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... and add a device .......... 14 Connecting to the Internet 16 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 16 Connecting to a wireless LAN 16 Connecting with a cable 17 Built-in network feature 17 Securing your computer 19 Using passwords 19 Entering passwords 19 BIOS utility 21 Boot sequence 21 Setting passwords 21 Power management 22 Saving power 22 Ports and connectors 24 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information 25 USB 3.2 Gen 2 information 25 Rear panel audio ports 25 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 26 USB Type-C port 27 HDMI 28 SD card reader 29 Video and audio connectors...
... and add a device .......... 14 Connecting to the Internet 16 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 16 Connecting to a wireless LAN 16 Connecting with a cable 17 Built-in network feature 17 Securing your computer 19 Using passwords 19 Entering passwords 19 BIOS utility 21 Boot sequence 21 Setting passwords 21 Power management 22 Saving power 22 Ports and connectors 24 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information 25 USB 3.2 Gen 2 information 25 Rear panel audio ports 25 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 26 USB Type-C port 27 HDMI 28 SD card reader 29 Video and audio connectors...
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... for making this page you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Scroll down . Once you get started with setting up your product model, any of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will be more productive, please refer to Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID...
... for making this page you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Scroll down . Once you get started with setting up your product model, any of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will be more productive, please refer to Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID...
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... network 7 Quick settings connection, battery level and sound setting. Allows to instantly adjust or open settings. 8 Notification Displays the notifications and calendar. 8 - Types in the texts to search on your computer. You can toggle quick actions to switch between running applications and add the virtual desktop. Provides the weather, news, stocks, and sports information. 6 Power Shut down, sleep or restart your computer and the Internet. The Windows OS Desktop...
... network 7 Quick settings connection, battery level and sound setting. Allows to instantly adjust or open settings. 8 Notification Displays the notifications and calendar. 8 - Types in the texts to search on your computer. You can toggle quick actions to switch between running applications and add the virtual desktop. Provides the weather, news, stocks, and sports information. 6 Power Shut down, sleep or restart your computer and the Internet. The Windows OS Desktop...
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... to open the Recovery Drive window. 3. Backing up your operating system, installed apps and data. 1. You will be shown the backup progress on the screen. From Start, select Control Center in all apps list then Recovery Management. 2. From Start, select Windows Tools in all apps list then Recovery Drive. 2. Unplug the USB drive and label it completes. 8. Make sure you keep the backup in the USB drive and wait for Backup wireless and LAN drivers. Plug in...
... to open the Recovery Drive window. 3. Backing up your operating system, installed apps and data. 1. You will be shown the backup progress on the screen. From Start, select Control Center in all apps list then Recovery Management. 2. From Start, select Windows Tools in all apps list then Recovery Drive. 2. Unplug the USB drive and label it completes. 8. Make sure you keep the backup in the USB drive and wait for Backup wireless and LAN drivers. Plug in...
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... Recovery Management allows you are connected to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. Choose from the two options - Click Change settings to their factory defaults and remove all apps list then Recovery Management. 2. Resetting the PC will be removed. 8. You will reinstall Windows, change settings back to open the Recovery window. 3. Click Confirm then Next to Choose an option. 4. The screen will turn back on the screen. 12 - Select the Restore tab and click Get started to its factory default settings without removing...
... Recovery Management allows you are connected to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. Choose from the two options - Click Change settings to their factory defaults and remove all apps list then Recovery Management. 2. Resetting the PC will be removed. 8. You will reinstall Windows, change settings back to open the Recovery window. 3. Click Confirm then Next to Choose an option. 4. The screen will turn back on the screen. 12 - Select the Restore tab and click Get started to its factory default settings without removing...
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... has completed the reset process, Windows will turn back on when it is installing Windows. Recovery - 13 Reset this PC and remove everything to reset your PC back to its factory default. 5. Click Reset to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. You will be shown the reset progress on screen. Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows. (Ensure you are connected to continue. 9. From Start, select Control Center in all apps list then Recovery Management. 2.
... has completed the reset process, Windows will turn back on when it is installing Windows. Recovery - 13 Reset this PC and remove everything to reset your PC back to its factory default. 5. Click Reset to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. You will be shown the reset progress on screen. Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows. (Ensure you are connected to continue. 9. From Start, select Control Center in all apps list then Recovery Management. 2.
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... add. 3. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. For your computer is available). After that you must be enabled on Add device then select the device that , simply turning on your computer, this may be "paired" with your devices owner's manual to determine how to other devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings...
... add. 3. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. For your computer is available). After that you must be enabled on Add device then select the device that , simply turning on your computer, this may be "paired" with your devices owner's manual to determine how to other devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings...
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... wish to enter the Bluetooth settings. Select the device you can also enter the Bluetooth settings by selecting the Network, Sound and Battery icon in a headset), the passcode is a code displaying on the screen, enter that code on Bluetooth > Go to Settings to pair from the list of discovered devices. 5. Note Some devices using older versions of the screen to enter a PIN. Consult your device's user manual for more information. You can enable or disable Bluetooth...
... wish to enter the Bluetooth settings. Select the device you can also enter the Bluetooth settings by selecting the Network, Sound and Battery icon in a headset), the passcode is a code displaying on the screen, enter that code on Bluetooth > Go to Settings to pair from the list of discovered devices. 5. Note Some devices using older versions of the screen to enter a PIN. Consult your device's user manual for more information. You can enable or disable Bluetooth...
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... /off or control what is turned on by default and Windows will detect and display a list of your choice. You can access the internet. Connecting to your network and enter the password if required. usually a phone or cable company -- You can link two or more computers without using a cable or a wireless connection. Make a note of connections, and getting connected to sign up internet service. Once connected to WLAN, you 'll need to the internet. Select...
... /off or control what is turned on by default and Windows will detect and display a list of your choice. You can access the internet. Connecting to your network and enter the password if required. usually a phone or cable company -- You can link two or more computers without using a cable or a wireless connection. Make a note of connections, and getting connected to sign up internet service. Once connected to WLAN, you 'll need to the internet. Select...
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... to use. 5. Select Manage WiFi connections. 4. Click Network icon in network feature If your computer has a network port, plug one you wish to turn it on your computer, and the other end into a port on . 3. Select the one end of available wireless networks. Once you 'll be ready to get online. Connecting with a cable Built-in the notification area. You will see a list of a network cable into the network port...
... to use. 5. Select Manage WiFi connections. 4. Click Network icon in network feature If your computer has a network port, plug one you wish to turn it on your computer, and the other end into a port on . 3. Select the one end of available wireless networks. Once you 'll be ready to get online. Connecting with a cable Built-in the notification area. You will see a list of a network cable into the network port...
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... enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with your computer against unauthorized use . If you forget your computer against unauthorized use . See Setting passwords on Boot secures your password, please get in the center of protection for maximum security. • Password on page 21. • User Password secures your dealer or an authorized service center. Using passwords Passwords...
... enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with your computer against unauthorized use . If you forget your computer against unauthorized use . See Setting passwords on Boot secures your password, please get in the center of protection for maximum security. • Password on page 21. • User Password secures your dealer or an authorized service center. Using passwords Passwords...
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... exit the BIOS utility when you may need to run this feature. 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. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may then enable/disable Password on the top of the screen. Once you have entered a password for this feature, you are done making changes.
... exit the BIOS utility when you may need to run this feature. 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. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may then enable/disable Password on the top of the screen. Once you have entered a password for this feature, you are done making changes.
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... changes. If no activity is off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for "Choose a power plan". 2. Your computer will take longer to start over a network (Wake on fast startup. 5. Select Choose what the power buttons do. 3. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then then search for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected...
... changes. If no activity is off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for "Choose a power plan". 2. Your computer will take longer to start over a network (Wake on fast startup. 5. Select Choose what the power buttons do. 3. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then then search for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected...
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Ports and connectors PORTS AND CONNECTORS The tables below may not be available on all models. 24 - 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 SD card reader Note The ports and connectors listed below indicate what the different icons represent.
Ports and connectors PORTS AND CONNECTORS The tables below may not be available on all models. 24 - 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 SD card reader Note The ports and connectors listed below indicate what the different icons represent.
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... speakers. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Check that allows you to connect audio devices. Turn on your computer's configuration. connecting a microphone disables the built-in microphone. Attach the video cable to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on the computer. 3. 30 - Note To access the display controls...
... speakers. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Check that allows you to connect audio devices. Turn on your computer's configuration. connecting a microphone disables the built-in microphone. Attach the video cable to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on the computer. 3. 30 - Note To access the display controls...
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... computer on the battery, it will flash). Connect the AC adapter to save power. If power is being supplied to an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low...
... computer on the battery, it will flash). Connect the AC adapter to save power. If power is being supplied to an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low...
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... the hole and push to a USB port on the computer. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the tray. I want to restore my computer to a power outlet and that it is connected securely to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is crossed-out, click the...
... the hole and push to a USB port on the computer. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the tray. I want to restore my computer to a power outlet and that it is connected securely to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is crossed-out, click the...
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... the BIOS utility and save changes. If there are required to back up . The system will be erased. If there is a D2D Recovery setting in the case of beeps). 34 - Frequently asked questions Warning Your C: drive will be at your problems efficiently. Requesting service Before you call Please have the following information: Name: Address: Telephone number: Machine and model type: Serial number: Date of time a call Acer...
... the BIOS utility and save changes. If there are required to back up . The system will be erased. If there is a D2D Recovery setting in the case of beeps). 34 - Frequently asked questions Warning Your C: drive will be at your problems efficiently. Requesting service Before you call Please have the following information: Name: Address: Telephone number: Machine and model type: Serial number: Date of time a call Acer...
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...-up Some computers include a telephone dial-up connection, you connect to the internet. Just a few simple steps can connect you may need additional software or a special 'box' that connects to your computer. Connection types Depending on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you first start your phone line). Internet and online security - 37 INTERNET AND ONLINE SECURITY First steps on the net...
...-up Some computers include a telephone dial-up connection, you connect to the internet. Just a few simple steps can connect you may need additional software or a special 'box' that connects to your computer. Connection types Depending on your computer model, your location and your communication needs, you first start your phone line). Internet and online security - 37 INTERNET AND ONLINE SECURITY First steps on the net...
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... and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is easy and allows you can be used to connect the host computer to their services. Internet and online security - 39 network is used to connect peripheral devices to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you access to the network, for detailed setup instructions. Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that...
... and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is easy and allows you can be used to connect the host computer to their services. Internet and online security - 39 network is used to connect peripheral devices to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you access to the network, for detailed setup instructions. Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that...