Acer Aspire ES1-732 User Manual Page 1

USER’S MANUAL

10 - Your Acer notebook tourLeft view1 # Icon Item Description1Kensington lock slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.Wrap the

Your Acer notebook tour - 11Rear view2 341# Icon Item Description1DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.2HDMI portSupports high-definition digital vide

12 - Your Acer notebook tourBase view3124# Icon Item Description1Battery reset pinholeSimulates removing and reinstalling the battery.Insert a papercl

Using the keyboard - 13USING THE KEYBOARDThe keyboard has full-sized keys and a separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and

14 - Using the keyboardWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.<Fn> + <F6> Display offTurns the disp

Using the Precision Touchpad - 15USING THE PRECISION TOUCHPADThe touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the screen. As you slide you

16 - Using the Precision TouchpadThe precision touchpad includes added technology features that help recognize and prevent unintentional gestures such

Using the Precision Touchpad - 172. Select All settings.3. Select Devices > Mouse & touchpad.4. Now you can adjust the settings to suit your pe

18 - Using the Precision Touchpadthe cursor from moving if you accidentally tap the touchpad with your palm while working. Scroll down to see more set

Recovery - 19RECOVERYIf you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Got a question? on page 53) do not help, yo

2 - © 2016. All Rights Reserved.Aspire E 17Covers: Aspire ES1-732This revision: July 2016Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefitsOpen the Acer

20 - Recovery2. Select the Backup tab and click Get Started for Create Factory Default Backup to open the Recovery Drive window. 3. Make sure Bac

Recovery - 21• Since the recovery backup requires at least 8 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a

22 - RecoveryBacking up your wireless and LAN driversBack up your wireless and LAN drivers. You can use these backups to install the wireless and LAN

Recovery - 233. Select Keep my files to refresh your PC and reinstall your operating system without removing your personal files. Click Next to contin

24 - Recovery2. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to Choose an option. 3. Select Remove everything to reset your PC back to its factory

Recovery - 25your computer. This process will take longer, but will be more secure. 5. Click Reset to continue.6. You will be shown the reset pro

26 - Using a Bluetooth connectionUSING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONBluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances b

Using a Bluetooth connection - 273. Select the device you wish to pair from the list of discovered devices, and select Pair.4. A code displays on your

28 - Connecting to the InternetCONNECTING TO THE INTERNETThis chapter includes general information on types of connections, and getting connected to t

Connecting to the Internet - 29management options to turn your wireless network on/off or control what is shared over the network.To connect to a wire

Table of contents - 3TABLE OF CONTENTSFirst things first 5Your guides ... 5Basic care and tips for using y

30 - Connecting to the Internet4. Select Network & internet.5. You will see a list of available wireless networks. Select the one you wish to use.

Connecting to the Internet - 316. Once you select a wireless network, select Connect.7. If required, enter the network’s password.

32 - Connecting to the InternetConnecting with a cableBuilt-in network featurePlug one end of a network cable into the network port on your computer,

Acer Bluelight Shield - 33ACER BLUELIGHT SHIELDAcer Bluelight Shield can be enabled to reduce the blue-light emissions from the screen to protect your

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 yo

Securing your computer - 35SECURING YOUR COMPUTERYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take c

36 - Securing your computerEntering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Supervis

BIOS utility - 37BIOS UTILITYThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.Your computer is already proper

38 - Power managementPOWER MANAGEMENTThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any a

Power management - 395. Select Change settings that are currently unavailable. 6. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 7. Select Save changes

Getting started...In this section you will find:• Useful information on caring for your computer and your health• Where to find the power button, port

40 - Battery packBATTERY PACKThe computer uses an embedded Lithium battery that gives you long use between charges.Battery characteristicsThe battery

Battery pack - 41Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time. The battery conditioning

42 - Battery packChecking the battery levelThe power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the tas

Traveling with your computer - 43TRAVELING WITH YOUR COMPUTERThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with yo

44 - Traveling with your computerYou can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing the Sleep hotkey or by closing the display.When you are ready to u

Traveling with your computer - 45What to take with youUnless you have some items at home, take the following items with you:• AC adapter and power cor

46 - Traveling with your computerTraveling with the computerWhen you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a

Traveling with your computer - 47Preparing the computerPrepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling.What to bring with youBring

In this section you will find:• Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computerPorts and connectors...

Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 49UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB)The USB port is a high-speed port which allows you to connect USB peripherals, such as a mous

First things first - 5FIRST THINGS FIRSTWe would like to thank you for making this Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.Y

50 - Memory card readerMEMORY CARD READERMemory cards are used in a wide selection of digital cameras, tablets, MP3 players and mobile phones. Inserti

Video and audio connectors - 51VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORSConnect to a monitor with a VGA or DVI port (the type of connection supported depends on your

52 - HDMIHDMIHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a high-quality, digital audio/video interface. HDMI allows you to connect any compatible d

Got a question?In this section you will find:• Frequently asked questions• Tips for using Windows 10• Troubleshooting information• How to protect your

54 - Frequently asked questionsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer

Frequently asked questions - 55No audio is heard from the computer.Check the following:• The volume may be muted. Look at the volume control (speaker)

56 - Frequently asked questionsBefore performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings.1. Check to see if Acer disk-to-disk recovery is

Frequently asked questions - 57You are required to provide the following information: Name: Address: Telephone number: Machine and model type: Ser

58 - Frequently asked questionsTips and hints for using Windows 10We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we&ap

Frequently asked questions - 59To change the background, tap the Windows Start button and tap Settings > Personalization. From here you can:• Selec

6 - First things first• Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down.• Righ

60 - Frequently asked questionsHow do I set the alarm?Your computer can act as an alarm clock. Type ’Alarms’ to search for the Alarms & Clock app.

Frequently asked questions - 61How do I make an app appear on Start?If you're in All apps and you want to make an app appear on Start, tap and ho

62 - Frequently asked questionsHow do I get one?If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account or you do

Frequently asked questions - 63TroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if

64 - Frequently asked questionsIf you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorize

Internet and online security - 65INTERNET AND ONLINE SECURITYFirst steps on the netProtecting your computerIt is vital to protect your computer from v

66 - Internet and online securityinternet as the connection speed is low and connection time is typically charged per hour. DSL (e.g. ADSL)DSL (Digita

Internet and online security - 67Network connectionsA LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of computers (for example, within an office building or home

68 - Internet and online securityservices. Read carefully the documentation supplied with your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions.Net

Internet and online security - 69Surf the Net!To surf the internet, you need a program called an internet browser. Internet Explorer provides an easy

First things first - 7Taking care of your AC adapterHere are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:• Do not connect the adapter to any other devic

70 - Internet and online securitycomputer in various ways, using up resources or clogging up a network.What is spyware?Spyware refers to generally unw

Internet and online security - 71would allow it (i.e. a game connecting to a multi-player server or an encyclopaedia making a content update).How to p

72 - Internet and online securityThe next line of defense many times is your antivirus software, which monitors all online activities such as email me

Internet and online security - 73of your online accounts, one of the first steps you can take is to change your password. Protect your personal inform

74 - Internet and online securitywww.yourbank.com not http://www.yourbank.com). The "s" stands for secure and should appear when you are in

Internet and online security - 75Additionally, many banks and services use fraud prevention systems that call out unusual purchasing behavior (i.e. if

76 - Playing Blu-Ray or DVD moviesPLAYING BLU-RAY OR DVD MOVIESIf your computer is equipped with a Blu-Ray or DVD drive, you can play movies on your c

8 - Your Acer notebook tourYOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOURAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Ac

Your Acer notebook tour - 9Keyboard view# Icon Item Description1 MicrophoneInternal microphone for sound recording.2 KeyboardFor entering data into yo