Acer TRAVELMATE P645-V, TRAVELMATE P645-MG, TRAVELMATE P645-VG, TRAVELMATE P645-M User Manual

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TravelMate Series

User’s Manual

© Wednesday, July 31, 2013 All Rights Reserved.

TravelMate Series User’s Manual

This revision: 2013

Model number: __________________________________

Serial number: ___________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

Place of purchase: ________________________________

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Information for your safety and comfort

Safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Turning the product off before cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Warnings

Accessing the power cord

Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be 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, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.

Using electrical power

This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord.

If an extension cord is used with this product, 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 sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.

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Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many

 

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strip's input rating.

 

devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit

 

 

rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power

 

This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The

 

 

 

plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is

 

 

properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert the plug

 

 

into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details.

 

Warning! The grounding pin is 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 with the system meets the requirements for use in the country/region where the system was purchased. Power cords for use in other countries/regions must meet the requirements for that country/ region. For more information on power cord requirements, contact an authorized reseller or service provider.

Bundled dummy cards

Note: Information in this section may not apply to your computer.

Your computer shipped with plastic dummies installed in the card slots. Dummies protect unused slots from dust, metal objects or other particles.

Save the dummies for use when no cards are in the slots.

General

Do not use this product near water.

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged.

Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product 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

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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 kind onto or into the product.

To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface.

Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack.

The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may get hot. To avoid injury, ensure they do not come in contact with your skin or body.

Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children.

The surface temperature of the base will rise during normal operation, particularly when plugged in to AC power. Allowing sustained contact with exposed skin can cause discomfort or burns.

Product servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself, 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 refer servicing to qualified service personnel when:

The power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed.

Liquid was spilled into the product.

The product was exposed to rain or water.

The product has been dropped or the case has been damaged.

The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions.

Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.

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Guidelines for safe battery usage

This notebook uses a Lithium-ion 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 direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container, and do not expose it to temperatures over 60° C (140° F). Failure to follow these guidelines may cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. If the battery leaks and you come into contact with the leaked fluids, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical attention immediately. For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will not occur at temperatures below 0° C (32° F) or above 40° C (104° F).

The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery.

Use only the approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with the approved chargers designated for this device.

Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any charger or battery that is damaged. Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object such as a coin, clip or pen causes direct connection of the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery. (These look like metal strips on the battery.) This might happen, for example, when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object.

The capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced if the battery is left in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in summer or winter. Always try to keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). A device with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged. Battery performance is especially limited in temperatures well below freezing.

Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode. Batteries may also explode if damaged. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. 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.

Replacing the battery pack

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The notebook uses lithium batteries. Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled with your product. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

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Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children. Follow local regulations when disposing of used batteries.

Caution for Optical Drive Device

Note: Information in this section may not apply to your computer.

CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT." In case of any trouble with this device, please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT

LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN 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: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN

VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN

ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN

Telephone line safety

Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or before servicing.

To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning, do not connect the telephone line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms.

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Warning! For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Consult your reseller for purchase options.

Radio frequency interference

Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your laptop under the following conditions. These devices may include, but are not limited to: wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth and/or 3G.

Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Use the device only in its normal operating positions. This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used normally. To successfully transmit data files or messages, this device requires a good quality connection to the network. In some cases, transmission of data files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available. Ensure that the above separation distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed. Parts of the device are magnetic. Metallic materials may be attracted to the device, and persons with hearing aids should not hold the device to the ear with the hearing aid. Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the device, because information stored on them may be erased.

Medical devices

Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you have any questions. Switch off your device in health care 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. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers should do the following:

Always keep the device more than 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) from the pacemaker

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Not carry the device near your pacemaker when the device is switched on. If you suspect interference, switch off your device, and move it.

Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider.

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (anti-lock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag systems. For more information, check with the manufacturer, or its representative, of your vehicle or any equipment that has been added. Only qualified personnel should service the device, or install the device in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to the device. Check regularly that all wireless equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or enhancements. For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that air bags inflate with great force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed, and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. Using your device while flying in aircraft is prohibited. Switch off your device before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless teledevices in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of 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 resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage, and distribution areas; chemical plants; or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders. Do not switch the notebook on when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.

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Emergency calls

Warning: You cannot make emergency calls through this device. To make an emergency call you shall dial out through your mobile phone or other telephone call system.

Disposal instructions

Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm

ENERGY STAR

Note: Information in this section may not apply to your computer.

Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save your money by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features or performance. Acer is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark.

What is ENERGY STAR?

Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions 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 refers to www.energystar.gov or www.energystar.gov/powermanagement.

Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products:

Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates.

Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after 10 and 30 minutes of inactivity respectively.

Wake the computer from sleep mode by pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse.

Computers will save more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode.

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ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks

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Tips and information for comfortable use

Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.

Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:

Numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation.

Aching, soreness or tenderness.

Pain, swelling or 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 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.

Stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles.

Take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders.

Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders.

Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach.

If you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain.

Taking care of your vision

Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain.

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Rest your eyes frequently.

 

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Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing

 

 

on a distant point.

 

Blink frequently to keep your eyes 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 window or any light source

minimizing room light by using 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 cardboard extended from the display's top front edge

Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.

Avoid looking at bright light sources for extended periods of time.

Developing good work habits

The following work habits make computer use more relaxing and productive:

Take short breaks regularly and often.

Perform 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 ?$paratext>? on page 70.

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your 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 TravelMate Series User’s Manual contains useful information applying to all models in the TravelMate Series. It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the User’s Manual will occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text with language such as "only for certain models."

The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the TravelMate 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 warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook.

Follow these steps to access it:

1Type ‘User’ from Start.

2Click on Acer User’s Manual.

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer on and off

To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button. Please refer to the setup poster for the location of the power button.

To turn the power off, do any of the following:

Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key + <C>, click

Settings > Power then click Shut Down.

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>.

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Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again, 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 or moisture.

Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.

Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.

Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.

Never place objects on 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 not connect the adapter to any other device.

Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic.

When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug.

The 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 wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.

Taking care of your battery pack

Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:

Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries.

Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.

Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible.

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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, 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 62 .

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Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions

Caution for Optical Drive Device Radio frequency interference Medical devices

Vehicles

Potentially explosive environments Emergency calls

Disposal instructions

Tips and information for comfortable use First things first

Your guides

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Touchpad

Touchpad basics

Touchpad gestures

Using the keyboard

Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Hotkeys

Windows keys

Acer ProShield

Overview

Setting up ProShield

Personal Secure Drive

Credential Manager

Fingerprint Registration*

Data Protection

Data Removal

Acer Office Manager

Acer Office Manager Console

Dashboard

Client manager

Policies

Assets

Task scheduler

Settings

Recovery

Creating a recovery backup

Creating a drivers and applications backup Recovering your system

Reinstalling drivers and applications

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Returning to an earlier system snapshot

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Returning your system to its factory condition

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Recovering from Windows

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Recovering from a recovery backup

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Changing to Windows 8 or Windows 7

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Changing to Windows 8

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Changing to Windows 7

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Changing BIOS settings

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Changing between Windows 7 and 8 during startup

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Power management

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Saving power

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Battery pack

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Battery pack characteristics

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Charging the battery

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Optimizing battery life

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Checking the battery level

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Battery-low warning

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Installing and removing the battery pack

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Traveling with your computer

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Disconnecting from the desktop

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Moving around

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Preparing the computer

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What to bring to meetings

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Taking the computer home

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Preparing the computer

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What to take with you

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Special considerations

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Setting up a home office

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Traveling with the computer

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Preparing the computer

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What to take with you

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Special considerations

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Traveling internationally with the computer

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Preparing the computer

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What to bring with you

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Special considerations

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Near Field Communication (NFC)

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Enabling NFC on your computer

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Sending your contact information

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Receiving information with NFC

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Expanding through options

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Connectivity options

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Connecting to a network

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Built-in network feature

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Wireless networks

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Connecting to the Internet

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Wireless networks

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ExpressCard

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IEEE 1394 port

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HDMI

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Universal Serial Bus (USB)

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Playing DVD movies

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Upgrading memory

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BIOS utility

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Boot sequence

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Setting passwords

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Frequently asked questions

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Requesting service

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Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting tips

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Error messages

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Tips and hints for using Windows 8

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Three concepts you might want to keep in mind

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How do I access the charms?

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How do I get to Start?

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How do I jump between apps?

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How do I turn off my computer?

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Why is there a new interface?

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How do I unlock my computer?

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How do I personalize my computer?

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I want to use Windows in the way that I'm used to -

 

give me my desktop back!

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Where are my apps?

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What is a Microsoft ID (account)?

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How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer?

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How do I check for Windows updates?

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Where can I get more information?

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Regulations and safety notices

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Touchpad

Touchpad basics

The touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the screen. As you slide your finger across the touchpad, the cursor will follow this movement.

Press the left or right side of the button located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two areas are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left side of the button.

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 clean.

The cursor is controlled by some basic gestures:

Single-finger slide: Slide a finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.

Single-finger tap: 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 selection button, or tap twice anywhere on the touchtap, then slide a second finger across the touchpad to select all items in an area.

Touchpad gestures

Windows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers.

Note: Support for touchpad gestures depends on the active application.

These allow you to control applications with a few simple gestures, such as:

Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by swiping into the center of the touchpad from the right, top or left.

Swipe in from right edge: Toggle the 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 fingers on the touchpad and moving both in any direction.

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Touchpad

Two-finger pinch: Zoom in and out of photos, maps and documents with a simple finger-and-thumb gesture.

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Using the keyboard

Note: Information in this section may not apply to your computer.

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.

Lock keys and embedded 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 characters typed are in

uppercase.

 

 

 

 

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode.

Num Lock

The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic

operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of

<Fn> + <F11>

numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an

 

 

external keypad.

 

 

Scroll Lock

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down

when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll

<Fn> + <F12>

Lock does not work with some applications.

 

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

Desired access

Num Lock on

Num Lock off

Number keys on

Type numbers in a normal

 

embedded keypad

manner.

 

 

 

 

Cursor-control keys on

Hold <Shift> while using cursor-

Hold <Fn> while using

embedded keypad

control keys.

cursor-control keys.

 

 

 

Main keyboard keys

Hold <Fn> while typing letters

Type the letters in a

on embedded keypad.

normal manner.

 

 

 

 

Hotkeys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.

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Using the keyboard

To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey

Icon

 

 

 

 

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Enables / disables the computer's

<Fn> + <F3>

 

 

 

 

Communication

communication devices.

 

 

 

 

key

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<Fn> + <F4>

 

 

 

 

Sleep

Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switches display output between the

<Fn> + <F5>

 

 

 

 

Display toggle

display screen, external monitor (if

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connected) and both.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turns the display screen backlight off

<Fn> + <F6>

 

 

 

 

Display off

to save power. Press 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turns the embedded numeric

<Fn> + <F11>

 

 

 

 

NumLk

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

Increases the sound volume.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<Fn> + <

>

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume down

Decreases the sound volume.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<Fn> + <Home>

 

 

 

 

Play/Pause

Play or pause a selected media file.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<Fn> +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stop

Stop playing the selected

<Pg Up>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

media file.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<Fn> +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Previous

Return to the previous media file.

<Pg Dn>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<Fn> + <End>

 

 

 

 

Next

Jump to the next media file.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Windows keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

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.

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Acer ProShield

Acer ProShield

Note: Only for selected models.

Overview

An all-in-one security solution, Acer ProShield provides an embedded security solution to address the following points of vulnerability:

Securing the device against unauthorized access

Protecting local storage

Securing the network

Acer ProShield includes five modules that will secure your device from unauthorized access and intrusion.

Credential Manager - Password, Fingerprint registration (if your PC has a fingerprint scanner), Online accounts configuration

Pre-Boot Authentication - Boot sequence and device security

Data Protection - Personal secure drive, file and folder encryption

Data Removal - File shredder

Information - About this software

Setting up ProShield

The first time you run ProShield, you will be led through a setup wizard that allows you to set up the parameters for ProShield. Click Start to begin. You will be required to set a password, and can choose to create a Personal Secure Drive.

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Note: Select a password that you will remember, but is difficult to guess. Do not use words that can be found in a dictionary. It is advisable to use a combination of letters and numbers.

Once you have set a password, you can click Next to proceed to setting up a Personal Secure Drive or click Finish to exit the wizard.

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Personal Secure Drive

The Personal Secure Disk (PSD) is a secure section of your hard disk where you can save files. You can only get access to the PSD via password or fingerprint authentication.

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