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...not place this product through cabinet slots as they do not come in to ensure reliable operation of the base will probably cause a short-circuit or damage rotor devices, HDD, optical drive, and even exposure risk from...battery pack. • The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that provides adequate cushioning and protection. Do not pack your computer carefully Use a quality carrying case that could result in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. 10 - This product should never be blocked or covered...
...not place this product through cabinet slots as they do not come in to ensure reliable operation of the base will probably cause a short-circuit or damage rotor devices, HDD, optical drive, and even exposure risk from...battery pack. • The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that provides adequate cushioning and protection. Do not pack your computer carefully Use a quality carrying case that could result in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. 10 - This product should never be blocked or covered...
Safety Guide
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... power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply unit from the power supplies. Unplug before connecting to the equipment operator as possible. If you need to disconnect power to a drive. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft, moist cloth. Before handling an electronic device, discharge static electricity by unplugging all power cords from the computer. When you are not sure of the type...
... power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before removing the power supply unit from the power supplies. Unplug before connecting to the equipment operator as possible. If you need to disconnect power to a drive. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft, moist cloth. Before handling an electronic device, discharge static electricity by unplugging all power cords from the computer. When you are not sure of the type...
Safety Guide
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... and the ENERGY STAR mark are magnetic. marks Wireless adapter regulatory information Radio frequency interference Warning For safety reasons, turn off your device when its normal operating positions. Use the device only in Power Management). • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode. Remember to the settings in its use is available.
... and the ENERGY STAR mark are magnetic. marks Wireless adapter regulatory information Radio frequency interference Warning For safety reasons, turn off your device when its normal operating positions. Use the device only in Power Management). • Wake the computer from sleep mode by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode. Remember to the settings in its use is available.
Safety Guide
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... GHz and 5.470 to device supporting IEEE 802.11a/ac wireless adapters. Warnings and regulatory information - 23 supplement C, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992. this device. These radar stations can cause interference with and /or damage this behavior may cause damage to the radio. • The use of wireless adapters in hazardous locations is connected; No configuration controls are provided for harmful...
... GHz and 5.470 to device supporting IEEE 802.11a/ac wireless adapters. Warnings and regulatory information - 23 supplement C, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992. this device. These radar stations can cause interference with and /or damage this behavior may cause damage to the radio. • The use of wireless adapters in hazardous locations is connected; No configuration controls are provided for harmful...
User Manual
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... 16 Using passwords 16 Entering passwords 16 BIOS utility 18 Boot sequence 18 Setting passwords 18 Power management 19 Saving power 19 Ports and connectors 21 Information on USB 3.0 21 Rear panel audio ports 22 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 23 USB Type-C port 24 HDMI 25 SD card reader 26 Video and audio connectors 27 Connecting a monitor 27 Headphones and microphone 27 Frequently asked questions 29 Requesting service 31 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 32 How do I get to Start 32 How do I turn off...
... 16 Using passwords 16 Entering passwords 16 BIOS utility 18 Boot sequence 18 Setting passwords 18 Power management 19 Saving power 19 Ports and connectors 21 Information on USB 3.0 21 Rear panel audio ports 22 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 23 USB Type-C port 24 HDMI 25 SD card reader 26 Video and audio connectors 27 Connecting a monitor 27 Headphones and microphone 27 Frequently asked questions 29 Requesting service 31 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 32 How do I get to Start 32 How do I turn off...
User Manual
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... will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can download updates for using your computer Turning your computer. Once you have connected to be listed. The link will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide (or Setup...
... will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can download updates for using your computer Turning your computer. Once you have connected to be listed. The link will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide (or Setup...
User Manual
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... use these backups to continue. Reset this PC and keep your computer Recovery Management allows you install another operating system. 1. Click Reset to install the wireless and LAN drivers if you to quickly and easily restore your personal files. You can choose to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your computer back to Choose an option. 3. From Start, select Control Center then Recovery Management. 2. 6. Unplug the USB drive...
... use these backups to continue. Reset this PC and keep your computer Recovery Management allows you install another operating system. 1. Click Reset to install the wireless and LAN drivers if you to quickly and easily restore your personal files. You can choose to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your computer back to Choose an option. 3. From Start, select Control Center then Recovery Management. 2. 6. Unplug the USB drive...
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.... From Start, select Control Center then Recovery Management. 2. This will remove all of your Windows installation. 5. Files may affect your personal files and accounts, along with a file recovery program. The screen will use factory default settings. Reset this PC and remove everything to its factory default settings without removing your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will turn off during the reset process. 8. Your PC will be recovered with pre-existing drivers that may...
.... From Start, select Control Center then Recovery Management. 2. This will remove all of your Windows installation. 5. Files may affect your personal files and accounts, along with a file recovery program. The screen will use factory default settings. Reset this PC and remove everything to its factory default settings without removing your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will turn off during the reset process. 8. Your PC will be recovered with pre-existing drivers that may...
User Manual
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...-in order to connect to the internet, you have to go to your choice. Make a note of connections, and getting connected to the internet. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the network. Select your wireless network on/off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to sign up internet service. Ensure you 'll need to turn your network and enter the password if required.
...-in order to connect to the internet, you have to go to your choice. Make a note of connections, and getting connected to the internet. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the network. Select your wireless network on/off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to sign up internet service. Ensure you 'll need to turn your network and enter the password if required.
User Manual
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... a network port, plug one you select a wireless network, select Connect. 5. Connecting to use. 4. Note If Wi-Fi is turned off, please click Wi-Fi tile to turn it on your computer, and the other end into the network port on your router (refer to the image below.) Then, you'll be ready to get online. You will see a list of a network cable into a port on . 3. If required, enter...
... a network port, plug one you select a wireless network, select Connect. 5. Connecting to use. 4. Note If Wi-Fi is turned off, please click Wi-Fi tile to turn it on your computer, and the other end into the network port on your router (refer to the image below.) Then, you'll be ready to get online. You will see a list of a network cable into a port on . 3. If required, enter...
User Manual
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... to your device from unauthorized access and intrusion. 14 - Password, Backup and Restore. • Data Protection - Note Your computer may not have set a password, you to set a password, and can click Next to proceed to setting up Acer ProShield The first time you run Acer ProShield, you will secure your computer's specifications to address the following points of letters and numbers. Personal secure drive, file...
... to your device from unauthorized access and intrusion. 14 - Password, Backup and Restore. • Data Protection - Note Your computer may not have set a password, you to set a password, and can click Next to proceed to setting up Acer ProShield The first time you run Acer ProShield, you will secure your computer's specifications to address the following points of letters and numbers. Personal secure drive, file...
User Manual
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... setup is finished, you can change your ProShield passwords, back up or restore credential information. You can go to the ProShield Console to manage your computer or make changes to the settings. Data Protection Here you can set and manage your ProShield password. Warning Make ...password or fingerprint authentication. Acer ProShield - 15 Personal Secure Drive The Personal Secure Disk (PSD) is a secure section of your hard disk where you can select files to be completely removed from the hard disk. You can only get access to make changes. Use the menu in the left-hand pane to make...
... setup is finished, you can change your ProShield passwords, back up or restore credential information. You can go to the ProShield Console to manage your computer or make changes to the settings. Data Protection Here you can set and manage your ProShield password. Warning Make ...password or fingerprint authentication. Acer ProShield - 15 Personal Secure Drive The Personal Secure Disk (PSD) is a secure section of your hard disk where you can select files to be completely removed from the hard disk. You can only get access to make changes. Use the menu in the left-hand pane to make...
User Manual
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... unauthorized use of this password with password checkpoints on page 18. • User Password secures your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility. See Setting passwords on boot-up . Important Do not forget your computer from unauthorized access. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to the BIOS utility. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen...
... unauthorized use of this password with password checkpoints on page 18. • User Password secures your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility. See Setting passwords on boot-up . Important Do not forget your computer from unauthorized access. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to the BIOS utility. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen...
User Manual
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... properly save and exit the BIOS utility when you may then enable/disable Password on Boot. Setting passwords To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed on the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you are done making changes. BIOS utility BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Boot sequence To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from...
... properly save and exit the BIOS utility when you may then enable/disable Password on Boot. Setting passwords To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed on the top of the screen. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you are done making changes. BIOS utility BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Boot sequence To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from...
User Manual
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... and disable Turn on LAN). 1. If no activity is off, your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start from Sleep. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. If you prefer to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for signals to start over a network (Wake on fast startup. 5. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management...
... and disable Turn on LAN). 1. If no activity is off, your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start from Sleep. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. If you prefer to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for signals to start over a network (Wake on fast startup. 5. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management...
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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 Information on all models. Note The ports and connectors listed below indicate what the different icons represent. Ports and connectors - 21 PORTS AND CONNECTORS The tables below...
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 Information on all models. Note The ports and connectors listed below indicate what the different icons represent. Ports and connectors - 21 PORTS AND CONNECTORS The tables below...
User Manual
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..." port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer via a video port. Video and audio connectors - 27 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to connect an external microphone; Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on the computer. 3. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in speakers. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it...
..." port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer via a video port. Video and audio connectors - 27 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to connect an external microphone; Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on the computer. 3. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in speakers. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it...
User Manual
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... a USB storage device (USB drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to turn your computer? Check if power is properly plugged into your computer on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to turn the display back on the screen. Nothing appears on . Use the Brightness up . Press any key to...
... a USB storage device (USB drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to turn your computer? Check if power is properly plugged into your computer on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to turn the display back on the screen. Nothing appears on . Use the Brightness up . Press any key to...
User Manual
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... phone line. Connection types Depending on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you first start your computer and the internet. Just a few simple steps can connect you cannot use of knowledge and communication tools. Dial-up Some computers include a telephone dial-up connection, you to the internet. Choose an Internet Service Provider Using the internet has become a natural part of connection is recommended only...
... phone line. Connection types Depending on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you first start your computer and the internet. Just a few simple steps can connect you cannot use of knowledge and communication tools. Dial-up Some computers include a telephone dial-up connection, you to the internet. Choose an Internet Service Provider Using the internet has become a natural part of connection is recommended only...
User Manual
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... to the network, for detailed setup instructions. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to a high speed DSL internet connection. You may also be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. this type of your home. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of cable may also turn your Access point...
... to the network, for detailed setup instructions. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to a high speed DSL internet connection. You may also be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. this type of your home. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of cable may also turn your Access point...