Acer Aspire ES1-433G Manuale Utente

USER’S MANUALAspire ES 14

10 - Your Acer notebook tourLeft view11Kensington lock slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible security lock.5Power indicatorIndicates the computer’s

Your Acer notebook tour - 11Right view3 421 # Icon Item Description1SD card readerAccepts one Secure Digital (SD or SDHC) card.Only one card can opera

12 - Your Acer notebook tour• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices.• Defined by the U

Using the keyboard - 13USING THE KEYBOARDThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and

14 - Using the keyboardWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Fn + F6 Display offTurns the display screen backl

Using the Precision Touchpad - 15USING THE PRECISION TOUCHPADThe touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the screen. As you slide you

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

Using the Precision Touchpad - 172. Select All settings.3. Select Devices > Mouse & touchpad.4. Now you can adjust the settings to suit your pe

18 - Using the Precision Touchpadthe cursor from moving if you accidentally tap the touchpad with your palm while working. Scroll down to see more set

Recovery - 19RECOVERYIf you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Got a question? on page 53) do not help, yo

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20 - Recovery2. Select the Backup tab and click Get Started for Create Factory Default Backup to open the Recovery Drive window. 3. Make sure Bac

Recovery - 21• Since the recovery backup requires at least 8 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a

22 - RecoveryBacking up your wireless and LAN driversBack up your wireless and LAN drivers. You can use these backups to install the wireless and LAN

Recovery - 233. Select Keep my files to refresh your PC and reinstall your operating system without removing your personal files. Click Next to contin

24 - Recovery2. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to Choose an option. 3. Select Remove everything to reset your PC back to its factory

Recovery - 25your computer. This process will take longer, but will be more secure. 5. Click Reset to continue.6. You will be shown the reset pro

26 - Using a Bluetooth connectionUSING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONBluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances b

Using a Bluetooth connection - 273. Select the device you wish to pair from the list of discovered devices, and select Pair.4. A code displays on your

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

Connecting to the Internet - 29management options to turn your wireless network on/off or control what is shared over the network.To connect to a wire

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

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

Connecting to the Internet - 316. Once you select a wireless network, select Connect.7. If required, enter the network’s password.

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

Acer Bluelight Shield - 33ACER BLUELIGHT SHIELDAcer Bluelight Shield can be enabled to reduce the blue-light emissions from the screen to protect your

Keeping your computer and data safe...In this section you will find:• How to secure your computer• Setting passwords• What you need to prepare when yo

Securing your computer - 35SECURING YOUR COMPUTERYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take c

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

BIOS utility - 37BIOS UTILITYThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.Your computer is already proper

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

Power management - 395. Select Change settings that are currently unavailable. 6. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 7. Select Save changes

Getting started...In this section you will find:• Useful information on caring for your computer and your health• Where to find the power button, port

40 - Battery packBATTERY PACKThe computer uses an embedded Lithium battery that gives you long use between charges.Battery characteristicsThe battery

Battery pack - 41Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time. The battery conditioning

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

Traveling with your computer - 43TRAVELING WITH YOUR COMPUTERThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with yo

44 - Traveling with your computerYou can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing the Sleep hotkey or by closing the display.When you are ready to u

Traveling with your computer - 45What to take with youUnless you have some items at home, take the following items with you:• AC adapter and power cor

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

Traveling with your computer - 47Preparing the computerPrepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling.What to bring with youBring

In this section you will find:• Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computerPorts and connectors...

Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 49UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB)The USB port is a high-speed port which allows you to connect USB peripherals, such as a mous

First things first - 5FIRST THINGS FIRSTWe would like to thank you for making this Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.Y

50 - Memory card readerMEMORY CARD READERMemory cards are used in a wide selection of digital cameras, tablets, MP3 players and mobile phones. Inserti

Video and audio connectors - 51VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORSConnect to a monitor with a VGA or DVI port (the type of connection supported depends on your

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions - 55icon in the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option.• The volume level may be to

56 - Frequently asked questionsFor more information, see Restoring your computer on page 22.Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty (ITW)Yo

Frequently asked questions - 57Tips and hints for using Windows 10We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we&ap

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

Frequently asked questions - 59Can I change the screen resolution?Yes, you can. Move your cursor to the lower left-hand corner of the screen and type

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

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

Frequently asked questions - 61Do 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

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

Frequently asked questions - 63If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorize

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

Internet and online security - 65internet as the connection speed is low and connection time is typically charged per hour. DSL (e.g. ADSL)DSL (Digita

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

Internet and online security - 67services. Read carefully the documentation supplied with your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions.Net

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

Internet and online security - 69computer in various ways, using up resources or clogging up a network.What is spyware?Spyware refers to generally unw

First things first - 7Taking care of your AC adapterHere are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:• Do not connect the adapter to any other devic

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

Internet and online security - 71The next line of defense many times is your antivirus software, which monitors all online activities such as email me

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

Internet and online security - 73www.yourbank.com not http://www.yourbank.com). The "s" stands for secure and should appear when you are in

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

8 - Your Acer notebook tourYOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOURAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Ac

Your Acer notebook tour - 9Keyboard view51243# Icon Item Description1 KeyboardFor entering data into your computer.See "Using the keyboard"