TravelMate Series User’s Manual
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iii Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
iv English only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert the plug into a nongrounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details. Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury.
v • Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack. • The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter may get hot. To avoid injury, ensure they do not come in contact with your skin or body. • Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children.
English vi The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only the approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with the approved chargers designated for this device. Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
vii CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS.
English viii Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Use the device only in its normal operating positions. This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used normally. To successfully transmit data files or messages, this device requires a good quality connection to the network.
ix Potentially explosive environments Switch off your device when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off the device at refueling points such as near gas pumps at service stations.
x English Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save your money by reducing energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features or performance. Acer is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. What is ENERGY STAR? Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
xi Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips: • Refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture. • Avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward. • Stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles. • Take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders. • Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders.
English xii • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources for extended periods of time. Developing good work habits The following work habits make computer use more relaxing and productive: • Take short breaks regularly and often. • Perform some stretching exercises. • Breathe fresh air as often as possible. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. Warning! We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed.
xiii We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the setup poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. The TravelMate Series User’s Manual contains useful information applying to all models in the TravelMate Series. It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio, etc.
English xiv First things first If 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 Hibernate by: • Pressing the power button. - OR • Press the Windows key + and click Settings > Power then clicking Hibernate. You can also put the computer in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey + . Note: If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer.
xv Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if possible. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer and remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3.
First things first Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer on and off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicing Touchpad Touchpad basics (with two buttons) Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Hotkeys Windows keys Acer ProShield Overview Setting up ProShield Personal Secure Drive Credential Manager Fingerprint Registration* Data Protection Data Removal Acer Office Manager A
Returning to an earlier system snapshot Returning your system to its factory condition Recovering from Windows Recovering from a recovery backup Acer Backup Manager Power management Saving power Battery pack Battery pack characteristics Charging the battery Optimizing battery life Checking the battery level Battery-low warning Installing and removing the battery pack Traveling with your computer Disconnecting from the desktop Moving around Preparing the computer What to bring to meetings Taking the compu
Playing DVD movies Upgrading memory BIOS utility 49 50 51 Boot sequence Setting passwords 51 51 Frequently asked questions Requesting service Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips Error messages Tips and hints for using Windows 8 Three concepts you might want to keep in mind How do I access the charms? How do I get to Start? How do I jump between apps? How do I turn off my computer? Why is there a new interface? How do I unlock my computer? How do I personalize my computer? I want to use Windows in the w
1 The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad basics (with two buttons) The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two buttons. • Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.
English 2 Using the keyboard Using the keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Note: Information in this section may not apply to your computer. The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed Caps Lock are in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode.
3 Hotkey + + + + + + + + < > + < > Icon Function Description Enables / disables the computer's communication Communication devices. (Communication key devices may vary by configuration.) Puts the computer in Sleep Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, Display toggle external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen Display off backlight off to save power.
English 4 Using the keyboard Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen. Windows key It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. This key has the same effect as clicking the right Application mouse button; it opens the application's context key menu.
5 Overview An all-in-one security solution, Acer ProShield provides an embedded security solution to address the following points of vulnerability: • Securing the device against unauthorized access • Protecting local storage • Securing the network Acer ProShield includes five modules that will secure your device from unauthorized access and intrusion.
English 6 Acer ProShield Note: Select a password that you will remember, but is difficult to guess. Do not use words that can be found in a dictionary. It is advisable to use a combination of letters and numbers. Once you have set a password, you can click Next to proceed to setting up a Personal Secure Drive or click Finish to exit the wizard. Personal Secure Drive The Personal Secure Disk (PSD) is a secure section of your hard disk where you can save files.
7 Use the menu in the left-hand pane to make changes. Credential Manager Here you can set and manage your credentials, including Pre-boot authentication. You can change your ProShield and Windows passwords, register fingerprints, manage online account information, and back up or restore credential information. English Once setup is finished, you can go to the ProShield Console to manage your computer or make changes to the settings.
English 8 Acer ProShield Fingerprint Registration* * (only if your PC has a fingerprint scanner) You can use a fingerprint scanner to secure your PC from unauthorized access. Register two or more fingerprints that can then be used to access your PC during start up, instead of your password. Click Registration Tutorial for more information. Data Protection Here you can select files for encryption or decryption, and manage your Personal Secure Drive.
9 Here you can select files to be completely removed from the hard disk. The File Shredder overwrites the data to make recovering the data impossible. Warning: Make sure you select only the information you want to shred. Once you have shredded a file or folder, it is impossible to recover the data.
English 10 Acer Office Manager Acer Office Manager Note: Only for selected models. Acer Office Manager is a monitoring and assent management tool that allows MIS staff to remotely manage and update computers. There are two components to this software package: Acer Office Manager Console and Acer Office Manager Client. Acer Office Manager Console The Console application allows you to manage connected clients from a single computer.
11 Client manager On the Client manager page you can view all the clients being managed from the Console. Double-click an icon to view the system information for that client. You can also group clients together for easier management. For example, you can create a group for admin staff and another for sales staff. To create a group and add clients to the group, click the + symbol above the list of clients. English being removed, if the.
English 12 Acer Office Manager Note: Each client can only be assigned to one group. Policies You can set policies to apply to selected clients or groups of clients. Click the + symbol to add a new policy. Tab Item Function Set a wallpaper that will be applied Wallpaper to all clients. Set a screen saver that will be Screen saver applied to all clients. General Set which home page Internet Homepage Explorer will open when launched.
13 Item BIOS Device Function Set a BIOS Supervisor password. If BIOS Supervisor a password already exists, you will password need to enter it before you can change it. Set a BIOS User password. If a password already exists, you will BIOS User need to enter it or the Supervisor password password before you can change the User password. Change boot Change the order of devices used to sequence boot the system. settings Enable or disable devices on notebook computers.
English 14 Acer Office Manager If you wish to export the results as an Excel spreadsheet, click Export results or the icon. You will be asked where to save the file and for a file name. Task scheduler On the Task scheduler page, you can set a schedule to deploy selected policies on a regular basis. Click the + symbol to add a new task. You will need to enter a Task name, select the Frequency, Time, Date, Action, the Policies to be deployed (if appropriate) and the group(s) or client(s).
15 On the Settings page, you can change your settings as desired. Tab Item Edit password Administration settings settings Email settings Function Change your Acer Office Manager Console password Set up an email account to receive email notifications. Preference Set up your program launch and settings lock preferences. Set up what time-related Notification notifications should show on the settings Dashboard. Export your Acer Office Manager Data migration Console settings for use on another machine.
English 16 Recovery Recovery If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 52) do not help, you can 'recover' your computer - i.e. return it to an earlier state. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup.
17 Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. Plug in the USB drive then click Next. • Make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. The recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage 4. You will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 5. Follow the process until it completes. 6.
18 English Recovery 7. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you will remember.
19 • If using DVDs, it will also show the number of blank, recordable discs you will need to complete the recovery discs. Make sure that you have the required number of identical, blank discs. 3. 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 using optical discs, the drive ejects each disc as it completes burning it. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker.
English 20 Recovery Recovering your system To recover your system: 1. Perform minor fixes. If only one or two items of software or hardware have stopped working correctly, the problem may be solved by reinstalling the software or the device drivers. To reinstall software and drivers that were pre-installed at the factory, see "Reinstalling drivers and applications" on page 20.
21 • Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each item you want to reinstall. If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive: 1. Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect it to a free USB port.
English 22 Recovery • If you are using a USB drive, press the Windows key + , then double-click on the drive that contains the backup. Double-click on ResourceCenter. 2. You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. 3. Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each item you want to reinstall.
23 Returning your system to its factory condition If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may need to reinstall everything to return your system to its factory condition. You can recover from either your hard drive or the recovery backup you have created. • If you can still run Windows and have not deleted the recovery partition, see "Recovering from Windows" on page 23.
English 24 Recovery Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Restore Factory Settings. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your hard drive. 2. If your computer is configured with two operating systems (only available on certain systems), a window opens with the option to restore either Windows 7 or Windows 8. If you choose Windows 7, your computer will restart and restore Windows 7. If you choose Windows 8, Reset your PC opens, as described below.
25 7. After the recovery has finished, you can start using your computer by repeating the first-start process. Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. The Refresh your PC window opens. 3. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard drive. This process takes about 30 minutes.
English 26 Recovery c. Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected, press to change this setting to Enabled. d. Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu. e. Depending on the type of BIOS your computer uses, select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter. Select OK or Yes to confirm. f. Your computer will restart. 4. During startup, press to open the boot menu. The boot menu allows you to select which device to start from, select the USB drive. a.
27 Caution: Reset your PC will erase all files on your hard drive. 1. The Reset your PC window opens. Images for reference only. 2. Click Next. 3. Select the operating system to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Choose to keep any changes to the hard drive: a. If you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on the hard drive and want to keep these changes, select No. b. To completely restore your computer to Factory Settings, select Yes. 5.
English 28 Recovery Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1. The Refresh your PC window opens. 2. Click Next. 3. Select the operating system to recover (normally only one option is available). 4. Click Refresh. 5. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard drive. This process takes about 30 minutes.
29 Note: This feature is only available on certain models. Acer Backup Manager is a utility that enables you to do a variety of backup functions each accomplished in only three simple steps. You can even set these functions to automatically recur as often as your like. To start Acer Backup Manager in Windows 8, simply start typing "Backup Manager". Alternatively, in Desktop mode, select Acer Backup Manager.
English 30 Acer Backup Manager 2. Select where you want the backup copies to be stored. Your options include removable media, a drive on your computer*, CD/DVD media, a remote PC, or the cloud using Microsoft SkyDrive. 3. Select how often you want Acer Backup Manager to create backups. Once you have finished these three steps, backups will be created according to the schedule. *NOTE: You will need to select an external drive or your D: drive; Acer Backup Manager cannot store a backup on the source drive.
31 This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy.
English 32 Power management 5. To access Shutdown Settings, select Change settings that are currently unavailable. 6. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 7. Select Save changes.
33 The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer.
English 34 Battery pack Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack from the unit. Warning! Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0° C (32° F) or above 45° C (113° F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack.
35 The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery's present charge level. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter. Warning! Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down.
English 36 Battery pack To install a battery pack: 1. Align the battery with the open battery bay; make sure that the end with the contacts will enter first, and that the top surface of the battery is facing up. 2. Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery locks in place. To remove a battery pack: 1. Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 2. Pull the battery from the battery bay.
37 This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1. Save any open files. 2. Remove discs from optical drive(s). 3. Shut down the computer. 4. Close the display cover. 5. Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter. 6. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7.
English 38 Traveling with your computer Note: The computer may enter Hibernation or Deep Sleep mode after being in Sleep mode for a period of time. What to bring to meetings If your meeting is relatively short, you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than your computer. If your meeting will be longer, or if your battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room.
39 • Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation. Allow the computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer. If the temperature change is greater than 10° C (18° F), allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly. If possible, leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature.
English 40 Traveling with your computer • If possible, have the computer inspected by hand. Airport security X-ray machines are safe, but do not put the computer through a metal detector. Traveling internationally with the computer When you are moving from country to country. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: • AC adapter.
41 Your computer offers you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following sections.
English 42 Connecting to a network Connecting to a network Built-in network feature The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to an Ethernet-based network. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on the chassis of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network.
43 Connecting to the Internet Your computer's wireless connection is turned on by default. Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during setup. Select your network and enter the password if required. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Please refer to your ISP or router documentation. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wires.
English 44 ExpressCard ExpressCard ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394b adapters. ExpressCards support USB 2.0 and PCI Express applications. Important: There are two types, ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/34 (54 mm and 34 mm), each with different functions. Not all ExpressCard slots will support both types.
45 Thunderbolt is a high-speed connection that supports storage devices as well as external displays. It is compatible with the DisplayPort standard. Note: Up to six Thunderbolt devices and one DisplayPort display can be daisy-chained, however, the DisplayPort display will be the last device in the chain, and it cannot be preceeded by a Thunderbolt display.
English 46 IEEE 1394 port IEEE 1394 port The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394compatible device like a video camera or digital camera. See your video or digital camera's documentation for details.
47 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. Use the HDMI port on your computer to connect with high-end audio and video equipment.
English 48 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 taking up system resources.
49 When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD movies on your computer. 1. Insert a DVD. 2. The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds. Important: When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the program asks you to enter the region code. DVDs are available for 6 regions.
English 50 Upgrading memory Upgrading memory Follow these steps to install memory: 1. Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2. Remove the screws from the memory cover; then lift and remove the memory cover. 3. (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into place. 4. Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5.
51 The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To activate the BIOS utility, press during the POST while the computer logo is being displayed.
English 52 Frequently asked questions 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: • If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check the following: • If you are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to power the computer.
53 • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. I 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 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.
English 54 Frequently asked questions 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 problems 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).
Frequently asked questions 55 This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Troubleshooting tips This computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems.
English 56 Error messages Memory size mismatch Frequently asked questions Corrective action Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.
Frequently asked questions 57 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. Three concepts you might want to keep in mind 1. Start The Start button is no longer available; you can launch apps from the Start screen. 2. Tiles Live tiles are similar to thumbnails of the apps. 3. Charms Charms allow you to perform useful functions, such as sharing content, turning off your PC or changing settings.
English 58 Frequently asked questions require closing in the traditional way. Windows Store apps will be displayed on Start using live-tiles. What are ’live tiles?’ Live tiles are similar to thumbnails of the apps that will be updated with new content whenever you're connected to the Internet. So, for example, you can view weather or stock updates without needing to open the app. How do I unlock my computer? Press the any key and click on a user account icon to unlock the computer.
59 Move the cursor to the top of the screen and click and drag the window downwards to close the app. You can close apps from the thumbnails on the left-hand edge of the screen by right-clicking on a thumbnail and selecting Close. Can I change the screen resolution? From Start, start typing ’Control Panel’ to open Search and display the results; click Control Panel > Adjust screen resolution.
English 60 Frequently asked questions How do I 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. I can't find apps like Notepad and Paint! Where are they? From Start you can simply start typing the name of the app you're looking for to open Search and list the results. Alternatively, open All apps and scroll to ’Windows Accessories’ to see the list of legacy programs.
61 For more information please visit: • Windows 8 tutorials: www.acer.com/windows8-tutorial • Support FAQs: www.acer.
English 62 Regulations and safety notices Regulations and safety notices FCC STATEMENT This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
63 Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and / or Bluetooth only. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors. This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules).
English 64 Regulations and safety notices Departments in which the use of the 2400 - 2483.
65 Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) The computer employs low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's website at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, Issue 4, and RSS-210, No 4 (Dec 2000) and No 5 (Nov 2001).
English 66 The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the computer shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows: 1. Users are requested to follow the RF safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the user's manual of each RF option device.
67 Caution: When using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN, this product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15- to 5.25-GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range of 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High power radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85-GHz bands.
