Acer P31314602 manual

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2 - © 2013. All Rights Reserved . Acer Aspire P3 U ser Manual Model: P3 First issue: 28 March 2013[...]

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 Three concepts you mi ght want to keep in mind........... ............. ............. ......... 57 How do I acce ss the char ms? . ............. ..... 57 How do I ge t to Start? ..... ............. .......... ... 5 7 How do I jum p between ap ps?........ .......... 58 How do I t urn off my co mputer? ................ 58 Why is[...]

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 cleanin g 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 comptuer your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Y our guides To help you use your Acer computer, 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 • T ap the Settin gs charm > Po wer > Shut down . To turn the power off (to get into BIOS upon reboot), do the following: • T ap the Sett ings charm > Change PC settings > General . Under "Advanced startup", tap Rest art now . The "Choose an option" screen displays. T ap Tu r n o f f y o [...]

First things first - 17 • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer . • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top of the computer . • Do not slam the computer display when you close it. • N[...]

18 - First things f irst 2. Disconnect the AC adapter . 3. Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. If either of the following occurs: • The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; • The computer does not operate normally Please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on page 54 .[...]

Your Acer com puter tour - 1 9 Y OUR A CER COMPUTER TOUR After setting up your device as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer computer. You can enter information into you new computer via the touchscreen. Computer Your device has two components: the comp uter and the keyboard cover. The following set of images will [...]

20 - Your Ac er computer tou r Front view 3 1 2 No. Item Description 1 Camera indicator light Lights up when camera is active. 2 Webcam W eb camera for video communication. 3 Windows key Press once to open the S tart menu.[...]

Your Acer com puter tour - 2 1 Back view No. Item Description 1 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication. 2 Camera indicator li ght Lights up when camera is active. 1 2[...]

22 - Your Ac er computer tou r T op view 1 No. Item Description 1 V entilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 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 shoul[...]

Your Acer com puter tour - 2 3 Lef t/right views 2 3 4 6 7 8 1 5 No. Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 2 micro HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 3 USB 3.0 port Connects to USB devices. A USB 3.0 port can be distinguished by its blue connector (see below). 4 DC-in jack Connects to[...]

24 - Your Ac er computer tou r Information on USB 3.0 • Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier USB devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 (SuperS peed USB) specification. 5 Reset Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to reset the comp uter (simulates removing and reinstal[...]

Your Acer com puter tour - 2 5 LED Indicators LED color State Description Blue S teady The computer is fully charged and plugged in. Blue On briefly The computer is fully charged and running on battery power . After pressing the power button, the blue LED st ays lit for a few seconds before turning of f. Amber S teady The computer is charging and p[...]

26 - Your Ac er computer tou r • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Keyboard cover The following section describes the bundled keyboard cover. Keyboard front view 2 3 5 1 4 No. Icon Item Description 1 Battery LED Indicates the keyboard’s battery st atus (see table below).[...]

Your Acer com puter tour - 2 7 2 Power button T urns the keyboard on and off. 3 USB connector Use the provided USB charging cable to charge the keyboard’ s embedded battery . See "Inserting the computer into the keyboard cover" on p age 29 . 4 Func tion LE D Indicates the keyboard’s function st atus (see table below). 5 Keyboard For e[...]

28 - Your Ac er computer tou r Battery LED State Description Blue (solid) The keyboard is plugged in and fully charged. Orange (solid) The keyboard is plugged in and charging. Orange (blinking sl owly) The keyboard is not plugged in and the battery is low . Orange (blinking quick ly) The keyboard is not plugged in and the battery is critically low [...]

Your Acer com puter tour - 2 9 Inserting the computer in to the keyboard cover Note: Always use caution when using and transporting the keyboard cover. Acer recommends using two hands when holding the keyboard case. 1. Place the holder into the keyboard's channel to put the holder in position. 2. Place the bottom part of the computer into the [...]

30 - Your Ac er computer tou r 3. Lean the tablet back into the holder and press the tablet's top edges to ensure the holder ’s tabs secure it in place.The computer is now secure in the keyboard cover .[...]

Your Acer com puter tour - 3 1 Note : To avoid possible damage, do not carry the holder with the computer facing outside. Removing the co mputer from the ke yboard cover 1. Press the holder ’s tabs located on the top of the holder .[...]

32 - Your Ac er computer tou r 2. Pull the computer away from the holder . Using the keyboard Your Bluetooth keyboard comes pre-paired with the P3. You only need to turn on the keyboard and the P3 Bluetooth function by doing the following: 1. T ap the Settings charm > Change PC settings > Wireless . 2. Under Wireless devices, ensure the Bluet[...]

Your Acer com puter tour - 3 3 Pairing with the P3 If your Bluetooth keyboard loses connection with the P3, you will need to pair again. After the pairing process is complete , you're able to turn your keyboard off and on again without having to pair again. 1. T ap the Settings charm > Change PC settings > Devices 2. T ap the Acer Aspire[...]

34 - Your Ac er computer tou r Charging the keyboar d The keyboard cover comes with an embedded bat tery and a USB charging cable. The cable's large end connects to the tablet's USB port and the small end connects to the keyboard's micro USB port. When the battery LED quickly blinks orange, the keyboard's battery is critically l[...]

Universal Serial B us (USB) - 35 U NIVERSAL S ERIAL B US (USB) The USB port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up system resources.[...]

36 - HDMI Micro 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[...]

Using the virtual keyboard - 37 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.[...]

38 - Using the virtual keyb oard 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.[...]

Wireless networks - 39 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 [...]

40 - Wireless networks 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 [...]

Acer clear.fi - 41 A CER CLEAR . FI Note: Only for certain models. With Acer clear.fi, you can enjoy videos, photos and music. Stream media from, or to, other devices with Acer clear.fi installed. Note: All devices must be connected to the same network. To watch videos or listen to music open clear.fi Media , to browse photos open clear.fi Photo . [...]

42 - Acer clear.f i Use the media controls in the bar across the bottom of the screen to control playback. For example, when music is selected, you can play, pause or stop playback, and adjust the volume. Note: You must activate sharing on the device that stores the files. Open clear.fi on the device that stores the files, select Edit then make sur[...]

Screen orient ation and G- sensor - 43 S CREEN ORIENTATION AND G- SENSOR Your device has a built-in accelerometer that detects the device’s orientation and automatically rotates the screen to suit the orientation. You can lock the screen orientation by doing the following: 1. Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search . 2. T a[...]

44 - Power m anagement 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[...]

Power manageme nt - 45 Note : Once in Deep Sleep, your PC will consume significantly less power compared with Sleep mode, but it will take a little longer to wake up from Deep Sleep. Deep Sleep and Sleep mode work together to ensure that your comp uter saves as much power as possible while still enabling quick, instant on access. To save more power[...]

46 - Power m anagement 1. Open the Desktop. 2. Click Power Options in the Notification area. 3. Select More Power Opti ons . 4. Select Choose what the p ower buttons do . 5. T o access Shutdown Settings, select Cha nge settings that are currently unavai lable .[...]

Power manageme nt - 47 6. Scroll down and disable T urn on fast startup. 7. Select Save changes .[...]

48 - 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 pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the[...]

Battery pack - 4 9 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 charged and discharged three times. Use this conditioning process for all new batteries,[...]

50 - Battery pack Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery op eration, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on-the-go use. • Eject a PC Card if it is n[...]

Battery pack - 5 1 When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation: Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Plug the AC adapter into the computer , and then connect to the mains power supply . 2. Save all necessary files. 3. Resume work. T urn off the computer[...]

52 - 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 - 53 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 at boot-up ( See "BIOS utility" on p age 67 ). • T ype the Supervisor Password and press < Enter > to acce[...]

54 - 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 button’s battery LED: • If it is not lit, no power is being su[...]

Frequently asked questions - 55 • The volume level may be too low . Look at the volume control (speaker) icon by tapping the Setting s charm > Vo l u m e . T ap the Vo l u m e icon and adjust the volume accordingly . • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out port on the computer , the internal speakers aut[...]

56 - Frequently a sked questions 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 computer, write them down as they appear on the screen (or the number and sequence in the case of beeps). Y ou are required to provide the following information: Name[...]

Frequently asked questions - 57 Ti p s and hints 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. 2.[...]

58 - Frequently a sked questions 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[...]

Frequently asked questions - 59 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 scr[...]

60 - Frequently a sked questions 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 Co[...]

Frequently asked questions - 61 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. Tap[...]

62 - Frequently a sked questions 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 Micros[...]

Frequently asked questions - 63 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-tu[...]

64 - 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 [...]

- 65 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 into an external drive, then press < Enter > to reboot. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center . Hard disk[...]

66 - 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 - 67 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 enter the BIOS utility, do the following: • Ensu[...]

68 - 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 - 69 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[...]

70 - 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 - 71 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 [...]

72 - 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 - 73 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[...]