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56 - Acer clear.fi

Playing to another device

If you want to play the media on another device, you need to do the 
following:
1. In the bottom right corner, select 

Play to

2. Select the remote device that will be used to play the file. 

 

Note:

 Only devices optimised for playback are available in this list, 

certain PCs and storage devices will not appear. To add a Windows PC 
to this list, open Windows Media Player, select 

Stream

 and 

Allow 

remote control of my Player...

3. Select a file in the main window, then use the media controls in the bar 

across the bottom of the screen to control the remote device. 

For more help, go to 

http://www.acer.com/clearfi/download/

.

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Страница 1: ...Acer Aspire M5 Series User s Manual ...

Страница 2: ... 2012 All Rights Reserved Acer Aspire M5 Series User s Manual Original Issue 09 2012 ...

Страница 3: ...and applications 41 Returning to an earlier system snapshot 44 Returning your system to its factory condition 45 Recovering from Windows 46 Recovering from a recovery backup 50 Acer clear fi 54 Navigating media and photos 54 Shared files 55 Which devices are compatible 55 Playing to another device 56 Power management 57 Acer Green Instant On 57 Saving power 58 Battery pack 61 Battery pack characte...

Страница 4: ...2 HDMI 86 Universal Serial Bus USB 87 Playing DVD movies 88 BIOS utility 89 Boot sequence 89 Enable disk to disk recovery 89 Setting passwords 89 Frequently asked questions 90 Requesting service 92 Troubleshooting 94 Troubleshooting tips 94 Error messages 94 Tips and hints for using Windows 8 96 Three concepts you might want to keep in mind 96 How do I access the charms 96 How do I get to Start 96...

Страница 5: ... sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Disconnecting the power source Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the computer If the system has multiple sources of power disco...

Страница 6: ... a safety feature Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and or injury Note The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product The system can be powered using a wide range of voltages 100 to 120 or 220 to 240 V AC The power cord included wi...

Страница 7: ...duct on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any ki...

Страница 8: ...f other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition Guidelines for safe battery usage This computer uses a Lithium ion or Lithium polymer battery Do not use it in a humid wet or corrosive environment Do not put store or leave your product in or near a heat source in a high temperature location in strong di...

Страница 9: ...lations Please recycle when possible Do not dispose as household waste Wireless devices may be susceptible to interference from the battery which could affect performance Note Please refer to www acer com for battery shipping documents Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble or dis pose of them in fire Keep them away from children Follow local regulations when disp...

Страница 10: ...e facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF transmissions Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15 3 centimeters 6 inches be maintained between wireless devices and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker Thes...

Страница 11: ... the aircraft disrupt the wireless telephone network and may be illegal POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENTS Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulti...

Страница 12: ...sions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U S Environmental Protection Agency Acer is committed to offering products and services worldwide that help customers save money conserve energy and improve the quality of our environment The more energy we can save through higher energy efficiency the more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of climate change More information re...

Страница 13: ...r throbbing Stiffness or tightness Coldness or weakness If you have these symptoms or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and or pain related to computer use consult a physician immediately and inform your company s health and safety department The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing an...

Страница 14: ... from drying out Display Keep your display clean Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display Adjust the display brightness and or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity Eliminate glare and reflections by placing your display in such a way that the side faces the w...

Страница 15: ...m some stretching exercises Breathe fresh air as often as possible Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body Warning We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed If this is unavoidable work for only short periods take breaks regularly and do some stretching exercises Note For more information please refer to Regulations and safety notices on page 103 ...

Страница 16: ...N CAS D OUVERTURE EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS ADVARSEL LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN VARO LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE VARNING LASE...

Страница 17: ...r can help you to be more productive please refer to the Acer Aspire M5 Series User s Manual This 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 notebook It is available from Desktop double click the Help icon and click User s Manual in the menu that...

Страница 18: ...n wait at least two seconds before powering up Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it 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 0º C 32º F or above 50º C 122º F Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to rain o...

Страница 19: ...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 wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft mois...

Страница 20: ...20 Your Acer notebook tour YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster let us show you around your new Acer computer Aspire M5 Series ...

Страница 21: ... 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 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording ...

Страница 22: ...n Turns the computer on and off 5 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 Icon Item Description ...

Страница 23: ... a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard includes ventilation intakes for cooling 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 right corner to perform a right click ...

Страница 24: ... openings 2 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter 3 USB ports Connects to USB devices If a port is black it is USB 2 0 compatible if it is blue it is also USB 3 0 compatible see below 4 USB port with power off charging 5 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections 6 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network ...

Страница 25: ...ft view 7 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible 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 models are also available Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs Icon Item Descript...

Страница 26: ... optical drive tray when the computer is turned off Carefully insert a straightened paper clip to eject the optical drive tray Icon Item Description 1 2 in 1 card reader Accepts one Secure Digital SD or SDHC card or one MultiMediaCard MMC Note To remove the card simply pull it from the slot 2 Headset speaker jack Connects to audio devices e g speakers headphones or a headset with microphone Icon I...

Страница 27: ...pinhole Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to reset the computer simulates removing and reinstalling the battery 2 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings 3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output ...

Страница 28: ...timum comfort and support Touchpad basics The following items show you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Press the touchpad down or tap to perform a click which will select or start an item Place you finger in the bottom right corner of the touchpad and press to perform a right click The bottom left and bottom right corners of the touchpad are similar ...

Страница 29: ...s Function Bottom left corner Bottom right corner Main touchpad Open Quickly press twice Press or tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button Select Press once Press or tap once Drag Press and hold then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor Press or tap twice at the same speed as double clicking a mouse button rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag th...

Страница 30: ...y small characters located on the upper right corner of the Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in 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 lot of numeric data entry A better solution would b...

Страница 31: ... other key in the hotkey combination Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner Cursor control keys on embedded keypad Hold Shift while using cursor control keys Hold Fn while using cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad Type the letters in a normal manner Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn...

Страница 32: ...ess any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the built in touchpad on and off Fn F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn F9 Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off Fn F11 NumLk Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off only for certain models Fn Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Fn Volume up Increas...

Страница 33: ... the selected media file Fn Pg Dn Previous Return to the previous media file Fn End Next Jump to the next media file Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it returns to the Start 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 it opens the application s context menu Hotkey...

Страница 34: ...a pre installed Windows operating system Important We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as possible In certain situations a full recovery will require a USB recovery backup Creating a recovery backup To reinstall from a USB storage drive you must first create a recovery backup The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of you...

Страница 35: ...Recovery 35 1 From Start type Recovery and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps 2 Click Create Factory Default Backup The Recovery Drive window opens ...

Страница 36: ...ity before continuing The recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage 4 You 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 delete this information you can only use the USB recovery backup to restore your computer if you lose or erase the USB...

Страница 37: ...ke sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you will remember Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup that contains the factory loaded software and drivers needed by your computer you may use either a USB storage drive or if your computer features a DVD recorder one or more blank recordable DVDs ...

Страница 38: ... From Start 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 blank DVD into the optical drive then click Next ...

Страница 39: ...ake 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 ...

Страница 40: ...h backup such as Drivers and Applications Backup Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you will remember Recovering your system To recover your system 1 Perform minor fixes If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers To reinstall software and drivers that were pre installed...

Страница 41: ... your system to factory condition see Returning your system to its factory condition on page 45 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre installed on your computer from the factory You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you have created Other applications If you need to reinstal...

Страница 42: ...f you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer From Start type Recovery and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications ...

Страница 43: ...rom 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 for Acer Resource Center to start If Acer Resource Center does not start automatically press the Windows key E then double click on the optical drive icon If you are using a USB drive press the Windows key E then do...

Страница 44: ...crosoft 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 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 software or device drivers Note For more information about usi...

Страница 45: ...sing the restore point you specified This process may take several minutes and may restart your computer Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods you may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its factory condition You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created ...

Страница 46: ... then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre installed on your system If you can access important files on your hard drive back them up now See Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management on page 47 Customized Restore will attempt to retain your files user data but will reinstall all software and drivers Software installed since you purchased your PC will be remov...

Страница 47: ...th Acer Recovery Management 1 Click Restore Factory Settings Caution Restore Factory 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 ...

Страница 48: ...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 completely removed 4 Click Reset 5 The recovery process begins by restarting your computer then continues by copying files to your hard drive 6 After the recovery has finished you can start using your computer by repeating the first start process ...

Страница 49: ...gement 1 Click Customized Restore Retain User Data 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 ...

Страница 50: ...tting to Enabled d Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu e Depending on the type of BIOS your computer uses select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter Select OK or Yes to confirm f Your computer will restart 4 During startup press F12 to open the boot menu The boot menu allows you to select which device to start from select the USB drive a Use your arrow...

Страница 51: ...ur PC deletes everything on your hard drive then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre installed on your system If you can access important files on your hard drive back them up now See Reset your PC from the recovery backup on page 52 c Click Refresh your PC to start the refresh process Refresh your PC will attempt to retain your files user data but will reinstall all soft...

Страница 52: ...the hard drive a If you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on the hard drive and want to keep these changes select No b To completely restore 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 clean the drive completely cl...

Страница 53: ...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 operating system to recover normally only one option is available 4 Click Refresh 5 The recovery process begins by restarting your computer then continues by copying files to your hard drive This process takes about 30 minutes ...

Страница 54: ... Media to browse photos open clear fi Photo Important When you first open a clear fi application Windows Firewall will ask for permission to allow clear fi to access the network Select Allow Access in each window Navigating media and photos The list in the left panel shows your computer My Library then other devices if any are connected to your network Home Shared To view files on your computer se...

Страница 55: ...ss 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 sure Share my library on local network is active Which devices are compatible Certified Acer devices with clear fi or DL...

Страница 56: ... file Note Only devices optimised for playback are available in this list certain PCs and storage devices will not appear To add a Windows PC to this list open Windows Media Player select Stream and Allow remote control of my Player 3 Select a file in the main window then use the media controls in the bar across the bottom of the screen to control the remote device For more help go to http www ace...

Страница 57: ... Acer Green Instant On feature allows your computer to wake up from Sleep mode in less than the time it takes to open the lid When you close the lid or leave your computer for a while your computer enters Sleep mode While the computer is in Sleep mode the power indicator LED will flash orange Open the lid or press any key to wake the computer from Sleep mode After a certain amount of time in Sleep...

Страница 58: ...ss your computer will enter and stay in Sleep mode during times when it will be frequently accessed for example during working hours Saving power 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 you prefer to reduce your computer s power requirements an...

Страница 59: ... 1 Open the Desktop 2 Click Power Options in the Notification area 3 Select More Power Options 4 Select Choose what the power buttons do 5 To access Shutdown Settings select Change settings that are currently unavailable ...

Страница 60: ...60 Power management 6 Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup 7 Select Save changes ...

Страница 61: ...ile you continue to operate the computer However recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time Charging the battery To charge the battery plug the AC adapter into the computer and connect to a mains power outlet You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while your battery is charging However charging the battery with the computer turned off resul...

Страница 62: ... and discharged three times Use this conditioning process for all new batteries or if a battery hasn t been used for a long time Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack By following the battery conditioning process you condition your battery to accept the maximum possible charge Failure to fol...

Страница 63: ...oving 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 not being used as it will continue to draw power for selected models Excessive recharging decreases the battery life Look after your AC adapter and battery Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the cur...

Страница 64: ...ended 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 Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly The AC adapter or a power outlet is unavailable 1 Save all necessary files 2 Close a...

Страница 65: ...nal accessories 1 Save any open files 2 Remove discs from optical drive s 3 Shut down the computer 4 Close the display cover 5 Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter 6 Disconnect any keyboard pointing device printer external 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 ...

Страница 66: ...en close the display When you are ready to use the computer again open the display then press and release the power button Note The computer may enter Hibernation or Deep Sleep mode after being in Sleep mode for a period of time What to bring to meetings If your meeting is relatively short you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than your computer If your meeting will be longer o...

Страница 67: ...rive head Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall Caution Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen What to take with you Unless you have some items at home take the following items with you AC adapter and power cord The printed setup poster Special...

Страница 68: ... to come to room temperature slowly If possible leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature Setting up a home office If you frequently work on your computer at home you may want to purchase a second AC adapter for use at home With a second AC adapter you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home If you use your computer at ...

Страница 69: ...les 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 traveling Always take the computer as carry on luggage If possible have the computer inspected by hand Airport security X ray machines are safe but do not put the computer through a metal detector Traveling internationally w...

Страница 70: ...siderations 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 voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to...

Страница 71: ...u must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility See BIOS utility on page 89 User Password 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 Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkp...

Страница 72: ...rning message 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 If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly af...

Страница 73: ...the selected wireless network To start Acer Theft Shield double click the Acer Theft Shield icon on Desktop or from Start simply start typing Acer Theft Shield to open Search and list the results Note Acer Theft Shield needs a Windows Log On password If you have not set a password you will be reminded to set one Once Acer Theft Shield is running you will be asked to select the type of detection yo...

Страница 74: ...shown a QR Quick Reference code that you can scan using your phone The QR contains a link that will allow you to download the Android app to your phone Tip If you do not select to use an Android phone at this stage you can select to use an Android phone at any time from Settings on page 76 ...

Страница 75: ...ng up Acer Theft Shield Click Start to turn on your notebook s Wi Fi hotspot feature this will allow your phone to detect the notebook Using Acer Theft Shield General Once you have selected the method to use you will be shown the General page which allows you to activate Acer Theft Shield and select a hotkey combination to activate Acer Theft Shield You can press the hotkey combination to protect ...

Страница 76: ...one Tap Edit under Configure your notebook s Wi Fi hotspot network to change the SSID that your notebook will broadcast while linking to your Android cellphone You can also change the alarm notification duration from the drop down menu under Alarm mode settings Tip To view the QR code to download the Android app again click the icon ...

Страница 77: ...etwork feature The built in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet based network To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet RJ 45 port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network ...

Страница 78: ...tation Acer Instant Connect Instant Connect ensures a faster connection to any of the networks that your computer connects to most frequently Acer Instant Update Instant update is used to update the following applications content automatically when the system resumes and an Internet connection is available Browser Internet Explorer 9 and above excludes video websites Email Outlook 2010 and above W...

Страница 79: ...sy 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 that broadcast data into the surrounding environment Access points act as a mediator between wired and wireless network Most routers have a built in DSL modem that ...

Страница 80: ...o use Bluetooth you must ensure the following 1 Bluetooth is enabled on both devices 2 Your devices are paired or connected Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must be enabled on both devices For your computer 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 Note Pl...

Страница 81: ...g a Bluetooth connection 81 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 ...

Страница 82: ...s click on Wireless 3 Click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable disable it Adding a Bluetooth 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 turning on the Bluetooth adapter of both devices will connect them From the notification area click the Bluetoot...

Страница 83: ...ing a Bluetooth connection 83 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 ...

Страница 84: ...uts as in a headset the passcode is hardcoded into the device usually 0000 or 1234 Consult your device s user manual for more information Your device will show up in the list of devices if it was successfully paired Open the Control Panel and under Hardware and Sound click on View devices and printers Right cilck on your device and select Advanced Operations Connect to operation window ...

Страница 85: ...Using a Bluetooth connection 85 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 ...

Страница 86: ...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 over a single cable Use the HDMI port on your computer to connect with high end audio and video equipment Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast connection ...

Страница 87: ...Universal Serial Bus USB 87 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS USB The USB port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up system resources ...

Страница 88: ... insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive Once your DVD drive is set to a region code it will only play DVDs for that region You can set the region code a maximum of five times including the first time after which the last region code set will remain permanent Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set Region code Country or region ...

Страница 89: ...equence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen Enable disk to disk recovery To enable disk to disk recovery hard disk recovery activate the BIOS utility then select Main from the categories listed at the top of the screen Find D2D Recovery at the bottom of the screen and use the F5 and F6 keys to set this value to Enabled ...

Страница 90: ...may be low and unable to power the computer Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet If it is lit check the 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 disk or smartphone plugged into your computer Unplug it ...

Страница 91: ...heck the following The volume may be muted In Windows look at the volume control speaker icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click the icon and deselect the Mute all option The volume level may be too low In Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskbar You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the volume If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the l...

Страница 92: ... Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITW Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty ITW that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling Our worldwide network of service centers are there to give you a helping hand An ITW passport comes with your computer This passport contains all you need to know about the ITW program A list of available authorized ser...

Страница 93: ...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 computer write them down as they appear on the screen or the number and sequence in the case of beeps You are required to provide the following information Name Addres...

Страница 94: ...ror message reports to help you solve problems If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs see Error messages below If the problem cannot be resolved contact your dealer See Requesting service on page 92 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 wit...

Страница 95: ... reboot Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Hard disk 0 extended type error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center I 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 dealer or an authorized service center ...

Страница 96: ...the Start screen 2 Tiles Live tiles are similar to thumbnails of the apps 3 Charms Charms allow you to perform useful functions such as sharing content turning off your PC or changing settings How do I access the charms Move the cursor to the upper or lower right hand corner of the screen to access the charms or press the Windows key C How do I get to Start Press the Windows key on the keyboard pr...

Страница 97: ... Desktop click Acer Power Button and select the action you d like to take Why is there a new interface The new interface for Windows 8 is designed to work well with touch input Windows Store apps will automatically use the whole screen and don t require closing in the traditional way Windows Store apps will be displayed on Start using live tiles What are live tiles Live tiles are similar to thumbn...

Страница 98: ... click Settings Change PC settings Personalize Click Start screen at the top of the page and select a color and image How do I move tiles Click and hold 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 location Can I make tiles bigger or smaller Right click on a tile then select Smaller or Larger from the...

Страница 99: ...king on a thumbnail and selecting Close Can I change the screen resolution From Start start typing Control Panel to open Search and display the results click Control Panel Adjust screen resolution I want to use Windows in the way that I m used to give me my desktop back From Start click the Desktop tile to see a traditional desktop You can pin apps you frequently use to the taskbar to easily open ...

Страница 100: ...reen How do I make an app appear on my taskbar in Desktop If you re in All apps and you want to make an app appear on the taskbar in Desktop you can select the app and right click on it Select Pin to taskbar from the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen How do I install apps You can download Windows Store apps from Store You will need to have a Microsoft ID to purchase and download apps f...

Страница 101: ...ndows 8 but it makes life easier because you can sync data across different machines you sign in to using a Microsoft ID How do I get one If you ve already installed Windows 8 and didn t sign in with a Microsoft account or you don t have a Microsoft account and want to get one press the Windows key C and click Settings Change PC settings Users Switch to a Microsoft account and follow the onscreen ...

Страница 102: ...ates 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 FAQs www acer com support ...

Страница 103: ...r television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer o...

Страница 104: ... precision manufacturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction RADIO DEVICE REGULATORY NOTICES Note Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and or Bluetooth only To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be ...

Страница 105: ...ween 2446 5 MHz and 2483 5 MHz Note Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446 6 MHz to 2483 5 MHz There are few possibilities for outdoor use On private property or on the private property of public persons use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense with maximum authorized power of 100 mW in the 2446 5 2483 5 MHz band Use outdoors on public p...

Страница 106: ... www art telecom fr Note Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100 mW but more than 10 mW 01 Ain Orientales 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ariege 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drome 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nievre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy Du Dome 64 Pyrenees Atlantique 66 Pyrenees 67 Bas Rhin 68...

Страница 107: ... general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website at www hc sc gc ca rpb Country Austria Belgium Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg ISO 3166 2 letter code AT BE CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE GR HU IE IT LV LT LU Country Malta Netherlands Poland Portugal Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden United Ki...

Страница 108: ...t être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal Si le matériel ou son antenne d émission est installé à l extérieur il doit faire l objet d une licence Caution When using IEEE 802 11a wireless LAN this product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for the frequenc...

Страница 109: ...he wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas One of the antennas is selected automatically or manually by users to ensure good quality radiocommunication 1 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be use...

Страница 110: ... 2001 Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit être utilisé a l intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal Si le matériel ou son antenne d émission est installé à l extérieur il doit faire l objet d une licence Caution When using IEEE 802 11a wireless LAN this product is restricted to ind...

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