computer 6. Switch off , or control what...