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...service this product from lithium battery pack. • The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may contain small parts. Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. English v place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use..., and do not come in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Allowing sustained contact with exposed skin can cause discomfort or burns. Do not use it to rain or water. •...
...service this product from lithium battery pack. • The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may contain small parts. Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. English v place the product on a vibrating surface. • Never use..., and do not come in performance, indicating a need for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Allowing sustained contact with exposed skin can cause discomfort or burns. Do not use it to rain or water. •...
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... the connecting object. Keep them in a fire as that is fully charged. A device with the approved chargers designated for Optical Drive Device Note: Information in your nearest Dispose of batteries according to keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Use the battery only for battery shipping documents. Please recycle when possible. Do not disassemble...
... the connecting object. Keep them in a fire as that is fully charged. A device with the approved chargers designated for Optical Drive Device Note: Information in your nearest Dispose of batteries according to keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Use the battery only for battery shipping documents. Please recycle when possible. Do not disassemble...
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... certain models." The TravelMate Series User's Manual contains useful information applying to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for meeting your notebook. Type 'User' from Start. 2. To turn on such subjects as "only for using the keyboard and audio, etc. Click on your mobile computing needs. For more productive, please refer to functions or features which are marked in the TravelMate Series. This guide...
... certain models." The TravelMate Series User's Manual contains useful information applying to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for meeting your notebook. Type 'User' from Start. 2. To turn on such subjects as "only for using the keyboard and audio, etc. Click on your mobile computing needs. For more productive, please refer to functions or features which are marked in the TravelMate Series. This guide...
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... care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Touchpad 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 14 Settings 15 Recovery 16 Creating a recovery backup 16 Creating a drivers and...
... care of your battery pack xv Cleaning and servicing xv Touchpad 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 14 Settings 15 Recovery 16 Creating a recovery backup 16 Creating a drivers and...
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...DVD movies 49 Upgrading memory 50 BIOS utility 51 Boot sequence 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 get to Start? 57 How do I jump between apps? 57 How do I turn off my computer? 57 Why is there a new interface? 57 How do I unlock... 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 'm used to use Windows in...
...DVD movies 49 Upgrading memory 50 BIOS utility 51 Boot sequence 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 get to Start? 57 How do I jump between apps? 57 How do I turn off my computer? 57 Why is there a new interface? 57 How do I unlock... 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 'm used to use Windows in...
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... the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tap once. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Function Execute Select Left button Quickly click twice. rest your finger on the touchpad on your touchpad. dry and clean. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to the left button. The central location on the model purchased. Access context menu Click once. Tap twice...
... the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tap once. hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Function Execute Select Left button Quickly click twice. rest your finger on the touchpad on your touchpad. dry and clean. Note: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is sensitive to the left button. The central location on the model purchased. Access context menu Click once. Tap twice...
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... keys respectively. The embedded numeric keypad functions like screen brightness and volume output. Type the letters in a normal embedded keypad manner. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Cursor-control keys on and off Hold while using cursor-control keys. When Scroll Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on Type numbers in a normal manner. It is in this mode when you need to your computer. Lock keys...
... keys respectively. The embedded numeric keypad functions like screen brightness and volume output. Type the letters in a normal embedded keypad manner. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Cursor-control keys on and off Hold while using cursor-control keys. When Scroll Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on Type numbers in a normal manner. It is in this mode when you need to your computer. Lock keys...
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Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Description Enables / disables the Communication key computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Jump to the previous media file. Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Decreases the sound volume. Stop playing the selected media file. 3 English To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen Display off backlight off (only for...
Hotkey + + + + + Icon Function Description Enables / disables the Communication key computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Jump to the previous media file. Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Decreases the sound volume. Stop playing the selected media file. 3 English To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen Display off backlight off (only for...
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English 7 Once setup is finished, you can set and manage your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication. Use the menu in the left-hand pane to the settings. Credential Manager Here you can change your computer or make changes to make changes. You can go to the ProShield Console to 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 set and manage your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication. Use the menu in the left-hand pane to the settings. Credential Manager Here you can change your computer or make changes to make changes. You can go to the ProShield Console to manage your ProShield and Windows passwords, register fingerprints, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information.
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English Tab Item Function Edit password Administration settings settings Email settings Change your Acer Office Manager Console settings for use on the Dashboard. Data migration Export your Acer Office Manager Console password Set up an email account to receive email notifications. Import a certificate from a single console. Notification settings Set up your settings as desired. Certificate Create new certificate Create a certificate that you can change your program launch and lock preferences. This will allow...
English Tab Item Function Edit password Administration settings settings Email settings Change your Acer Office Manager Console settings for use on the Dashboard. Data migration Export your Acer Office Manager Console password Set up an email account to receive email notifications. Import a certificate from a single console. Notification settings Set up your settings as desired. Certificate Create new certificate Create a certificate that you can change your program launch and lock preferences. This will allow...
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... hardware have created. • Other applications - To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Reset your hard drive or the backup you have stopped working correctly. You can reinstall using either your operating system. 20 Recovery English Recovering your system To recover your computer, you need to its factory condition" on page 23. 4. Perform minor fixes. If nothing else has solved the problem...
... hardware have created. • Other applications - To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - Reset your hard drive or the backup you have stopped working correctly. You can reinstall using either your operating system. 20 Recovery English Recovering your system To recover your computer, you need to its factory condition" on page 23. 4. Perform minor fixes. If nothing else has solved the problem...
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... you install software or device drivers. Click the install icon for each time you are using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of these restore points to complete the installation. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to get your system settings and...
... you install software or device drivers. Click the install icon for each time you are using Microsoft System Restore, from Start, type 'Help' and then click Help and Support in the list of these restore points to complete the installation. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to get your system settings and...
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... 24. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Two options are not recoverable by other methods, you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from Windows" on your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you may restart your system to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized...
... 24. See "Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management" on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Two options are not recoverable by other methods, you have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from Windows" on your original hard drive has been completely re-formatted or you may restart your system to retain your PC will reinstall all software and drivers that are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized...
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Click Restore Factory Settings. If you choose Windows 7, your computer is configured with two operating systems (only available on your hard drive. 2. b. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on certain systems), a window opens with Acer Recovery Management 1. 24 Recovery Restore Factory Settings with the option to restore either Windows 7 or Windows 8. If your computer will erase all files before restarting your computer) and change Boot Mode back to erase your PC opens, as old files are...
Click Restore Factory Settings. If you choose Windows 7, your computer is configured with two operating systems (only available on your hard drive. 2. b. Just remove my files quickly erases all files on certain systems), a window opens with Acer Recovery Management 1. 24 Recovery Restore Factory Settings with the option to restore either Windows 7 or Windows 8. If your computer will erase all files before restarting your computer) and change Boot Mode back to erase your PC opens, as old files are...
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... 27. c. b. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. b. 26 Recovery English c. e. Select your PC from the Windows Store). Click Reset your PC to retain your PC from the recovery backup" on page 28. d. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of these restore points to select USB Device, then press Enter. Software installed since you can access important files on the type of the normal startup process. 5. f. Use your arrow keys to...
... 27. c. b. Windows starts from , select the USB drive. b. 26 Recovery English c. e. Select your PC from the Windows Store). Click Reset your PC to retain your PC from the recovery backup" on page 28. d. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of these restore points to select USB Device, then press Enter. Software installed since you can access important files on the type of the normal startup process. 5. f. Use your arrow keys to...
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... certain models. a flash drive) to restore your new one or any other computer with Acer Backup Manager. • Clear out / Restore Files: Remove seldom used files to back up , then follow the onscreen instructions: 1. You can burn this screen you want to automatically recur as often as your like to create. • Back Up My Files: Select files to free up . Select the backup type you'd like to make...
... certain models. a flash drive) to restore your new one or any other computer with Acer Backup Manager. • Clear out / Restore Files: Remove seldom used files to back up , then follow the onscreen instructions: 1. You can burn this screen you want to automatically recur as often as your like to create. • Back Up My Files: Select files to free up . Select the backup type you'd like to make...
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... the taskbar to the Windows power meter. Close all applications. 3. Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly. Turn on the computer and resume work . battery pack. Turn off the computer. 4. 35 English Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. You 2. have no spare 3. Resume work . An extra fully charged battery pack is 1. connect to become fully...
... the taskbar to the Windows power meter. Close all applications. 3. Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly. Turn on the computer and resume work . battery pack. Turn off the computer. 4. 35 English Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. You 2. have no spare 3. Resume work . An extra fully charged battery pack is 1. connect to become fully...
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... a disc in Sleep mode. Easy solutions are using on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. Press any key to turn the display back on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it may be muted. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to an external monitor...
... a disc in Sleep mode. Easy solutions are using on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. Press any key to turn the display back on the taskbar. In Windows, look at the power indicator: • If it may be muted. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to an external monitor...
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... the Lock screen? How do I personalize my computer? 58 Frequently asked questions English require closing in its new location. How do I move tiles? To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. What are similar to thumbnails of the screen. You can personalize Start with a different image or to show you will need to enter the password to unlock the...
... the Lock screen? How do I personalize my computer? 58 Frequently asked questions English require closing in its new location. How do I move tiles? To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. What are similar to thumbnails of the screen. You can personalize Start with a different image or to show you will need to enter the password to unlock the...
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... do I check for Windows updates? Click Check for to open Search and list the results. You can use Windows 8, but it makes life easier because you can sync data across different machines you choose the one , press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. How do not need a Microsoft ID to use any email address...
... do I check for Windows updates? Click Check for to open Search and list the results. You can use Windows 8, but it makes life easier because you can sync data across different machines you choose the one , press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. How do not need a Microsoft ID to use any email address...