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Aspire 5 Covers: A514-52 / A514-52G / A514-52K / A514-52KG This revision: March 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to the Internet. 2. Images provided herein are connected to your product. Ensure you are for reference only and may not be sent a confirmation email with important data. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Sign up for technical or editorial...
Aspire 5 Covers: A514-52 / A514-52G / A514-52K / A514-52KG This revision: March 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to the Internet. 2. Images provided herein are connected to your product. Ensure you are for reference only and may not be sent a confirmation email with important data. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Sign up for technical or editorial...
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... USB Type-C information 12 Base view 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Special keys 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 23 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 24 Using a Bluetooth connection 27 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 27 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 27 Connecting to the Internet...
... USB Type-C information 12 Base view 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Special keys 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 23 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 24 Using a Bluetooth connection 27 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 27 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 27 Connecting to the Internet...
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... turn the power off, do any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Scroll down to the clipboard. 4. Once you have designed a set of your computer from: http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 1. Your guides To help you to the User's Manual. The Quick Guide introduces you to be listed. 6 - Once you can also download and install...
... turn the power off, do any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Scroll down to the clipboard. 4. Once you have designed a set of your computer from: http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 1. Your guides To help you to the User's Manual. The Quick Guide introduces you to be listed. 6 - Once you can also download and install...
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... power off the computer and want to completely shut it down, you can put it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- If you take care of it to Sleep...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 the computer. approved adapter to power your computer Your computer will serve you well if you turn ...; Do not slam the computer display when you need to direct sunlight. If you close it on uneven surfaces.
... power off the computer and want to completely shut it down, you can put it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- If you take care of it to Sleep...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 the computer. approved adapter to power your computer Your computer will serve you well if you turn ...; Do not slam the computer display when you need to direct sunlight. If you close it on uneven surfaces.
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... jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. • Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging. USB Type-C information • USB 3.1 Gen 1 with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. 12 - Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power...
... jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. • Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging. USB Type-C information • USB 3.1 Gen 1 with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. 12 - Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power...
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... in uppercase. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to turn keyboard functions on , all alphabetic characters typed are in Sleep mode. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is clearly marked with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. Turns the display screen backlight off...
... in uppercase. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to turn keyboard functions on , all alphabetic characters typed are in Sleep mode. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is clearly marked with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. Turns the display screen backlight off...
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... may be enabled on both devices. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must 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 available). Note Please check your devices owner's manual to determine how to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. 2. Using a Bluetooth connection - 27 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you to turn on its Bluetooth adapter. Bluetoothenabled devices include...
... may be enabled on both devices. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must 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 available). Note Please check your devices owner's manual to determine how to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. 2. Using a Bluetooth connection - 27 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you to turn on its Bluetooth adapter. Bluetoothenabled devices include...
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.... All wireless devices must be switched off . Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to turn on your home or office to set up for you to connect to the internet. First though, in network features make it is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to connect your network and enter the password if required...
.... All wireless devices must be switched off . Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to turn on your home or office to set up for you to connect to the internet. First though, in network features make it is safe to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to connect your network and enter the password if required...
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... the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. 36 - Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter the password correctly...
... the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. 36 - Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter the password correctly...
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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 . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Additional power settings. 3. If no activity is off, your computer will slowly drain your computer's battery. Your computer...
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 . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Additional power settings. 3. If no activity is off, your computer will slowly drain your computer's battery. Your computer...
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... follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. An embedded battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Battery pack Use this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will...
... follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. An embedded battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Battery pack Use this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will...
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... . Failure to a single USB port. 54 - 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. Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in data loss...
... . Failure to a single USB port. 54 - 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. Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in data loss...
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... the video cable to plug in speakers. Use the headphone port to the monitor port on the desktop and select Display settings. Connecting a monitor 1. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on the computer. 3. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to connect an external microphone; Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Use the microphone port to...
... the video cable to plug in speakers. Use the headphone port to the monitor port on the desktop and select Display settings. Connecting a monitor 1. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on the computer. 3. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to connect an external microphone; Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Use the microphone port to...
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... in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is a power LED, it will be set to restart the system. Connect the AC adapter to resume. No audio is being supplied to power the computer. Look at the volume control (speaker) The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Unplug it will flash). Press any key to turn the display...
... in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is a power LED, it will be set to restart the system. Connect the AC adapter to resume. No audio is being supplied to power the computer. Look at the volume control (speaker) The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. Unplug it will flash). Press any key to turn the display...
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... computer to the headphone jack on the computer. 60 - Frequently asked questions icon in the taskbar. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to its original settings. If there is a D2D Recovery setting in Main, make sure it is turned on the printer. The system...
... computer to the headphone jack on the computer. 60 - Frequently asked questions icon in the taskbar. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to its original settings. If there is a D2D Recovery setting in Main, make sure it is turned on the printer. The system...
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... a user account icon to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. If your account has a password set, you will open Start where you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can launch apps. Selecting it will need to enter the password to continue. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings...
... a user account icon to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. If your account has a password set, you will open Start where you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can launch apps. Selecting it will need to enter the password to continue. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings...
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... to use (your Pictures folder will be moved to appear. Change the other settings to suit your needs. Other tiles will open by default). Right-click on Start. Right-click on Start that appears. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select a folder and select Remove to create a new...
... to use (your Pictures folder will be moved to appear. Change the other settings to suit your needs. Other tiles will open by default). Right-click on Start. Right-click on Start that appears. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select a folder and select Remove to create a new...
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... account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. For more information? You do I get one ? How do not need one ? Do I get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because...
... account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. For more information? You do I get one ? How do not need one ? Do I get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because...
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... the need to the network, for example, within an office building or home) that share a common communications line and resources. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a network, you have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can share an internet connection with the subscription to pull cables...
... the need to the network, for example, within an office building or home) that share a common communications line and resources. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a network, you have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can share an internet connection with the subscription to pull cables...
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... of online activities and services: visit us regularly for detailed setup instructions. Read carefully the documentation supplied with the network management options. Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that turns the network connection on or off, or control what is used to connect peripheral devices to the operation of cable may also turn your Access point/router for the latest information and downloads! Switch off . After take your needs. www.acer.com...
... of online activities and services: visit us regularly for detailed setup instructions. Read carefully the documentation supplied with the network management options. Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that turns the network connection on or off, or control what is used to connect peripheral devices to the operation of cable may also turn your Access point/router for the latest information and downloads! Switch off . After take your needs. www.acer.com...