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... Internet 34 Wireless networks 34 Cleaning and servicing 17 Acer clear.fi 36 Your Acer tablet PC tour 18 Navigating media and photos 36 Tablet PC 18 Top view 18 Bottom view 19 Shared files 37 Which devices are compatible 37 Playing to another device 38 Front view 20 Screen orientation Back view 21 Left/right views 22 and G-sensor 39 Installing a SIM card (only for selected Power management 40 models 23 Saving power 40 Using the network connection 23 SIM card lock...
... Internet 34 Wireless networks 34 Cleaning and servicing 17 Acer clear.fi 36 Your Acer tablet PC tour 18 Navigating media and photos 36 Tablet PC 18 Top view 18 Bottom view 19 Shared files 37 Which devices are compatible 37 Playing to another device 38 Front view 20 Screen orientation Back view 21 Left/right views 22 and G-sensor 39 Installing a SIM card (only for selected Power management 40 models 23 Saving power 40 Using the network connection 23 SIM card lock...
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... your system 69 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 70 Returning to an earlier system snapshot 73 Returning your system 62 How do I check for Windows BIOS utility 83 updates 59 Boot sequence 83 Where can I 'm used to Start 53 Recovery from a recovery backup ........ 79 How do I get more information 59 Setting passwords 83 Troubleshooting 60 Troubleshooting tips 60 Regulations and safety notices 84 4 - Table of contents
... your system 69 Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 70 Returning to an earlier system snapshot 73 Returning your system 62 How do I check for Windows BIOS utility 83 updates 59 Boot sequence 83 Where can I 'm used to Start 53 Recovery from a recovery backup ........ 79 How do I get more information 59 Setting passwords 83 Troubleshooting 60 Troubleshooting tips 60 Regulations and safety notices 84 4 - Table of contents
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...: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. In addition it contains general regulations and safety notices for using your computer Turning your notebook. Basic care and tips for your computer on and off To turn the power off , the setup poster helps you to...
...: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + , click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens. In addition it contains general regulations and safety notices for using your computer Turning your notebook. Basic care and tips for your computer on and off To turn the power off , the setup poster helps you to...
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... Sleep mode. press again to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with the touchscreen. Tablet PC Your tablet computer has two components: the tablet and an optional keyboard dock. The following images will show you both of these. Top view 1 23 No. Press and hold to turn the tablet off. Your Acer tablet PC tour You can enter information into you new computer with microphone. 2 Lock switch Locks the screen...
... Sleep mode. press again to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with the touchscreen. Tablet PC Your tablet computer has two components: the tablet and an optional keyboard dock. The following images will show you both of these. Top view 1 23 No. Press and hold to turn the tablet off. Your Acer tablet PC tour You can enter information into you new computer with microphone. 2 Lock switch Locks the screen...
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.... only for Internet access. Using the network connection Open the desktop and tap the network icon in the taskbar. Your Acer tablet PC tour - 23 Caution: Turn off . 2. To take full advantage of your computer's Internet capabilities, you should install a SIM card with data subscription before turning on your computer before installing or removing a SIM card. When fully inserted, the SIM card will click into place. 3. Turn on your computer if power it still...
.... only for Internet access. Using the network connection Open the desktop and tap the network icon in the taskbar. Your Acer tablet PC tour - 23 Caution: Turn off . 2. To take full advantage of your computer's Internet capabilities, you should install a SIM card with data subscription before turning on your computer before installing or removing a SIM card. When fully inserted, the SIM card will click into place. 3. Turn on your computer if power it still...
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Front view 1 2 No. Your Acer tablet PC tour Connects to the dock. Item 1 Pin for keyboard dock 2 Dock connector Description Secures the tablet to the dock connector on the tablet. 26 - Keyboard dock The following set of images show you the optional keyboard dock.
Front view 1 2 No. Your Acer tablet PC tour Connects to the dock. Item 1 Pin for keyboard dock 2 Dock connector Description Secures the tablet to the dock connector on the tablet. 26 - Keyboard dock The following set of images show you the optional keyboard dock.
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... internet connection with other users of your home network to share access to files and devices connected to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you to the network, for example a printer or scanner. Setting up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wires. Wireless networks WIRELESS NETWORKS Connecting to your ISP or router documentation. Select your network and enter the password if required. Windows...
... internet connection with other users of your home network to share access to files and devices connected to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you to the network, for example a printer or scanner. Setting up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wires. Wireless networks WIRELESS NETWORKS Connecting to your ISP or router documentation. Select your network and enter the password if required. Windows...
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... NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices. Which devices are shown in the bar across the bottom of the screen to explore. Acer clear.fi - 37 Open clear.fi on the device that stores the files. Most devices with clear.fi or DLNA software can play , then double-click to start playback. Use the media controls in the Home Shared section. Shared files Devices connected to your network are compatible? For example, when music is active. Select a device, then...
... NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices. Which devices are shown in the bar across the bottom of the screen to explore. Acer clear.fi - 37 Open clear.fi on the device that stores the files. Most devices with clear.fi or DLNA software can play , then double-click to start playback. Use the media controls in the Home Shared section. Shared files Devices connected to your network are compatible? For example, when music is active. Select a device, then...
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... suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are not being used (e.g. Connect the AC adapter as soon as they can continue to draw power. • Store your AC adapter and battery. a USB disk drive), as possible after your PC in a cool, dry place. Higher temperatures cause the battery to 30° C (86° F). Data may...
... suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are not being used (e.g. Connect the AC adapter as soon as they can continue to draw power. • Store your AC adapter and battery. a USB disk drive), as possible after your PC in a cool, dry place. Higher temperatures cause the battery to 30° C (86° F). Data may...
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... turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Important: You have three chances to shut down the computer. Securing your computer Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen...
... turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Important: You have three chances to shut down the computer. Securing your computer Press and hold the power button for four seconds to enter a password. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen...
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...; If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is being supplied to power the computer. Nothing appears on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: •...
...; If you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. • If it is being supplied to power the computer. Nothing appears on the screen The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: •...
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... account has a password set, you 're connected to open the app. How do I turn off my computer? Alternatively, from Desktop, tap Acer Power Button and select the action you can view weather or stock updates without needing to the Internet. Windows Store apps will be displayed on Start using live tiles?' Live tiles are similar to thumbnails of the screen inwards, tap Settings > Power and select the action you'd like to unlock...
... account has a password set, you 're connected to open the app. How do I turn off my computer? Alternatively, from Desktop, tap Acer Power Button and select the action you can view weather or stock updates without needing to the Internet. Windows Store apps will be displayed on Start using live tiles?' Live tiles are similar to thumbnails of the screen inwards, tap Settings > Power and select the action you'd like to unlock...
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... Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to using a Microsoft ID. How do I get one ? If you've already installed Windows 8 and didn't sign in to a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. Once you don't have traditional favorites, instead you can sync data across different machines you already use to communicate with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you use Windows...
... Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to using a Microsoft ID. How do I get one ? If you've already installed Windows 8 and didn't sign in to a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions. Once you don't have traditional favorites, instead you can sync data across different machines you already use to communicate with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you use Windows...
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... recovery tools available on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Note: Make sure you must first create a recovery backup. RECOVERY If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 49) do not help, you an option to the same state as possible. i.e. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating...
... recovery tools available on your computer's hard drive, including Windows and all settings and personal data. Note: Make sure you must first create a recovery backup. RECOVERY If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 49) do not help, you an option to the same state as possible. i.e. Note: Acer Recovery Management is only available with a preinstalled Windows operating...
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... else has solved the problem and you have created. • Other applications - Recovery You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning to its factory condition. solved by returning your system to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from...
... else has solved the problem and you have created. • Other applications - Recovery You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning to its factory condition. solved by returning your system to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from...
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... all files before restoring your PC window opens. The Reset your computer and takes about 30 minutes. b. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your hard drive. 7. After the recovery has finished, you can be viewed after the recovery. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much more secure as old files are completely removed...
... all files before restoring your PC window opens. The Reset your computer and takes about 30 minutes. b. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by repeating the first-start using your hard drive. 7. After the recovery has finished, you can be viewed after the recovery. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is much more secure as old files are completely removed...
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... to open the boot menu. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. a. If it is attached to select USB Device, then press Enter. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you to select which device to select the Main menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to start from the recovery backup...
... to open the boot menu. The boot menu allows you must enable the F12 Boot Menu: a. a. If it is attached to select USB Device, then press Enter. If your computer does not have a built-in the USB drive and turn on a USB drive: 1. Plug in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is not already enabled, you to select which device to select the Main menu. Use the left or right arrow keys to start from the recovery backup...
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... Troubleshoot and then choose the type of hard-to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to get your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). Click Reset your PC to -resolve software problems, you purchased your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See "Refresh your PC from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, back them as restore points...
... Troubleshoot and then choose the type of hard-to start the refresh process: Refresh your PC will attempt to get your files (user data) but will be removed (except software installed from the Windows Store). Click Reset your PC to -resolve software problems, you purchased your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers. See "Refresh your PC from the recovery backup" on your hard drive, back them as restore points...
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... no files can be viewed after the recovery. Choose to the hard drive: a. If you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your computer to erase your PC window opens. 2. b. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is available). 4. The Reset your files: a. Click Next. Choose how to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. Cleaning the Recovery - 81 b. To completely restore your hard drive. 1. Reset your...
... no files can be viewed after the recovery. Choose to the hard drive: a. If you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on your computer to erase your PC window opens. 2. b. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is available). 4. The Reset your files: a. Click Next. Choose how to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5. Cleaning the Recovery - 81 b. To completely restore your hard drive. 1. Reset your...
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... power button. BIOS utility - 83 BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it. Setting passwords To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Set a supervisor password, then enable Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security...
... power button. BIOS utility - 83 BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to run it. Setting passwords To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Set a supervisor password, then enable Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security...