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Summary of Contents for GVM-1311Q

Page 1: ...acer NITRO DESKTOP COMPUTER USER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your computer Acer Group shull not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions cantain...

Page 3: ...Table of contents Ploying Blu Rnyor DVD movies...

Page 4: ...this section you will find Useful information on caring foryour computerand yourhealth Howto create recovery backups Guidelines forconnecting to n network and using Bluetooth Information an using Acer...

Page 5: ...the internet you can download updates for your computer from http go ucer com id 17883 1 The linkwill open the Acer Supportwebpage 2 Scroll down to Drivers andManuals and search for your model by pas...

Page 6: ...ait atleasttwosecondsbeforepoweringup Taking care of your computer Yourcomputerwill serve you well ifyou take care ofit Only use the adapter provided with your device or an Acer approved adapterto pow...

Page 7: ...re ratings of the equipment plugged In should not exceed the ampere rating ofthe card if you are using an extension card Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged Into a single wall outle...

Page 8: ...ecommend that you create a Factory Default Backup as soon as possible In certain situations a full recovery will require a USB recovery Creating a factory default backup Recovery Management allows you...

Page 9: ...s You can use these backups to install the wireless and LAN drivers ifyou install another operating system 1 From Start select Care Center then Recovery Management 2 Select the Backups and click Get s...

Page 10: ...alling Windows Your PC will restart several times during the reset process 7 Followthe process until it completes B When your PC has completed the reset process Windows will have been reset backto its...

Page 11: ...ng with pre existing drivers that may affect your Windows installation 5 ClickResetto continue G You will be shown the reset progress on the screen The screen will turn off during the reset process 7...

Page 12: ...ectto the Internet Connecting to a wireless network A wireless LAN or WLAN Is a wirelesslocalareanetwork which can link two or more computers without using wires Once connected to WLAN you can access...

Page 13: ...ou wishto use 4 Once you select a wireless network select Connect 5 If required enterthe network s password Connecting with o coble Built in network feature If your computer has a network port plug on...

Page 14: ...Keeping your computer und data safe In this section you will find Howto secure your computer Settiog passwords...

Page 15: ...bernation if available far maximum security Password an Boat secures yaur computer against unauthorized use Combine the use af this password with password checkpoints on baat up and resume from Hibern...

Page 16: ...rning message appears Try again and press Enter 0 Important You hove three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Press and hold the...

Page 17: ...oot sequence To set the boot seguence in the BIDS utility activate the BIDS utility then select Boot from the categories listed on the top ofthe screen Setting passwords To set a password on boot acti...

Page 18: ...uses Fuststartup to start guickly but also uses a small amount of powerto checkforsignalsto start If you prefer to reduce your computer s power requirements and environmental impact turn off Fuststar...

Page 19: ...Ports and connectors In this section you will find Information an the ports and connectorsfitted toyoor compoter...

Page 20: ...Microphonejack Line injock Q Speakerarheadphonejack Audio combo jack USB part HDMI port External display VGAj connector DC injack RJ 45 Ethernet connector UP DisplayPort M Line out speaker autjack DVI...

Page 21: ...ythe USB S D specification SuperSpeed USB Rear panel audio ports Thetable below indicates thefunctions ofthe audio jacks an the rear panel if available Icon color Headset Stereo Quadrophonic 5 1 chann...

Page 22: ...dalwaysbeplugged intoUSB3 Bparts Consultyourdevice sdocumentationtoseewhichstandarditsupports You can also charge devices such as tablets smartphones ar other devices through a USB port Same USB 3 U p...

Page 23: ...sUSBType CpartssupportuptoUSB3 1 SuperSpeedUSB 5Bbps OtherUSBdevices with a USB Type C connector are supported but transferspeedmay be reducedandcertainfunctionswillbedisabled suchasThunderboltvideosu...

Page 24: ...patible digital audia videa source such as your computer a set tap box DVD player and audia videa receiver ta any compatible digital audio and orvideo monitor such as a digital television DTV with n s...

Page 25: ...xtend from beyond the slat If the card contains some files the Windows AutoPlaywm m may appear this depends on the contents ofthe card and askyou ifyou wishta use a programto access the contents ofthe...

Page 26: ...contain up to 2048 GB 2TB Your computer provides an SOHC or SBXC compatible cord reader U Note SOXCmemorycardscanonlybeusedinaaSOXC compatiblereader SBandSOHCcardscanbe osedineithertype...

Page 27: ...and refresh rate should be detected automatically If necessary changethe display settings used bythe computer T1 Note To access the display controls right click anywhere on the desktop and select Dis...

Page 28: ...question In this section you will find Frequently asked questions Tipsfor using Windows ID Troubleshooting information Howto protectyourselfwhile online Whereto find Acer service center contact inform...

Page 29: ...is being supplied to the computer checkthe following Is a disc in the optical drive Remove it and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system Do you have a USB storage device USB drive or smartphone plug...

Page 30: ...eject hole on the optical drive Insert the tip of a pen or straightened out paperclip intothe hole and pushto ejectthetray Thekeyboarddoesnotrespond Try attaching an external keyboard ta a USB part on...

Page 31: ...more Information see Restoring your computer on page 9 Requesting service Beforeyoucall Please have thefollowing Information available when you call Acerfor online service ond please be at your comput...

Page 32: ...Windowskeym select the WindawsStartbuttonand select the power Icon Shut dawn Vau can also turn off the computer by right clicking the WindawsStart buttons Shut dawn or sign out Shut down You can turn...

Page 33: ...elect Add a folder and open the folder you wish to use your Pictures a ia will open by default Select Choose this folder to add the folder to the lock screen slideshow 4 Select a folder and select Rem...

Page 34: ...lect Display settings Display How do I set the alarm Your computer can act as an alarm clack Type Alarms ta search far the AlarmsSClock app 1 Select an alarm from the list nr select the in the lower r...

Page 35: ...r Howdoiinstallapps Youwill need to have a Microsoft ID to purchase and download appsfrom MicrosoftStare Ican tfindappslikenotepadandPaint Wherearethey Move your cursorto the lower left hand corner of...

Page 36: ...wantto get one press the Windowskeym select the Windows Startbutton Settings Accounts Sign in with a Microsoft account instead and followthe onscreen instructions How do I check for Windows updates P...

Page 37: ...ve action The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bod Contactyour dealer oron au...

Page 38: ...action Press F2 during PDSTj to enterthe BIGS utility then press Exit in the BIDS utilityto reboot If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures please contactyourdealer...

Page 39: ...rst select on Internet Sen ice Provider ISP which supplies the conoection between your computer aod the internet You should research the ISPs available in your region not forgetting to talk to friends...

Page 40: ...net connection As the connection is alwoys on it is generally charged atfixed monthly rates E2 Note ADSLconnectionrequiresanappropriatemodem AmodemisusuallyprovidedbytheISPwhen youregister Manyofthese...

Page 41: ...ceilings ComponentsofawirelessIAN To set up yaurWireless network at homeyou need ta have the following Accesspointfrouter Access points routers are two way transceivers that broadcast data into the s...

Page 42: ...ram called oo internet browser MicrosoftEdgeymits an easy and secure web browsing experience As soon as you hove your internet occess installed ond you ore T connected from the Start Menu clickthe Mic...

Page 43: ...pdate hackers are ready with malware that can breach holes in the software that would have been patched ifthe updatewas installed Haw to stay safe Perform any and all software updates as soon as they...

Page 44: ...got into a device and what to do if you re ever infected Ransamware A form of malware that will encrypt personal data files on your computer and ottoched devices Encryption converts files into another...

Page 45: ...icious software programs far years now however a virus is just one type of malicious threat A virus is classified as a self replicating piece of malicious code thattravels by inserting itself intofile...

Page 46: ...By adapting a few basic behaviors you can make big strides in reducing cybercrime risk Pratedyour accountswith strong unique passwordsthatuse a combination af at least ID uppercase and lowercase lette...

Page 47: ...expectedly ar if same af yaur programs do not work correctly your computer may be infected by malicious software However da not blame every computer problem an a virus If you suspect yaur computer is...

Page 48: ...he Fiiemzm j j l Important When you launch the DVD player far the first time the program asks you to enter the region code DVDs are available far 6 regions Region cade Country or region 1 USA Canada 2...

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