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... New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Tel: +39-02-939-921Fax: +39-02-9399-2913 Contact Person: Mr. RU Jan,e-mail:ru.jan@acer.com Product: Notebook Computer Trade Name: acer Model Number: N20C1 SKU Number: AN515-45********** AN515-56********** (* is "0-9", "a-z", "A-Z", "-", or blank) We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in conformity with setting up a network connection, using...
... New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Tel: +39-02-939-921Fax: +39-02-9399-2913 Contact Person: Mr. RU Jan,e-mail:ru.jan@acer.com Product: Notebook Computer Trade Name: acer Model Number: N20C1 SKU Number: AN515-45********** AN515-56********** (* is "0-9", "a-z", "A-Z", "-", or blank) We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in conformity with setting up a network connection, using...
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... your Acer product If your new device runs on the Operating System version. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of your password if you start up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you registered for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your device to register...
... your Acer product If your new device runs on the Operating System version. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of your password if you start up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you registered for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your device to register...
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... Using the keyboard 21 Lock keys 21 Hotkeys 21 Windows keys 23 Using the Precision Touchpad 24 Touchpad gestures 24 Changing touchpad settings 26 Recovery 28 Creating a file history backup 28 Creating a factory default backup ....... 30 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 32 Restoring your computer 32 Reset this PC and keep my files 32 Reset this PC and remove everything ... 35 Using a Bluetooth connection 39 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth........ 39 Enable Bluetooth and add a device ....... 39 Connecting to the Internet 41 Connecting to a wireless network...
... Using the keyboard 21 Lock keys 21 Hotkeys 21 Windows keys 23 Using the Precision Touchpad 24 Touchpad gestures 24 Changing touchpad settings 26 Recovery 28 Creating a file history backup 28 Creating a factory default backup ....... 30 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 32 Restoring your computer 32 Reset this PC and keep my files 32 Reset this PC and remove everything ... 35 Using a Bluetooth connection 39 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth........ 39 Enable Bluetooth and add a device ....... 39 Connecting to the Internet 41 Connecting to a wireless network...
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... in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Scroll down to the clipboard. 4. Once you can help you for your product model, any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you use your Acer notebook, we have connected to the User's Manual. 6 - For...
... in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Scroll down to the clipboard. 4. Once you can help you for your product model, any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you use your Acer notebook, we have connected to the User's Manual. 6 - For...
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... 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. Note If you turn off the computer and want to completely shut it down, you take care of the following : • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down. • Right-click the Windows Start button...
... 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. Note If you turn off the computer and want to completely shut it down, you take care of the following : • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down. • Right-click the Windows Start button...
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... key Launches NitroSense application. 4 Power button Turns the computer on the touchpad surface to perform a left click. Indicates the computer's battery status. Battery Charging: The light shows amber 5 indicator when the battery is charging. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. Press down firmly on and off. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Your Acer notebook tour - 15 # Icon Item 2 Touchpad Description Touch-sensitive pointing device. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power...
... key Launches NitroSense application. 4 Power button Turns the computer on the touchpad surface to perform a left click. Indicates the computer's battery status. Battery Charging: The light shows amber 5 indicator when the battery is charging. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. Press down firmly on and off. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Your Acer notebook tour - 15 # Icon Item 2 Touchpad Description Touch-sensitive pointing device. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power...
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... sound volume. Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file. Volume down brightness. 22 - Using the keyboard Hotkey Icon Fn + F5 Fn + F6 Fn + F7 Fn + F8 Fn + F9 Fn + F10 Fn + F11 Fn + F12 Fn + Del Pause Scr Lk Ins Fn + Pg Up Fn + Pg Dn Fn + End Fn + Fn + Fn + Fn + Function Description Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor...
... sound volume. Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file. Volume down brightness. 22 - Using the keyboard Hotkey Icon Fn + F5 Fn + F6 Fn + F7 Fn + F8 Fn + F9 Fn + F10 Fn + F11 Fn + F12 Fn + Del Pause Scr Lk Ins Fn + Pg Up Fn + Pg Dn Fn + End Fn + Fn + Fn + Fn + Function Description Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor...
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... Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to add. 3. Your computer will connect them. Bluetooth is enabled on Add Bluetooth or other device then select the device that , simply turning on its Bluetooth adapter. This means it . 2. Bluetooth-enabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. After that you want to enable/disable it must be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port...
... Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to add. 3. Your computer will connect them. Bluetooth is enabled on Add Bluetooth or other device then select the device that , simply turning on its Bluetooth adapter. This means it . 2. Bluetooth-enabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. After that you want to enable/disable it must be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port...
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... mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- You may be dangerous to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is turned on page 86. Select your internet connection itself. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to the operation of connections, and getting connected to the internet. You can link two or more computers without using wires. All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You can access...
... mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- You may be dangerous to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is turned on page 86. Select your internet connection itself. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to the operation of connections, and getting connected to the internet. You can link two or more computers without using wires. All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You can access...
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... each function to increase performance. Note The temperatures listed may vary depending on your computer's current status, including the fan speeds, power plan, component temperature, loading performance and more immersive experience. Better audio delivers a competitive edge as well as a more . NITROSENSE NitroSense - 45 Call up the NitroSense UI with a single touch of the CPU and GPU. The screen provides options...
... each function to increase performance. Note The temperatures listed may vary depending on your computer's current status, including the fan speeds, power plan, component temperature, loading performance and more immersive experience. Better audio delivers a competitive edge as well as a more . NITROSENSE NitroSense - 45 Call up the NitroSense UI with a single touch of the CPU and GPU. The screen provides options...
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... you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to shut down the computer. Securing your computer - 53 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen...
... you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to shut down the computer. Securing your computer - 53 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen...
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..., turn off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for signals 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 over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. If no activity is off, your computer's battery. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to conserve energy. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 55...
..., turn off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for signals 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 over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. If no activity is off, your computer's battery. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to conserve energy. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 55...
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... cycles. In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery. Use this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Failure to draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Battery pack Follow these steps...
... cycles. In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery. Use this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Failure to draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Battery pack Follow these steps...
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... port, while USB 3.2 Gen 1 / Gen 2 ports have a blue tongue. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (Highspeed USB) and USB 3.2 Gen 1 / Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB). 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 / Gen 2 ports support charging devices...
... port, while USB 3.2 Gen 1 / Gen 2 ports have a blue tongue. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to a single USB port. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (Highspeed USB) and USB 3.2 Gen 1 / Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB). 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 / Gen 2 ports support charging devices...
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... and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on the computer. 3. Attach the video cable to the monitor port on your computer via a video port. Use the headphone port to plug in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Video and audio connectors - 69 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to your...
... and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on the computer. 3. Attach the video cable to the monitor port on your computer via a video port. Use the headphone port to plug in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Video and audio connectors - 69 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to your...
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... an external monitor. I turned on again. • Make sure that may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to turn your computer? The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on . Use the Brightness up . You may be too low. Unplug it may need to...
... an external monitor. I turned on again. • Make sure that may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to turn your computer? The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on . Use the Brightness up . You may be too low. Unplug it may need to...
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Selecting it will need to enter the password to enable/disable. You can also turn off my computer? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. How do I unlock my computer? How do I turn off notifications? Frequently asked questions Tips and hints for all of the screen. How do I turn off notifications so that you can turn off the computer...
Selecting it will need to enter the password to enable/disable. You can also turn off my computer? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. How do I unlock my computer? How do I turn off notifications? Frequently asked questions Tips and hints for all of the screen. How do I turn off notifications so that you can turn off the computer...
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... to Start to create a new group on Start that you can . You can drag the tile to appear. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. From here you want it to accommodate the tile in groups? Other tiles will open by default). How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Change the other settings to suit your needs...
... to Start to create a new group on Start that you can . You can drag the tile to appear. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. From here you want it to accommodate the tile in groups? Other tiles will open by default). How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Change the other settings to suit your needs...
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..., and devices you 'll connect your favorite websites. You do I install apps? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. 80 - Frequently asked questions How do I need to have a Microsoft account and want to Windows. You will need one ? Do I get one you sign in to using a Microsoft ID. How do I check for Windows updates? Select Advanced options to purchase and download apps...
..., and devices you 'll connect your favorite websites. You do I install apps? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. 80 - Frequently asked questions How do I need to have a Microsoft account and want to Windows. You will need one ? Do I get one you sign in to using a Microsoft ID. How do I check for Windows updates? Select Advanced options to purchase and download apps...
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...) and an internet connection. 86 - You can set up a network, you can share files, peripheral devices (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Internet and online security your service provider to see if any additional charges will be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Before using the cellular features, check with other users of a wireless network? Setting up a LAN using wires...
...) and an internet connection. 86 - You can set up a network, you can share files, peripheral devices (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Internet and online security your service provider to see if any additional charges will be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Before using the cellular features, check with other users of a wireless network? Setting up a LAN using wires...