Acer Aspire C24-860 User Manual

- 1Aspire All-in-one ComputerUser’s Manual

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

Connecting to the Internet - 116. Once you select a wireless network, select Connect.7. If required, enter the network’s password.

12 - Connecting to the InternetConnecting with a cableBuilt-in network featurePlug one end of a network cable into the network port on you

- 13Keeping your computerand data safe...In this section you will find:• How to secure your computer• Setting passwords

14 - BIOS utilityBIOS UTILITYThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into yourcomputer's BIOS.Your computer is alrea

Securing your computer - 15SECURING YOUR COMPUTERYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of.Learn how to protect and take ca

16 - Securing your computer• Type the User Password and press <Enter> to use the computer. Ifyou enter the password incorrectly, a warning messa

Power management - 17POWER MANAGEMENTThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitorssystem activity. System activity refers

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

- 19Ports and connectors...In this section you will find:• Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computer

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20 - Ports and connectorsPORTS AND CONNECTORSThe tables below indicate what the different icons represent.Information on USB 3.0• USB 3.0 compatible p

Ports and connectors - 21• Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB).Rear panel audio portsThe table below indicates the functions of the

22 - Micro USBMICRO USBThe USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is a high-speed serial bus whichallows you to connect USB peripherals without taking

Memory card reader - 23MEMORY CARD READERConnectivity optionsYour computer has a card reader and other ports/jacks that allow youto connect peripher

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

Video and audio connectors - 25VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORSConnect to a monitor with a VGA or DVI port (the type of connectionsupported depends on yo

26 - HDMIHDMIHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a high-quality, digitalaudio/video interface. HDMI allows you to connect any

HDMI Micro - 27HDMI MICROHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a high-quality, digitalaudio/video interface. HDMI allows you to

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

- 29Got a question?In this section you will find:• Frequently asked questions• Tips for using Windows 10• Troubleshooting information• How to protect

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

30 - Frequently asked questionsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during theuse of your computer.

Frequently asked questions - 31• The volume may be muted. Look at the volume control (speaker)icon in the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, cli

32 - Frequently asked questionsI want to restore my computer to its original settings.This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the or

Frequently asked questions - 33Before you callPlease have the following information available when you call Acer foronline service, and please be

34 - Frequently asked questionsTips and hints for using Windows 10We know this is a new operating system that will take some gettingused to, so w

Frequently asked questions - 35Can I personalize the Lock screen?You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run aslideshow of imag

36 - Frequently asked questionsCan I change the screen resolution?Yes, you can. Move your cursor to the lower left-hand corner of thescreen and

Frequently asked questions - 37Where are my apps?Move your cursor to the lower left-hand corner of the screen andselect Search, start ty

38 - Frequently asked questionsDo I need one?You do not need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes lifeeasier because you can sync data acros

Frequently asked questions - 39TroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician

4 - Getting started...In this section you will find:• Useful information on caring for your computer and your health• How to create recovery backups•

40 - Frequently asked questionsIf you still encounter problems after going through the correctivemeasures, please contact your dealer or an a

Internet and online security - 41INTERNET AND ONLINE SECURITYFirst steps on the netProtecting your computerIt is vital to protect your computer from

42 - Internet and online securityinternet as the connection speed is low and connection time istypically charged per hour. DSL (e.g. ADSL)DS

Internet and online security - 43Network connectionsA LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of computers (for example,within an office bui

44 - Internet and online securityservices. Read carefully the documentation supplied with your Accesspoint/router for detailed setup instructions.Netw

Internet and online security - 45Internet security softwareTo help you stay ahead of cybercriminals, Acer has partnered withNorton to offer

46 - Internet and online securitycompany like Norton or Microsoft and that you have a virus. The mainmotive behind these scams is to extort mon

Internet and online security - 47tablet, or IoT device is entirely under the control of the person whocreated the botnet. Most people who

48 - Internet and online securitycan encrypt all the data that you send and receive while using a publicWi-Fi hotspot, securing your information from

Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies - 49PLAYING BLU-RAY OR DVD MOVIESIf your computer is equipped with a Blu-Ray or DVD drive, you canplay movie

First things first - 5FIRST THINGS FIRSTWe would like to thank you for making this Acer desktop computeryour choice for meeting your comput

6 - First things firstIf you need to power down the computer for a short while, but don’twant to completely shut it down, you can put it to Sleep by d

First things first - 7• Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.Route the power cord and any cables away from where people w

8 - Connecting to the InternetCONNECTING TO THE INTERNETThis chapter includes general information on types of connections,and getting connec

Connecting to the Internet - 9options to turn your wireless network on/off or control what is sharedover the network.To connect to a wireless network,