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... Product model number Year of manufacture Acer Nitro 5 AN515-41 2017 ETEC allowance with capability adjustments when discrete graphics cards are disabled (from 1 January 2016) 70.2 kWh/year ETEC allowance with capability adjustments when discrete graphics cards Not applicable are enabled (from 1 January 2016) Whether all discrete graphics card are No enabled during the test Whether switchable graphics mode with Yes UMA is driving the display during...
... Product model number Year of manufacture Acer Nitro 5 AN515-41 2017 ETEC allowance with capability adjustments when discrete graphics cards are disabled (from 1 January 2016) 70.2 kWh/year ETEC allowance with capability adjustments when discrete graphics cards Not applicable are enabled (from 1 January 2016) Whether all discrete graphics card are No enabled during the test Whether switchable graphics mode with Yes UMA is driving the display during...
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...: www.acer.com/byoc-start Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to get an Acer ID: • Create your own connected world. • Get the latest offers and product information. • Register your computer. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase The information contained in if you to your device for quick, personalized customer support. Nitro 5 Covers: AN515-41 This...
...: www.acer.com/byoc-start Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to get an Acer ID: • Create your own connected world. • Get the latest offers and product information. • Register your computer. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase The information contained in if you to your device for quick, personalized customer support. Nitro 5 Covers: AN515-41 This...
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... view 12 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 14 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 16 Recovery 18 Creating a factory default backup.......... 18 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 21 Restoring your computer 21 Reset this PC and keep my files 21 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 22 Using a Bluetooth connection 25 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 25 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 25 Connecting to the Internet 27 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 27...
... view 12 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 14 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 16 Recovery 18 Creating a factory default backup.......... 18 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 21 Restoring your computer 21 Reset this PC and keep my files 21 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 22 Using a Bluetooth connection 25 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 25 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 25 Connecting to the Internet 27 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 27...
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... connected to the internet, you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Service & Support webpage. 2. Scroll down . Basic care and tips for your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions 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 using your computer Turning...
... connected to the internet, you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Service & Support webpage. 2. Scroll down . Basic care and tips for your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions 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 using your computer Turning...
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... the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. Note If you can put it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- If you take care of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut...
... the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. Note If you can put it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- If you take care of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut...
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...-in jack Connects to USB devices. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 1 2 34 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB ports Connect to an AC adapter. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Rear view 1 # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool. Power indicator Indicates...
...-in jack Connects to USB devices. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 1 2 34 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB ports Connect to an AC adapter. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Rear view 1 # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool. Power indicator Indicates...
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...'s controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to turn keyboard functions on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. When Num Lock is on, the keypad is on and off the computer's network devices. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you can use to access most of numeric data entry. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode.
...'s controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to turn keyboard functions on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. When Num Lock is on, the keypad is on and off the computer's network devices. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you can use to access most of numeric data entry. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode.
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... new device must be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to pair once. This means it . 2. After that, simply turning on both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter 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 enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth...
... new device must be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to pair once. This means it . 2. After that, simply turning on both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter 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 enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth...
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... a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is safe to do so by default and Windows will have to go to your computer to the internet. Select your internet connection itself. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- You can access the internet. All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. usually a phone or cable company -- Once connected...
... a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is safe to do so by default and Windows will have to go to your computer to the internet. Select your internet connection itself. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- You can access the internet. All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. usually a phone or cable company -- Once connected...
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... of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter a password. Important You have three chances to use the computer...
... of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter a password. Important You have three chances to use the computer...
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... procedure will prevent you use . • Remove accessories that are advised to its effective life. Warning Do not expose battery packs to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use; Failure to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113°...
... procedure will prevent you use . • Remove accessories that are advised to its effective life. Warning Do not expose battery packs to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use; Failure to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113°...
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... USB 3.0 ports. Consult your device's documentation to your peripheral. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Failure to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. USB 2.0 ports on the USB icon in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports...
... USB 3.0 ports. Consult your device's documentation to your peripheral. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Failure to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. USB 2.0 ports on the USB icon in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports...
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... monitor's user's guide. 5. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer allow you to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Use the microphone port to your computer via a video port. The type of port available depends on Display. Video and audio connectors - 51 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to connect an external microphone; Connecting a monitor...
... monitor's user's guide. 5. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on your computer allow you to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Use the microphone port to your computer via a video port. The type of port available depends on Display. Video and audio connectors - 51 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to connect an external microphone; Connecting a monitor...
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.... Use the Brightness up . Press and release the power button to save power. I turned on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to the power outlet. Connect the AC adapter to power the computer. Check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to an external monitor. 54 - Press the display toggle hotkey...
.... Use the Brightness up . Press and release the power button to save power. I turned on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to the power outlet. Connect the AC adapter to power the computer. Check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to an external monitor. 54 - Press the display toggle hotkey...
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... a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. The system will reboot. Try attaching an external keyboard to -disk recovery is connected securely to back up all option. • The volume level may be too low. If it works, contact your computer. Check to see if Acer disk-to a USB port on . • Make sure that is installed when you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is enabled or...
... a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. The system will reboot. Try attaching an external keyboard to -disk recovery is connected securely to back up all option. • The volume level may be too low. If it works, contact your computer. Check to see if Acer disk-to a USB port on . • Make sure that is installed when you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is enabled or...
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...'ve created a few pointers to continue. How do I get started. Selecting it will appear in the desktop taskbar. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . How do I turn off my computer? Can I unlock my computer? You can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will need to enter the password...
...'ve created a few pointers to continue. How do I get started. Selecting it will appear in the desktop taskbar. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . How do I turn off my computer? Can I unlock my computer? You can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will need to enter the password...
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... on Start. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. Select a folder and select Remove to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Other tiles will open the folder you want it to suit your needs. Select Add a folder and open by default). Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. From here you can drag the tile to use (your personal needs...
... on Start. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. Select a folder and select Remove to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Other tiles will open the folder you want it to suit your needs. Select Add a folder and open by default). Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. From here you can drag the tile to use (your personal needs...
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... configure the settings. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. For more information? You do not need one ? Frequently asked questions - 61 Do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer...
... configure the settings. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. For more information? You do not need one ? Frequently asked questions - 61 Do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer...
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... you need to their services. What are two-way transceivers that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Also you can share an internet connection with other users of computers (for example a printer or scanner. Components of a wireless network? Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Setting up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. Mobility Wireless LAN...
... you need to their services. What are two-way transceivers that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Also you can share an internet connection with other users of computers (for example a printer or scanner. Components of a wireless network? Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Setting up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. Mobility Wireless LAN...
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... network management options. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in the taskbar and take off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Surf the Net! Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that turns the network connection on HomeGroup. Switch off , ask the cabin crew if you are connected, from the Start Menu, click the Microsoft Edge tile or the icon located in aircraft may also turn your needs. this type...
... network management options. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in the taskbar and take off all devices before boarding an aircraft; Surf the Net! Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that turns the network connection on HomeGroup. Switch off , ask the cabin crew if you are connected, from the Start Menu, click the Microsoft Edge tile or the icon located in aircraft may also turn your needs. this type...