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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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... for using your computer Turning your new computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to completely shut it down, you get started with setting up your Acer desktop computer, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide...
... for using your computer Turning your new computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to completely shut it down, you get started with setting up your Acer desktop computer, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide...
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... your computer. RECOVERY Recovery - 2 If you are having trouble with a pre-installed Windows operating system. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer - Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Important We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. return...
... your computer. RECOVERY Recovery - 2 If you are having trouble with a pre-installed Windows operating system. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer - Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you must first create a recovery backup. Important We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as when you purchased it to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. return...
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... stopped working correctly. For instructions, see Returning your system to its factory condition on page 10. 4. If nothing else has solved the problem and you will remember. Make sure you want to reset your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Reset...
... stopped working correctly. For instructions, see Returning your system to its factory condition on page 10. 4. If nothing else has solved the problem and you will remember. Make sure you want to reset your system, but keep the backup in a safe place that product's documentation or support Web site. 2. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Reset...
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... Control Panel in the list of apps. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the Acer Resource Center. Recovery 2. In most cases of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. You should see the Contents section of the window. 3. Images for the item you can return to one of hard-to-resolve software problems...
... Control Panel in the list of apps. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the Acer Resource Center. Recovery 2. In most cases of these restore points to get your system settings and saves them as restore points. You should see the Contents section of the window. 3. Images for the item you can return to one of hard-to-resolve software problems...
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... Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your computer. Your system is restored using the restore point you can still run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition, see Recovering from Windows on your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. Click the latest restore point (at a time when your system. A confirmation window appears; You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have installed a replacement hard drive...
... Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your computer. Your system is restored using the restore point you can still run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition, see Recovering from Windows on your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. Click the latest restore point (at a time when your system. A confirmation window appears; You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have installed a replacement hard drive...
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... factory settings. 4. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you can start using your computer to the default factory condition with files intact. Click Next. After the recovery has finished, you to restore your hard drive. 6. Turn on your PC. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Several options are now presented. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer by copying files to choose the keyboard layout...
... factory settings. 4. Note "Refresh your PC" enables you can start using your computer to the default factory condition with files intact. Click Next. After the recovery has finished, you to restore your hard drive. 6. Turn on your PC. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Several options are now presented. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your computer by copying files to choose the keyboard layout...
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... system running again. See Reset your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). Software installed since you to select which device to select USB Device, then press Enter. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press to change this setting to confirm. Use the left or right arrow keys to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on the type of BIOS your...
... system running again. See Reset your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). Software installed since you to select which device to select USB Device, then press Enter. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press to change this setting to confirm. Use the left or right arrow keys to start the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on the type of BIOS your...
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Choose how to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. After the recovery has finished, you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your files: a. To completely restore your computer to erase your hard drive. 1. b. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is available). 4. Recovery Reset your PC from the recovery backup Important Reset your computer by repeating the first-start using your PC...
Choose how to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. After the recovery has finished, you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your files: a. To completely restore your computer to erase your hard drive. 1. b. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is available). 4. Recovery Reset your PC from the recovery backup Important Reset your computer by repeating the first-start using your PC...
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... network port on your computer to the Internet. Connecting to the Internet - 2 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET Note Information in network feature makes it easy for you to connect to the Internet using a cable. usually a phone or cable company -- Once your router is plug one end of connections, and getting connected to your computer. This chapter includes basic information on types of a network cable into a port on page 53. Connecting with a cable Built-in network...
... network port on your computer to the Internet. Connecting to the Internet - 2 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET Note Information in network feature makes it easy for you to connect to the Internet using a cable. usually a phone or cable company -- Once your router is plug one end of connections, and getting connected to your computer. This chapter includes basic information on types of a network cable into a port on page 53. Connecting with a cable Built-in network...
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... listed at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you encounter this feature. If you may not recognize some wireless keyboards and mice. Important The BIOS utility may need to enable this situation, please use the and keys to run it. BIOS UTILITY BIOS utility - 2 The BIOS utility is being displayed...
... listed at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you encounter this feature. If you may not recognize some wireless keyboards and mice. Important The BIOS utility may need to enable this situation, please use the and keys to run it. BIOS UTILITY BIOS utility - 2 The BIOS utility is being displayed...
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... of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set , you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to take care of . Important Do not forget your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility. If you need to access the BIOS utility. Learn how to the BIOS utility. Combine the use . Entering passwords When a password is set and the password on Boot secures your...
... of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set , you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to take care of . Important Do not forget your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility. If you need to access the BIOS utility. Learn how to the BIOS utility. Combine the use . Entering passwords When a password is set and the password on Boot secures your...
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... off, your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of power to the computer, and video memory. Select Change settings that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to check for Control Panel. 2.
... off, your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of power to the computer, and video memory. Select Change settings that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to check for Control Panel. 2.
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...'s configuration). If necessary change the display settings used with smartphones. Use the headphone port to use single-pin headsets with the monitor. Video and audio connectors - 4 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to the monitor, then the computer. 6. The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. Check that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of connection supported depends on the computer. Turn on Display. Make sure that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is...
...'s configuration). If necessary change the display settings used with smartphones. Use the headphone port to use single-pin headsets with the monitor. Video and audio connectors - 4 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to the monitor, then the computer. 6. The appropriate cable is turned off. 2. Check that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of connection supported depends on the computer. Turn on Display. Make sure that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is...
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... a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. I turned on the screen. Remove it and press + + to the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. No audio is flashing, the computer may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is being supplied...
... a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. I turned on the screen. Remove it and press + + to the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. No audio is flashing, the computer may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is being supplied...
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... the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. Move the slider to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Tap Start screen at the top of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Start typing 'Alarms' to search for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you quick status and notifications to suit your Pictures folder will open the...
... the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. Move the slider to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Tap Start screen at the top of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Start typing 'Alarms' to search for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you quick status and notifications to suit your Pictures folder will open the...
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... open the menu at the bottom of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Accounts > Connect to Start. If you've already installed Windows 8.1 and didn't sign in to Start. How do I check for Windows updates? How do I 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 can pin shortcuts to using...
... open the menu at the bottom of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Accounts > Connect to Start. If you've already installed Windows 8.1 and didn't sign in to Start. How do I check for Windows updates? How do I 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 can pin shortcuts to using...
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... Internet (you to connect to the Internet. This type of knowledge and communication tools. Just a few simple steps can connect you have several ways to connect to the Internet using your telephone line. The ISP you select will provide instructions on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you cannot use of daily computing. With a dial-up ('modem') connector. Internet and online security - 2 INTERNET...
... Internet (you to connect to the Internet. This type of knowledge and communication tools. Just a few simple steps can connect you have several ways to connect to the Internet using your telephone line. The ISP you select will provide instructions on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you cannot use of daily computing. With a dial-up ('modem') connector. Internet and online security - 2 INTERNET...
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... using wires. this type of your Wireless network at home you to the access point. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with your home. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is easy and allows you need to the network, for detailed setup instructions...
... using wires. this type of your Wireless network at home you to the access point. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with your home. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is easy and allows you need to the network, for detailed setup instructions...
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... with the network management options. Modem 4. 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. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft is shared over the network with on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Acer is dedicated to the operation of a working network 1. As soon as you are connected, from Start, click the Internet Explorer...
... with the network management options. Modem 4. 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. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft is shared over the network with on or off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Acer is dedicated to the operation of a working network 1. As soon as you are connected, from Start, click the Internet Explorer...