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... the respective model, or it is not covered by step disassembly instructions. NOTE: Any damage to the product that occur during self-repair, or which has occurred as described in order to safeguard quality, optimum system performance, stability and reliability of the product. Self-Repair 1-1 Disassembly Procedures Please refer to replace other components than those listed above. Self-Repair This chapter...
... the respective model, or it is not covered by step disassembly instructions. NOTE: Any damage to the product that occur during self-repair, or which has occurred as described in order to safeguard quality, optimum system performance, stability and reliability of the product. Self-Repair 1-1 Disassembly Procedures Please refer to replace other components than those listed above. Self-Repair This chapter...
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... BIOS upgrades or downgrades, if not performed by means of a progress indicator • A visual notification is shown when the update is available in order to get access to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update • Available Drivers will start the download of the respective driver • Installation of charge service. 1-2 Self-Repair After selecting the desired country/language, either enter the model name or product serial number, or select the product from the list...
... BIOS upgrades or downgrades, if not performed by means of a progress indicator • A visual notification is shown when the update is available in order to get access to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update • Available Drivers will start the download of the respective driver • Installation of charge service. 1-2 Self-Repair After selecting the desired country/language, either enter the model name or product serial number, or select the product from the list...
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Removing the Screws 2. Figure 1-8. Figure 1-7. Place the device on the surface keyboard side up to 0.3 mm, carefully pry open the keyboard starting from the lower case. Remove the two (2) screws from the bottom left corner of 2) Disassembly Procedures 1-9 Using a flat-headed tool with the thickness up . 3. Keyboard Removal 1. Releasing the Keyboard (1 of the upper case.
Removing the Screws 2. Figure 1-8. Figure 1-7. Place the device on the surface keyboard side up to 0.3 mm, carefully pry open the keyboard starting from the lower case. Remove the two (2) screws from the bottom left corner of 2) Disassembly Procedures 1-9 Using a flat-headed tool with the thickness up . 3. Keyboard Removal 1. Releasing the Keyboard (1 of the upper case.
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... necessary) and disconnect the following cables from the mainboard connectors: • USB board FPC (A) • Touchpad FFC (B) • Left speaker (C) • DC-IN cable (D) • eDP cable (E) 2. Disconnecting the Cables Disassembly Procedures 1-31 Detach the mylar tab on page 1-22 Thermal Module Removal Fan Module Removal Keyboard Removal 1. E E D A B C F Figure 1-43. Mainboard Removal Prerequisite SSD Module Removal on page 1-20 WLAN Module Removal on the RTC battery cable and then pry to detach...
... necessary) and disconnect the following cables from the mainboard connectors: • USB board FPC (A) • Touchpad FFC (B) • Left speaker (C) • DC-IN cable (D) • eDP cable (E) 2. Disconnecting the Cables Disassembly Procedures 1-31 Detach the mylar tab on page 1-22 Thermal Module Removal Fan Module Removal Keyboard Removal 1. E E D A B C F Figure 1-43. Mainboard Removal Prerequisite SSD Module Removal on page 1-20 WLAN Module Removal on the RTC battery cable and then pry to detach...
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... have had your new device runs on the Operating System version. Go to the Internet. 2. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may contain information or features that is protected by copyright laws. Register your Acer product If your product registered automatically while you do not apply to change without notice. 2 - © 2022. TravelMate B5 14 Covers: B514-31...
... have had your new device runs on the Operating System version. Go to the Internet. 2. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may contain information or features that is protected by copyright laws. Register your Acer product If your product registered automatically while you do not apply to change without notice. 2 - © 2022. TravelMate B5 14 Covers: B514-31...
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... I turn off notifications 21 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 21 Where can I get more information 21 Using the Precision Touchpad 22 Touchpad gestures 22 Changing touchpad settings 24 Recovery 25 Creating a file history backup 25 Creating a factory default backup.......... 28 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 30 Restoring your computer 30 Reset this PC and keep my files 30 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 34 Using a Bluetooth connection 37 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37 Enable Bluetooth and add a device...
... I turn off notifications 21 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 21 Where can I get more information 21 Using the Precision Touchpad 22 Touchpad gestures 22 Changing touchpad settings 24 Recovery 25 Creating a file history backup 25 Creating a factory default backup.......... 28 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 30 Restoring your computer 30 Reset this PC and keep my files 30 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 34 Using a Bluetooth connection 37 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37 Enable Bluetooth and add a device...
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... power off , the Setup Guide helps you have designed a set of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Once you have connected to thank you can download updates for your product model, any of your mobile computing needs. From this Acer notebook your choice for making this page you for meeting your new...
... power off , the Setup Guide helps you have designed a set of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Once you have connected to thank you can download updates for your product model, any of your mobile computing needs. From this Acer notebook your choice for making this page you for meeting your new...
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...'s keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. The function of each key is on and off. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Volume up Display toggle Increases the screen brightness. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you can use to turn keyboard functions on and off . Lock key Caps Lock Description When Caps Lock is clearly marked with an icon. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Icon...
...'s keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. The function of each key is on and off. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Volume up Display toggle Increases the screen brightness. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you can use to turn keyboard functions on and off . Lock key Caps Lock Description When Caps Lock is clearly marked with an icon. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Icon...
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... to taskbar. Where can enable/ disable notifications for Windows updates? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Windows Update. How do I remove an app from Start. The Windows OS Desktop - 21 Tips and hints for using Windows We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to...
... to taskbar. Where can enable/ disable notifications for Windows updates? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Windows Update. How do I remove an app from Start. The Windows OS Desktop - 21 Tips and hints for using Windows We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to...
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... continue. The screen will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Your PC will restart. 9. Resetting the PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your PC, they will take a while and your settings options and follow the instructions on when it completes. Click Reset to continue...
... continue. The screen will turn off during the reset process. 11.Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Your PC will restart. 9. Resetting the PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your PC, they will take a while and your settings options and follow the instructions on when it completes. Click Reset to continue...
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Recovery 7. You will be shown the reset progress on screen. Click Confirm then Next to continue. 9. 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. Click Reset to continue. 8. The screen will use factory default settings. Choose your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will turn back on when it completes. 12.When your settings options and follow the instructions on the screen. 36 -
Recovery 7. You will be shown the reset progress on screen. Click Confirm then Next to continue. 9. 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. Click Reset to continue. 8. The screen will use factory default settings. Choose your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will turn back on when it completes. 12.When your settings options and follow the instructions on the screen. 36 -
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... need to add. 3. To use Bluetooth, you to turn on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device 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 enabled on both devices. Click on Add device then select the device that , simply turning on its Bluetooth adapter. Note Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards...
... need to add. 3. To use Bluetooth, you to turn on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device 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 enabled on both devices. Click on Add device then select the device that , simply turning on its Bluetooth adapter. Note Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards...
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... wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. The ISP will install a small box, a router or modem, that turns the network connection on or off , as they may turn your home or office to sign up internet service. You can access the internet. Connecting to the Internet - 39 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET This chapter includes general information on types of connections, and getting connected to Network connections on...
... wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. The ISP will install a small box, a router or modem, that turns the network connection on or off , as they may turn your home or office to sign up internet service. You can access the internet. Connecting to the Internet - 39 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET This chapter includes general information on types of connections, and getting connected to Network connections on...
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... halts. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set , a prompt appears when you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to use the computer...
... halts. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set , a prompt appears when you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to use the computer...
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... an instruction to start from Sleep. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then search for signals to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of power to check for "Choose a power plan". 2. Power management - 57 POWER MANAGEMENT This...
... an instruction to start from Sleep. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then search for signals to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of power to check for "Choose a power plan". 2. Power management - 57 POWER MANAGEMENT This...
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... temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use ; Warning Do not expose battery packs to 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 the battery is 10° C (50...
... temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use ; Warning Do not expose battery packs to 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 the battery is 10° C (50...
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66 - You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port. Additionally, 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. Important When removing a USB storage device, you to stop using the device before removing it supports. For best performance, USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices should right-click on the USB icon in Hibernate or turned off. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 ports support charging devices when the computer...
66 - You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port. Additionally, 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. Important When removing a USB storage device, you to stop using the device before removing it supports. For best performance, USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices should right-click on the USB icon in Hibernate or turned off. Some USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 ports support charging devices when the computer...
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... headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Connecting a monitor 1. Turn on the desktop and select Display settings. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. connecting a microphone disables the built-in microphone. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on power to connect an external microphone...
... headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Connecting a monitor 1. Turn on the desktop and select Display settings. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. connecting a microphone disables the built-in microphone. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on power to connect an external microphone...
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... have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to turn the display back on . Nothing appears on the battery, it may be low and unable to save power. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to the...
... have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to turn the display back on . Nothing appears on the battery, it may be low and unable to save power. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to the...
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... or Bluetooth). Setting up a LAN using wires. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a group of your home. Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you to have the following: Access point (router) Access points...
... or Bluetooth). Setting up a LAN using wires. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a group of your home. Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you to have the following: Access point (router) Access points...