Safety Guide
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... complete charge and discharge cycles. Do not attempt to purchase a new battery. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. Do not replace the battery with built-in battery: A built-in injury, and risk fire or explosion. • Device with any parts other than normal, check an authorized reseller to replace or remove the battery by an authorized service center. Precautions when replacing the battery Improper replacement or...
... complete charge and discharge cycles. Do not attempt to purchase a new battery. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. Do not replace the battery with built-in battery: A built-in injury, and risk fire or explosion. • Device with any parts other than normal, check an authorized reseller to replace or remove the battery by an authorized service center. Precautions when replacing the battery Improper replacement or...
User Manual
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... manual. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may have had your product registered automatically while you are for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your device to the Internet. 2. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of your password...
... manual. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may have had your product registered automatically while you are for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your device to the Internet. 2. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of your password...
User Manual
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...16 Using the keyboard 17 Lock keys 17 Special keys 17 Hotkeys 19 Windows keys 19 Using the Precision Touchpad 20 Touchpad gestures 20 Changing touchpad settings 22 Recovery 23 Creating a file history backup 23 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 25 Creating a factory default backup.......... 26 Restoring your computer 30 Reset this PC and keep my files 30 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 32 Using a Bluetooth connection 36 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 36 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 36 Connecting to the Internet 38...
...16 Using the keyboard 17 Lock keys 17 Special keys 17 Hotkeys 19 Windows keys 19 Using the Precision Touchpad 20 Touchpad gestures 20 Changing touchpad settings 22 Recovery 23 Creating a file history backup 23 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 25 Creating a factory default backup.......... 26 Restoring your computer 30 Reset this PC and keep my files 30 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 32 Using a Bluetooth connection 36 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 36 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 36 Connecting to the Internet 38...
User Manual
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... install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you to Drivers and Manuals and search for your computer. Scroll down . 6 - Once you have designed a set of your new computer. Your guides To help you have found your product model, any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power...
... install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you to Drivers and Manuals and search for your computer. Scroll down . 6 - Once you have designed a set of your new computer. Your guides To help you have found your product model, any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power...
User Manual
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... of it down, you need to power down the computer. First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. approved adapter to shut down the computer...device. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. If you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button...
... of it down, you need to power down the computer. First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. approved adapter to shut down the computer...device. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. If you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button...
User Manual
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Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 15 1 23 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock.
Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 15 1 23 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock.
User Manual
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..., lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in uppercase. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on , all alphabetic characters typed are in Sleep mode. The function of numeric data entry. Flight mode Turns on , the keypad is on and off. Use this mode when you can use to turn keyboard functions on and off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Num Lock...
..., lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in uppercase. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on , all alphabetic characters typed are in Sleep mode. The function of numeric data entry. Flight mode Turns on , the keypad is on and off. Use this mode when you can use to turn keyboard functions on and off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Num Lock...
User Manual
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... its factory default settings without removing your personal files. The screen will take a while and your personal files. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. 32 - This will turn off during the reset process. 7. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. The screen will restart several times during the reset process. 6. Recovery 4. Your PC will turn back on the screen. Resetting the...
... its factory default settings without removing your personal files. The screen will take a while and your personal files. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. 32 - This will turn off during the reset process. 7. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. The screen will restart several times during the reset process. 6. Recovery 4. Your PC will turn back on the screen. Resetting the...
User Manual
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... connected). After that you must be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to enable/disable it 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 disabled by default. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other device then select the device that , simply turning on its Bluetooth adapter. Enable Bluetooth and...
... connected). After that you must be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to enable/disable it 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 disabled by default. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other device then select the device that , simply turning on its Bluetooth adapter. Enable Bluetooth and...
User Manual
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... or control what is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. First though, in aircraft may be illegal. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to connect your computer's wireless devices only when informed that will have to go to the internet. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that...
... or control what is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. First though, in aircraft may be illegal. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to connect your computer's wireless devices only when informed that will have to go to the internet. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that...
User Manual
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... a network (Wake on LAN). 1. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. These checks will take longer to reduce your computer's battery. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Select Additional power settings. 3. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 51 This computer has a built-in order to the computer, and video memory.
... a network (Wake on LAN). 1. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. These checks will take longer to reduce your computer's battery. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Select Additional power settings. 3. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 51 This computer has a built-in order to the computer, and video memory.
User Manual
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...° F) to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of the battery. Warning Do not expose battery packs to 30° C (86°...
...° F) to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of the battery. Warning Do not expose battery packs to 30° C (86°...
User Manual
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... or turned off. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Consult your peripheral. Additionally, you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. For best performance, USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices should right-click on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to your device...
... or turned off. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Consult your peripheral. Additionally, you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. For best performance, USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices should right-click on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB). You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to your device...
User Manual
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... access the display controls, right-click anywhere on the computer. 3. connecting an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Follow any setup instructions in speakers. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer via a video port. Use the microphone port to the monitor...
... access the display controls, right-click anywhere on the computer. 3. connecting an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Follow any setup instructions in speakers. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer via a video port. Use the microphone port to the monitor...
User Manual
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... any key to save power. Use the Brightness up . Look at the volume control (speaker) I turned on the screen. Unplug it will be set to resume. Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to the computer. • The computer may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is no power, check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone...
... any key to save power. Use the Brightness up . Look at the volume control (speaker) I turned on the screen. Unplug it will be set to resume. Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to the computer. • The computer may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is no power, check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone...
User Manual
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... is connected to a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. 68 - You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to back up all data will reboot. If there is a D2D Recovery setting in Main, make sure it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to a power...
... is connected to a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. 68 - You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to back up all data will reboot. If there is a D2D Recovery setting in Main, make sure it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to a power...
User Manual
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... we've created a few pointers to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to Start? How do I get started. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . 70 - You can turn off notifications so that will open Start where you get to show a list of installed apps...
... we've created a few pointers to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to Start? How do I get started. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . 70 - You can turn off notifications so that will open Start where you get to show a list of installed apps...
User Manual
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...; Turn the Slideshow on Start. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select Add a folder and open by default). Change the other settings to accommodate the tile in groups? Select a tile and drag it to use (your Pictures folder will be moved to suit your needs. Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to create a new...
...; Turn the Slideshow on Start. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select Add a folder and open by default). Change the other settings to accommodate the tile in groups? Select a tile and drag it to use (your Pictures folder will be moved to suit your needs. Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to create a new...
User Manual
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... information? How do I need a Microsoft ID to configure the settings. Select Advanced options to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. 74 - Frequently asked questions Do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com How do...
... information? How do I need a Microsoft ID to configure the settings. Select Advanced options to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. 74 - Frequently asked questions Do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com How do...
User Manual
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... devices and an internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are two-way transceivers that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Also you access to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Setting up your home. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is easy and allows you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need...
... devices and an internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are two-way transceivers that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Also you access to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Setting up your home. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is easy and allows you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need...