Acer Iconia W3 manual

- 1 Iconia W3 User’s Manual[...]

2 - © 2013. All Rights Reserved . Iconia W3 Use r’s Manual Model: W3 This revision: 2 July 2013 AcerCloud frees you to enjoy your dig ital life anytime, anywhere! This computer comes with AcerCloud pre-installed. AcerCloud is a personal cloud service that allows y ou to acce ss your files over the Internet and make sure your most important files[...]

Table of c ontents - 3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Safety and comfort 5 First things first 15 Your guid es ............ ........... ............. ............. ..... 15 Basic care and tips for using yo ur computer .............. .......... ............. ............. ........ 15 Turning your computer on and off ............. 15 Taking care o f your compu te[...]

4 - Table of contents Troubleshooting tips. ................ ................ . 51 Error me ssages.. ............. .......... ............. ... 5 1 Recovery 53 Creating a reco very backup ........ ............. ........ 53 Creating a drivers a nd applications backu p ..... 56 Recovering y our system .... ............. ............. ..... 59 Reinsta[...]

Safety and com fort - 5 S AFETY AND COMFORT S AFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully . Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. T urning th e product off before c leaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet bef ore cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners[...]

6 - Safe ty and comfort - If an extension cord is used with this pr oduct, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sur e that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. - Do not overload a [...]

Safety and com fort - 7 - Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings. - Decrease the volume if you c an't hear peo ple speaking near you. General - Do not use this product near water . - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged. - Slots and openings are p[...]

8 - Safe ty and comfort Unplug this product from the wall outlet and re fer servicing to qualif ied service personnel when: - The power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed. - Liquid was spilled into the product. - The product was exposed to rain or w ater . - The product has been dropped or th e case has been damaged. - The product exhibits a di[...]

Safety and com fort - 9 Never use any charger or battery that is damaged. The capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced if the battery is left in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in summer or winter . Always try to keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). A device with a hot or cold battery may not work temp[...]

10 - Safety an d comfort materials may be attracted to the device, and persons with hea ri ng aids should not hold the device to the ear with the hearing aid. Do not place credit car ds or other magnetic storage media near the device , because information stored on them may be erased. M EDICAL DEVICES Operation of any radio trans mitting equipment,[...]

Safety and comfor t - 11 equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly . Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or ex plosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its part s, or en hancements. For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that air bags inflate with great force. Do not place objec ts, including i[...]

12 - Safety an d comfort D ISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. T o minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the W a ste from Electric al and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit www .acer-group.com/public/ Sustai[...]

Safety and comfor t - 13 - S tand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles. - T ake short rests to relax your neck and shoulders. - Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders. - Install the external disp lay , keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. - If you view your monitor more than your[...]

14 - Safety an d comfort using a glare-reduction filter , using a display visor , such as a piece of cardboar d extended from the display's top front edge. - Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. - Avoid looking at bright light s ources for extended periods of time. Developing good work habits The following work habits make[...]

First things first - 15 F IRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Y our guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the setup poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to [...]

16 - First things f irst If you need to power down the computer for a short while, but don’t want to completely shut it down, you can put it into Hibernate by pressing the power button. Note : If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn off the co[...]

First things first - 17 T aking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: • Do not connect the adapter to any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy object s on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull [...]

18 - Your Ac er tablet PC tour Y OUR A CER TABLET PC TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer computer. You can enter information into you new computer with the touchscreen. Ta b l e t P C The following images will show you views of your tablet computer. T op view 3 2 1 No. Item De[...]

Your Acer tabl et PC tour - 19 Bottom view Front view 2 1 3 4 No. Item Description 1 Light sensor Detects ambient light and automatically adjust s screen brightness. Not available on all models. 2 Camera indicator light Lights up when camera is active. Not available on all models.[...]

20 - Your Ac er tablet PC tour Note : Display orientation may be fixed when apps designed for a specific orientation are running. These include games and other full-screen apps. When making video calls, you should always hold the tablet in landscape orientation. 3 Integrated webcam 2-megapixel camera for video communication. 4 Windows key Press onc[...]

Your Acer tabl et PC tour - 21 Back view No. Item Description 1 Camera 2-megapixel camera for taking high-resolution ima ges. 2 Camera indicator light Lights up when camera is active. Not available on all models. 1 2[...]

22 - Your Ac er tablet PC tour Lef t/right views 2 3 4 5 6 1 4 No. Item Description 1 Power button Press to turn the tablet on; press again to place the t ablet in Sleep mode. Press and hold to turn the table t off. 2 Micro USB connector Connects to USB devices. A Micro USB to USB adapter is needed to connect to USB devices. When using a USB port, [...]

Your Acer tabl et PC tour - 23 3 Micro HDMI port Supports high-definition digit al video connections. 4 S peakers Delivers stereo audio output. 5 DC-in Connects to an AC adapter . 6 Headset/speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. No. Item Description[...]

24 - Micro USB M ICRO USB The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up system resources. The Micro USB port provides a compact port that is fully compatible with USB 2.0 devices. Note: A Micro USB to USB adapter is needed to connect to USB devices that use a full-sized [...]

HDMI Micro - 25 HDMI M ICRO HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. 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 te[...]

26 - Using the virtual keyboar d U SING THE VIRTUAL KEYBOARD Microsoft Windows provides a convenient virtual keyboard for entering data. There are several ways to display the keyboard: Tap inside any text field to display the Windows virtual keyboard.[...]

Using the virtual keyboard - 27 From Desktop, tap the Keyboard icon in the system tray to display the keyboard. Tap the "x" in the keyboard’s top-right corner to close the keyboard.[...]

28 - Wireless networks W IRELESS NETWORKS Connecting to the Internet Your computer's wireless connection is turned on by default. Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during setup. Select your network and enter the password if required. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Please refer to your [...]

Wireless networks - 29 Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Components of a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you need to have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are two-way transceivers [...]

30 - Screen or ientation and G-sensor S CREEN ORIENTATION AND G- SENSOR Your computer has a built-in accelerometer that d etects the tablet’s orientation and automatically rotates the screen to suit the orientation. You can lock the screen orientation by using the lock switch. The orientation may also be locked at other times, including: • When[...]

Power manageme nt - 31 P OWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals c onnected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time, the c[...]

32 - Power m anagement Your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Open the Desktop. 2. Click Power Optio ns in the Notification area. 3. Select More Power Options . 4. Select Choose what the power buttons do . 5. T o access Shut down Settings, select Change settings that are currently u[...]

Power manageme nt - 33 6. Scroll down and disable T urn on fast startup. 7. Select Save changes .[...]

34 - Battery pack B ATTERY PACK The computer uses an embedded battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery p ack characteri stics The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer. Howeve[...]

Battery pack - 3 5 1. Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery . 2. Disconnect the AC adapter . 3. T urn on the computer and operate using battery power . 4. Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 5. Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. Follow these steps again until the battery has been [...]

36 - Battery pack • Frequent use; the more you use the battery , the faster it will reach the end of its eff ective life. A standard computer battery has a life span of about 300 charges. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery op eration, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging [...]

Battery pack - 3 7 Warning! Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Data may be lost if the battery is allowed to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down. When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter a[...]

38 - Securing your compu ter S ECURING YOUR COMPUTER Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer. Using p asswords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data: [...]

Securing your com puter - 39 Entering p asswords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you enter the BIOS utility . • T ype the Supervisor Password and press < Enter > to access the BIO S utility . If you enter the password incorr[...]

40 - Frequently a sked questions F REQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each one. I turned on the power , but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the [...]

Frequently asked questions - 41 • The brightness level might be too low . Press < Fn > + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to an external monitor . Press the display toggle hotkey < Fn > + < F5 > to toggle the display back to the computer . • If the Sleep indicator is lit,[...]

42 - Frequently a sked questions The printer does not work Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer . Requesting service International T ravelers Warranty (ITW) Your c[...]

Frequently asked questions - 43 Before you call Please have the following information av ailable when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer when you call. With your support, we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently. If there are error messages or beeps reported by your compute[...]

44 - Frequently a sked questions Ti p s and hint s for using Windows 8 We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you get started. Three concept s you might want to keep in mind 1. Sta rt The Start button is no longer available; you can launch apps from the Start screen. [...]

Frequently asked questions - 45 How do I jump between app s? Swipe the left-hand edge of the screen inwards to c ycle through apps that are currently running. How do I turn off my computer? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards, tap Sett ings > Power and select the action you'd like to take. Alternatively, from Desktop , tap Acer [...]

46 - Frequently a sked questions Tap and hold the preview icon to see the characters you've entered to ensure the password is correct. How do I personalize my computer? You can personalize Start with a different background image or by arranging the tiles to suit your personal needs. To change the background, swipe the right-hand edge of the sc[...]

Frequently asked questions - 47 So, how do I close an app? Swipe the window downwards from the top to the bottom of the screen. Can I change the screen resolution? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search , tap the text box to open the onscreen keyboard and start typing 'Control Panel' to display the results; tap Con[...]

48 - Frequently a sked questions How do I make an app appear on S tart? If you're in All apps and you want to make an app appear on Start , tap and drag the app downwards and release it. Tap Pin to Start from the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen. How do I remove a tile from S tart? Tap and drag the app downwards and release it. Ta[...]

Frequently asked questions - 49 What is a M icrosof t ID (account)? A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use to sign in to Windows. You can use any email address, but it is best if you choose the one you already use to communicate with friends and sign in to your favorite websites. When you sign in to your PC with a Microso[...]

50 - Frequently a sked questions How do I check for Windows up dates? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settin gs > Change PC settings > Windows Updates . Tap Check for updates now . Where can I get more information ? For more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 8 tutorials: www .acer.com/windows8-t[...]

- 51 T roubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. T roubleshooting tip s This [...]

52 - If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk, then press < Enter > to reboot. Equipment configuration error Press < F2 > (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility , then press Ex[...]

Recovery - 53 R ECOVERY If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions do not help, you can 'recover' your computer - i.e. return it to an earlier state. This section descri bes the recovery tool s available on y our computer. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management , which allows you to creat e a recovery[...]

54 - Recovery 1. From Sta r t , type 'Rec overy' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Click Create Factory Default Backup . The Reco very Drive window opens.[...]

Recovery - 55 Make sure Copy contents from the reco very partition to the recovery drive is selected. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. Plug in the USB drive then click Next . • Make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. The recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage 4. Y ou will be shown [...]

56 - Recovery 7. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly . Important: Write a unique, descrip tive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you will remember. Creating a drivers a nd applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that cont ains the facto[...]

Recovery - 57 1. From Sta r t , type 'Rec overy' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup . Plug in the USB drive or insert a bl ank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next .[...]

58 - Recovery • If you are using a USB drive, make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. • If using DVDs, it will also show the number of blank, recordable discs you will need to complete the recovery discs. Make sure that you have the required number of identical, blank discs.[...]

Recovery - 59 3. Click Start to copy files.Y ou will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. Follow the process until it completes: • If you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each disc as it completes burning it. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker . If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc w[...]

60 - Recovery solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly . For instructions, see "Returning to an earlier system snap shot" on pa g e 6 2 . 3. Reset your operating system. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Retur[...]

Recovery - 61 If you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: •F r o m Sta rt , type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. • Click Reinstall Driv ers or Applications .[...]

62 - Recovery • Y ou should see the Content s section of the Acer Resource Center . • Click the install icon for th e item you want to inst all, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the inst allation. Repeat this step for each item you want to reinstall. Returning to an earlier system snap shot Microsoft System Restore periodically[...]

Recovery - 63 apps. Type 'Windows system restore' in the Search Help box, then press Enter . Returning to a restore point 1. From St a r t , type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of apps. 2. Click System and Security > Action Center , then click Recovery at the bottom of the window . 3. Click Open Syst[...]

64 - Recovery Recovering fr om Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: •F r o m Sta r t , type 'Rec overy' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, t[...]

Recovery - 65 Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Restore Factory Settings . Caution: 'Restore Factor y Settings ' will erase all files on your hard drive. 2. The Reset your PC window opens. Images fo r reference on ly . 3. Click Next , then choose how to erase your files:[...]

66 - Recovery a. Just remove my files quickly erases all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes. b. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive af ter each file is erased, so no files can be viewed after the recovery . Cleaning the drive takes much longer , up to 5 hours, but is much more secure as old files are compl[...]

Recovery - 67 Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Dat a) . 2. The Refresh your PC window opens. 3. Click Next , then Refresh . 4. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer , then conti nues by copying files to your hard drive. This process takes about 30 minutes.[...]

68 - Recovering your system R ECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM Note : This section may not apply to your model. Your computer comes with system recovery DVDs, but does not contain an optical disc drive (ODD). Obtain an external ODD and complete the following steps to recover your computer to factory conditions: 1. Shutdown the computer completely by pressing [...]

BIOS utility - 69 BIOS UTILITY The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, turn y our computer off[...]

70 - Regulatio ns and safety not ices R EGULATIONS AND SAFETY NOTICES FCC STATEMENT This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digit al device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Th ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi dential installation. This device g[...]

Regulation s and safet y notices - 71 Caution: Changes or modifica tions not expressly approved by th e manufacturer could void the user's autho rity , which is granted by the Federal Comm unications Commission, to op erate this computer . N OTICE FOR C ANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'in[...]

72 - Regulatio ns and safety not ices Declaration of Conformity f or EU countries Hereby , Acer, declares that this computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Wireless operation channels fo r different domains France: Restricted wireless frequency ba nds Some areas of France have [...]

Regulation s and safet y notices - 73 Departments in which the use of the 2400 - 2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100 mW indoors and less than 10 mW outdoors: This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest information [...]

74 - Regulatio ns and safety not ices List of national cod es This equipment may be operated in the following count ries: C ANADA — L OW - POWER LICENSE - EXEMPT RADIO COMMUNICATION DEVICES (RSS-210) Exposure of humans to RF field s (RSS-102) The computer employs low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limi[...]

Regulation s and safet y notices - 75 This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, Issue 4, and RSS-210, No 4 (Dec 2000) and No 5 (Nov 2001). "T o prevent radio interference to the lic ensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to p[...]