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...3G network 40 Using a Bluetooth connection 41 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 41 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 41 Adding a Bluetooth device 42 Contact pickup 45 Sending your contact information .......... 45 Acer ProShield 47 Overview 47 Setting up Acer ProShield 47 Personal Secure Drive 49 Credential Manager 50 Fingerprint Registration 50 Data Protection 51 Data Removal 51 BIOS utility 52 Boot sequence 52 Setting passwords 52 Securing your computer 53 Using a computer security lock 53 Using passwords 53 Entering passwords 54 Power...
...3G network 40 Using a Bluetooth connection 41 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 41 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1 ...... 41 Adding a Bluetooth device 42 Contact pickup 45 Sending your contact information .......... 45 Acer ProShield 47 Overview 47 Setting up Acer ProShield 47 Personal Secure Drive 49 Credential Manager 50 Fingerprint Registration 50 Data Protection 51 Data Removal 51 BIOS utility 52 Boot sequence 52 Setting passwords 52 Securing your computer 53 Using a computer security lock 53 Using passwords 53 Entering passwords 54 Power...
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... power button. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your new computer. Your guides To help you can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your computer. Basic care and tips for your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery...
... power button. This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your new computer. Your guides To help you can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off , do any of your computer. Basic care and tips for your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery...
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Accepts one card can operate at any given time. Screen view 1 2 5 3 4 # Icon Item Description Web camera for video 1 Webcam communication. Only one Secure Digital card (SD or SDHC). 3 SD card reader Push to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. 2 Screen Displays computer output. Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. A light next to remove/install the card.
Accepts one card can operate at any given time. Screen view 1 2 5 3 4 # Icon Item Description Web camera for video 1 Webcam communication. Only one Secure Digital card (SD or SDHC). 3 SD card reader Push to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active. 2 Screen Displays computer output. Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. A light next to remove/install the card.
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Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless 4 indicator connectivity device status. 10 - Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 5 Microphones Internal stereo microphones for sound recording. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. Keyboard view 1 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Power button Turns the computer on and off. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when...
Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Communication Indicates the computer's wireless 4 indicator connectivity device status. 10 - Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 5 Microphones Internal stereo microphones for sound recording. Your Acer notebook tour # Icon Item Description HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. Keyboard view 1 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Power button Turns the computer on and off. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when...
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... lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for Acer ProShield Security Suite (configuration may vary by model). 1 2 3 4 56 # Icon 1 2 Item Kensington lock slot External display (VGA) port Description Connects to secure the lock. Insert the lock into your computer. Fingerprint reader for cooling. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). # Icon Item 2 Keyboard 3 4 5 Left view Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. See "Using the keyboard...
... lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for Acer ProShield Security Suite (configuration may vary by model). 1 2 3 4 56 # Icon 1 2 Item Kensington lock slot External display (VGA) port Description Connects to secure the lock. Insert the lock into your computer. Fingerprint reader for cooling. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). # Icon Item 2 Keyboard 3 4 5 Left view Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. See "Using the keyboard...
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Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey Icon + + + + + + + < > + < > Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on or off . ScrLk Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Stop playing the selected media file. Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Decreases the sound volume. Play or pause a selected media file. Return to return. Brightness up Increases...
Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey Icon + + + + + + + < > + < > Function Description Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on or off . ScrLk Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Stop playing the selected media file. Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Brightness down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Decreases the sound volume. Play or pause a selected media file. Return to return. Brightness up Increases...
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.... To reinstall software and drivers that you want to reset your system to factory condition, see Returning to its factory condition on page 26. 3. For instructions on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Recovery - 23 with a permanent marker. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Reset your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be...
.... To reinstall software and drivers that you want to reset your system to factory condition, see Returning to its factory condition on page 26. 3. For instructions on each backup, such as 'Drivers and Applications Backup'. Recovery - 23 with a permanent marker. If multiple discs are using a USB drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Reset your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be...
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... page 30. click Yes. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything to reinstall everything on your system. Software installed since you purchased your hard drive or the recovery backup you may restart your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. This process may...
... page 30. click Yes. See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. Restore Factory Settings deletes everything to reinstall everything on your system. Software installed since you purchased your hard drive or the recovery backup you may restart your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. This process may...
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... files to the default factory condition with Acer Recovery Management 1. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your PC" enables you can start process. Note "Refresh your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Next. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your PC. Customized Restore with files intact...
... files to the default factory condition with Acer Recovery Management 1. "Reset your PC" completely removes all your files and resets your PC" enables you can start process. Note "Refresh your computer to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Click Troubleshoot. 3. Click Next. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your PC. Customized Restore with files intact...
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... recover from , select the USB drive. Find your PC window opens. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you to select which device to open the boot menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to your arrow keys to confirm. d. Your computer will restart. 5. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press to change this setting to select the Main menu. During startup, press to start from a recovery backup...
... recover from , select the USB drive. Find your PC window opens. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you to select which device to open the boot menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to your arrow keys to confirm. d. Your computer will restart. 5. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press to change this setting to select the Main menu. During startup, press to start from a recovery backup...
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Select Windows 7, and then click OK and follow the instructions. Select Restore Factory Settings. 2. from Start, type 'recovery' to Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 - 35 Start Windows 8.1; Windows will restart, replace Windows 8.1 with Windows 7, and then start the Windows 7 setup process. Changing BIOS settings To change your BIOS settings, press when you see the Acer logo during boot up. Select Yes. 3. Changing to open Acer Recovery Management. 1.
Select Windows 7, and then click OK and follow the instructions. Select Restore Factory Settings. 2. from Start, type 'recovery' to Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 - 35 Start Windows 8.1; Windows will restart, replace Windows 8.1 with Windows 7, and then start the Windows 7 setup process. Changing BIOS settings To change your BIOS settings, press when you see the Acer logo during boot up. Select Yes. 3. Changing to open Acer Recovery Management. 1.
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... and during setup. Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network, which can link two or more computers without using wires. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect to the operation of available networks during take-off . You can use the network management options to turn on your wireless network on or off , as they may be dangerous to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that...
... and during setup. Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network, which can link two or more computers without using wires. From the Start screen, start typing 'wireless' then select Connect to the operation of available networks during take-off . You can use the network management options to turn on your wireless network on or off , as they may be dangerous to a network or Change Wi-Fi settings. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that...
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...the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use constant AC power, you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Use this ...battery packs to draw power. the more than two weeks, you use . • Remove accessories that are advised to remove the battery pack from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of about 300 charges. 58 - The battery conditioning process ensures your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. a USB disk drive...
...the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use constant AC power, you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Use this ...battery packs to draw power. the more than two weeks, you use . • Remove accessories that are advised to remove the battery pack from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of about 300 charges. 58 - The battery conditioning process ensures your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. a USB disk drive...
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... the monitor. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on the computer. Use the headphone port to plug in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow any setup instructions in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Use the microphone port to the monitor, then the computer. 6. If necessary change the display settings used with the monitor. Plugging an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in microphone. Video and audio connectors - 69 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to a monitor...
... the monitor. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on the computer. Use the headphone port to plug in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow any setup instructions in stereo headphones or powered speakers. Use the microphone port to the monitor, then the computer. 6. If necessary change the display settings used with the monitor. Plugging an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in microphone. Video and audio connectors - 69 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to a monitor...
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...: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to your device's documentation to see which allows you to stop using the device before removing it supports. 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. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 71 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in data loss or damage to a single USB port. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices...
...: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to your device's documentation to see which allows you to stop using the device before removing it supports. 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. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 71 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in data loss or damage to a single USB port. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices...
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... one. Remove it and press + + to power the computer. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to restart the system. Easy solutions are using on the battery, it is lit, check the following: • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Check the following: Frequently asked questions - 73 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is a list of...
... one. Remove it and press + + to power the computer. Press + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to restart the system. Easy solutions are using on the battery, it is lit, check the following: • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode. Check the following: Frequently asked questions - 73 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is a list of...
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... bottom of the screen. From the Navigation tab, check Show the Apps view automatically when I make the "All apps" view the default for using Windows 8.1 We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you can , just follow these steps: 1. Charms allow you to Start. or move...
... bottom of the screen. From the Navigation tab, check Show the Apps view automatically when I make the "All apps" view the default for using Windows 8.1 We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you can , just follow these steps: 1. Charms allow you to Start. or move...
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... screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. 2. From here you can see the list of the page and select a color and image. To change the background, move your needs. Frequently asked questions - 79 Can I personalize my computer? Select a folder name and click Remove to run a slideshow of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Click Use this folder > OK. 4. Click Start screen...
... screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > PC & devices > Lock screen. 2. From here you can see the list of the page and select a color and image. To change the background, move your needs. Frequently asked questions - 79 Can I personalize my computer? Select a folder name and click Remove to run a slideshow of the screen and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Click Use this folder > OK. 4. Click Start screen...
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... share access to files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. When you set up a network, you can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Also you to pull cables...
... share access to files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. When you set up a network, you can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Also you to pull cables...
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... such as antispam and parental controls, have become popular as they offer all online activities such as your Acer system. Integrated security suites such as McAfee Internet Security Suite, which monitors all the security software needed for online protection in a safe place and try not to use the same password for every service you use online. • Change passwords on a regular basis, at least...
... such as antispam and parental controls, have become popular as they offer all online activities such as your Acer system. Integrated security suites such as McAfee Internet Security Suite, which monitors all the security software needed for online protection in a safe place and try not to use the same password for every service you use online. • Change passwords on a regular basis, at least...
