Windows 10 Addendum to your User`s Manual
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1. CET explore beyond limits O Windows 10 Addendum to your User s Manual 2 2015 All Rights Reserved This revision August 2015 The purpose of this addendum Microsoft is offering upgrades from Windows 7 or Windows 8 to Windows 10 You will notice there are some differences in how Windows 10 works compared to your older operating system This addendum contains updated information for using Windows 10 please use it in addition to your computer s User s Manual This does not replace your User s Manual and there may be information included that does not apply to your computer Important This addendum contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your computer Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Table of contents 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Using the Precision Touchpad 4 Touchpad gestures 4 Changing touchpad settings 5 Using a Bluetooth connection 7 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth Enable Bluetooth and add a device Connecting to the Internet 9 Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN P Con2. 14 Acer Bluelight Shield ACER BLUELIGHT SHIELD Acer Bluelight Shield can be enabled to reduce the blue light emissions from the screen to protect your eyes To configure Acer Bluelight Shield Search for Acer Quick Access From here you can toggle Acer Bluelight Shield on or off and you can choose from four different modes to fit your needs No Item 1 Low Reduction Medium Reduction High Reduction Long Hour Mode 2 Description Reduces blue light emission from the LED backlit screen by 10 to 25 for basic protection Reduces blue light emission from the LED backlit screen by 26 to 45 to protect your eyes Reduces blue light emission from the LED backlit screen by 46 to 65 for maximum protection Professionally tuned to reduce eye strain over an extended period of time Acer Quick Access Acer Signature Features Note Specifications vary depending on model Frequently asked questions 15 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer Easy solutions are provided for each one I turned on the power but the computer does not start or boot up Look at the power indicator e If itis not lit no power is being supplied to the computer Check the following e If you are using on the battery it may be low and unable to power the computer Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack You may need to wait
3. Bluetooth adapter This means it must first be authenticated for security purposes You only need to pair once After that simply turning on the Bluetooth adapter of both devices will connect them Bluetooth on your computer is disabled by default To enable your computer s Bluetooth adapter do the following 1 Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button gt Settings gt Devices gt Bluetooth and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable disable it 2 Your computer will automatically start searching for devices as well as make itself visible to other devices 8 Using a Bluetooth connection 3 Select the device you wish to pair from the list of discovered devices and select Pair 4 A code displays on your computer which should match the code displayed on your device Select Yes Then accept the pairing from your device are tl Ci 317606 Note Some devices using older versions of the Bluetooth technology require both devices to enter a PIN In the case of one of the devices not having any inputs as in a headset the passcode is hardcoded into the device usually 0000 or 1234 Consult your device s user manual for more information You can also enter the Bluetooth settings by selecting the Notifications icon in the lower right hand corner of the screen to open the Notifications pane From here you can enable or disable Bluetooth
4. a few minutes before trying to turn your computer on again e Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet e If itis lit check the following e Is adisc in the optical drive Remove it and press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt to restart the system e Do you have a USB storage device USB drive or smartphone plugged into your computer Unplug it and press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt to restart the system Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the display back on three things might be the cause e The brightness level might be too low Press lt Fn gt lt p gt increase to adjust the brightness level e The display device might be set to an external monitor Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to the computer e If the power LED is flashing the computer may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode Press and release the power button to resume No audio is heard from the computer Check the following 16 Frequently asked questions e The volume may be muted Look at the volume control speaker icon in the taskbar If it is crossed out click the icon and deselect the Mute all option e The volume level may be too low Check the volume from the volume control speaker icon in the
5. moving if you accidentally tap the touchpad with your palm while working Scroll down to see more settings Settings Devices Bluetooth Connected devices Typing AutoPlay Mouse Select your primary button Left Roll the mouse wheel to scroll Multiple lines at a time Choose how many lines to scroll each time Scroll inactive windows when I hover over them D of Touchpad Your PC has a precision touchpad D of Touchpad C on Reverse scrolling direction gt off Using a Bluetooth connection 7 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of devices Bluetooth enabled devices include computers cell phones tablets wireless headsets and keyboards To use Bluetooth you must ensure the following 1 Bluetooth is enabled on both devices 2 Your devices are paired or connected Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must be enabled on both devices For your computer this may be an external switch a software setting or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer s USB port if no internal Bluetooth adapter is available Note Please check your devices owner s manual to determine how to turn on its Bluetooth adapter Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must first be paired with your computer s
6. or right click on Bluetooth gt Go to settings to enter the Bluetooth settings Connecting to the Internet 9 CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET This chapter includes general information on types of connections and getting connected to the internet Some of this information may not apply to your computer For detailed information please refer to Network connections on page 60 Your computer s built in network features make it easy for you to connect your computer to the internet using a cable or a wireless connection First though in order to connect to the internet you ll need to sign up for internet services from an ISP Internet Service Provider usually a phone or cable company that will have to go to your home or office to set up internet service The ISP will install a small box a router or modem that will allow you to connect to the internet Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network which can link two or more computers without using wires Once connected to WLAN you can access the internet You can also share files other devices and even your internet connection itself A Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be prohibited All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during take off as they may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft disrupt communications and even be ill
7. taskbar You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume If headphones earphones or external speakers are connected to the headphone jack on the computer the internal speakers automatically turn off want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power There is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive Simply insert the tip of a pen or straightened out paperclip into the hole and push to eject the tray The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The printer does not work Check the following Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on e Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer Frequently asked questions 17 want to restore my computer to its original settings Note If your system is the multilingual version the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations This recovery process helps you restore the C drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchased your computer A Warning Your C drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased It is important to back up all data files before
8. using this option Before performing a restore operation please check the BIOS settings 1 Check to see if Acer disk to disk recovery is enabled or not 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes The system will reboot Note To activate the BIOS utility press lt F2 gt when you see the Acer logo during boot up For more information see Recovering your system on page 100 Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITW Your computer is backed by an International Travelers Warranty ITW that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling An ITW passport came with your computer and contains all you need to know about the ITW program A list of available authorized service centers is in this handy booklet Read this passport thoroughly Always have your ITW passport on hand especially when you travel to receive the benefits from our support centers Attach your proof of purchase to the ITW passport 18 Frequently asked questions If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please visit www acer com Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service and please be at your computer when you call With your support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your proble
9. egal You may turn on your computer s wireless devices only when informed that it is safe to do so by the cabin crew Your computer s wireless connection is turned on by default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during setup Select your network and enter the password if required Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on or off You can use the network 10 Connecting to the Internet management options to turn your wireless network on off or control what is shared over the network To connect to a wireless network please follow the steps below Ensure you have a wireless router access point and current internet connection through the ISP of your choice Make a note of the wireless network s name and password if necessary If you are trying to connect to a public network such as at a coffeeshop make sure you have the wireless network s name Note Please refer to your ISP or router documentation for details on connecting to the internet 2 In the icon tray in the lower right hand corner of the screen select the Notifications icon to open the Notifications pane 11 41AM 49 all d El 5 26 2015 3 Select All settings CJ Tablet mode Connecting to the Internet 11 4 Select Network amp internet Network amp Internet Wi Fi airplane mode Ethernet VPN 5 Y
10. fications amp actions From here you can enable disable notifications for all of your apps or choose which apps to enable disable How do I unlock my computer Press the space bar and select a user account icon to unlock the computer If your account has a password set you will need to enter the password to continue 20 Frequently asked questions Can personalize the Lock screen You can personalize the lock screen with a different image to run a slideshow of images or to show you quick status and notifications to suit your personal needs To change the background press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings gt Personalization From here you can e Select a background image for the lock screen e Turn the Slide show on or off e Select lock screen apps How do I set up the lock screen slideshow 1 Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings gt Personalization 2 Under Background select Slideshow 3 Select Add a folder and open the folder you wish to use your Pictures folder will open by default Select Choose this folder to add the folder to the lock screen slideshow 4 Select a folder and select Remove to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow 5 Change the other settings to suit your needs How do I move tiles Select a tile and drag it to the place on Start that you want it to appear Other tiles will be moved to accommodate the ti
11. here are my apps Move your cursor to the lower left hand corner of the screen and select Search start typing the name of the app you would like to open How do I make an app appear on Start If you re in All apps and you want to make an app appear on Start right click an app and select Pin to Start How do I remove a tile from Start Right click a tile to select it and select Unpin from Start to remove the tile from Start How do make an app appear on my taskbar If you re in All apps and you want to make an app appear on the taskbar right click an app or tile and select Pin to taskbar How do install apps You can download Windows Store apps from Store You will need to have a Microsoft ID to purchase and download apps from Store can t find apps like Notepad and Paint Where are they Move your cursor to the lower left hand corner of the screen and select Search Type the name of the app you would like to open Alternatively open All apps and scroll to Windows Accessories to see the list of legacy programs What is a Microsoft ID account A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use to sign in to Windows You can use any email address but it is best if you choose the one you already use to communicate with friends and sign in to your favorite websites When you sign in to your PC with a Microsoft account you ll connect your PC to the people files and devices you care about Fre
12. le in its new location Can l arrange tiles in groups Yes you can Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to your liking Right click on an app and select Pin to Start to create a new group on Start From here you can drag the tile to an existing group on Start You can give the group s a name and arrange the tiles within the groups to suit your needs Can make tiles bigger or smaller Yes you can Right click on a tile and select Resize Select a size from the menu that appears Frequently asked questions 21 Can change the screen resolution Yes you can Move your cursor to the lower left hand corner of the screen and type Control Panel in the text box to display the results select Control Panel gt Adjust screen resolution Alternatively you can also right click anywhere on the desktop and select Screen resolution How do I set the alarm Your computer can act as an alarm clock Search Alarms and then select Alarms 1 Select a name for the alarm 2 Set the time by choosing the hour and minute 3 Select AM or PM 4 Choose which days the alarm should go off 5 Select the sound notification 6 Select the snooze time 7 Save the alarm by selecting the Save icon in the bottom right hand corner Edit alarm larm nan Good morning Hour Smm Minutes Note The alarm will only sound if your computer is awake at the set time 22 Frequently asked questions W
13. ms efficiently If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer write them down as they appear on the screen or the number and sequence in the case of beeps You are required to provide the following information Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchase Frequently asked questions 19 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to so we ve created a few pointers to help you get started How do get to Start Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the lower left hand corner of the screen Where s the Start button The Start button will appear in the desktop taskbar Selecting it will open Start where you can launch apps How do I see all of my apps Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select All apps to show a list of installed apps on the computer How do turn off my computer Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon gt Shut down You can also turn off the computer by right clicking the Windows Start button gt Shut down or sign out gt Shut down Can I turn off notifications You can turn off notifications so that you can leave your computer running but not be disturbed by notifications Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings gt System gt Noti
14. necting with a cable 0 Built in network feature Connecting to a cellular network Acer Bluelight Shield 14 Frequently asked questions Requesting service ss Tips and hints for using Windows 10 How do get to Start How do turn off my computer How do unlock my computer How do set the alarm Where are my apps What is a Microsoft ID account How do check for Windows updates Where can get more information 23 4 Using the Precision Touchpad USING THE PRECISION TOUCHPAD The touchpad controls the arrow R or cursor on the screen As you slide your finger across the touchpad the cursor will follow this movement The Precision Touchpad PTP is designed to provide a more uniform smooth and accurate touchpad experience Many applications support precision touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers however some gestures may not be supported by the specific application or program you are using Touchpad gestures ACR A GE Single finger slide Slide a finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Single finger press or tap Press the touchpad down or lightly tap the touchpad with your finger to perform a click which will select or start an item Quickly repeat the tap to perform a double tap or double click Two finger press Lightly tap the touchpad with two fingers to perform a right click In the Sta
15. ou will see a list of available wireless networks Select the one you wish to use Settings Network amp Internet Airplane mode SystemSettings ViewModel SettingEntry VPN C on Dial up A Guest g Ethernet Properties Proxy Manage Wi Fi settings 12 Connecting to the Internet 6 Once you select a wireless network select Connect Settings Network amp Internet Airplane mode VPN Dial up Ethernet Proxy C on 9 Guest G Other people might be able to see info you send over this network A Connect automatically 7 required enter the network s password Settings Network amp Internet Airplane mode VPN Dial up Ethernet Proxy C on Guest G Enter the network security key as You can also connect by pushing the button on the router Connecting to the Internet 13 Connecting with a cable Built in network feature Plug one end of a network cable into the network port on your computer and the other end into a port on your router Refer to the image below Then you ll be ready to get online Connecting to a cellular network If your computer has a SIM slot you can connect to the internet using a cellular phone network To do this you must have a compatible SIM card and a data contract with your cellular provider Contact your cellular provider for more information on connecting to the internet using a cellular network
16. quently asked questions 23 Do need one You do not need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10 but it makes life easier because you can sync data across different machines you sign in to using a Microsoft ID How do I get one If you ve already installed Windows 10 and didn t sign in with a Microsoft account or you don t have a Microsoft account and want to get one press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button gt Settings gt Accounts gt Sign in with a Microsoft account and follow the onscreen instructions How do I check for Windows updates Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button gt Settings gt Update amp recovery gt Windows Update Select Advanced options to configure the settings Where can I get more information For more information please visit the following pages e Windows 8 8 1 and 10 tutorials www acer com windows tutorial e Support FAQs support acer com
17. rt screen this will toggle the app commands In most apps this will open a context menu related to the selected item Two finger slide Swiftly scroll through web pages documents and playlists by placing two fingers on the touchpad and moving both in any direction Two finger pinch Zoom in and out of photos maps and documents with a simple finger and thumb gesture Using the Precision Touchpad 5 The precision touchpad includes added technology features that help recognize and prevent unintentional gestures such as accidental taps gestures and pointer movement Note The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement the lighter the touch the better the response Please keep the touchpad and your fingers dry and clean Changing touchpad settings To change the touchpad settings to suit your personal requirements please do the following 1 In the icon tray in the lower right hand corner of the screen select the Notifications icon to open the Notifications pane 11 41 AM 5 26 2015 gt all q E 2 Select All settings E Tablet mode 3 Select Devices gt Mouse amp touchpad EP Devices Bluetooth printers mouse keyboard 6 Using the Precision Touchpad 4 Now you can adjust the settings to suit your personal needs You can change the primary button for left or right handed use turn the touchpad off if you prefer to use a mouse or set a delay to prevent the cursor
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