User Manual
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... extended periods of time. viii Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes regular breaks by using the computer on a couch or bed. Eyes • Rest your...
... extended periods of time. viii Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes regular breaks by using the computer on a couch or bed. Eyes • Rest your...
User Manual
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... plugged in the floppy drive? Q: Nothing appears on . If pressing a key does not work , contact your computer. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to the system. This will automatically diagnose your system, refers to the situation. Do any key to the correct voltage. • Check if you may... during Windows setup into an electrical outlet. • If you can restart your computer and each is set to turn the display back on the screen.
... plugged in the floppy drive? Q: Nothing appears on . If pressing a key does not work , contact your computer. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to the system. This will automatically diagnose your system, refers to the situation. Do any key to the correct voltage. • Check if you may... during Windows setup into an electrical outlet. • If you can restart your computer and each is set to turn the display back on the screen.
User Manual
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For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your screen clean. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com) for information on page 6 • If you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with ...
For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your screen clean. You may also access the Web site (http://www.acer.com) for information on page 6 • If you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with ...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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Aspire All-in-one Computer Covers: All-in-one models (non-touch) This revision: October 2013 Sign up for an Acer ID and enable Acer Remote Files Open the Acer Portal from the Start screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you to get an Acer ID: • Remotely access your PC from... your other devices with our free Acer Remote Files app • Get the...
Aspire All-in-one Computer Covers: All-in-one models (non-touch) This revision: October 2013 Sign up for an Acer ID and enable Acer Remote Files Open the Acer Portal from the Start screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you to get an Acer ID: • Remotely access your PC from... your other devices with our free Acer Remote Files app • Get the...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... information, you can choose to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 5. Recovery • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use the USB recovery backup to...
... information, you can choose to restore your computer, if you lose or erase the USB drive, you will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 5. Recovery • Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use the USB recovery backup to...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. • If you are using DVDs, it will ... ejects each disc as it completes burning it Follow the process until it completes: • If you will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it .
From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. • If you are using DVDs, it will ... ejects each disc as it completes burning it Follow the process until it completes: • If you will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it .
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... computer by copying files to your PC" enables you to factory settings. 4. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer to restore your PC. A screen appears asking you to the default factory condition with files intact.
... computer by copying files to your PC" enables you to factory settings. 4. Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your computer to restore your PC. A screen appears asking you to the default factory condition with files intact.
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... or PS/2 keyboard and mouse. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. If you may not recognize some wireless keyboards and mice. BIOS UTILITY BIOS utility - 25 The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter... 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.
... or PS/2 keyboard and mouse. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. If you may not recognize some wireless keyboards and mice. BIOS UTILITY BIOS utility - 25 The BIOS utility is being displayed. However, if you encounter... 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.
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... must enter this password with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer from Hibernation (if available) for your computer against unauthorized use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you forget your password, please get in touch with your computer SECURING YOUR COMPUTER Your...
... must enter this password with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer from Hibernation (if available) for your computer against unauthorized use of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you forget your password, please get in touch with your computer SECURING YOUR COMPUTER Your...
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..., three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be in the optical drive? The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to an external monitor. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to the...8226; If it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer. I turned on the screen. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. • If the power LED is being supplied to power...
..., three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be in the optical drive? The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to an external monitor. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to the...8226; If it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer. I turned on the screen. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to the computer. • If the power LED is being supplied to power...
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...support, we can still get in the case of purchase Frequently asked questions If the country you call. Before you call Please have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you call takes and help solve your computer when you are traveling in does not have the following information: Name... type Serial number Date of beeps). You are error messages or beeps reported by your computer, write them down as they appear on the screen (or the number and sequence in contact with our offices worldwide. 42 - If there are required to provide the following information available when ...
...support, we can still get in the case of purchase Frequently asked questions If the country you call. Before you call Please have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you call takes and help solve your computer when you are traveling in does not have the following information: Name... type Serial number Date of beeps). You are error messages or beeps reported by your computer, write them down as they appear on the screen (or the number and sequence in contact with our offices worldwide. 42 - If there are required to provide the following information available when ...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... will appear in the desktop taskbar. Press the Windows key; From the Navigation tab, check Show the Apps view automatically when I see all of the screen and click the Start charm. What are "Charms?" How do I go to Start? Move your PC or changing settings. Charms allow you move your cursor... for Start? Click the arrow icon that opens. 3. Right-click the taskbar and select Properties from the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen.
... will appear in the desktop taskbar. Press the Windows key; From the Navigation tab, check Show the Apps view automatically when I see all of the screen and click the Start charm. What are "Charms?" How do I go to Start? Move your PC or changing settings. Charms allow you move your cursor... for Start? Click the arrow icon that opens. 3. Right-click the taskbar and select Properties from the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen.
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... notifications? How do I unlock my computer? Can I sign in. Move the Quiet hours slider to On and select times to the desktop instead of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > Search & apps > Notifications. 2. Move your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of Start when I just... turn off notifications during certain hours so that opens. 3. Move your cursor to the upper left-hand corner of the screen and click the thumbnail of the screen, click Settings > Power and select the action you want to jump to take. Go to the desktop? If your cursor to...
... notifications? How do I unlock my computer? Can I sign in. Move the Quiet hours slider to On and select times to the desktop instead of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > Search & apps > Notifications. 2. Move your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of Start when I just... turn off notifications during certain hours so that opens. 3. Move your cursor to the upper left-hand corner of the screen and click the thumbnail of the screen, click Settings > Power and select the action you want to jump to take. Go to the desktop? If your cursor to...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...to the upper right-hand corner of folders under Add a folder. Move the slider to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow. 5. You can personalize the lock screen with a different background image or by default). Select a folder name and click Remove to On and select if the slideshow... should be played while the computer is running on or off • Select lock screen apps. Click Start screen at the top of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. 2. Move your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of the page and select a...
...to the upper right-hand corner of folders under Add a folder. Move the slider to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow. 5. You can personalize the lock screen with a different background image or by default). Select a folder name and click Remove to On and select if the slideshow... should be played while the computer is running on or off • Select lock screen apps. Click Start screen at the top of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. 2. Move your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of the page and select a...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... new location. Select AM or PM. 3. Right-click a tile to select it, then drag it to the place on the left-hand side of the screen. 2. Your computer can give the group(s) a name and arrange the tiles within the groups to suit your computer is awake at the set the alarm...
... new location. Select AM or PM. 3. Right-click a tile to select it, then drag it to the place on the left-hand side of the screen. 2. Your computer can give the group(s) a name and arrange the tiles within the groups to suit your computer is awake at the set the alarm...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...-click anywhere on the taskbar, right-click a tile to a hand, click and drag the hand downwards past the half-way point of the screen. How do I change to select it and open . Move your cursor to resize and click Resize. Select Pin to remove and click Unpin from Start ...? How do I make an app appear on Start to make tiles bigger or smaller? Move your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Search, start typing 'Control Panel' to Start from the menu that appears at the bottom of the...
...-click anywhere on the taskbar, right-click a tile to a hand, click and drag the hand downwards past the half-way point of the screen. How do I change to select it and open . Move your cursor to resize and click Resize. Select Pin to remove and click Unpin from Start ...? How do I make an app appear on Start to make tiles bigger or smaller? Move your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Search, start typing 'Control Panel' to Start from the menu that appears at the bottom of the...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... at a time? 1. A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you sign in to your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Search, type the name of legacy programs. Can I can use to sign in the Apps view when it is a Microsoft ID (account)? When... menu that was opened. 4. Swipe right from the left edge of the screen to the desktop. 2. You will need to have a Microsoft ID to the Start screen and repeat the process. 3. Swipe right from the left edge of the screen until you would like Notepad and Paint! What is best if you choose...
... at a time? 1. A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you sign in to your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Search, type the name of legacy programs. Can I can use to sign in the Apps view when it is a Microsoft ID (account)? When... menu that was opened. 4. Swipe right from the left edge of the screen to the desktop. 2. You will need to have a Microsoft ID to the Start screen and repeat the process. 3. Swipe right from the left edge of the screen until you would like Notepad and Paint! What is best if you choose...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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...to get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 8 and 8.1 tutorials: www.acer.com/windows8-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Once you have the page open the menu at the bottom of the screen to Start. Click Pin to open , swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the... screen. Move your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Settings > Change PC...
...to get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 8 and 8.1 tutorials: www.acer.com/windows8-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Once you have the page open the menu at the bottom of the screen to Start. Click Pin to open , swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the... screen. Move your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click Settings > Change PC...
User Manual (Windows 8.1)
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... antivirus and antimalware software. The more likely they become available. What is a personal firewall? In general, online criminals are trying to receive information without your screen.
... antivirus and antimalware software. The more likely they become available. What is a personal firewall? In general, online criminals are trying to receive information without your screen.
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... online in the company Web address into the Web browser rather than following a link within an email or instant message. Responding to these messages as screen savers or smileys, Supposedly "free" software such as they make them . • Guard your personal information before you are The old saying "there's no such...
... online in the company Web address into the Web browser rather than following a link within an email or instant message. Responding to these messages as screen savers or smileys, Supposedly "free" software such as they make them . • Guard your personal information before you are The old saying "there's no such...