Acer TravelMate B115-MP User Manual

- 1Travelmate B SeriesUser’s Manual

10 - Your Acer notebook tourKeyboard view# Icon Item Description1Power button Turns the computer on and off.2 KeyboardFor entering data into your com

Your Acer notebook tour - 11Rear view# Icon Item Description1DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.2Ethernet (RJ-45) portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100

12 - Your Acer notebook tourLeft view12 3 # Icon Item Description1Headset/speaker jackConnects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a head

Your Acer notebook tour - 13Right view1 # Icon Item Description1Kensington lock slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.Wrap th

14 - Your Acer notebook tourBase view21# Icon Item Description1Battery reset pinholeInsert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to res

Using the keyboard - 15USING THE KEYBOARDThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and

16 - Using the keyboardHotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness a

Using the keyboard - 17<Fn> + <Pg Dn>PreviousReturn to the previous media file.<Fn> + <End>Next Jump to the next media file.&l

18 - TouchpadTOUCHPADTouchpad basicsThe touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the screen. As you slide your finger across the touchpa

Touchpad - 19This allows you to control applications with a few simple gestures, such as: • Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by swiping into t

2 - © 2014. All Rights Reserved.Travelmate B SeriesCovers: Travelmate B115-MPThis revision: April 2014Sign up for an Acer ID and enable Acer Remote Fi

20 - RecoveryRECOVERYIf you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions on page 129) do

Recovery - 211. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps.2. Click Create Factory Default Bac

22 - Recovery• Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a

Recovery - 23may use either a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs.1. From Start, type &

24 - Recoverywith a permanent marker. If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. Continue until the process is co

Recovery - 25Reinstalling drivers and applicationsAs a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came p

26 - Recovery3. You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. Images for reference only.4. Click the install icon for the item you

Recovery - 272. You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. Images for reference only.3. Click the install icon for the item you

28 - Recovery4. Click the latest restore point (at a time when your system worked correctly), click Next, then Finish. 5. A confirmation window appear

Recovery - 29the Windows Store). See Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management on page 30.Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Managemen

Table of contents - 3TABLE OF CONTENTSRegister your Acer product ... 2Manage your registered products ... 2First thi

30 - Recovery5. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard drive. 6. After the recovery has

Recovery - 312. The Refresh your PC window opens.Images for reference only.3. Click Next, then Refresh.4. The recovery process begins by restarting yo

32 - Recoveryb. Windows starts from the recovery backup instead of the normal startup process.6. Select your keyboard type.7. Select Troubleshoot and

Recovery - 332. Click Next.3. Select the operating system to recover (normally only one option is available).4. Choose to keep any changes to the hard

34 - Connecting to the InternetCONNECTING TO THE INTERNETThis chapter includes basic information on types of connections, and getting connected to the

Connecting to the Internet - 35Connecting wirelesslyConnecting to a wireless LANA wireless LAN (or WLAN) is a wireless local area network, which can l

36 - Connecting to the InternetConnecting to a 3G networkIf your computer has a SIM slot, you can connect to the Internet using a 3G (cellular phone)

Using a Bluetooth connection - 37USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONBluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances b

38 - Using a Bluetooth connection4. Tap the device you wish to add from the list of discovered devices, and tap Pair.A code displays on your computer,

Acer Touch Tools - 39ACER TOUCH TOOLSAcer Touch Tools makes using your Windows device easier and more convenient. You can select, drag or tap on small

4 - Table of contentsVideo and audio connectors 64HDMI 65Universal Serial Bus (USB) 66Frequently asked questions 68Requesting service ...

40 - Acer Touch ToolsPointingThe AccuFinger pointer's fine tip allows you to work with even very small screen elements. This can be particularly

Acer Touch Tools - 41• Text edit: You can select text in supported programs by tapping on a word or text block to select it or insert the cursor. You

42 - Acer Touch Toolsor left-hand operation, which optimizes pointer orientation for the selected mode.

Acer Screen Grasp - 43ACER SCREEN GRASPAcer Screen Grasp is a handy screen capture tool that allows you to capture all or part of anything that’s disp

44 - Acer Screen GraspAdjusting the SettingsTap the Settings icon to adjust the defaults for Acer Screen Grasp. You can enable or disable the launch

Acer Screen Grasp - 454 Marker tool.5 Text tool.6Eraser.7 Mosaic effect.8 Lasso tool.9Share capture to...• Windows clipboard• Facebook• Acer Scrapboar

46 - Acer Scrapboard ACER SCRAPBOARDAcer Scrapboard is a useful tool to manage your screen captures. Screen captures are automatically sorted by date.

- 47Keeping your computerand data safe...In this section you will find:• How to secure your computer• Setting passwords• What you need to prepare whe

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

Securing your computer - 49SECURING YOUR COMPUTERYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take c

- 5Getting started...In this section you will find:• Useful information on caring for your computer and your health• Where to find the power button,

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

Power management - 51POWER MANAGEMENTThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any a

52 - Power management5. Select Change settings that are currently unavailable. 6. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 7. Select Save changes

Battery pack - 53BATTERY PACKThe computer uses an embedded Lithium battery that gives you long use between charges.Battery characteristicsThe battery

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

Battery pack - 55Checking the battery levelThe power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the tas

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

Traveling with your computer - 57You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing <Fn> + <F4> or by closing the display.When you are rea

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

Traveling with your computer - 59When you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a client's office build

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

60 - Traveling with your computerWhat to bring with youBring the following items with you:• AC adapter.• Power cords that are appropriate for your des

- 61Ports and connectors...In this section you will find:• Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computer

62 - Memory card readerMEMORY CARD READERConnectivity optionsYour computer has a card reader and other ports/jacks that allow you to connect periphera

Memory card reader - 63(2 TB). Your computer provides an SDHC or SDXC compatible card reader.Removing a card from a memory card reader1. Click on Show

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

HDMI - 65HDMIHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a high-quality, digital audio/video interface. HDMI allows you to connect any compatible d

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

- 67Got a question?In this section you will find:• Frequently asked questions• Tips for using Windows 8.1• Troubleshooting information• How to protec

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

Frequently asked questions - 69• The volume may be muted. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click the ic

First things first - 7You can also put the computer in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4>.Taking care of your computerYou

70 - Frequently asked questions2. Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled.3. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The system will reb

Frequently asked questions - 71Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we&a

72 - Frequently asked questionsCan I boot directly to the desktop?Yes, you can, just follow these steps:1. Go to the desktop.2. Tap and hold the taskb

Frequently asked questions - 73Can I personalize the Lock screen?You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of ima

74 - Frequently asked questionsCan I make tiles bigger or smaller?Swipe upwards from bottom of the screen and tap Customize, tap the tile(s) you wish

Frequently asked questions - 755. Save the alarm by tapping the Save icon in the upper right-hand corner. Where are my apps?Swipe the right-hand edge

76 - Frequently asked questionsthe tile(s) you wish to remove and tap Unpin from Start from the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen.How do I

Frequently asked questions - 77What is a Microsoft ID (account)?A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use to sign in to Window

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

Frequently asked questions - 79If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorize

8 - First things firstcord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.Cleani

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

Internet and online security - 81Internet as the connection speed is low and connection time is typically charged per hour. DSL (e.g. ADSL)DSL (Digita

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

Internet and online security - 83services. Read carefully the documentation supplied with your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions.Net

84 - Internet and online securitySurf the Net!To surf the Internet, you need a program called an Internet browser. Internet Explorer provides an easy

Internet and online security - 85computer in various ways, using up resources or clogging up a network.What is spyware?Spyware refers to generally unw

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

Internet and online security - 87The next line of defense many times is your antivirus software, which monitors all online activities such as email me

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

Internet and online security - 89• Pay attention to privacy policies on Web sites and in software.It is important to understand how an organization mi

Your Acer notebook tour - 9YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOURAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Ac

90 - Internet and online securitythat something bad may have happened and you should take necessary action.Protect your computer with Windows security