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AcerCloud is a personal cloud service that allows you to enjoy your digital life anytime, anywhere! © 2013. This computer comes with AcerCloud pre-installed. For more information please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/acercloud 2 - All Rights Reserved. With your personal cloud, all your connected devices (PC, tablet, phone) can access files on your most important files are always up to access your files over the Internet and make sure your main Cloud PC. Iconia W3 User's Manual Model: W3 This revision: 2 July 2013 AcerCloud frees you to date.
AcerCloud is a personal cloud service that allows you to enjoy your digital life anytime, anywhere! © 2013. This computer comes with AcerCloud pre-installed. For more information please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/acercloud 2 - All Rights Reserved. With your personal cloud, all your connected devices (PC, tablet, phone) can access files on your most important files are always up to access your files over the Internet and make sure your main Cloud PC. Iconia W3 User's Manual Model: W3 This revision: 2 July 2013 AcerCloud frees you to date.
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... your AC adapter 17 Using passwords 38 Cleaning and servicing 17 Entering passwords 39 Your Acer tablet PC tour 18 Frequently asked questions 40 Tablet PC 18 Requesting service 42 Top view 18 Tips and hints for Windows updates 50 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in mind 44 Back view 21 How do I access the charms 44 Left/right views 22 Micro USB 24 How do I get to Start 44...
... your AC adapter 17 Using passwords 38 Cleaning and servicing 17 Entering passwords 39 Your Acer tablet PC tour 18 Frequently asked questions 40 Tablet PC 18 Requesting service 42 Top view 18 Tips and hints for Windows updates 50 Where can I 'm used to use Windows in mind 44 Back view 21 How do I access the charms 44 Left/right views 22 Micro USB 24 How do I get to Start 44...
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... battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of other controls may cause the battery to qualified service personnel. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. The power cord or plug is achieved only after following the operating instructions. - For safety reasons, and to qualified service personnel when: - Liquid was exposed to normal condition. Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions...
... battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of other controls may cause the battery to qualified service personnel. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. The power cord or plug is achieved only after following the operating instructions. - For safety reasons, and to qualified service personnel when: - Liquid was exposed to normal condition. Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions...
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... regulations when disposing of batteries according to www.acer.com for battery shipping documents. - Keep them in its use any area, and always switch off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your body. Batteries may explode. Batteries may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged. Use the device only in fire. This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used batteries. Metallic Safety and...
... regulations when disposing of batteries according to www.acer.com for battery shipping documents. - Keep them in its use any area, and always switch off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your body. Batteries may explode. Batteries may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged. Use the device only in fire. This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used batteries. Metallic Safety and...
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...; Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. It is available from Desktop; This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the setup poster helps you get started with setting up your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens...
...; Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. It is available from Desktop; This guide contains detailed information on and off To turn the power off , the setup poster helps you get started with setting up your computer on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens...
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Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast connection. Use the HDMI Micro port on your computer to HDMI adapter is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. Note: A HDMI Micro to connect with certain models. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital...
Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast connection. Use the HDMI Micro port on your computer to HDMI adapter is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. Note: A HDMI Micro to connect with certain models. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital...
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... you can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless network? Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is turned on by default. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you to the Internet Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wires. Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during setup. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Wireless networks Setting up a wireless network is easy and...
... you can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless network? Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is turned on by default. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you to the Internet Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wires. Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during setup. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Wireless networks Setting up a wireless network is easy and...
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... improving recharging efficiency. Battery pack the more you get the most out of about 300 charges. Checking the battery level The power meter indicates the current battery level. a USB disk drive), as they can continue to see the battery's present charge level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to draw power. • Store your AC adapter and battery. • Frequent use;
... improving recharging efficiency. Battery pack the more you get the most out of about 300 charges. Checking the battery level The power meter indicates the current battery level. a USB disk drive), as they can continue to see the battery's present charge level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to draw power. • Store your AC adapter and battery. • Frequent use;
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... use the computer. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Entering passwords When a password is set , a prompt appears when you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to shut down the computer. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to access the BIOS utility. If you fail to enter the password...
... use the computer. Try again and press . • When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Entering passwords When a password is set , a prompt appears when you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press to shut down the computer. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to access the BIOS utility. If you fail to enter the password...
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... battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to turn the display back on . Press any key to power the computer. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on , three things might be the cause: 40 - Check the following is properly plugged into your computer. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk...
... battery pack. • Make sure that may be low and unable to turn the display back on . Press any key to power the computer. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on , three things might be the cause: 40 - Check the following is properly plugged into your computer. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB disk...
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... do I jump between apps? If your account has a password set, you 'd like to unlock the computer. Alternatively, from Desktop, tap Acer Power Button and select the action you will be displayed on Start using live tiles?' Windows Store apps will be updated with touch input. Live tiles are similar to thumbnails of the app that are 'live -tiles. How do I unlock my computer? How do I turn off my computer...
... do I jump between apps? If your account has a password set, you 'd like to unlock the computer. Alternatively, from Desktop, tap Acer Power Button and select the action you will be displayed on Start using live tiles?' Windows Store apps will be updated with touch input. Live tiles are similar to thumbnails of the app that are 'live -tiles. How do I unlock my computer? How do I turn off my computer...
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... your PC with a Microsoft account or you have the page open, swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the screen to open the menu at the bottom of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. If you've already installed Windows 8 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your favorite websites. Frequently...
... your PC with a Microsoft account or you have the page open, swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the screen to open the menu at the bottom of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. If you've already installed Windows 8 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your favorite websites. Frequently...
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How do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 8 tutorials: www.acer.com/windows8-tutorial • Support FAQs: www.acer.com/support 50 - Tap Check for Windows updates? For more information? Where can I check for updates now. Frequently asked questions Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Windows Updates.
How do I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 8 tutorials: www.acer.com/windows8-tutorial • Support FAQs: www.acer.com/support 50 - Tap Check for Windows updates? For more information? Where can I check for updates now. Frequently asked questions Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Windows Updates.
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... a USB drive with a capacity of your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. i.e. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. return it , while giving you an option to an earlier state. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating system. Note: Make sure you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and...
... a USB drive with a capacity of your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. i.e. In certain situations a full recovery will restore your computer to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup. return it , while giving you an option to an earlier state. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating system. Note: Make sure you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and...
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... system: 1. For instructions on page 60. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Perform minor fixes. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it clearly. If multiple discs are using optical discs, the drive ejects each...
... system: 1. For instructions on page 60. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the screen. 4. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. Perform minor fixes. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it clearly. If multiple discs are using optical discs, the drive ejects each...
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... want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning to reinstall the applications and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If you need to reinstall software that did...
... want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system to factory condition, see "Returning to reinstall the applications and device drivers that software's installation instructions. • New device drivers - If you need to reinstall software that did...
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... of hard-toresolve software problems, you can return to one of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for each time you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Repeat this step for the item you want to reinstall. Recovery...
... of hard-toresolve software problems, you can return to one of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for each time you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day, and also each item you install software or device drivers. Repeat this step for the item you want to reinstall. Recovery...
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..." on page 64. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at a time when your computer. Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that came with your computer, see "Recovering from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created...
..." on page 64. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at a time when your computer. Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that came with your computer, see "Recovering from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created...
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... recovery. After the recovery has finished, you can be viewed after each file is much more secure as old files are completely removed. 4. b. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to your hard drive. 6. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Recovery Just remove my files quickly erases all files before restoring...
... recovery. After the recovery has finished, you can be viewed after each file is much more secure as old files are completely removed. 4. b. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to your hard drive. 6. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your computer and takes about 30 minutes. Recovery Just remove my files quickly erases all files before restoring...
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... do not need to run it. BIOS utility - 69 To activate the BIOS utility, turn your computer's BIOS. BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this utility. Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer off, then press and hold the volume down key before pressing the power button. Set a supervisor password, then enable Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security.
... do not need to run it. BIOS utility - 69 To activate the BIOS utility, turn your computer's BIOS. BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this utility. Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer off, then press and hold the volume down key before pressing the power button. Set a supervisor password, then enable Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security.