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USER’S MANUAL

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Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL ConceptD 3 ConceptD 3 Pro...

Page 2: ...is manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice Some features described in this manual may n...

Page 3: ...Monitoring 36 Split Screen 37 App Center 37 Advanced Settings 38 Enable PrtScn Key to launch Screen Snip tool 38 Manage the copied items in Clipboard 39 Set color profile on ConceptD monitor 41 Sync...

Page 4: ...t is a Microsoft ID account 74 How do I check for Windows updates 75 Where can I get more information 75 Troubleshooting 76 Troubleshooting tips 76 Error messages 76 Internet and online security 78 Fi...

Page 5: ...or your computer and your health Where to find the power button ports and connectors Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard How to create recovery backups Guidelines for connecting to a n...

Page 6: ...leshooting Once you have connected to the internet you can download updates for your computer from http go acer com id 17883 1 The link will open the ConceptD Support webpage 2 Scroll down to Drivers...

Page 7: ...r device Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 50 C 122 F Do not subj...

Page 8: ...total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single...

Page 9: ...he Setup Guide let us show you around your new ConceptD computer Screen view 2 3 1 Icon Item Description 1 Microphones Internal digital microphones for sound recording 2 Webcam Web camera for video co...

Page 10: ...14 2 Touchpad Touch 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...

Page 11: ...o an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network Pull the lip down to open the port fully 3 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections 4 USB Type C port Connects to USB devices that adopt the...

Page 12: ...fer speeds up to 5 Gbps Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging Icon Item Description 1 Headset speaker jack Connects to audio devices e g speakers headphones or a headset with microphone 2 USB...

Page 13: ...r ConceptD notebook tour 13 Base view 1 2 Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings 2 Speakers Deliver stereo audio out...

Page 14: ...Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock Numeric Lock When Num Lock is on the keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic...

Page 15: ...d off Turns the keyboard backlight on and off Function varies depending on configuration Turns the speakers on and off Decreases the sound volume Increases the sound volume Scr LK Turns Scroll Lock on...

Page 16: ...ion key setting in the BIOS to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer then select the Main menu and change Function key behavior to Function keys Specifications vary depending on model Key...

Page 17: ...lide a finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Single finger press or tap Press the touchpad down or lightly tap the touchpad with your finger to perform a click which will select or start an it...

Page 18: ...indow or swipe downwards to exit Task View Swipe down to minimize all open windows and show Desktop swipe upwards to restore the minimized windows Swipe left or right to switch between open windows Fo...

Page 19: ...ease do the following 1 In the icon tray in the lower right hand corner of the screen select the Notifications icon to open the Notifications pane 2 Select All settings 3 Select Devices Touchpad 4 Now...

Page 20: ...20 Using the Precision Touchpad adjust the touchpad sensitivity to suit your needs Scroll down to see more settings...

Page 21: ...click Settings in the Start menu select Update Security and then click Recovery Creating a factory default backup Recovery Management allows you to quickly and easily back up your operating system in...

Page 22: ...Care Center then Recovery Management 2 Select the Backup tab and click Get Started for Create Factory Default Backup to open the Recovery Drive window 3 Make sure Back up system files to the recovery...

Page 23: ...he wireless and LAN drivers if you install another operating system 1 From Start select Care Center then Recovery Management 2 Select the Backup tab and click Get started for Backup wireless and LAN d...

Page 24: ...ry Management 2 Select the Restore tab and click Get started to Choose an option 3 Select Keep my files to refresh your PC and reinstall your operating system without removing your personal files Clic...

Page 25: ...g the reset process 6 The screen will turn back on when it is installing Windows Your PC will restart several times during the reset process 7 Follow the process until it completes 8 When your PC has...

Page 26: ...re keeping your computer This will be quicker but less secure Files may still be recovered with a file recovery program Select Remove files and clean the drive if you are not keeping your computer Thi...

Page 27: ...screen will turn off during the reset process 7 The screen will turn back on when it is installing Windows Your PC will restart several times during the reset process 8 Follow the process until it com...

Page 28: ...er is available Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must first be paired with your computer s Bluetooth adapter This means it must first be authenticated for security purposes You only...

Page 29: ...icon in the lower right hand corner of the screen to open the Notifications pane From here you can enable or disable Bluetooth or right click on Bluetooth Go to Settings to enter the Bluetooth setting...

Page 30: ...network which can link two or more computers without using wires Once connected to WLAN you can access the internet You can also share files other devices and even your internet connection itself You...

Page 31: ...name and password if necessary If you are trying to connect to a public network such as at a coffeeshop make sure you have the wireless network s name 2 Click Network icon in the notification area 3 Y...

Page 32: ...32 Connecting to the Internet 4 Once you select a wireless network select Connect 5 If required enter the network s password...

Page 33: ...port on your router refer to the image below Then you ll be ready to get online Connecting to a cellular network If your computer has a SIM slot you can connect to the internet using a cellular phone...

Page 34: ...to fit your needs No Item Description 1 Low Reduction Reduces blue light emission from the LED backlit screen by 10 to 25 for basic protection 2 Medium Reduction Reduces blue light emission from the L...

Page 35: ...uickly The ConceptD Palette main screen The main screen gives you an overview of current system status You can also switch color profile easily Color profile setting Select Color Profile to switch the...

Page 36: ...alette TrueHarmony setting To get a different audio experience you can select TrueHarmony to adjust the audio mode Monitoring From Monitoring page click CPU GPU or System tab to check processor and sy...

Page 37: ...the screen into different pre defined areas without manually adjusting the size and the position of the windows App Center App Center is a great way to quickly launch the installed app in your compute...

Page 38: ...ced Settings From Settings page you can change screen snip hotkey or turn on the clipboard function for your system Enable PrtScn Key to launch Screen Snip tool Select Screen Snip Settings to change t...

Page 39: ...shortcut Then you can press PrtScn key to capture the screen in different types Manage the copied items in Clipboard Before you start to view the clipboard history enable the option Turn on the Clipb...

Page 40: ...40 ConceptD Palette Press Windows key V to view the clipboard history You can find all items text or images you copied and click the item you want to paste...

Page 41: ...onitor from your laptop Sync up the color profile When the color profile settings are different between ConceptD monitor and laptop you can select Apply from the system notification to sync the color...

Page 42: ...Select the screen number to switch the device Select the device to adjust the color profile Icon Color Description 1 Amber Selected device 2 Gray Unselected device 3 Red The color profile is differen...

Page 43: ...Keeping your computer and data safe In this section you will find How to secure your computer Setting passwords What you need to prepare when you re traveling How to get the most out of your battery...

Page 44: ...uthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility Once set you mu...

Page 45: ...e appears Try again and press Enter When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer I...

Page 46: ...fingerprint reader to sign in and unlock your ConceptD notebook In order to use the fingerprint reader you must first configure the fingerprint reader to recognize your fingerprint to confirm your ide...

Page 47: ...Fingerprint Reader 47 2 Set a PIN code 3 In Windows Hello Fingerprint select Set up to configure the fingerprint reader...

Page 48: ...48 Fingerprint Reader 4 In the Windows Hello set up window select Get started to begin the fingerprint configuration 5 Enter your PIN to confirm your identity...

Page 49: ...der 49 6 When the Windows Hello setup window appears follow the onscreen directions Press and hold your finger on the fingerprint sensor and then lift Repeat this step until the fingerprint configurat...

Page 50: ...o sign in or unlock your computer by placing your fingerprint on the fingerprint reader You may select Add another finger to add another fingerprint to unlock the computer Note If the notebook has mul...

Page 51: ...ayed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed on the top of the screen Setting passwords To set a password on bo...

Page 52: ...rtup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly but also uses a small amount of power to check for signals to start These checks will slowly drain your computer s battery If you prefer to reduce...

Page 53: ...Power management 53 4 Select Change settings that are currently unavailable 5 Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup 6 Select Save changes...

Page 54: ...nect to a mains power outlet 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 Connect the AC adapter and fully...

Page 55: ...ective life An embedded battery has a life span of more than 1 000 charge discharge cycles Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation prolonging th...

Page 56: ...ortant 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 Situation Recomm...

Page 57: ...xternal monitor and other external devices 7 Disconnect the Kensington Noble lock if you are using one to secure the computer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example...

Page 58: ...putting the computer in Sleep mode Press the Sleep hotkey or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer Taking the computer home When you are moving from your office to y...

Page 59: ...in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is...

Page 60: ...apter Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your compu...

Page 61: ...elers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally When travelin...

Page 62: ...In this section you will find Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computer Ports and connectors...

Page 63: ...single USB port Note Two USB standards are currently available on ConceptD computers USB 2 0 High speed USB and USB 3 1 Gen 1 SuperSpeed USB USB 2 0 ports on ConceptD computers have a black tongue in...

Page 64: ...s USB Type C ports support up to USB 3 1 SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps Other USB devices with a USB Type C connector are supported but transfer speed may be reduced and certain functions will be disabled such...

Page 65: ...olution and refresh rate should be detected automatically If necessary change the display settings used by the computer Headphones and microphone One or more 3 5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to...

Page 66: ...compatible digital audio video source such as your computer a set top box DVD player and audio video receiver to any compatible digital audio and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV wit...

Page 67: ...tion In this section you will find Frequently asked questions Tips for using Windows 10 Troubleshooting information How to protect yourself while online Where to find ConceptD service center contact i...

Page 68: ...o the power outlet If power is being supplied to the computer check the following Do you have a USB storage device USB drive CD drive or smartphone plugged into your computer Unplug it and press Ctrl...

Page 69: ...r does not work 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 th...

Page 70: ...TW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an ConceptD authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please visit www acer com Before you call...

Page 71: ...Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon Shut down You can also turn off the computer by right clicking the Windows Start button Shut down or sign out Shut down Can I...

Page 72: ...to use your Pictures folder will open by default Select Choose this folder to add the folder to the lock screen slideshow 4 Select a folder and select Remove to remove the folder from the lock screen...

Page 73: ...splay How do I set the alarm Your computer can act as an alarm clock Type Alarms to search for the Alarms Clock app 1 Select an alarm from the list or select the in the lower right corner to create a...

Page 74: ...and select More Pin to taskbar How do I install apps You will need to have a Microsoft ID to purchase and download apps from Microsoft Store I can t find apps like Notepad and Paint Where are they Mo...

Page 75: ...h a Microsoft account or you don t have a Microsoft account and want to get one press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button Settings Accounts Sign in with a Microsoft account instead and...

Page 76: ...be resolved contact your dealer Error messages If you receive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order togeth...

Page 77: ...O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard error or no keyboard connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard interface error Contact your dea...

Page 78: ...t Service Provider ISP which supplies the connection between your computer and the internet You should research the ISPs available in your region not forgetting to talk to friends and family about the...

Page 79: ...s fast and always on internet service via a cable television line This service is generally available in large cities You can use your telephone and watch cable TV at the same time you are connected t...

Page 80: ...Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you and other users of your home network to share access to files and devices connected to the network for example a printer or scanner Also you can share an inter...

Page 81: ...icrosoft Edge provides an easy and secure web browsing experience As soon as you have your internet access installed and you are connected from the Start Menu click the Microsoft Edge tile or the icon...

Page 82: ...ak malware into a user s device unnoticed sometimes with little action on the user s part Immediately after a software manufacturer announces an update hackers are ready with malware that can breach h...

Page 83: ...types of malware they like to deploy once they ve got into a device and what to do if you re ever infected Ransomware A form of malware that will encrypt personal data files on your computer and attac...

Page 84: ...a virus is just one type of malicious threat A virus is classified as a self replicating piece of malicious code that travels by inserting itself into files or programs What to do if you re infected T...

Page 85: ...uppercase and lowercase letters symbols and numbers Don t click on random links or open unsolicited messages and attachments particularly from people you don t know Don t access any personal informat...

Page 86: ...ne security However do not blame every computer problem on a virus If you suspect your computer is infected the first thing to do is update if you have not already done so and run your antivirus and a...

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