Acer TravelMate X313-M Owner's Manual

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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 TravelMate X313 User ManualModel: X313First issue: 3 June 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• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier USB devices.• For optimal

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 cover (optional)The following section describes the bundled keyboard cover.Keyboard fr

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 X313. You on

Your Acer computer tour - 33Pairing with the X313If your Bluetooth keyboard loses connection with the X313, you will need to pair again. After the pa

34 - Your Acer computer tourCharging the keyboardThe keyboard cover comes with an embedded battery and a USB charging cable. The cable's large en

Your Acer computer tour - 35Front view231 No. Icon Item Description1Card readerAccepts one Secure Digital (SD) card.Note: Push to remove/install the

36 - Your Acer computer tour3 DC-out jackProvides power from the cradle to the computer.No. Icon Item Description

Your Acer computer tour - 37Back view (stand not shown)21 No. Item Description1Portrait view slotInsert the stand here to rest the computer in portra

38 - Your Acer computer tourLeft view (stand not shown)12345No. Icon Item Description1USB 3.0 portsConnect to USB devices.To use the cradle’s USB port

Your Acer computer tour - 39Information on USB 3.0• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier USB devices.• For optimal

4 - Table of contentsHow do I jump between apps?... 62How do I turn off my computer?... 62Why is there a new interface?...

40 - Your Acer computer tourconnector and DC-out jack are now aligned with the computer’s USB port and DC-in jack. 2. Slide the computer to the left u

Your Acer computer tour - 41To remove the computer from the cradle, do the following:1. Place the cradle in landscape view. Hold the cradle with one

42 - Universal Serial Bus (USB)UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB)The USB port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without t

HDMI Micro - 43HDMI MICROHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI

44 - Using the virtual keyboardUSING THE VIRTUAL KEYBOARDMicrosoft Windows provides a convenient virtual keyboard for entering data. There are several

Using the virtual keyboard - 45From Desktop, tap the Keyboard icon in the system tray to display the keyboard. Tap the "x" in the keyboard’

46 - Wireless networksWIRELESS NETWORKSConnecting to the InternetYour computer's wireless connection is turned on by default.Windows will detect

Wireless networks - 47Installation speed and simplicityInstalling a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables t

48 - Screen orientation and G-sensorSCREEN ORIENTATION AND G-SENSORYour device has a built-in accelerometer that detects the device’s orientation and

Power management - 49POWER MANAGEMENTThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any

Safety and comfort - 5SAFETY AND COMFORTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all war

50 - Power managementYour computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Open the Desktop.2. Cli

Power management - 516. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 7. Select Save changes.

52 - Battery packBATTERY PACKThe computer uses an embedded battery pack that gives you long use between charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe batter

Battery pack - 533. Turn on the computer and operate using battery power.4. Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears.5. Reconn

54 - Battery packOptimizing battery lifeOptimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle

Battery pack - 55When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation:Situation Recommended ActionThe AC

56 - 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 - 57Entering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Superv

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

Frequently asked questions - 59• The volume level may be too low. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon by tapping the Settings charm > Volume

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 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 - 61Tips and hints for using Windows 8We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we&ap

62 - 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 - 63Tap and hold the preview icon to see the characters you've entered to ensure the password is correct.How do I per

64 - 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 - 65How 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

66 - 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 - 67How do I check for Windows updates?Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC set

68 - TroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solution

- 69If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assi

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 - RecoveryRECOVERYIf you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions do not help, you can 'recover' your co

Recovery - 711. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps.2. Click Create Factory Default B

72 - RecoveryMake sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. This provides the most complete and safest recover

Recovery - 737. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery

74 - Recovery1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps.2. Click Create Drivers and Applica

Recovery - 75• If you are using a USB drive, make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing.• If using DVDs, it will also show the nu

76 - Recovery3. Click Start to copy files.You will be shown the backup progress on the screen.4. Follow the process until it completes:• If you are us

Recovery - 77solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. For instructions, see "Returning to an

78 - RecoveryIf you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer:•From Start, type 'Recovery' and the

Recovery - 79• You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follo

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

80 - Recoveryapps. Type 'Windows system restore' in the Search Help box, then press Enter.Returning to a restore point1. From Start, type &a

Recovery - 81Recovering from system recovery DVDsNote: This section may not apply to your model.Your computer comes with system recovery DVDs, but do

82 - Recovery•From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps.Two options are available, Restore Fac

Recovery - 83Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management1. Click Restore Factory Settings.Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' wi

84 - Recoverya. Just remove my files quickly erases all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes. b. Fully clean the drive comp

Recovery - 85Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data).2. The Refresh your PC window opens.3. Cl

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

Regulations and safety notices - 87REGULATIONS AND SAFETY NOTICESFCC STATEMENTThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a C

88 - Regulations and safety noticesCaution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority,

Regulations and safety notices - 89Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesHereby, Acer, declares that this computer is in compliance with the esse

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

90 - Regulations and safety noticesDepartments in which the use of the 2400 - 2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100 mW indoors an

Regulations and safety notices - 91List of national codesThis equipment may be operated in the following countries:CANADA — LOW-POWER LICENSE-EXEMPT

92 - Regulations and safety noticesThis device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003