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... review your product record. (Reset your device to register it .) If the record is not found, please follow the steps below to change without notice. Go to the Internet. 2. The information contained in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. Register your Acer product If your new device runs on the Operating System version. Enter S/N or SNID of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Acer...
... review your product record. (Reset your device to register it .) If the record is not found, please follow the steps below to change without notice. Go to the Internet. 2. The information contained in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. Register your Acer product If your new device runs on the Operating System version. Enter S/N or SNID of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Acer...
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... 19 Using the keyboard 21 Lock keys 21 Special keys 21 Hotkeys 22 Windows keys 22 Using the Precision Touchpad 23 Touchpad gestures 23 Changing touchpad settings 25 Recovery 26 Creating a factory default backup.......... 26 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 30 Restoring your computer 30 Reset this PC and keep my files 31 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 34 Using a Bluetooth connection 37 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 37 Connecting to the Internet 39 Connecting to a wireless network...
... 19 Using the keyboard 21 Lock keys 21 Special keys 21 Hotkeys 22 Windows keys 22 Using the Precision Touchpad 23 Touchpad gestures 23 Changing touchpad settings 25 Recovery 26 Creating a factory default backup.......... 26 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 30 Restoring your computer 30 Reset this PC and keep my files 31 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 34 Using a Bluetooth connection 37 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 37 Connecting to the Internet 39 Connecting to a wireless network...
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... subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Once you have connected to the internet, you can help you to copy it to Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you have found your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can download updates for meeting...
... subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Once you have connected to the internet, you can help you to copy it to Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you have found your mobile computing needs. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can download updates for meeting...
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... the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down , you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to turn it . • Never place the computer on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up to ten seconds to power your device...
... the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down , you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to turn it . • Never place the computer on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up to ten seconds to power your device...
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...Type-C connector. Indicates the computer's battery status. 6 Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 7 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to USB devices. port based network. Supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™. 5 Headset/speaker jack Connects to USB devices with a USB with microphone. Left view Your Acer notebook tour - 15 1 2 3 4 56 7 # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 3 USB port...
...Type-C connector. Indicates the computer's battery status. 6 Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 7 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to USB devices. port based network. Supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™. 5 Headset/speaker jack Connects to USB devices with a USB with microphone. Left view Your Acer notebook tour - 15 1 2 3 4 56 7 # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 3 USB port...
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.... Refresh Display toggle Refreshes the web browser. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. The keys function as a calculator (complete with an icon. The function of numeric data entry. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Using the keyboard - 21 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows keys and hotkeys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Description When Caps Lock is on and off the computer's network devices.
.... Refresh Display toggle Refreshes the web browser. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. The keys function as a calculator (complete with an icon. The function of numeric data entry. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Using the keyboard - 21 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows keys and hotkeys. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Description When Caps Lock is on and off the computer's network devices.
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Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in a document. Turns the microphones on and off . Scrolls up a page in the hotkey combination. Fn + Pg Dn Page down Scrolls down Decreases the sound volume. Using the keyboard Icon Function Display off Description Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to the last open app. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Volume down a page in touchpad on and off to save power. Speaker toggle Turns the...
Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in a document. Turns the microphones on and off . Scrolls up a page in the hotkey combination. Fn + Pg Dn Page down Scrolls down Decreases the sound volume. Using the keyboard Icon Function Display off Description Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to the last open app. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Volume down a page in touchpad on and off to save power. Speaker toggle Turns the...
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... been reset back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your PC, they will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Your PC will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will be shown the reset progress on the screen. Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on...
... been reset back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your PC, they will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Your PC will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will be shown the reset progress on the screen. Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on...
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Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on when it completes. 12.When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will be shown the reset progress on the screen. 36 - The screen will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. You will use factory default settings. Recovery 7. Click Reset to continue. 8. Your PC will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will turn back on screen. Click Confirm then Next to continue. 9.
Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on when it completes. 12.When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will be shown the reset progress on the screen. 36 - The screen will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. You will use factory default settings. Recovery 7. Click Reset to continue. 8. Your PC will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will turn back on screen. Click Confirm then Next to continue. 9.
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..., a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is disabled by default. Your computer will connect them. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). To enable your computer is available). Click on both devices. 2. Bluetooth is enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must ensure the following : 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button...
..., a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is disabled by default. Your computer will connect them. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). To enable your computer is available). Click on both devices. 2. Bluetooth is enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must ensure the following : 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button...
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... WLAN, you 'll need to the internet. You can link two or more computers without using wires. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. usually a phone or cable company -- Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network, which can also share files, other devices, and even your home...
... WLAN, you 'll need to the internet. You can link two or more computers without using wires. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. usually a phone or cable company -- Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network, which can also share files, other devices, and even your home...
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... the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. If you fail to enter the password correctly...
... the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. If you fail to enter the password correctly...
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... the power buttons do. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Select Additional power settings. 3. 54 - Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2.
... the power buttons do. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Select Additional power settings. 3. 54 - Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2.
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... suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. An embedded battery has a life span of more you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life...
... suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. An embedded battery has a life span of more you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life...
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... tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a blue tongue. Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. 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. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the...
... tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a blue tongue. Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. 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. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the...
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.... connecting an audio device to connect audio devices. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. 68 - Connecting a monitor 1. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Turn on the computer. 3. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in speakers. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to...
.... connecting an audio device to connect audio devices. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. 68 - Connecting a monitor 1. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Turn on the computer. 3. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in speakers. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to...
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... . Easy solutions are using on the battery, it will flash). if there is a list of your computer has a power indicator, it may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is properly plugged into your computer on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Frequently asked questions - 71...
... . Easy solutions are using on the battery, it will flash). if there is a list of your computer has a power indicator, it may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is properly plugged into your computer on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor. Frequently asked questions - 71...
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...display the results; Can I set the alarm? Yes, you can . Can I move tiles? tap Change the resolution of the display. Type 'Alarms' to your needs. Tap Add a folder and open by default). Drag the tile to arrange Start ...Remove to remove the folder from the menu that you wish to use the onscreen keyboard to type 'Resolution' in the text box to the place on or off • Select lock screen apps. How do I arrange tiles in its new location. Other tiles will open the folder you want it to accommodate the tile in groups? Can I set up the lock screen...
...display the results; Can I set the alarm? Yes, you can . Can I move tiles? tap Change the resolution of the display. Type 'Alarms' to your needs. Tap Add a folder and open by default). Drag the tile to arrange Start ...Remove to remove the folder from the menu that you wish to use the onscreen keyboard to type 'Resolution' in the text box to the place on or off • Select lock screen apps. How do I arrange tiles in its new location. Other tiles will open the folder you want it to accommodate the tile in groups? Can I set up the lock screen...
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... one , tap the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. You can use to sign in to your PC to communicate with a Microsoft account or you would like Notepad and Paint! Do I install apps? How do I need one ? Alternatively, open using a Microsoft ID. How...
... one , tap the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. You can use to sign in to your PC to communicate with a Microsoft account or you would like Notepad and Paint! Do I install apps? How do I need one ? Alternatively, open using a Microsoft ID. How...
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... routers have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of a wireless network? Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is easy and allows you need to a high speed DSL internet connection. You can set up a network, you set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two...
... routers have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of a wireless network? Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is easy and allows you need to a high speed DSL internet connection. You can set up a network, you set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two...