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... or features that is subject to the Internet. 2. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Some features described in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. The information contained in this manual. Install any required updates. 4. All Rights Reserved. Images provided herein are connected to change without notice. Acer Group shall not be liable for...
... or features that is subject to the Internet. 2. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Some features described in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. The information contained in this manual. Install any required updates. 4. All Rights Reserved. Images provided herein are connected to change without notice. Acer Group shall not be liable for...
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... view 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 21 Restoring your computer 21 Reset this PC and keep my files 22 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 23 Using a Bluetooth connection 26 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 26 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 26 Connecting to the Internet 28 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 28...
... view 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 21 Restoring your computer 21 Reset this PC and keep my files 22 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 23 Using a Bluetooth connection 26 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 26 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 26 Connecting to the Internet 28 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 28...
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... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the clipboard. 4. The link will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Once you have connected to be listed. Once you have found your product model, any of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. The Quick Guide introduces you get started with setting...
... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the clipboard. 4. The link will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Once you have connected to be listed. Once you have found your product model, any of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. The Quick Guide introduces you get started with setting...
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...device, or an Acer- approved adapter to power your device. • Do not expose the computer to power down the computer for up . Taking care of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you need to direct sunlight. If you close it down or sign out > Sleep... following: • Press the power button. • Press 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 can put it . • Only use the adapter provided with your computer Your computer...
...device, or an Acer- approved adapter to power your device. • Do not expose the computer to power down the computer for up . Taking care of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you need to direct sunlight. If you close it down or sign out > Sleep... following: • Press the power button. • Press 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 can put it . • Only use the adapter provided with your computer Your computer...
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...a USB 1 USB Type-C port Type-C connector. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Right view 12 3 4 5 # Icon Item Description Connects to USB devices with 2 power-off Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. Left view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 1 23 # Icon Item Description 1 Noble lock slot Connects to a Noble-compatible security lock. 2 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to...
...a USB 1 USB Type-C port Type-C connector. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Right view 12 3 4 5 # Icon Item Description Connects to USB devices with 2 power-off Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. Left view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 1 23 # Icon Item Description 1 Noble lock slot Connects to a Noble-compatible security lock. 2 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to...
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... or off. NumLk Numeric Lock Turns Numeric Lock on and off. Turns the built-in touchpad on and off. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Home Home Scrolls to the last open app. End End Scrolls to save power. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey Fn + F6 Fn + F7...
... or off. NumLk Numeric Lock Turns Numeric Lock on and off. Turns the built-in touchpad on and off. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Home Home Scrolls to the last open app. End End Scrolls to save power. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey Fn + F6 Fn + F7...
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.... 3. You only need to turn on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Your computer will connect them. Bluetooth is available). Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other device then select the device that , simply turning on its Bluetooth adapter. 26 - To use Bluetooth, you want to other devices. This means it . 2. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine...
.... 3. You only need to turn on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Your computer will connect them. Bluetooth is available). Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other device then select the device that , simply turning on its Bluetooth adapter. 26 - To use Bluetooth, you want to other devices. This means it . 2. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine...
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... connected to the operation of available networks during take-off . All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You may be dangerous to WLAN, you 'll need to Network connections on /off or control what is safe to do so by default and Windows will have to go to your computer to set up for internet services from home, you can use the network management options...
... connected to the operation of available networks during take-off . All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You may be dangerous to WLAN, you 'll need to Network connections on /off or control what is safe to do so by default and Windows will have to go to your computer to set up for internet services from home, you can use the network management options...
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... enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Important You have three chances to shut down the computer. 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 use...
... enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Important You have three chances to shut down the computer. 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 use...
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Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. 46 - Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup 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 start . Your computer will take longer to the computer, and video memory. If you prefer to reduce...
Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. 46 - Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup 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 start . Your computer will take longer to the computer, and video memory. If you prefer to reduce...
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... not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. In addition, the useful lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Warning Do not expose battery packs to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. a USB disk drive), as...
... not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. In addition, the useful lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Warning Do not expose battery packs to draw power. • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. a USB disk drive), as...
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... Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. 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. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Universal Serial Bus (USB...
... Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. 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. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Universal Serial Bus (USB...
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...port to connect an external microphone; Follow any setup instructions in microphone. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer via a video port. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Connecting a monitor 1. connecting an audio device to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Attach the video cable to the monitor...
...port to connect an external microphone; Follow any setup instructions in microphone. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer via a video port. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Connecting a monitor 1. connecting an audio device to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Attach the video cable to the monitor...
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... using on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be off); Check if power is a list of your computer on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to an external monitor. If power is a power LED, it will flash). If pressing a key does not turn your computer. Press and release the power button to recharge the battery pack. Connect the AC adapter...
... using on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be off); Check if power is a list of your computer on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to an external monitor. If power is a power LED, it will flash). If pressing a key does not turn your computer. Press and release the power button to recharge the battery pack. Connect the AC adapter...
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... turn on the printer. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. The system will be too low. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to increase the volume. • The volume level may be the only option for future recovery operations. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power...
... turn on the printer. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. The system will be too low. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to increase the volume. • The volume level may be the only option for future recovery operations. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power...
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... by notifications. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . You can turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to Start? Press the space bar and select a user account icon to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions...
... by notifications. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . You can turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to Start? Press the space bar and select a user account icon to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions...
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... tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to use (your needs. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Change the other settings to the lock screen slideshow. 4. How do I personalize the Lock screen? Can I move tiles? Yes, you quick status and notifications to create a new group on an app and select Pin...
... tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to use (your needs. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Change the other settings to the lock screen slideshow. 4. How do I personalize the Lock screen? Can I move tiles? Yes, you quick status and notifications to create a new group on an app and select Pin...
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...; Support FAQs: support.acer.com You do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can use to communicate with friends and sign in with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you don't have a Microsoft account and want to get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts...
...; Support FAQs: support.acer.com You do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can use to communicate with friends and sign in with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you don't have a Microsoft account and want to get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts...
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... or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Do not attempt to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Error messages If you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. Hard disk 0 error Hard disk 0 extended type error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages CMOS battery bad Corrective...
... or an authorized service center. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to reboot. Do not attempt to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Error messages If you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. Hard disk 0 error Hard disk 0 extended type error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages CMOS battery bad Corrective...
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... scanner. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. 74 - Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you access to pull cables through walls and...
... scanner. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. 74 - Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you access to pull cables through walls and...