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10 - Safety and comfortmaterials may be attracted to the device, and persons with hearing aids should not hold the device to the ear with the hearing
Safety and comfort - 11equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive mate
12 - Safety and comfortDISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONSDo not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmos
Safety and comfort - 13- Stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles.- Take short rests to relax your neck and should
14 - Safety and comfortusing a glare-reduction filter, using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front
First things first - 15FIRST THINGS FIRSTWe would like to thank you for making an Acer comptuer your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.Y
16 - First things first• Tap the Settings charm > Power > Shut down.To turn the power off (to get into BIOS upon reboot), do the following:• Tap
First things first - 17• Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.• Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.• Do not subject the compu
18 - First things first2. Disconnect the AC adapter.3. Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.If either of the following occur
Your Acer computer tour - 19YOUR ACER COMPUTER TOURAfter setting up your device as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new A
2 - © 2013. All Rights Reserved.Acer Aspire P3 User ManualModel: P3First issue: 28 March 2013
20 - Your Acer computer tourFront view31 2 No. Item Description1Camera indicator lightLights up when camera is active.2 Webcam Web camera for video co
Your Acer computer tour - 21Back viewNo. Item Description1 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication.2Camera indicator lightLights up when
22 - Your Acer computer tourTop view1 No. Item Description1Ventilation and cooling fanAllows the computer to stay cool.Do not cover or obstruct the op
Your Acer computer tour - 23Left/right views 23467815 No. Icon Item Description1 MicrophoneInternal microphone for sound recording.2micro HDMI portS
24 - Your Acer computer tourInformation on USB 3.0• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier USB devices.• For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified d
Your Acer computer tour - 25LED IndicatorsLED color State DescriptionBlue Steady The computer is fully charged and plugged in.Blue On brieflyThe comp
26 - Your Acer computer tour• Non-operating: 20% to 80%Keyboard coverThe following section describes the bundled keyboard cover.Keyboard front view235
Your Acer computer tour - 272 Power button Turns the keyboard on and off.3USB connectorUse the provided USB charging cable to charge the keyboard’s e
28 - Your Acer computer tourBattery LEDState DescriptionBlue (solid) The keyboard is plugged in and fully charged.Orange (solid) The keyboard is plugg
Your Acer computer tour - 29Inserting the computer into the keyboard coverNote: Always use caution when using and transporting the keyboard cover. Ac
Table of contents - 3TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety and comfort 5First things first 15Your guides ... 1
30 - Your Acer computer tour3. Lean the tablet back into the holder and press the tablet's top edges to ensure the holder’s tabs secure it in pla
Your Acer computer tour - 31Note: To avoid possible damage, do not carry the holder with the computer facing outside.Removing the computer from the k
32 - Your Acer computer tour2. Pull the computer away from the holder.Using the keyboardYour Bluetooth keyboard comes pre-paired with the P3. You only
Your Acer computer tour - 33Pairing with the P3If your Bluetooth keyboard loses connection with the P3, you will need to pair again. After the pairin
34 - Your Acer computer tourCharging the keyboardThe keyboard cover comes with an embedded battery and a USB charging cable. The cable's large en
Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 35UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB)The USB port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without
36 - HDMI MicroHDMI MICROHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI p
Using the virtual keyboard - 37USING THE VIRTUAL KEYBOARDMicrosoft Windows provides a convenient virtual keyboard for entering data. There are severa
38 - Using the virtual keyboardFrom Desktop, tap the Keyboard icon in the system tray to display the keyboard. Tap the "x" in the keyboard’s
Wireless networks - 39WIRELESS NETWORKSConnecting to the InternetYour computer's wireless connection is turned on by default.Windows will detect
4 - Table of contentsThree concepts you might want to keep in mind... 57How do I access the charms?...
40 - Wireless networksInstallation speed and simplicityInstalling a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables th
Acer clear.fi - 41ACER CLEAR.FI Note: Only for certain models.With Acer clear.fi, you can enjoy videos, photos and music. Stream media from, or to, o
42 - Acer clear.fiUse the media controls in the bar across the bottom of the screen to control playback. For example, when music is selected, you can
Screen orientation and G-sensor - 43SCREEN ORIENTATION AND G-SENSORYour device has a built-in accelerometer that detects the device’s orientation and
44 - Power managementPOWER MANAGEMENTThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any a
Power management - 45Note: Once in Deep Sleep, your PC will consume significantly less power compared with Sleep mode, but it will take a little long
46 - Power management1. Open the Desktop.2. Click Power Options in the Notification area.3. Select More Power Options. 4. Select Choose what the po
Power management - 476. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 7. Select Save changes.
48 - Battery packBATTERY PACKThe computer uses an embedded battery pack that gives you long use between charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe batter
Battery pack - 493. Turn on the computer and operate using battery power.4. Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears.5. Reconn
Safety and comfort - 5SAFETY AND COMFORTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all war
50 - Battery packOptimizing battery lifeOptimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle
Battery pack - 51When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation:Situation Recommended ActionThe AC
52 - Securing your computerSECURING YOUR COMPUTERYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take c
Securing your computer - 53Entering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Superv
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 - 55• The volume level may be too low. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon by tapping the Settings charm > Volume
56 - Frequently asked questionssupport, we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently. If there are error mes
Frequently asked questions - 57Tips and hints for using Windows 8We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we&ap
58 - Frequently asked questionsHow do I jump between apps?Swipe the left-hand edge of the screen inwards to cycle through apps that are currently runn
Frequently asked questions - 59Tap and hold the preview icon to see the characters you've entered to ensure the password is correct.How do I per
6 - Safety and comfort- If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the exten
60 - Frequently asked questionsSo, how do I close an app?Swipe the window downwards from the top to the bottom of the screen.Can I change the screen r
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 d
62 - Frequently asked questionsWhat is a Microsoft ID (account)?A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use to sign in to Window
Frequently asked questions - 63How do I check for Windows updates?Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC set
64 - TroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solution
- 65If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assi
66 - Recovering your systemRECOVERING YOUR SYSTEMNote: This section may not apply to your model.Your computer comes with system recovery DVDs, but doe
BIOS utility - 67BIOS UTILITYThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.Your computer is already prope
68 - Regulations and safety noticesREGULATIONS AND SAFETY NOTICESFCC STATEMENTThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cl
Regulations and safety notices - 69Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority,
Safety and comfort - 7- Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings.- Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near
70 - Regulations and safety noticesDeclaration of Conformity for EU countriesHereby, Acer, declares that this computer is in compliance with the essen
Regulations and safety notices - 71Departments in which the use of the 2400 - 2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100 mW indoors a
72 - Regulations and safety noticesList of national codesThis equipment may be operated in the following countries:CANADA — LOW-POWER LICENSE-EXEMPT R
Regulations and safety notices - 73This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-00
8 - Safety and comfortUnplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when:- The power cord or plug is dam
Safety and comfort - 9Never use any charger or battery that is damaged. The capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced if the battery is le
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