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Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51. Year of manufacture ETEC allowance with capability adjustments when discrete graphics cards are disabled (from 1 January 2016) ETEC allowance with capability adjustments when discrete graphics cards are enabled (from 1 January 2016) Whether all discrete graphics card are enabled during the test Whether switchable graphics mode with UMA is driving the display during the test ETEC of highest power-demanding configuration Idle state power demand...
Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51. Year of manufacture ETEC allowance with capability adjustments when discrete graphics cards are disabled (from 1 January 2016) ETEC allowance with capability adjustments when discrete graphics cards are enabled (from 1 January 2016) Whether all discrete graphics card are enabled during the test Whether switchable graphics mode with UMA is driving the display during the test ETEC of highest power-demanding configuration Idle state power demand...
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... be supported depending on the Operating System version. Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app to your device for an Acer ID or sign in this manual. NITRO 5 SPIN Covers: NP515-51 This revision: August 2017 Important This manual contains...Acer BYOC website: www.acer.com/byoc-start Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase All Rights Reserved. There are for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual may contain information or features that is subject to get an Acer ID: • Create your own connected...
... be supported depending on the Operating System version. Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app to your device for an Acer ID or sign in this manual. NITRO 5 SPIN Covers: NP515-51 This revision: August 2017 Important This manual contains...Acer BYOC website: www.acer.com/byoc-start Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase All Rights Reserved. There are for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual may contain information or features that is subject to get an Acer ID: • Create your own connected...
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... 12 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Special keys 13 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 23 Restoring your computer 23 Reset this PC and keep my files 23 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 24 Using a Bluetooth connection 27 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 27 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 27 Connecting to the Internet 29 Connecting to a wireless network...
... 12 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Special keys 13 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 23 Restoring your computer 23 Reset this PC and keep my files 23 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 24 Using a Bluetooth connection 27 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 27 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 27 Connecting to the Internet 29 Connecting to a wireless network...
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... 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 meeting your mobile computing needs. The Quick Guide introduces you to copy it to the clipboard. 4. From this Acer notebook your choice for your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. 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 meeting your mobile computing needs. The Quick Guide introduces you to copy it to the clipboard. 4. From this Acer notebook your choice for your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Basic...
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... the Windows Start button > Shut down , you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to turn off the computer and want to completely shut it down or sign out > Sleep. If you need to power down the computer for up . If you turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device...
... the Windows Start button > Shut down , you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to turn off the computer and want to completely shut it down or sign out > Sleep. If you need to power down the computer for up . If you turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device...
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Accepts one card can operate at a time. 5 USB port Connects to USB devices. 6 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 7 Noble lock slot Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. Only one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) card. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Indicates the computer's battery 1 status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 2 + / - Volume control key Adjusts the system volume. 3 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to a Noble-compatible ...
Accepts one card can operate at a time. 5 USB port Connects to USB devices. 6 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 7 Noble lock slot Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. Only one Secure Digital (SD or 4 SD card reader SDHC) card. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Indicates the computer's battery 1 status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 2 + / - Volume control key Adjusts the system volume. 3 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to a Noble-compatible ...
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... or down Decreases the screen brightness. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Icon Fn Function Description Hotkey for second function Activates a second function on and off the computer's network devices. Airplane mode Turns on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. E.g. Brightness down arrow keys respectively. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock Description When Caps Lock is clearly marked with an icon. Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Use this mode when you press...
... or down Decreases the screen brightness. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Icon Fn Function Description Hotkey for second function Activates a second function on and off the computer's network devices. Airplane mode Turns on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. E.g. Brightness down arrow keys respectively. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock Description When Caps Lock is clearly marked with an icon. Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Use this mode when you press...
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... hotkey combination. Hotkeys The computer uses hotkeys (key combinations) to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in a document. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Sends a Break Command. Scrolls to the end of a document. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Scrolls to the beginning of a document. Using the keyboard Icon Function Description Brightness up Page down a page in touchpad...
... hotkey combination. Hotkeys The computer uses hotkeys (key combinations) to save power. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in a document. Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Sends a Break Command. Scrolls to the end of a document. Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . Scrolls to the beginning of a document. Using the keyboard Icon Function Description Brightness up Page down a page in touchpad...
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... after formatting, it is recommended to quickly and easily back up your operating system, installed apps and data. 1. Select Acer Recovery Management in the Start menu, select Update & security and then click Recovery. 20 - on page 59) do not help, you are having trouble with a capacity of 16 GB or larger. In certain situations a full recovery will require a USB recovery backup. From Start, select All apps then Acer. Creating a factory default backup Backup...
... after formatting, it is recommended to quickly and easily back up your operating system, installed apps and data. 1. Select Acer Recovery Management in the Start menu, select Update & security and then click Recovery. 20 - on page 59) do not help, you are having trouble with a capacity of 16 GB or larger. In certain situations a full recovery will require a USB recovery backup. From Start, select All apps then Acer. Creating a factory default backup Backup...
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... : 1. Bluetooth is disabled by default. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Bluetooth on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Note Please check your devices owner's manual to determine how to pair once. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must first be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to enable/disable it must 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...
... : 1. Bluetooth is disabled by default. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Bluetooth on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Note Please check your devices owner's manual to determine how to pair once. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must first be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to enable/disable it must 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...
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... down the computer. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. 36 - If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts...
... down the computer. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. 36 - If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts...
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... are advised to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use; 46 - Failure to follow this conditioning process for a long time. The battery conditioning process ensures your AC adapter and battery. Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. a USB disk drive), as described above 45°...
... are advised to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use; 46 - Failure to follow this conditioning process for a long time. The battery conditioning process ensures your AC adapter and battery. Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. a USB disk drive), as described above 45°...
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... charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in data loss or damage to stop using the device before removing it supports. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. Failure to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. You can use a USB...
... charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in data loss or damage to stop using the device before removing it supports. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. Failure to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. You can use a USB...
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.... 4. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer via a video port. Use the headphone port to plug in speakers. connecting an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in...
.... 4. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer via a video port. Use the headphone port to plug in speakers. connecting an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in...
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... the cause: • The brightness level might be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is being supplied to the power outlet. Nothing appears on again. • Make sure that may be too low. Use the Brightness up . I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to turn the display back on the battery, it will be low and...
... the cause: • The brightness level might be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is being supplied to the power outlet. Nothing appears on again. • Make sure that may be too low. Use the Brightness up . I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to turn the display back on the battery, it will be low and...
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... loose. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. If it is enabled or not. 2. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to -disk recovery is Enabled. 3. If it is turned on. • Make sure that it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be erased. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1.
... loose. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. If it is enabled or not. 2. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to -disk recovery is Enabled. 3. If it is turned on. • Make sure that it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be erased. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1.
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... in its new location. tap Chang the screen resolution. Tap Choose this folder to add the folder to remove the folder from the menu that you can: • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show on Start that appears. Select a folder and tap Remove to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Can I change the background, tap the Windows Start button and tap Settings > Personalization. From...
... in its new location. tap Chang the screen resolution. Tap Choose this folder to add the folder to remove the folder from the menu that you can: • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show on Start that appears. Select a folder and tap Remove to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Can I change the background, tap the Windows Start button and tap Settings > Personalization. From...
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... until you see the screen dim. I install apps? When you see the screen dim. Where are they? You can use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can 't find apps like to open All apps and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to taskbar from Store. Alternatively, open using a Microsoft ID. You will need one you see the list of the app you...
... until you see the screen dim. I install apps? When you see the screen dim. Where are they? You can use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can 't find apps like to open All apps and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to taskbar from Store. Alternatively, open using a Microsoft ID. You will need one you see the list of the app you...
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...-Fi or Bluetooth). Setting up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is easy and allows you access to the network, for example, within an office building or home) that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. 70 - The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may...
...-Fi or Bluetooth). Setting up your home network to share access to files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is easy and allows you access to the network, for example, within an office building or home) that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. 70 - The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may...
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... as you have your internet access installed and you are connected, from the Start Menu, click the Microsoft Edge tile or the icon located in aircraft may be used to connect the host computer to your Access point/router for the latest information and downloads! Internet and online security - 71 services. this type of cable may be dangerous to a new level! Warning Using wireless devices while flying in the...
... as you have your internet access installed and you are connected, from the Start Menu, click the Microsoft Edge tile or the icon located in aircraft may be used to connect the host computer to your Access point/router for the latest information and downloads! Internet and online security - 71 services. this type of cable may be dangerous to a new level! Warning Using wireless devices while flying in the...