Acer Aspire V3-772G-7660 manual

Aspire V3-772 User’s Manual[...]

Model number: Serial number: Date of purchase: Place of purchase: © 2012 All Rights Reserved. Aspire V3-772 User ’s Manual This revision: 03/2013 AcerCloud frees you to enjoy your dig it al 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 t[...]

Table of c ontents - 3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents 3 Safety and comfort 5 First things first 16 Your guid es ............ ................... .................. ..... 16 Basic care and tips for using yo ur computer ................... ..................... .................. 16 Turning your computer on and off ............. 16 Taking care [...]

4 - Table of contents Setting up a home office ........... ................ 72 Traveling wit h the computer ................... .......... 72 Preparing the computer ............... ............. 72 What to ta ke with you...... .................. ........ 73 Special cons iderations ....... .................... ... 73 Traveling internationally with t[...]

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 u rning the pr oduct off bef ore cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet bef ore cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaner[...]

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. Bundled dummy cards - Note : Information in this section may not apply to your computer. Y our computer shipped with plastic dummies in stalled in the car d slots. Dummies protect unused slot[...]

8 - Safe ty and comfort Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product your self, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and re fer servicing to qualif ied service personnel when: - The power cord [...]

Safety and com fort - 9 The full performance of a new battery is achi eved only after two or thr ee complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can be charged and discharged hund reds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the oper ation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery . Use only the appr oved batteries[...]

10 - Safety an d comfort R ADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE - W arning! For safety reaso ns, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your lap top under the following conditions. Th ese devices may include, but are not limit ed to: wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G . Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any[...]

Safety and comfor t - 11 - Always keep the device more than 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) from the pacemaker - Not carry the device near your pace maker when the device is switched on. If you suspect interference, switch off your device, and move it. Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may inte rfere with some hearing aids. If interference oc[...]

12 - Safety an d comfort where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a pot entially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities , vehicles using liquefied petro leum gas (such as propane or butane), and areas where the air contains chemic als or [...]

Safety and comfor t - 13 - Note : Information in this section may not apply to your computer. Acer ENERGY ST AR qualified produ ct s: - produce less heat and reduce cool ing loads in warmer climates. - automatically go into "display Sleep " and "computer Sleep" mode after 10 and 30 minutes of inactivi ty , respectively . - wake [...]

14 - Safety an d comfort Finding your comfor t zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor , using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips: - Refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture. - Avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward. - S tand up and w[...]

Safety and comfor t - 15 - Eliminate glare and reflections by: placing your display in such a way that the side faces the w indow or any light source, minimizing room light by usi ng drapes, shades or blinds, using a task light, changing the display's viewing angle, using a glare-reduction filter , using a display visor , such as a piece of ca[...]

16 - First things f irst 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[...]

First things first - 17 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. You can also put the computer in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey < Fn > + < F4 >. Note : If you cannot power off the computer normally, press a[...]

18 - First things f irst 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[...]

First things first - 19 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 88 .[...]

20 - Your Ac er notebook tour Y OUR A CER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook. Aspire V3-772[...]

Your Acer no tebook tour - 21 Screen view # Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 2 Screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 1 2 3 4[...]

22 - Your Ac er notebook tour 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer . Caution: Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling. 4 Webcam Web camera for video communication. A light next to the Webcam indicates that the webcam is active. # Icon Item Description[...]

Your Acer no tebook tour - 23 Keyboard view # Icon Item Description 1 Power button T urns the computer on and off. 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer . Caution: Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling. 1 2 3 4[...]

24 - Your Ac er notebook tour 3 T ouchpad T ouch-sensitive pointing device. The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a left click. Press down firmly on the lower right corner to perform a right click. 4 S peakers Deliver stereo audio output. # Icon Item Description[...]

Your Acer no tebook tour - 25 Front view 12 # Icon Item Description 1 Power indicator Indicates the computer ’ s power status. Battery indicator Indicates battery status. Charging: The light is amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light is blue. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Communication indicator Indicates [...]

26 - Your Ac er notebook tour Lef t view 2 1 3 45 6 7 # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-comp atible computer security lock. Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer . Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Keyless [...]

Your Acer no tebook tour - 27 Information on USB 3.0 • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperS peed USB). Right view 12 3 4 5 6 7 7 USB port with power-off charging Connects to USB devices. # Ico[...]

28 - Your Ac er notebook tour Information on USB 3.0 • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperS peed USB). 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVD s. 4 Optical disk access indic[...]

Your Acer no tebook tour - 29 Base view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. Insert a suitable tool and slide to release. 2 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory . 3 V entilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 4 Battery[...]

30 - Your Ac er notebook tour quad-core using only two memory modules and for dual-core computers, use the lower slot in each bank. Visit www.acer.com to find your specific model and refer to the detailed specifications to determine which processor your computer uses. If you’re unsure, please contact an authorized Acer service center.[...]

Using the keyboard - 3 1 U SING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedd ed numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characte[...]

32 - Using the keyboard Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the < Fn > key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Cursor-control keys on embedded keyp ad Hold < Sh ift > whil[...]

Using the keyboard - 3 3 < Fn > + < F6 > Display off T urns the display screen back light off to save power . Press any key to return. < Fn > + < F7 > T ouchpad toggle T urns the built-in touchpad on and of f. < Fn > + < F8 > S peaker toggle T urns the speakers on and off. < Fn > + < > Brightness up I[...]

34 - Using the keyboard Windows keys • The keyboard has two keys that per form Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it returns to the S tart screen. It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button;[...]

Touchpad - 35 T OUCHPAD T ouchp ad basics The touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on t he screen. As you slide your finger across the t ouchpad, the cursor will foll ow this movement. Note: The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; the lighter the touch, the better the response. Please keep the touchpad and your fingers dry and [...]

36 - Touchpad • Drag : Press and hold the bottom left corner of the touchp ad, or tap twice anywhere on the touchtap, then slide a second finger across the touchpad to select all items in an area. T ouchp ad gestures Windows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers. Note: Support for touchpad gestures depends[...]

Acer Backup Ma nager - 37 A CER B ACKUP M ANAGER Acer Backup Manager is a utility that enables you to do a variety of backup functions each accomplished in only three simple steps. You can even set these functions to automatically recur as often as your like. To start Acer Backup Manager in Windows 8, simply start typing "Backup Manager".[...]

38 - Acer Backup Manager • Back Up My Files : Select files to back up. • Image My Drive : Create a backup file for the entire drive. Y ou can burn this file to a DVD, save them to another drive on your computer*, or save them to removable media (i.e. a flash drive) to restore your computer at a later time. • Migrate My Files : Allows you to c[...]

Acer Backup Ma nager - 39 If you wish to change your settings at any time, go to the Acer Backup Manager profiles screen. To get there from the Acer Backup Mana ger welcome screen, click Launch My Backup Profiles . From here you can edit or delete existing backup profiles.[...]

40 - Recovery R ECOVERY If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 88 ) do not help, you can 'recover' your computer - i.e. return it to an earlier state. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management , which allows you to create[...]

Recovery - 41 Note: Make sure you have a USB drive with a capacity of at least 16 GB. 1. From Sta r t , type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Click Create Factory Default Backup . The Reco very Dri ve window[...]

42 - Recovery opens. 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 .[...]

Recovery - 43 • 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 the backup progress on the screen. 5. Follow the process until it completes. 6. After creating the recovery backup, you can choose to delete the recovery information on your computer . If you[...]

44 - 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 - 45 a USB storage drive or , if your computer features a DVD recorder , one or more blank recordable DVDs. 1. From Sta r t , type 'Recovery' 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 clic[...]

46 - 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 - 47 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[...]

48 - 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 ge 51 . 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 "Returni[...]

Recovery - 49 If you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: •F r o m Sta r t , type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of app s. • Click Reinstall Driv ers or Applications .[...]

50 - Recovery • Y ou should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center . • Click the install icon for th e item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the inst allation. Repeat this step for each item you want to reinstall. If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB d[...]

Recovery - 51 2. Y ou should see the Content s section of the Acer Resource Center . 3. Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each item you want to reinstall. Returning to an earlier system snap shot Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a &[...]

52 - Recovery apps. Type 'Windows system restore' in the Search Help box, then press Enter . Returning to a restore point 1. From Sta 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 Syste[...]

Recovery - 53 Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: •F r o m St a rt , type 'Recovery' 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, the[...]

54 - Recovery 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 for reference only . 3. Click Next , then choose how to erase your files:[...]

Recovery - 55 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 after 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 comple[...]

56 - Recovery 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 continues by copying files to your hard drive. This process takes about 30 minutes.[...]

Recovery - 57 Recovering from a recov ery backup To recover from a recovery backup on a USB drive: 1. Find your recovery backup. 2. If your computer does not have a built-in keyboard, make sure a keyboard is attached to your computer . 3. Plug in the USB drive and turn on your computer . 4. If it is not already enabled, you must enable the F12 Boot[...]

58 - Recovery 7. Select T roublesho ot and then choose the type of recovery to use: a. Click Advanced then System Restore to start Microsof t System Restore: Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a 'snapshot' of your system settings and saves them as restore points. In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you can return [...]

Recovery - 59 Reset your PC from the recovery backup Caution: Reset your PC will erase all files on your hard drive. 1. The Reset your PC window opens. Images for reference only . 2. Click Next. 3. Select the operating system to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Choose to keep any changes to the hard drive: a. If you have deleted [...]

60 - Recovery drive takes much longer , up to 5 hours, but is much more secure as old files are completely removed. 6. Click Reset . 7. After the recovery ha s finished, you can start using your computer by repeating the first-start process. Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. The Refresh your PC window opens. 2. Click Next . 3. Select the [...]

Power manageme nt - 61 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[...]

62 - Power m anagement 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 Shutdown Settings, select Change settings that are currently unavailable .[...]

Power manageme nt - 63 6. Scroll down and disable T urn on fast startup. 7. Select Save changes .[...]

64 - Battery pack B ATTERY PACK The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery p ack characteristics The battery is recharged whenever y ou connect the co mputer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in -use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to opera te the computer. However , rec[...]

Battery pack - 6 5 Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use a battery pack for the first time, there is a conditioning process that you should follow: 1. Insert the new battery without turning the computer on. 2. Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery . 3. Disconnect the AC adapter . 4. T urn on the computer and operate using bat[...]

66 - Battery pack • Using the computer on const ant AC power with the battery inserted. If you want to use constant AC power , you are advised to remove the battery pack af ter it is fully charged. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to it s extremes, as described above. • Frequent use; the more you use the battery , the faster it wi[...]

Battery pack - 6 7 Checking the battery leve l The power meter indicates the current batte ry level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar t o see the battery's present charge level. Battery-lo w warning When using battery power pay attention to the power meter. Warning! Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the[...]

68 - Battery pack Installing and removing the battery pack Important: B efore removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to continue using your computer. Otherwise, turn off the computer first. To install a battery pack: 1. Align the battery wit h the open batter y bay; make sure t hat the end with t he contac ts will en[...]

Traveling with your computer - 6 9 T RAVELING WITH YOUR COMPUTER This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1. Save any open files. 2. Remove discs from optical drive(s). 3. Shut down th[...]

70 - Traveling with your computer Prep aring the computer Before moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode. You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within the building. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display; then press and release the power button . If you are taking the comput[...]

Traveling with your computer - 7 1 T aking the computer home When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa. Prep aring the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop, follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home: • Check that you have removed all media and compact discs from the drive(s). Failure[...]

72 - Traveling with your computer • If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you, leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat. • Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensati on. Allow the computer to retur n to room t emperature, and inspect[...]

Traveling with your computer - 7 3 What to t ake with you Take the following items with you: • AC adapter • S pare, fully-charged battery p ack(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Spec ial considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home, follow these guidelines to protect your comp[...]

74 - Traveling with your computer • Power cords that are appr opriate for the country to which you are traveling. • S pare, fully-charged battery p acks. • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer . • Proof of purchase, in case you need to show it to customs officials. • International T ravelers W arranty passpor[...]

Securing your com puter - 75 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. Security features include hardware and software locks — a security notch and passwords. Using a computer security lock The computer comes with a Kensington-compatible secur[...]

76 - Securing your compu ter • Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot- up and resume from Hibernation (if available) for maximum security . Important: Do not forget your S upervisor Password! If you forget your password, please get in to uch with your dea[...]

Wireless networks - 77 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 [...]

78 - 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 [...]

Using a Blu etooth connection - 79 U SING A B LUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of devices. Bluetooth- enabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. To use Bluetooth, you must ensure the following: 1. B[...]

80 - Using a B luetooth connectio n Then, from the notification area, click the Bluetooth icon, and select Open Settings . Select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box, click Apply , and then click OK .[...]

Using a Blueto oth connection - 8 1 The Bluetooth adapter in your computer is now enabled and ready for you to add Bluetooth devices. To disable your computer’s Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Press the W indows key + <W> and then type Wireless . 2. In the results, click on Wireless . 3. Click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/di[...]

82 - Using a B luetooth connectio n Click on the device you want to add. A code displays on your computer, which should match the code displayed on your device. Select Yes . Then, accept the pairing from your device.[...]

Using a Blueto oth connection - 8 3 Note: Some devices using older versions of the Bluetooth technology require both devices to enter a PIN. In the case of one of the devices not having any inputs (as in a headset), the passcode is hardcoded into the device (usually "0000" or "1234"). Consult your device’s user manual for more[...]

84 - Using a B luetooth connectio n The operation window enables you to play music and audio from your device through your computer, send files to your device and change Bluetooth settings.[...]

HDMI - 85 HDMI 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 television (DTV[...]

86 - Universal Serial Bus (US B) 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.[...]

BIOS utility - 87 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, press < F2 > duri[...]

88 - 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 - 89 • 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,[...]

90 - 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 - 91 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[...]

92 - Frequently a sked questions Ti ps 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 wa nt to keep in mind 1. Start The Start button is no longer available; you can launch apps from the Start screen. 2[...]

Frequently asked questions - 93 How do I jump between app s? Move the cursor to the left-hand edge of the screen to view thumbnails of apps that are currently running. You may also press the Windows key + < Tab > to open and scroll through the current apps. How do I turn off my computer? Press the Windows key + < C >, click Settings >[...]

94 - Frequently a sked questions How do I unlock my computer? Press the any key and click on a user account icon to unlock the computer. If your account has a password set, you will need to enter the password to continue. How do I personalize my computer? You can personalize Start with a different background image or by arranging the tiles to suit [...]

Frequently asked questions - 95 To change the background, press the Windows key + < C > and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize . Click Lock screen at the top of the page and select the image and apps you would like to see on the lock screen. So, how do I close an app? Move the cursor to the top of the screen and click and[...]

96 - Frequently a sked questions To view the complete list of ap ps, press the space bar or the Menu key and click All apps . 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 , you can select the app and right-click on it. Select Pin to Start from the menu that appears at the bottom of th[...]

Frequently asked questions - 97 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[...]

98 - Frequently a sked questions How do I check for Windows up dates ? Press the Windows key + < C > and click Settings > Change PC settings > Windows Updates . Click Check for updates now . Where can I get more information ? For more information please visit: • Windows 8 tutorials: www .acer.com/windows8-tutorial • Support F AQs: w[...]

- 99 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 r oubleshooting tip s This[...]

100 - 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 E[...]

Regulation s and safety notices - 101 R EGULATIONS AND SAFETY NOTICES FCC STATEMENT This device has been tested and found to comply with the limit s for a Class B digital 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[...]

102 - Regu lations and safety no tices Caution: Changes or modifica tions not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's autho rity , which is granted by the Federal Communicatio ns 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[...]

Regulation s and safety notices - 103 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 [...]

104 - Regu lations and safety no tices 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 ca rd in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest informatio[...]

Regulation s and safety notices - 105 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[...]

106 - Regu lations and safety no tices This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies wi th Canadian ICES-003, Issue 4, and RSS-210, No 4 (Dec 2000) and No 5 (Nov 2001). "T o preve nt radio interference to the lic ensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows t[...]

- 107 The FCC RF safety requ irement The radiated output power of the wireless LA N Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the computer shall be used in such a manner that the poten tial for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows: 1. Users are requested to follow t[...]

108 - 3. An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Also any tampering of t he internal anten na will void the FCC certification and your warranty . C ANADA — L OW - POWER LICENSE - EXEMPT RADIO COMMUNICATION DEVICES (RSS-210) Exposure of humans to RF field s (RSS-102) The computer employs[...]

- 109 The maximum allowed antenna gain for use with this device is 6 dBi in order to comply with the E.I.R.P limit for the 5.25- to 5.35 and 5.725 to 5.85 GHz frequency range in point- to-point operation. Ver.: 01.01.01[...]