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... contain information or features that is subject to the Internet. 2. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase The information contained in if you already have an Acer ID, it will be supported depending on the Operating System version. Install any required updates. 4. All Rights Reserved. Ensure you will automatically register your product. After...
... contain information or features that is subject to the Internet. 2. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase The information contained in if you already have an Acer ID, it will be supported depending on the Operating System version. Install any required updates. 4. All Rights Reserved. Ensure you will automatically register your product. After...
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... the keyboard 14 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 21 Creating a factory default backup.......... 21 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 23 Restoring your computer 24 Reset this PC and keep my files 24 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 25 Using a Bluetooth connection 28 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 28 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 28 Connecting to the Internet 30 Connecting to a wireless network...
... the keyboard 14 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 21 Creating a factory default backup.......... 21 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 23 Restoring your computer 24 Reset this PC and keep my files 24 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 25 Using a Bluetooth connection 28 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 28 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 28 Connecting to the Internet 30 Connecting to a wireless network...
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... recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. 6 - Once you to be listed. From this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you get started with setting up your new...
... recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. 6 - Once you to be listed. From this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you get started with setting up your new...
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... sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down , you can put it to direct sunlight. approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer- If you close it on uneven surfaces. Do not place it near sources of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you need to power...
... sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down , you can put it to direct sunlight. approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer- If you close it on uneven surfaces. Do not place it near sources of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you need to power...
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... light shows amber when the battery is active. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. Web camera for video 3 Webcam communication. Indicates the computer's battery 2 status. Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in AC mode. Screen view 3 1 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Screen Displays...
... light shows amber when the battery is active. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. Web camera for video 3 Webcam communication. Indicates the computer's battery 2 status. Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in AC mode. Screen view 3 1 2 # Icon Item Description 1 Screen Displays...
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... down when you need to connect an external keypad. When Num Lock is on and off Number keys on embedded keypad. Scroll Lock Fn + F12 When Scroll Lock is on , the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on the keys. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on Type numbers in uppercase. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in...
... down when you need to connect an external keypad. When Num Lock is on and off Number keys on embedded keypad. Scroll Lock Fn + F12 When Scroll Lock is on , the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on the keys. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on Type numbers in uppercase. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in...
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...'s network devices. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on / off . Fn + Home Fn + Pg Up Play/Pause Stop Play or pause a selected media file. Press any key to save power. NumL k Numeric Lock Turns Numeric Lock on or off . Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or off . Fn + Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Stop playing the selected media file. Touchpad Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Using the keyboard...
...'s network devices. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on / off . Fn + Home Fn + Pg Up Play/Pause Stop Play or pause a selected media file. Press any key to save power. NumL k Numeric Lock Turns Numeric Lock on or off . Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or off . Fn + Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Stop playing the selected media file. Touchpad Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Using the keyboard...
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..., tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. This means it . 2. Bluetooth on both devices. 2. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it must first be enabled on your computer's Bluetooth adapter. 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 its Bluetooth adapter. For your...
..., tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. This means it . 2. Bluetooth on both devices. 2. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it must first be enabled on your computer's Bluetooth adapter. 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 its Bluetooth adapter. For your...
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... though, in aircraft may turn your computer to set up for you to connect to the operation of available networks during take-off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can access the internet. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from home, you can link...
... though, in aircraft may turn your computer to set up for you to connect to the operation of available networks during take-off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can access the internet. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from home, you can link...
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... and passwords. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using a computer security lock The computer comes with your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to take care of protection for maximum security. Once set, you must enter this password with password checkpoints on boot-up...
... and passwords. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Using a computer security lock The computer comes with your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to take care of protection for maximum security. Once set, you must enter this password with password checkpoints on boot-up...
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... power button for four seconds to enter a password. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set...
... power button for four seconds to enter a password. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set...
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... buttons do. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start . Select Additional power settings. 3. These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction to the computer, and video memory. 46 - Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to reduce your computer's battery. System activity...
... buttons do. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start . Select Additional power settings. 3. These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction to the computer, and video memory. 46 - Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to reduce your computer's battery. System activity...
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... this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Higher temperatures cause the battery to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your PC in a cool, dry place. Failure to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use; a USB disk drive), as described above 45...
... this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Higher temperatures cause the battery to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your PC in a cool, dry place. Failure to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use; a USB disk drive), as described above 45...
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... Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Important When removing a USB storage device, 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. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port...
... Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Important When removing a USB storage device, 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. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port...
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...If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in speakers. Use the microphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in microphone. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. 60 - Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to connect audio devices. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. The type of port available depends on power to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers; connecting an audio device to connect an external microphone; Attach the video cable to use single-pin...
...If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in speakers. Use the microphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in microphone. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. 60 - Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to connect audio devices. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. The type of port available depends on power to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers; connecting an audio device to connect an external microphone; Attach the video cable to use single-pin...
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... the system. I turned on . Connect the AC adapter to an external monitor. Press any key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Easy solutions are using on the screen. You may be muted. If pressing a key does not turn your computer has a power indicator, it may need to wait...
... the system. I turned on . Connect the AC adapter to an external monitor. Press any key to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Easy solutions are using on the screen. You may be muted. If pressing a key does not turn your computer has a power indicator, it may need to wait...
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... enable/disable. If your computer running, but not be disturbed by right-clicking the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down . Press the space bar and select a user account icon to continue. How do I turn off notifications so that you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that will need to enter the password to unlock...
... enable/disable. If your computer running, but not be disturbed by right-clicking the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down . Press the space bar and select a user account icon to continue. How do I turn off notifications so that you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that will need to enter the password to unlock...
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... off • Select lock screen apps. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Other tiles will open the folder you can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on a tile and select Resize. You can . Frequently asked questions - 67 Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Select Choose this...
... off • Select lock screen apps. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Other tiles will open the folder you can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on a tile and select Resize. You can . Frequently asked questions - 67 Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Select Choose this...
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... open all apps list and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to configure the settings. Move your favorite websites. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Frequently asked questions I get one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account or you don't have a Microsoft account and want to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you 'll connect...
... open all apps list and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to configure the settings. Move your favorite websites. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Frequently asked questions I get one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account or you don't have a Microsoft account and want to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you 'll connect...
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... broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an internet connection. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). You can share an internet connection with your Access Setting up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers...
... broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an internet connection. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). You can share an internet connection with your Access Setting up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers...