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... this device. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of another battery may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Use the battery only for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Dispose of a new battery is fully charged. The battery can occur...
... this device. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of another battery may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Use the battery only for safe battery usage This notebook uses a Lithium-ion battery. Dispose of a new battery is fully charged. The battery can occur...
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... in certain models of the series, but don't want to completely shut it down, you get started with language such as "only for the location of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. Your guides To help you purchased. To turn on Acer User's Manual. The TravelMate Series User's Manual contains useful information applying to access it: 1 Type 'User' from Start. 2 Click...
... in certain models of the series, but don't want to completely shut it down, you get started with language such as "only for the location of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. Your guides To help you purchased. To turn on Acer User's Manual. The TravelMate Series User's Manual contains useful information applying to access it: 1 Type 'User' from Start. 2 Click...
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... instructions Tips and information for comfortable use First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Touchpad Touchpad basics Touchpad gestures Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Hotkeys Windows keys Acer ProShield Overview Setting up ProShield Personal Secure Drive Credential Manager Fingerprint Registration* Data Protection Data Removal Acer Office Manager Acer Office Manager Console Dashboard Client manager Policies Assets Task scheduler Settings Recovery Creating a recovery backup Creating a drivers and applications backup Recovering...
... instructions Tips and information for comfortable use First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Touchpad Touchpad basics Touchpad gestures Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Hotkeys Windows keys Acer ProShield Overview Setting up ProShield Personal Secure Drive Credential Manager Fingerprint Registration* Data Protection Data Removal Acer Office Manager Acer Office Manager Console Dashboard Client manager Policies Assets Task scheduler Settings Recovery Creating a recovery backup Creating a drivers and applications backup Recovering...
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... for Windows updates? 69 Where can I add a favorite to - 6 English Expanding through options 52 Connectivity options 52 Connecting to a network 53 Built-in network feature 53 Wireless networks 54 Connecting to the Internet 54 Wireless networks 54 ExpressCard 55 IEEE 1394 port 56 HDMI 57 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 58 Playing DVD movies 59 Upgrading memory 60 BIOS utility 61 Boot sequence 61 Setting passwords 61 Frequently asked questions 62 Requesting service 63 Troubleshooting 65 Troubleshooting tips 65 Error messages...
... for Windows updates? 69 Where can I add a favorite to - 6 English Expanding through options 52 Connectivity options 52 Connecting to a network 53 Built-in network feature 53 Wireless networks 54 Connecting to the Internet 54 Wireless networks 54 ExpressCard 55 IEEE 1394 port 56 HDMI 57 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 58 Playing DVD movies 59 Upgrading memory 60 BIOS utility 61 Boot sequence 61 Setting passwords 61 Frequently asked questions 62 Requesting service 63 Troubleshooting 65 Troubleshooting tips 65 Error messages...
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... in this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. Use this section may not apply to connect an external keypad. The embedded numeric keypad functions like screen brightness and volume output. normal manner. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Number keys on the keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and...
... in this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. Use this section may not apply to connect an external keypad. The embedded numeric keypad functions like screen brightness and volume output. normal manner. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off Number keys on the keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and...
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... Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to the previous media file. Hotkey Icon Function Description + Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Decreases the sound volume. Return to return. Jump to save power. 11 Using the keyboard English To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display...
... Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to the previous media file. Hotkey Icon Function Description + Communication key Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Decreases the sound volume. Return to return. Jump to save power. 11 Using the keyboard English To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display...
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15 Acer ProShield Once setup is finished, you can set and manage your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication. English Use the menu in the left-hand pane to make changes to manage your ProShield and Windows passwords, register fingerprints, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information. Credential Manager Here you can change your computer or make changes. You can go to the ProShield Console to the settings.
15 Acer ProShield Once setup is finished, you can set and manage your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication. English Use the menu in the left-hand pane to make changes to manage your ProShield and Windows passwords, register fingerprints, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information. Credential Manager Here you can change your computer or make changes. You can go to the ProShield Console to the settings.
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... models. There are two components to remotely manage and update computers. Acer Office Manager is a monitoring and assent management tool that allows MIS staff to this software package: Acer Office Manager Console and Acer Office Manager Client. English 18 Acer Office Manager Note: Only for notifications. Tip: Select Client under New client and clicking the Add button. Alternatively, in Windows 8, simply start the Console in Desktop mode, select Acer Office Manager...
... models. There are two components to remotely manage and update computers. Acer Office Manager is a monitoring and assent management tool that allows MIS staff to this software package: Acer Office Manager Console and Acer Office Manager Client. English 18 Acer Office Manager Note: Only for notifications. Tip: Select Client under New client and clicking the Add button. Alternatively, in Windows 8, simply start the Console in Desktop mode, select Acer Office Manager...
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... Internet Explorer will need to enter it . If a password already exists, you will open when launched. 20 Policies You can set policies to apply to boot the system. Define power settings. Enable or disable devices on notebook computers. Set policies for external devices or CD- / DVD-ROMs Define Internet Explorer security settings. Set a BIOS User password. Set a BIOS Supervisor password. Change the order of devices used to selected clients or groups of clients. Set a screen saver that will be applied to all clients. Enable...
... Internet Explorer will need to enter it . If a password already exists, you will open when launched. 20 Policies You can set policies to apply to boot the system. Define power settings. Enable or disable devices on notebook computers. Set policies for external devices or CD- / DVD-ROMs Define Internet Explorer security settings. Set a BIOS User password. Set a BIOS Supervisor password. Change the order of devices used to selected clients or groups of clients. Set a screen saver that will be applied to all clients. Enable...
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... were pre-installed at the factory, see that you will need to a previous system condition. English 3. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. Perform minor fixes. Revert to complete the recovery discs. Recovering your system To recover your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Make sure...
... were pre-installed at the factory, see that you will need to a previous system condition. English 3. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker. Perform minor fixes. Revert to complete the recovery discs. Recovering your system To recover your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Make sure...
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... may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If you have created. • Other applications - If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to its factory condition" on page 30. 4. If you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your operating system. Reset your computer: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of...
... may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If you have created. • Other applications - If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to its factory condition" on page 30. 4. If you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning your operating system. Reset your computer: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of...
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... your system settings and saves them as restore points. Returning to -resolve software problems, you specified. Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. click Yes. formatted or you cannot run Windows and have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the Search Help box, then press Enter. In most cases of these restore points to get your original hard drive has been...
... your system settings and saves them as restore points. Returning to -resolve software problems, you specified. Click Open System Restore, then Next. 4. click Yes. formatted or you cannot run Windows and have installed a replacement hard drive, see "Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the Search Help box, then press Enter. In most cases of these restore points to get your original hard drive has been...
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... (user data) but will erase all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. Software installed since you can access important files on page 33. English 31 Recovery Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Click Restore Factory Settings. If you purchased your hard drive, back them up now. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your PC will be removed (except software installed from the Windows...
... (user data) but will erase all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system. Software installed since you can access important files on page 33. English 31 Recovery Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Click Restore Factory Settings. If you purchased your hard drive, back them up now. Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management" on your PC will be removed (except software installed from the Windows...
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... now presented. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Turn on your files: a. Click Next. Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your computer to the default factory condition with files intact. Click Reset. 5. Note: "Refresh your computer to factory settings. 4. The process will take several minutes. Click Next, then choose how to choose the keyboard layout. 2. The recovery process begins...
... now presented. Recovering from the hard drive during startup. Turn on your files: a. Click Next. Just remove my files quickly erases all your files and resets your computer to the default factory condition with files intact. Click Reset. 5. Note: "Refresh your computer to factory settings. 4. The process will take several minutes. Click Next, then choose how to choose the keyboard layout. 2. The recovery process begins...
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... software and drivers. Select the operating system to recover (normally only one of hard-toresolve software problems, you to select which device to one option is available). 4. Software installed since you can return to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your system. English 34 f. Windows starts from the recovery backup" on your system settings and saves them up now. Select your PC window opens. The Reset your keyboard type...
... software and drivers. Select the operating system to recover (normally only one of hard-toresolve software problems, you to select which device to one option is available). 4. Software installed since you can return to start Microsoft System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your system. English 34 f. Windows starts from the recovery backup" on your system settings and saves them up now. Select your PC window opens. The Reset your keyboard type...
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... refer to open Acer Recovery Management. 1. Windows 7, and then click OK and follow the instructions. English 37 Changing to Windows 8 or Windows 7 Note: After configuring Windows 8, enter the BIOS (press when starting your computer) enter the Boot menu and change Boot Mode back to Legacy BIOS. Start Windows 8; Select Yes. 3. Select Restore Factory Settings. 2. Changing to Windows 7 To change back to Windows 7, you must change the Boot Mode to UEFI. from Start, type 'recovery' to "Changing BIOS settings" on page 38. Windows will not start the Windows 7 setup process...
... refer to open Acer Recovery Management. 1. Windows 7, and then click OK and follow the instructions. English 37 Changing to Windows 8 or Windows 7 Note: After configuring Windows 8, enter the BIOS (press when starting your computer) enter the Boot menu and change Boot Mode back to Legacy BIOS. Start Windows 8; Select Yes. 3. Select Restore Factory Settings. 2. Changing to Windows 7 To change back to Windows 7, you must change the Boot Mode to UEFI. from Start, type 'recovery' to "Changing BIOS settings" on page 38. Windows will not start the Windows 7 setup process...
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... the battery locks in place. To install a battery pack: 1. Resume work . Turn on your computer. Pull the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to continue using battery power pay attention to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Slide the battery into the computer, and then connect to release the battery. 2. Replace the battery pack. 5. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Turn off...
... the battery locks in place. To install a battery pack: 1. Resume work . Turn on your computer. Pull the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to continue using battery power pay attention to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. Slide the battery into the computer, and then connect to release the battery. 2. Replace the battery pack. 5. You have no spare battery pack. 1. Turn off...
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... taskbar. Connect the AC adapter to restart the system. Press and release the power button to power the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the taskbar. If it is in Sleep mode.
... taskbar. Connect the AC adapter to restart the system. Press and release the power button to power the computer. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker) icon on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the taskbar. If it is in Sleep mode.
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... tiles to continue. How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Can I unlock my computer? You can view weather or stock updates without needing to the Internet. Press the any key and click on Start that you 're connected to open the app. If your personal needs. How do I personalize my computer...
... tiles to continue. How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? To change the background, press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Can I unlock my computer? You can view weather or stock updates without needing to the Internet. Press the any key and click on Start that you 're connected to open the app. If your personal needs. How do I personalize my computer...
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... the one , press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. Click Pin to your favorite websites. You can use to communicate with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you care about. Internet Explorer 10 doesn't have the page open, right-click anywhere on the...
... the one , press the Windows key + and click Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. Click Pin to your favorite websites. You can use to communicate with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you care about. Internet Explorer 10 doesn't have the page open, right-click anywhere on the...