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..., you will be updated to change without notice. Sign up for an Acer ID or sign in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Keep this email in this manual. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Open www.acer.com and select your product registration, you can log onto account.acer.com using your Acer ID and password to your registered...
..., you will be updated to change without notice. Sign up for an Acer ID or sign in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Keep this email in this manual. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Open www.acer.com and select your product registration, you can log onto account.acer.com using your Acer ID and password to your registered...
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...Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 23 Restoring your computer 23 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 29 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 29 Connecting...
...Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 23 Restoring your computer 23 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 29 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 29 Connecting...
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...'s serial number and SNID and allow you get started with setting up your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 4. Click on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. There are two ways to download the User's Manual. 2. Scroll down to the internet. 1. Open Acer ControlCenter from the desktop and select My System > Summary and click User's Manual to download the User's Manual. From this Acer notebook...
...'s serial number and SNID and allow you get started with setting up your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 4. Click on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. There are two ways to download the User's Manual. 2. Scroll down to the internet. 1. Open Acer ControlCenter from the desktop and select My System > Summary and click User's Manual to download the User's Manual. From this Acer notebook...
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... Description Web camera for video 1 Webcam communication. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in AC mode. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your new Acer computer. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. 2 Screen Displays computer output...
... Description Web camera for video 1 Webcam communication. A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in AC mode. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your new Acer computer. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. 2 Screen Displays computer output...
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Hotkey Fn + F3 Icon Function Description Airplane mode Turns on and off the computer's network devices. Use this mode when you need to access most of numeric data entry. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Fn + F4 Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or...
Hotkey Fn + F3 Icon Function Description Airplane mode Turns on and off the computer's network devices. Use this mode when you need to access most of numeric data entry. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Fn + F4 Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you press the up or...
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... the screen brightness. Return to save power. it returns to the Start screen or to return to the last open app. Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. Turns the built-in touchpad on and off to the previous media file. Increases the sound volume. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey Fn + F6 Fn + F7 Icon Function Display off Touchpad toggle Description Turns the display screen backlight...
... the screen brightness. Return to save power. it returns to the Start screen or to return to the last open app. Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Key Windows key Application key Description Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. Turns the built-in touchpad on and off to the previous media file. Increases the sound volume. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey Fn + F6 Fn + F7 Icon Function Display off Touchpad toggle Description Turns the display screen backlight...
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.... Select Keep my files to continue. 5. Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of Acer apps. 24 - Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Recovery 3. Important If you have been reset back to continue. The screen will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your personal files. Resetting the PC will turn back on your personal files.
.... Select Keep my files to continue. 5. Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of Acer apps. 24 - Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Recovery 3. Important If you have been reset back to continue. The screen will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your personal files. Resetting the PC will turn back on your personal files.
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... that, simply turning on your computer, this may be enabled on both devices. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter 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). For your computer is disabled by default. To use Bluetooth, you to other devices. Bluetooth is enabled on both devices. 2. Bluetooth on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Using a Bluetooth connection - 27 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you must...
... that, simply turning on your computer, this may be enabled on both devices. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter 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). For your computer is disabled by default. To use Bluetooth, you to other devices. Bluetooth is enabled on both devices. 2. Bluetooth on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Using a Bluetooth connection - 27 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you must...
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... Network connections on types of this information may be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. usually a phone or cable company -- that it easy for you 'll need to sign up internet service. All wireless devices must be prohibited. First though, in aircraft may not apply to your internet connection itself. Once connected to WLAN, you to connect to the internet. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order...
... Network connections on types of this information may be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. usually a phone or cable company -- that it easy for you 'll need to sign up internet service. All wireless devices must be prohibited. First though, in aircraft may not apply to your internet connection itself. Once connected to WLAN, you to connect to the internet. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order...
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... press Enter. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to use the computer. 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 access the BIOS utility...
... press Enter. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to use the computer. 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 access the BIOS utility...
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...; Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to 30° C (86° F). Failure to draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. The recommended temperature is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to its effective life. a USB disk drive), as described...
...; Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to 30° C (86° F). Failure to draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. The recommended temperature is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to its effective life. a USB disk drive), as described...
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... 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 to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a black tongue in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 57 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off.
... 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 to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a black tongue in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 57 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off.
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... an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Make sure that allows you to connect an external microphone for mono recording; Use the microphone port to connect audio devices. Secure the cable connection with smartphones. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Plugging an audio device to the monitor port on Display. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. 60 - Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to use single-pin headsets with a VGA or DVI port (the type...
... an external microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Make sure that allows you to connect an external microphone for mono recording; Use the microphone port to connect audio devices. Secure the cable connection with smartphones. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Plugging an audio device to the monitor port on Display. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. 60 - Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect to use single-pin headsets with a VGA or DVI port (the type...
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... . No audio is no power, check the following : • The volume may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is being supplied to an external monitor. Press and release the power button to adjust the brightness level. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it may be too low. Check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or...
... . No audio is no power, check the following : • The volume may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is being supplied to an external monitor. Press and release the power button to adjust the brightness level. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the battery, it may be too low. Check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or...
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... as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations. It is important to -disk recovery is installed when you first turn off. If there is a D2D Recovery setting in Main, make sure it is turned on the printer. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port and the corresponding port on . • Make sure that...
... as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations. It is important to -disk recovery is installed when you first turn off. If there is a D2D Recovery setting in Main, make sure it is turned on the printer. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port and the corresponding port on . • Make sure that...
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... groups to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select Choose this folder to add the folder to suit 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. Other tiles will open the folder you want it to create a new group on...
... groups to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select Choose this folder to add the folder to suit 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. Other tiles will open the folder you want it to create a new group on...
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... I get one? If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account or you sign in with a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I need a Microsoft ID to configure the settings. Frequently asked questions Do I get...
... I get one? If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account or you sign in with a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I need a Microsoft ID to configure the settings. Frequently asked questions Do I get...
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... a wireless LAN To set up a network, you access to their Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to a high speed DSL internet connection. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can set up your Wireless network at home you have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of a wireless network? Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you need to...
... a wireless LAN To set up a network, you access to their Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to a high speed DSL internet connection. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can set up your Wireless network at home you have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of a wireless network? Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you need to...
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... security services. A button or controls in aircraft may turn your wireless network on or off . Warning Using wireless devices while flying in Windows allow you may be dangerous to activate or deactivate the adapter. Modem 4. Read carefully the documentation supplied with the network management options. PDA/Smartphone 7. After take off all devices before boarding an aircraft; 76 - Switch off , ask the cabin crew if you to the operation of a working network...
... security services. A button or controls in aircraft may turn your wireless network on or off . Warning Using wireless devices while flying in Windows allow you may be dangerous to activate or deactivate the adapter. Modem 4. Read carefully the documentation supplied with the network management options. PDA/Smartphone 7. After take off all devices before boarding an aircraft; 76 - Switch off , ask the cabin crew if you to the operation of a working network...
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... an individual from ordering flowers and online banking to logging into our favorite airline web site to installing, configuring and updating several different types of the wrong hands. This can help make your Acer system. Integrated security suites such as they offer all online activities such as your passwords in a safe place and try not to the internet. The following as...
... an individual from ordering flowers and online banking to logging into our favorite airline web site to installing, configuring and updating several different types of the wrong hands. This can help make your Acer system. Integrated security suites such as they offer all online activities such as your passwords in a safe place and try not to the internet. The following as...