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... displays could stress your eyes from drying out. The following tips: • Refrain from staying too long in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended...
... displays could stress your eyes from drying out. The following tips: • Refrain from staying too long in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source • minimizing room light by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended...
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Your guides To help you to be more on how your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + and click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. In addition it : 1. English xiii ... your computer Turning your notebook. Click on your computer on the computer, simply press and release the power button. The TravelMate Series User's Manual contains useful information applying to the setup poster for meeting your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an...
Your guides To help you to be more on how your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + and click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. In addition it : 1. English xiii ... your computer Turning your notebook. Click on your computer on the computer, simply press and release the power button. The TravelMate Series User's Manual contains useful information applying to the setup poster for meeting your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you for making an...
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...; Never place the computer on the plug. You can put the computer in sleep mode by : • Pressing the power button. - OR - • Press the Windows key + and click Settings > Power then clicking Hibernate. xiv First things first English If you need to power down the computer for more than four...
...; Never place the computer on the plug. You can put the computer in sleep mode by : • Pressing the power button. - OR - • Press the Windows key + and click Settings > Power then clicking Hibernate. xiv First things first English If you need to power down the computer for more than four...
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... 1 Touchpad basics (with two buttons) 1 Using the keyboard 2 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 2 Hotkeys 2 Windows keys 4 Acer ProShield 5 Overview 5 Setting up ProShield 5 Personal Secure Drive 6 Credential Manager 7 Fingerprint Registration* 8 Data Protection 8 Data Removal 9 Acer Office Manager 10 Acer Office Manager Console 10 Dashboard 10 Client manager 11 Policies 12 Assets 13 Task scheduler...
... 1 Touchpad basics (with two buttons) 1 Using the keyboard 2 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 2 Hotkeys 2 Windows keys 4 Acer ProShield 5 Overview 5 Setting up ProShield 5 Personal Secure Drive 6 Credential Manager 7 Fingerprint Registration* 8 Data Protection 8 Data Removal 9 Acer Office Manager 10 Acer Office Manager Console 10 Dashboard 10 Client manager 11 Policies 12 Assets 13 Task scheduler...
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Returning to an earlier system snapshot 22 Returning your system to its factory condition 23 Recovering from Windows 23 Recovering from a recovery backup 25 Acer Backup Manager 29 Power management 31 Saving power 31 Battery pack 33 Battery pack characteristics 33 Charging the battery 33 Optimizing battery life 34 Checking ...
Returning to an earlier system snapshot 22 Returning your system to its factory condition 23 Recovering from Windows 23 Recovering from a recovery backup 25 Acer Backup Manager 29 Power management 31 Saving power 31 Battery pack 33 Battery pack characteristics 33 Charging the battery 33 Optimizing battery life 34 Checking ...
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... 59 Where are my apps? 59 What is a Microsoft ID (account)? 60 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer? 60 How do I check for using Windows 8 57 Three concepts you might want to keep in mind 57 How do I access the charms? 57 How do I get to Start? 57 How do... recovery 51 Setting passwords 51 Frequently asked questions 52 Requesting service 53 Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting tips 55 Error messages 55 Tips and hints for Windows updates? 60 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in the way that I get more information? 61 Regulations and safety notices 62
... 59 Where are my apps? 59 What is a Microsoft ID (account)? 60 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer? 60 How do I check for using Windows 8 57 Three concepts you might want to keep in mind 57 How do I access the charms? 57 How do I get to Start? 57 How do... recovery 51 Setting passwords 51 Frequently asked questions 52 Requesting service 53 Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting tips 55 Error messages 55 Tips and hints for Windows updates? 60 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in the way that I get more information? 61 Regulations and safety notices 62
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... on your finger across the surface of the touchpad. These two buttons are similar to perform selection and execution functions. 1 English Touchpad The built-in Windows Control Panel. Touchpad basics (with two buttons. • Move your finger across the touchpad to finger movement; Function Execute Select Left button Quickly click twice...
... on your finger across the surface of the touchpad. These two buttons are similar to perform selection and execution functions. 1 English Touchpad The built-in Windows Control Panel. Touchpad basics (with two buttons. • Move your finger across the touchpad to finger movement; Function Execute Select Left button Quickly click twice...
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... need to your computer. 2 Using the keyboard English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this section may not apply to do a lot of the keycaps. Cursor-control keys on and off Hold while using...
... need to your computer. 2 Using the keyboard English Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Use this section may not apply to do a lot of the keycaps. Cursor-control keys on and off Hold while using...
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Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it returns to the Start screen. Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. 4 Using the keyboard English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows key It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help.
Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it returns to the Start screen. Key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. 4 Using the keyboard English Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows key It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help.
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Use the menu in the left-hand pane to the settings. You can change your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication. Credential Manager Here you can set and manage your ProShield and Windows passwords, register fingerprints, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information. English 7 Once setup is finished, you can go to the ProShield Console to manage your computer or make changes to make changes.
Use the menu in the left-hand pane to the settings. You can change your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication. Credential Manager Here you can set and manage your ProShield and Windows passwords, register fingerprints, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information. English 7 Once setup is finished, you can go to the ProShield Console to manage your computer or make changes to make changes.
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...Windows 8, simply start the Console in Desktop mode, select Acer Office Manager Console. In the Notification area you to manage connected clients from 8 to 31 characters long and must include at least one digit, one capital letter and one lower-case letter. Note: The password should be from a single computer. Acer...password, and an email address for the managed clients, including information such as hardware or software English 10 Acer Office Manager Acer Office Manager Note: Only for selected models. There are two components to remotely manage and update computers....
...Windows 8, simply start the Console in Desktop mode, select Acer Office Manager Console. In the Notification area you to manage connected clients from 8 to 31 characters long and must include at least one digit, one capital letter and one lower-case letter. Note: The password should be from a single computer. Acer...password, and an email address for the managed clients, including information such as hardware or software English 10 Acer Office Manager Acer Office Manager Note: Only for selected models. There are two components to remotely manage and update computers....
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... Management, which allows you can 'recover' your computer - Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a capacity of at least 16 GB. 1. Note: Make sure you have a USB drive with a preinstalled Windows operating system. 16 Recovery English Recovery If you are having trouble with your ... to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer to...
... Management, which allows you can 'recover' your computer - Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a capacity of at least 16 GB. 1. Note: Make sure you have a USB drive with a preinstalled Windows operating system. 16 Recovery English Recovery If you are having trouble with your ... to retain all factory-loaded software and drivers. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer to...
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.... 3. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to delete the recovery information on the screen. 5. Follow the process until it completes. 6. The Recovery Drive window opens. If you delete this information, you cannot restore your computer. The recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage 4.
.... 3. Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to delete the recovery information on the screen. 5. Follow the process until it completes. 6. The Recovery Drive window opens. If you delete this information, you cannot restore your computer. The recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage 4.
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... a USB storage drive or, if your computer, you will remember. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. Unplug the USB drive...
... a USB storage drive or, if your computer, you will remember. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next. Unplug the USB drive...
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...to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each item you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. • Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications.... • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1....
...to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each item you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. • Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications.... • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for Acer Resource Center to start. • If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically, press the Windows key + , then double-click on a DVD or USB drive: 1....
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...should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. 3. Returning to get your system running again. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of apps. Click the latest restore point (at the bottom of the window. 3. Repeat this step for the item...a time when your system settings and saves them as restore points. Returning to complete the installation. Type 'Windows system restore' in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to install, then follow the...
...should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. 3. Returning to get your system running again. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of apps. Click the latest restore point (at the bottom of the window. 3. Repeat this step for the item...a time when your system settings and saves them as restore points. Returning to complete the installation. Type 'Windows system restore' in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to install, then follow the...
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... are not recoverable by other methods, you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from Windows" on your hard drive, back them up now. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 24. English 23 5. click Yes. You can recover from either your ...hard drive or the recovery backup you have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Software installed since you specified. Your system is restored...
... are not recoverable by other methods, you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from Windows" on your hard drive, back them up now. See "Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on page 24. English 23 5. click Yes. You can recover from either your ...hard drive or the recovery backup you have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Software installed since you specified. Your system is restored...
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Just remove my files quickly erases all files on certain systems), a window opens with Acer Recovery Management 1. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is erased, so no files can be viewed after changing from Windows 7, enter the BIOS (press when starting your computer) and change Boot Mode back to...
Just remove my files quickly erases all files on certain systems), a window opens with Acer Recovery Management 1. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is erased, so no files can be viewed after changing from Windows 7, enter the BIOS (press when starting your computer) and change Boot Mode back to...
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...then continues by repeating the first-start process. Plug in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Click Reset. 6. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup...you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. Press when starting your hard drive. 7. If it is not already enabled, you can start using your computer by copying...
...then continues by repeating the first-start process. Plug in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Click Reset. 6. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup...you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your PC window opens. 3. Press when starting your hard drive. 7. If it is not already enabled, you can start using your computer by copying...
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...the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your PC from the recovery backup" on page 27. See "Refresh your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. During startup, press to retain your files (user data) but will attempt to open the boot menu. The boot ...Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. b. Select your hard drive, back them as restore points. Select OK or Yes to start from the Windows Store). Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of BIOS your PC from the recovery backup" on your PC will restart. 4. Click Reset your ...
...the reset process: Reset your PC deletes everything on your PC from the recovery backup" on page 27. See "Refresh your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. During startup, press to retain your files (user data) but will attempt to open the boot menu. The boot ...Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. b. Select your hard drive, back them as restore points. Select OK or Yes to start from the Windows Store). Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of BIOS your PC from the recovery backup" on your PC will restart. 4. Click Reset your ...