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Aspire V7 & V5 Series (14")

User’s Manual

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Page 1: ...1 Aspire V7 V5 Series 14 User s Manual...

Page 2: ...ID There are three great reason for you to get an Acer ID Remotely access your PC from your other devices with our free Acer Remote Files app Get the latest offers and product information Register yo...

Page 3: ...isabling Bluetooth 38 Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8 1 38 Adding a Bluetooth device 39 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Setting passwords 43 Securing your computer 44 Using a computer security lock...

Page 4: ...add a favorite to Internet Explorer 74 How do I check for Windows updates 74 Where can I get more information 74 Troubleshooting 75 Troubleshooting tips 75 Error messages 75 Internet and online secur...

Page 5: ...ng for 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...

Page 6: ...is guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains general regulations and safety notices for your...

Page 7: ...top of the computer Do not slam the computer display when you close it Never place the computer on uneven surfaces Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter Do...

Page 8: ...ervicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft moist cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners If either of the following occ...

Page 9: ...computer Screen view Icon Item Description 1 Webcam Web camera for video communication A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active 2 Screen Displays computer output 3 Microphones In...

Page 10: ...ht is blue 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer See Using the keyboard on page 15 Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling 3...

Page 11: ...vices For optimal performance use USB 3 0 certified devices Defined by the USB 3 0 specification SuperSpeed USB Right view 1 3 2 Icon Item Description 1 Headset speaker jack Connects to audio devices...

Page 12: ...Do not cover or obstruct the openings 2 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network Pull the lip down to open the port fully 3 USB port with power off charging Connect to USB...

Page 13: ...devices Defined by the USB 3 0 specification SuperSpeed USB 6 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable...

Page 14: ...and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings 2 Battery reset pinhole Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to reset the computer simulat...

Page 15: ...n uppercase Num Lock Fn F11 When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a...

Page 16: ...n F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Fn F6 Display off Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to re...

Page 17: ...ng the selected media file Fn Pg Dn Previous Return to the previous media file Fn End Next Jump to the next media file Hotkey Icon Function Description Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it ret...

Page 18: ...Lightly tap the touchpad with your finger to perform a click which will select or start an item Quickly repeat the tap to perform a double tap or double click Drag Press and hold the left side of the...

Page 19: ...he charms Swipe in from top edge Toggle the app commands Swipe in from left edge Switch to the previous app Two finger slide Swiftly scroll through web pages documents and playlists by placing two fin...

Page 20: ...eate a recovery backup The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of your computer s hard drive including Windows and all factory loaded software and drivers Using this backup will rest...

Page 21: ...t in the list of apps 2 Click Create Factory Default Backup The Recovery Drive window opens Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected This provides the most...

Page 22: ...ur computer If you delete this information you can only use the USB recovery backup to restore your computer if you lose or erase the USB drive you cannot restore your computer 7 Unplug the USB drive...

Page 23: ...lick Next 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...

Page 24: ...ocumentation or support Web site 2 Revert to a previous system condition If reinstalling software or drivers does not help then the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state w...

Page 25: ...reinstall software that did not come pre installed on your computer you need to follow that software s installation instructions New device drivers If you need to reinstall device drivers that did no...

Page 26: ...reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive 1 Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port If you inserted a DVD wait f...

Page 27: ...oftware problems you can return to one of these restore points to get your system running again Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day and also each time you install softwa...

Page 28: ...t run Windows your original hard drive has been completely re formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive see Recovering from a recovery backup on page 31 Recovering from Windows Start Ac...

Page 29: ...choose how to erase your files 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...

Page 30: ...1 Turn on your computer and press Alt F10 during startup A screen appears asking you to choose the keyboard layout 2 Several options are now presented Click Troubleshoot 3 Click either Refresh your P...

Page 31: ...en continues by copying files to your hard drive This process takes about 30 minutes Recovering from a recovery backup To recover from a recovery backup on a USB drive 1 Find your recovery backup 2 If...

Page 32: ...to use a Click Advanced then System Restore to start Microsoft System Restore Microsoft System Restore periodically takes a snapshot of your system settings and saves them as restore points In most ca...

Page 33: ...store your computer to Factory Settings select Yes 5 Choose how to erase your files a Just remove my files quickly erases all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes b Fully cl...

Page 34: ...r PC window opens 2 Click Next 3 Select the operating system to recover normally only one option is available 4 Click Refresh 5 The recovery process begins by restarting your computer then continues b...

Page 35: ...to the Internet using a cable But first an Internet Service Provider ISP usually a phone or cable company will have to go to your home or office to set up Internet service The ISP will install a small...

Page 36: ...ection on or off You can use the network management options to turn your wireless network on off or control what is shared over the network From the Start screen start typing wireless then select Conn...

Page 37: ...er has a SIM slot you can connect to the Internet using a 3G cellular phone network To do this you must have a compatible SIM card and a data contract with your cellular provider Note Please contact y...

Page 38: ...uter this may be an external switch a software setting or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer s USB port if no internal Bluetooth adapter is available Enabling Bluetooth from Windows...

Page 39: ...h 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 need to pair once After that simply turni...

Page 40: ...ice will show up in the list of devices if it was successfully paired Open the Control Panel and under Hardware and Sound Note Some devices using older versions of the Bluetooth technology require bot...

Page 41: ...s and printers Right click on your device and select Advanced Operations Connect to operation window The operation window enables you to play music and audio from your device through your computer sen...

Page 42: ...2 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 43: ...eed to run it To activate the BIOS utility press F2 during the POST while the computer logo is being displayed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then...

Page 44: ...om unauthorized 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...

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: ...wer Disable Fast startup 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...

Page 47: ...Power management 47 5 To access Shutdown Settings select Change settings that are currently unavailable 6 Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup 7 Select Save changes...

Page 48: ...your computer on AC power while your battery is charging However charging the battery with the computer turned off significantly reduces charge time Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use a b...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...ernal monitor and other external devices 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example from you...

Page 52: ...putting the computer in Sleep mode Press Fn F4 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 your home or...

Page 53: ...mputer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is greater than 10 C 18 F allow the computer to come to room tempe...

Page 54: ...rinter 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 computer while travelin...

Page 55: ...Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally When traveling in another country check that the local AC v...

Page 56: ...56 Ports and connectors In this section you will find Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computer...

Page 57: ...cer Converter Port supports one or more of the following through a dedicated cable A LAN connection an external display VGA port and an additional USB port You may connect more than one peripheral to...

Page 58: ...u find you need to use any force to insert the card try reorientating the card slightly 3 Push the card until it clicks into place A few millimetres of the card will extend from beyond the slot If the...

Page 59: ...den icons arrow in the Notification Area next to the clock 2 Click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon 3 Click on Eject SD Card or the name of the device 4 Wait until a Safe to Remove Hardware message...

Page 60: ...power to the monitor then the computer 6 Make sure that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of the monitor If necessary change the display settings used by the co...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...devices to a single USB port Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers USB 2 0 High speed USB and USB 3 0 SuperSpeed USB USB 2 0 ports on Acer computers have a black tongue in...

Page 63: ...uestion In this section you will find Frequently asked questions Tips for using Windows 8 1 Troubleshooting information How to protect yourself while online Where to find Acer service center contact i...

Page 64: ...al drive Remove it and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system Do you have a USB storage device USB disk or smartphone plugged into your computer Unplug it and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the syste...

Page 65: ...turn off I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power There is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive Simply insert the tip of a pen or straightened out paperclip into th...

Page 66: ...nal Travelers Warranty ITW that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling An ITW passport came with your computer This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program A list of...

Page 67: ...duce 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...

Page 68: ...licking it will open Start where you can launch apps How do I see all of my apps Click the arrow icon that appears at the bottom of Start when you move your cursor Can I make the All apps view the def...

Page 69: ...ttings Power and select the action you d like to take Can I just turn off notifications You can turn off notifications during certain hours so that you can leave your computer running but not be distu...

Page 70: ...e PC settings PC devices Lock screen 2 Move the slider to On and select if the slideshow should be played while the computer is running on battery power 3 Click Add a folder and open the folder you wi...

Page 71: ...pper right hand corner How do I move tiles Right click a tile to select it then drag it to the place on Start that you want it to appear Other tiles will be moved to accommodate the tile in its new lo...

Page 72: ...re my apps Move your cursor to the upper right hand corner of the screen and click Search start typing the name of the app you would like to open Results will be displayed on the right hand side of th...

Page 73: ...splay the last app that was opened 4 Swipe right from the left edge of the screen until you see a column divider to display both apps simultaneously Up to three apps may be displayed via three columns...

Page 74: ...Change PC settings Accounts Connect to a Microsoft account and follow the onscreen instructions How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer Internet Explorer 10 doesn t have traditional favorites ins...

Page 75: ...messages on page 75 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 together with the...

Page 76: ...d service center for assistance Keyboard error or no keyboard connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center...

Page 77: ...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 their experi...

Page 78: ...nd 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 to the In...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...a working network 1 Access point router 2 Desktop computer 3 Modem 4 Printer 5 Portable computer 6 PDA Smartphone 7 Network cables RJ45 Turning on off a wireless network connection Most computers feat...

Page 81: ...latest information and downloads Security You are probably eager to explore everything the Internet has to offer In order for you to be safe online Acer has pre installed McAfee Internet Security Sui...

Page 82: ...posing a serious security risk What is malware Malicious software also known as malware is software designed to deliberately harm your computer For example viruses worms and Trojan horses are malicio...

Page 83: ...to date will not protect you from all attacks it makes it much more difficult for hackers to gain access to your system blocks many basic and automated attacks completely and might be enough to disco...

Page 84: ...otection updates Make sure you Activate it Choose strong passwords and keep them safe Passwords are a fact of life on the Internet today we use them for everything from ordering flowers and online ban...

Page 85: ...open update your security or urge you to provide information immediately or else something bad will happen Don t take the bait Don t respond to email messages that ask for personal information Legiti...

Page 86: ...y pay for the software or service with money the free software or service you asked for may have been bundled with advertising software adware that tracks your behavior and displays unwanted advertise...

Page 87: ...patches and program updates that can improve your computing experience and help protect your computer against new viruses and attacks How do I know when my computer is at risk If the Action Center re...

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