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... and add a device .......... 14 Connecting to the Internet 16 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 16 Connecting to a wireless LAN 16 Connecting with a cable 17 Built-in network feature 17 Securing your computer 19 Using passwords 19 Entering passwords 19 BIOS utility 21 Boot sequence 21 Setting passwords 21 Power management 22 Saving power 22 Ports and connectors 24 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information 25 USB 3.2 Gen 2 information 25 Rear panel audio ports 25 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 26 USB Type-C port 27 HDMI 28 SD card reader 29 Video and audio connectors...
... and add a device .......... 14 Connecting to the Internet 16 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 16 Connecting to a wireless LAN 16 Connecting with a cable 17 Built-in network feature 17 Securing your computer 19 Using passwords 19 Entering passwords 19 BIOS utility 21 Boot sequence 21 Setting passwords 21 Power management 22 Saving power 22 Ports and connectors 24 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information 25 USB 3.2 Gen 2 information 25 Rear panel audio ports 25 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 26 USB Type-C port 27 HDMI 28 SD card reader 29 Video and audio connectors...
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... Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down. Once you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will be more productive, please refer to thank you to be listed. FIRST THINGS FIRST First things first - 5 We would like to the User's Manual. For more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The link will open the Acer Support...
... Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down. Once you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will be more productive, please refer to thank you to be listed. FIRST THINGS FIRST First things first - 5 We would like to the User's Manual. For more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The link will open the Acer Support...
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... of network 7 Quick settings connection, battery level and sound setting. You can toggle quick actions to switch between running applications and add the virtual desktop. Launches apps, through Pinned, Recommended, or All apps. Allows to instantly adjust or open settings. 8 Notification Displays the notifications and calendar. Types in the texts to search on your computer. Provides the weather, news, stocks, and sports information. 6 Power Shut down, sleep...
... of network 7 Quick settings connection, battery level and sound setting. You can toggle quick actions to switch between running applications and add the virtual desktop. Launches apps, through Pinned, Recommended, or All apps. Allows to instantly adjust or open settings. 8 Notification Displays the notifications and calendar. Types in the texts to search on your computer. Provides the weather, news, stocks, and sports information. 6 Power Shut down, sleep...
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Make sure Back up system files to the recovery drive is recommended to use these backups to detect the USB drive then click Next. 5. Click Create to open the Recovery Drive window. 3. Unplug the USB drive and label it completes. 8. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the drive will remember. From Start, select Control Center in all apps list then Recovery Management. 2. Select Yes to continue. 6. You can use a USB drive with a capacity...
Make sure Back up system files to the recovery drive is recommended to use these backups to detect the USB drive then click Next. 5. Click Create to open the Recovery Drive window. 3. Unplug the USB drive and label it completes. 8. Important Write a unique, descriptive label on the drive will remember. From Start, select Control Center in all apps list then Recovery Management. 2. Select Yes to continue. 6. You can use a USB drive with a capacity...
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... an option. 4. Resetting the PC will be removed. 8. Click Reset to keep my files 1. The screen will turn back on the screen. Select the Restore tab and click Get started to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. Important If you are connected to open the Choose settings options. 7. Select Keep my files to open the Recovery window. 3. This will take a while and your files or remove them before reinstalling Windows. Click Change settings...
... an option. 4. Resetting the PC will be removed. 8. Click Reset to keep my files 1. The screen will turn back on the screen. Select the Restore tab and click Get started to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. Important If you are connected to open the Choose settings options. 7. Select Keep my files to open the Recovery window. 3. This will take a while and your files or remove them before reinstalling Windows. Click Change settings...
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... Start, select Control Center in all apps list then Recovery Management. 2. Choose from the two options - Your PC will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows. (Ensure you are connected to continue. 9. Click Reset to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. You will use factory default settings...
... Start, select Control Center in all apps list then Recovery Management. 2. Choose from the two options - Your PC will restart several times during the reset process. 10.The screen will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows. (Ensure you are connected to continue. 9. Click Reset to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. You will use factory default settings...
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... phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. To use Bluetooth, you want to other devices. To enable your computer is enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must first be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is a technology enabling you to turn on its Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth on both devices will automatically start searching for...
... phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. To use Bluetooth, you want to other devices. To enable your computer is enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must first be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is a technology enabling you to turn on its Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth on both devices will automatically start searching for...
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... both devices to proceed the connection. In the case of one of discovered devices. 5. You can enable or disable Bluetooth or right-click on the device to enter a PIN. Select the device you can also enter the Bluetooth settings by selecting the Network, Sound and Battery icon in a headset), the passcode is a code displaying on the screen, enter that code on Bluetooth > Go to Settings to open the Quick settings pane. Using a Bluetooth connection - 15...
... both devices to proceed the connection. In the case of one of discovered devices. 5. You can enable or disable Bluetooth or right-click on the device to enter a PIN. Select the device you can also enter the Bluetooth settings by selecting the Network, Sound and Battery icon in a headset), the passcode is a code displaying on the screen, enter that code on Bluetooth > Go to Settings to open the Quick settings pane. Using a Bluetooth connection - 15...
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... or control what is a wireless local area network, which can link two or more computers without using a cable or a wireless connection. First though, in network features make it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Your computer's wireless connection is turned on types of the wireless network's name and password (if necessary). usually a phone or cable company -- Make a note of connections, and getting connected to set up for you 'll need to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or...
... or control what is a wireless local area network, which can link two or more computers without using a cable or a wireless connection. First though, in network features make it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Your computer's wireless connection is turned on types of the wireless network's name and password (if necessary). usually a phone or cable company -- Make a note of connections, and getting connected to set up for you 'll need to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or...
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... (refer to the image below.) Then, you'll be ready to use. 5. Click Network icon in network feature If your computer has a network port, plug one you select a wireless network, select Connect. 6. Select the one end of available wireless networks. If required, enter the network's password. Connecting with a cable Built-in the notification area. Once you wish to get online. 2. Select Manage WiFi connections. 4. You will see a list of a network cable into a port on . 3.
... (refer to the image below.) Then, you'll be ready to use. 5. Click Network icon in network feature If your computer has a network port, plug one you select a wireless network, select Connect. 6. Select the one end of available wireless networks. If required, enter the network's password. Connecting with a cable Built-in the notification area. Once you wish to get online. 2. Select Manage WiFi connections. 4. You will see a list of a network cable into a port on . 3.
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... unauthorized access. Combine the use . If you need to access the BIOS utility. If you must enter this password with your computer against unauthorized use of . Once set , a prompt appears when you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to take care of protection for maximum security. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. Entering passwords When a password is...
... unauthorized access. Combine the use . If you need to access the BIOS utility. If you must enter this password with your computer against unauthorized use of . Once set , a prompt appears when you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to take care of protection for maximum security. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. Entering passwords When a password is...
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... not normally need to run it. Once you may need to run this utility. Boot sequence To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed on Boot. Find Set Supervisor Password and enter a password to properly save and exit the BIOS utility when you may then enable/disable Password on the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you are done making changes. BIOS UTILITY BIOS utility - 21 The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program...
... not normally need to run it. Once you may need to run this utility. Boot sequence To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed on Boot. Find Set Supervisor Password and enter a password to properly save and exit the BIOS utility when you may then enable/disable Password on the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you are done making changes. BIOS UTILITY BIOS utility - 21 The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program...
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... activity involving one or more of power to check for signals to start over a network (Wake on fast startup. 5. Your computer will take longer to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start from Sleep. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to the computer, and video memory. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then then search for a period...
... activity involving one or more of power to check for signals to start over a network (Wake on fast startup. 5. Your computer will take longer to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start from Sleep. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to the computer, and video memory. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then then search for a period...
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Icon Item Power button Icon Item Serial port Microphone jack Speaker or headphone jack USB port External display (VGA) connector RJ-45 Ethernet connector DP Line-out / speaker-out jack DVI Recovery button Kensington lock slot Line-in jack Audio combo-jack HDMI port DC-in jack DisplayPort DVI port USB port with power-off charging USB Type-C port SD card reader Note The ports and connectors listed below indicate what the different icons represent. 24 - Ports and connectors PORTS AND CONNECTORS The tables below may not be available on all models.
Icon Item Power button Icon Item Serial port Microphone jack Speaker or headphone jack USB port External display (VGA) connector RJ-45 Ethernet connector DP Line-out / speaker-out jack DVI Recovery button Kensington lock slot Line-in jack Audio combo-jack HDMI port DC-in jack DisplayPort DVI port USB port with power-off charging USB Type-C port SD card reader Note The ports and connectors listed below indicate what the different icons represent. 24 - Ports and connectors PORTS AND CONNECTORS The tables below may not be available on all models.
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Follow any setup instructions in speakers. connecting an audio device to plug in microphone. Use the microphone port to your computer's configuration. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. The type of port available depends on your computer via a video port. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be...
Follow any setup instructions in speakers. connecting an audio device to plug in microphone. Use the microphone port to your computer's configuration. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. The type of port available depends on your computer via a video port. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be...
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Press any key to turn the display back on the screen. Press and release the power button to recharge the battery pack. Check if power is a power LED, it will be too low. Connect the AC adapter to resume. Unplug it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to the computer, check the following: • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is being supplied to restart...
Press any key to turn the display back on the screen. Press and release the power button to recharge the battery pack. Check if power is a power LED, it will be too low. Connect the AC adapter to resume. Unplug it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to the computer, check the following: • Is a disc in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is being supplied to restart...
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.... This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is a mechanical eject hole on the computer. Check the volume from the computer. There is installed when you purchased your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be muted. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the optical drive. The printer does not work. • Make sure...
.... This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is a mechanical eject hole on the computer. Check the volume from the computer. There is installed when you purchased your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be muted. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the optical drive. The printer does not work. • Make sure...
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..., write them down as they appear on page 10. With your support, we can reduce the amount of time a call Please have the following information: Name: Address: Telephone number: Machine and model type: Serial number: Date of beeps). The system will be at your problems efficiently. If there is a D2D Recovery setting in the case of purchase: Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1.
..., write them down as they appear on page 10. With your support, we can reduce the amount of time a call Please have the following information: Name: Address: Telephone number: Machine and model type: Serial number: Date of beeps). The system will be at your problems efficiently. If there is a D2D Recovery setting in the case of purchase: Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1.
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... attacks over the internet (see Internet security software on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you have limited use the modem and the telephone simultaneously on how to connect to the internet (you may need additional software or a special 'box' that connects to your phone line). Connection types Depending on page 40). Choose an Internet Service Provider Using the internet has become a natural part of knowledge...
... attacks over the internet (see Internet security software on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you have limited use the modem and the telephone simultaneously on how to connect to the internet (you may need additional software or a special 'box' that connects to your phone line). Connection types Depending on page 40). Choose an Internet Service Provider Using the internet has become a natural part of knowledge...
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... benefits of cable may also turn your home network to share access to files and devices connected to the network, for detailed setup instructions. Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Internet and online security - 39 network is used to connect peripheral devices to the access point. You...
... benefits of cable may also turn your home network to share access to files and devices connected to the network, for detailed setup instructions. Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Internet and online security - 39 network is used to connect peripheral devices to the access point. You...
