Acer Aspire VN7-792G User Manual

- 1User’s Manual

10 - Your Acer notebook tourKeyboard view4Battery indicatorIndicates the computer’s battery status.Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is

Your Acer notebook tour - 11Left view123 45 6 # Icon Item Description1Kensington lock slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.W

12 - 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 - 13Base view213# Icon Item Description1Ventilation and cooling fanAllows the computer to stay cool.Do not cover or obstruct t

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

Using the keyboard - 15<Fn> + <F6> Display offTurns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.<Fn> + &

16 - Using the keyboardWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key DescriptionWindows keyPressed alone it return

Using the Precision Touchpad - 17USING THE PRECISION TOUCHPADThe touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the screen. As you slide you

18 - Using the Precision TouchpadThe precision touchpad includes added technology features that help recognize and prevent unintentional gestures such

Using the Precision Touchpad - 194. Now you can adjust the settings to suit your personal needs. You can change the primary button for left- or right-

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20 - RecoveryRECOVERYIf you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Frequently asked questions on page 56) do n

Recovery - 212. Select the Backup tab and click Get Started for Create Factory Default Backup to open the Recovery Drive window. 3. Make sure Backu

22 - Recovery• Since the recovery backup requires at least 8 G B o f s t o r a g e a ft e r formatting, it is recommended to use a US

Recovery - 232. Select the Backup tab and click Get started for Backup wireless and LAN drivers. Choose a folder to save your drivers and select OK.Re

24 - Recovery5. Reseting the PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs w

Recovery - 253. Select Remove everything to reset your PC back to its factory default. This process will reinstall your operating system and remove a

26 - Recovery5. Click Reset to continue.6. You will be shown the reset progress on the screen. The screen will turn off during the reset process.7. T

Using a Bluetooth connection - 27USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONBluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances b

28 - Using a Bluetooth connection3. Select the device you wish to pair from the list of discovered devices, and select Pair.4. A code displays on your

Connecting to the Internet - 29CONNECTING TO THE INTERNETThis chapter includes general information on types of connections, and getting connected to t

Table of contents - 3TABLE OF CONTENTSFirst things first 6Your guides ... 6Basic care and tips for using y

30 - Connecting to the Internetmanagement options to turn your wireless network on/off or control what is shared over the network.To connect to a wire

Connecting to the Internet - 314. Select Network & internet.5. You will see a list of available wireless networks. Select the one you wish to use.

32 - Connecting to the Internet6. Once you select a wireless network, select Connect.7. If required, enter the network’s password.

Connecting to the Internet - 33Connecting with a cableBuilt-in network featurePlug one end of a network cable into the network port on your computer,

34 - Acer Bluelight ShieldACER BLUELIGHT SHIELDAcer Bluelight Shield can be enabled to reduce the blue-light emissions from the screen to protect your

- 35Keeping your computerand data safe...In this section you will find:• How to secure your computer• Setting passwords• What you need to prepare whe

36 - 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 - 37Entering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Supervis

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

Power management - 39POWER MANAGEMENTThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any a

4 - Table of contentsNetwork connections... 69Surf the Net!... 71Security ...

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

Battery pack - 41BATTERY PACKThe computer uses an embedded Lithium battery that gives you long use between charges.Battery characteristicsThe battery

42 - 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 - 43Checking the battery levelThe power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the tas

44 - 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 - 45You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing the Sleep hotkey or by closing the display.When you are ready to u

46 - 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 - 47Traveling with the computerWhen you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a

48 - Traveling with your computerPreparing the computerPrepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling.What to bring with youBring

- 49Ports and connectors...In this section you will find:• Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computer

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

Memory card reader - 51(2 TB). Your computer provides an SDHC or SDXC compatible card reader.Removing a card from a memory card reader1. Click on Show

52 - 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 - 53HDMIHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a high-quality, digital audio/video interface. HDMI allows you to connect any compatible d

54 - 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

- 55Got a question?In this section you will find:• Frequently asked questions• Tips for using Windows 10• Troubleshooting information• How to protect

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

Frequently asked questions - 57• The volume may be muted. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click the ic

58 - 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 - 59If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you can still get in contact wit

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 - Frequently asked questionsTips and hints for using Windows 10We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we&ap

Frequently asked questions - 61Can I personalize the Lock screen?You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of ima

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

Frequently asked questions - 63Where are my apps?Move your cursor to the lower left-hand corner of the screen and select Search, start typing the nam

64 - Frequently asked questionsDo I need one?You do not need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can sync data acro

Frequently asked questions - 65TroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if

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

Internet and online security - 67INTERNET AND ONLINE SECURITYFirst steps on the netProtecting your computerIt is vital to protect your computer from v

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

Internet and online security - 69Network connectionsA LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of computers (for example, within an office building or home

First things first - 7• Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down.• Righ

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

Internet and online security - 71Surf the Net!To surf the internet, you need a program called an internet browser. Internet Explorer provides an easy

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

Internet and online security - 73would allow it (i.e. a game connecting to a multi-player server or an encyclopaedia making a content update).How to p

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

Internet and online security - 75of your online accounts, one of the first steps you can take is to change your password. Protect your personal inform

76 - Internet and online securitywww.yourbank.com not http://www.yourbank.com). The "s" stands for secure and should appear when you are in

Internet and online security - 77Additionally, many banks and services use fraud prevention systems that call out unusual purchasing behavior (i.e. if

78 - Playing Blu-Ray or DVD moviesPLAYING BLU-RAY OR DVD MOVIESIf your computer is equipped with a Blu-Ray or DVD drive, you can play movies on your c

8 - First things firstTaking care of your AC adapterHere are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:• Do not connect the adapter to any other devic

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