Acer Aspire E1-731G User Manual

Aspire E1-771G / E1-771 / E1-731G / E1-731User’s Manual

10 - Safety and comfortRADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE- Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your

Regulations and safety notices - 99List of national codesThis equipment may be operated in the following countries:CANADA — LOW-POWER LICENSE-EXEMPT

100 - Regulations and safety noticesThis device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-00

- 101The FCC RF safety requirementThe radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequenc

102 - 3. An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. Also any tampering of the internal antenn

Safety and comfort - 11- Always keep the device more than 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) from the pacemaker- Not carry the device near your pacemaker wh

12 - Safety and comfortwhere blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly mar

Safety and comfort - 13What is ENERGY STAR?Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting st

14 - Safety and comfort- Coldness or weakness.If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to compu

Safety and comfort - 15- Keep your display clean.- Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when

16 - CAUTION FOR OPTICAL DRIVE DEVICE- Note: Information in this section may not apply to your computer.CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser syste

First things first - 17FIRST THINGS FIRSTWe would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.Y

18 - First things firstIf you need to power down the computer for a short while, but don’t want to completely shut it down, you can put it into Hibern

First things first - 19• Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.Taking care of your AC adapterHere are some ways to take care of your AC adapter

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20 - First things first1. Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack.2. Disconnect the AC adapter.3. Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid

Your Acer notebook tour - 21YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOURAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new

22 - Your Acer notebook tourScreen view# Icon Item Description1 MicrophoneInternal microphone for sound recording.2 Screen Displays computer output.3

Your Acer notebook tour - 234Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.Battery indicatorIndicates the computer's battery status

24 - 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 - 25Left view4Click buttons (left and right)The left and right side of the button function as left and right selection butto

26 - Your Acer notebook tourInformation on USB 3.0• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal per

Your Acer notebook tour - 27Right view12 3466 7 # Icon Item Description1Headphones/speaker/line-out jackConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g., sp

28 - Your Acer notebook tour6Emergency eject holeEjects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.Carefully insert a straightened paper c

Your Acer notebook tour - 29Base view1234# Icon Item Description1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.2Battery release latchReleases

Table of contents - 3TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety and comfort 5First things first 17Your guides... 17

30 - Your Acer notebook tour3Memory compartmentHouses the computer's main memory.HDD compartmentHouses the computer's hard disk drive memory

Using the keyboard - 31USING THE KEYBOARDThe keyboard has full-sized keys and a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special

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

Using the keyboard - 33Windows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.<Fn> + < > Brightness upIncreases th

34 - Using the keyboardApplication keyThis key has the same effect as clicking the rightmouse button; it opens the application's contextmenu.Key

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

Touchpad - 35Touchpad gesturesWindows 8 and many applications support touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers.Note: Support for touchpad gestu

36 - RecoveryRECOVERYIf you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 82) do not help, you can 'recover

Recovery - 37Note: Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacit

38 - Recoveryopens.Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. This provides the most complete and safest r

4 - Table of contentsSpecial considerations... 70Securing your computer 72Using a computer security lock ...

Recovery - 39• Since the recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of

40 - Recovery7. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery B

Recovery - 41a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs.1. From Start, type 'Recovery&

42 - Recovery• 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 num

Recovery - 433. 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 u

44 - Recoverysolved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. For instructions, see "Returning to an e

Recovery - 45If you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer:•From Start, type 'Recovery' and th

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

Recovery - 472. You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. 3. Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then fol

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

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

Recovery - 49Recovering from WindowsStart Acer Recovery Management:•From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in

50 - RecoveryRestore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management1. Click Restore Factory Settings.Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' wil

Recovery - 51a. Just remove my files quickly erases all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes. b. Fully clean the drive com

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

Recovery - 53Recovering from a recovery backupTo recover from a recovery backup on a USB drive:1. Find your recovery backup.2. If your computer does

54 - Recovery7. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to use:a. Click Advanced then System Restore to start Microsoft System Resto

Recovery - 55Reset your PC from the recovery backupCaution: Reset your PC will erase all files on your hard drive.1. The Reset your PC window opens.I

56 - Recoverydrive takes much longer, up to 5 hours, but is much more secure as old files are completely removed. 6. Click Reset. 7. After the recover

Power management - 57POWER MANAGEMENTThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any

58 - Power managementNote: If Fast startup is off, your computer will take longer to start from Sleep. Your computer will also not start if it receive

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

Power management - 595. To access Shutdown Settings, select Change settings that are currently unavailable.6. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast st

60 - Battery packBATTERY PACKThe computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe battery is recha

Battery pack - 61Conditioning a new battery packBefore you use a battery pack for the first time, there is a conditioning process that you should fol

62 - Battery pack• Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted. If you want to use constant AC power, you are advised to remove

Battery pack - 63Checking the battery levelThe power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the ta

64 - Battery packInstalling and removing the battery packImportant: Before removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to c

Traveling with your computer - 65TRAVELING WITH YOUR COMPUTERThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with y

66 - Traveling with your computerPreparing the computerBefore moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode. You ca

Traveling with your computer - 67If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet, reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in S

68 - Traveling with your computerSpecial considerationsFollow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling to and from work:• Minimize th

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

Traveling with your computer - 69Traveling with the computerWhen you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to

70 - Traveling with your computerTraveling internationally with the computerWhen you are moving from country to country.Preparing the computerPrepare

Traveling with your computer - 71purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage. Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to

72 - 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 - 73• Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoi

74 - Connecting to a networkCONNECTING TO A NETWORKBuilt-in network featureThe built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethe

Wireless networks - 75WIRELESS NETWORKSConnecting to the InternetYour computer's wireless connection is turned on by default.Windows will detect

76 - Wireless networksInstallation speed and simplicityInstalling a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables th

HDMI - 77HDMIHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an

78 - 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

8 - Safety and comfort- Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children.Product servicingDo not

Playing DVD movies - 79PLAYING DVD MOVIESWhen the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer.1.

80 - Playing DVD moviesRecovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set.

BIOS utility - 81BIOS UTILITYThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.Your computer is already prope

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

Frequently asked questions - 83• The brightness level might be too low. Press <Fn> + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level.• The

84 - Frequently asked questionsThe printer does not workCheck the following:• Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is

Frequently asked questions - 85Before you callPlease have the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at

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

- 87If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assi

88 - Frequently asked questionsTips and hints for using Windows 8We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we&apo

Safety and comfort - 9For safety reasons, and to prolong the lifetime of the battery, charging will not occur at temperatures below 0° C (32° F) or a

Frequently asked questions - 89How do I jump between apps?Move the cursor to the left-hand edge of the screen to view thumbnails of apps that are cur

90 - Frequently asked questionsHow do I unlock my computer?Press the any key and click on a user account icon to unlock the computer. If your account

Frequently asked questions - 91To change the background, press the Windows key + <C> and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personaliz

92 - Frequently asked questionsTo view the complete list of apps, press the space bar or the Menu keyand click All apps.How do I make an app appear on

Frequently asked questions - 93What is a Microsoft ID (account)?A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use to sign in to Windo

94 - Frequently asked questionsHow do I check for Windows updates?Press the Windows key + <C> and click Settings > Change PC settings> Win

Regulations and safety notices - 95REGULATIONS AND SAFETY NOTICESFCC STATEMENTThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a C

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

Regulations and safety notices - 97Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesHereby, Acer, declares that this computer is in compliance with the esse

98 - 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