Acer Z500, S55, S53 Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start v1.0

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System requirements

 PC or Notebook

 Windows 8 / 8.1
 USB 2.0 / 3.0 port
 Memory: 1 GB and above
 Graphics with Microsoft DirectX support

 Android device

 OS version 4.2 and above
 Micro USB port
 Wireless network
 Memory: 512 MB and above

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Quick start – Install PC application software

In order to use AcerEXTEND, you will first need to install the software on
your computer. Connect your smartphone to your computer via a USB
cable. The PC application software installer can be extracted directly
from the smartphone's internal storage or from an SD card. Once you
have successfully installed the software and followed the on-screen
setup instructions, your smartphone's screen will be displayed on your
computer. You will be able to operate your smartphone from your
computer via a USB cable or wireless connection.

1. Connect your Acer smartphone to your computer via a USB cable.

2. Once you have successfully established a connection (installation

procedures may vary depending on smartphone models), follow the
instructions to continue the setup.

3. Ta p AcerEXTEND on your smartphone and follow the on-screen

instructions to continue the setup.

4. In Developer options, USB debugging must be enabled. Tap the

empty checkbox and tap OK to allow USB debugging.

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5. Open the smartphone's MTP drive (internal phone storage or SD

card) in My Computer and find "AcerEXTENDInstaller.exe".
Double-click to start the installation. See the following figure for
reference.

If you see the following popup window after double-clicking the

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installer, click More info and click Run anyway.

Note: Some antivirus software may prevent this installer from running on
your computer. You may copy the installer from the smartphone's internal
storage drive onto your computer's desktop and run the installer from
there.

The AcerEXTEND application software will begin uncompressing and
installing onto your computer. Follow the instructions on your computer
to complete the installation. When the installation is complete,
AcerEXTEND will automatically detect and connect to your smartphone.
See the following figure for reference.

6. You will be prompted to Allow USB debugging? Tap OK.

7. Once the connection is established, the smartphone's screen will

appear on your computer's desktop. An AcerEXTEND Wireless
Connection Tutorial will also appear.

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AcerEXTEND toolbar

Once the smartphone's screen is displayed on your computer's desktop,

you can click the button to extend the toolbar. From here, you can
control all of your smartphone features. Click the button again to hide

the toolbar.

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