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Inserting an ExpressCard

Insert the card into the slot and push gently until it clicks into position.

Ejecting an ExpressCard

Before ejecting an ExpressCard:

1 Exit the application using the card.

2 Left-click the remove hardware icon on the taskbar and stop the card operation.

3 Push the card gently into the slot and release to pop out the card. Then pull the

card free from the slot.

Installing memory

Note: Information in this section may not apply to your computer.

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.

EXPRESS CARD

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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 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter.

6 Turn on the computer.

The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. Please

consult a qualified technician or contact your local Acer dealer.

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Enjoying TV with Windows Media

Center

Note: This feature is only available on certain models.

Computers that include Windows Media Center Edition or InstantOn Arcade may be

used to watch TV and to access video content (via an audio/video connection to an

external device, such as a video camera).

Choose your input type

The audio/video connection may be either a DVB-T digital antenna (for selected

models) or a PAL/SECAM or NTSC connector. Please refer to the appropriate

section:

Watching TV using the optional DVB-T (digital

TV) antenna

(for selected models)

DVB-T digital TV is an international standard that is used to transmit terrestrial

television services in digital format. It is gradually replacing analog broadcasts in

many countries. The DVB-T digital antenna can be used with Windows Media

Center to watch local DVB-T digital TV broadcasts on your notebook PC.

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To connect the digital antenna

1 Plug the antenna cable into the RF jack of your computer.

Note: Do not twist or loop the antenna cable. Extend the antenna

cable up to 20 cm to improve signal quality.

Watching TV with an external antenna or cable

socket

You may use conventional TV cables (connected to an external antenna or cable

socket) to watch TV on your computer.

Connecting antenna cables

To connect your cables:

1 Plug the antenna connector into the RF jack of your computer.

Notebook

RF

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2 Connect the other end to your TV cable, using the cable converter if necessary.

Important! Please ensure you use the correct cable system for your

region before attempting to connect the antenna cable.

BIOS utility

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 <F2> during the POST while the notebook PC logo

is being displayed.

Boot sequence

To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select

Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen.

Password

To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the

categories listed at the top of the screen. Find Password on boot: and use the

<F5> and <F6> keys to enable this feature.

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Using software

Playing DVD movies

Note: This feature is only available on certain models.

When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can play DVD

movies on your computer.

1 Eject the DVD.

Important! When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the

program asks you to enter the region code. DVD discs are divided into

6 regions. Once your DVD drive is set to a region code, it will play

DVD disks of that region only. You can set the region code a maximum

of five times (including the first time), after which the last region code

set will remain permanent. Recovering your hard disk does not reset

the number of times the region code has been set. Refer to the table

below for DVD movie region code information.

2 The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds.

Region code Country or region

1 USA, Canada

2 Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan

3 Southeast Asia, Taiwan, South Korea

4 Latin America, Australia, New Zealand

5 Former USSR, parts of Africa, India

6 People’s Republic of China

Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different

region into the DVD drive. Please refer to the online help for more

information.

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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.

Then, from the notification area, click the Bluetooth icon, and select Open Settings.

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Select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box, click Apply,

and then click OK.

The Bluetooth adapter in your computer is now enabled and ready for you to add

Bluetooth devices.

To disable your computer’s Bluetooth adapter, do the following:

1. Press the Windows key

+ <W> and then type Wireless.

2. In the results, click on Wireless.

3. Click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it.

Adding a Bluetooth device

Every new device must first be "paired" with your computer’s 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.

From the notification area, click the Bluetooth icon, and select Add a Bluetooth

Device.

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Click on the device you want to add.

A code displays on your computer, which should match the code displayed on your

device. Select Yes. Then, accept the pairing from your device.

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.

Your device will show up in the list of devices if it was successfully paired. Open the

Control Panel and under Hardware and Sound click on View devices and

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printers. Right cilck on your device and select Advanced Operations > Connect to

operation window.

The operation window enables you to play music and audio from your device

through your computer, send files to your device and change Bluetooth settings.

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Troubleshooting

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 notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error

message reports to help you solve problems.

If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error

messages" below. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer. See

"Requesting service" on page 53.

Error messages

If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective action.

The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the

recommended course of action.

Error messages Corrective action

CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk, then press <Enter> to

reboot.

Equipment

Press <F2> (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility,

configuration error

then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot.

Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

Hard disk 0 extended

Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

type error

I/O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

Keyboard error or no

Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

keyboard connected

Keyboard interface

Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

error

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Error messages Corrective action

Memory size mismatch Press <F2> (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.

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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. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack.

Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and

to the power outlet.

If it is lit, check the following:

Is a non-bootable (non-system) disk in the external USB floppy drive?

Remove or replace it with a system disk and press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>

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:

The brightness level might be too low. Press <Fn> + < > (increase) to adjust

the brightness level.

The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press the display toggle

hotkey <Fn> + <F5> to toggle the display back to the computer.

If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in Sleep mode. Press and release

the power button to resume.

No audio is heard from the computer.

Check the following:

The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control (speaker)

icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all

option.

The volume level may be too low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon

on the taskbar. You can also use the volume control buttons to adjust the

volume.

If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line-out

port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off.

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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. 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.

Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to a USB port and the

corresponding port on the printer.

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. Our worldwide network of service

centers are there to give you a helping hand.

An ITW passport comes with your computer. This passport 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. Place your proof-of-purchase in the flap located

inside the front cover of the ITW passport.

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 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).

You are required to provide the following information:

Name: __________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________

Telephone number: _______________________________

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Machine and model type: ___________________________

Serial number: ___________________________________

Date of purchase: _________________________________

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FREQU

Tips and hints for using Windows 8

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.

How do I access the charms?

Move the cursor to the upper or lower right-hand corner of the screen to access the

charms, or press the Windows key + <C>.

How do I get to Start?

Press the Windows key on the keyboard; press the Windows key + <C> and click

Start; or move the cursor to the lower left-hand corner of the screen and click Start.

How do I jump between apps?

Move the cursor to the left-hand edge of the screen to view thumbnails of apps that

are currently running.

You may also press the Windows key + <Tab> to open and scroll through the current

apps.

How do I turn off my computer?

Press the Windows key + <C>, click Settings > Power and select the action you'd

like to take. Alternatively, from Desktop, click Acer Power Button and select the

action you'd like to take.

Why is there a new interface?

The new interface for Windows 8 is designed to work well with touch input. Windows

Store apps will automatically use the whole screen and don't require closing in the

traditional way. Windows Store apps will be displayed on Start using live-tiles.

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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. If your

account has a password set, you will need to enter the password to continue.

How do I personalize my computer?

You can personalize Start with a different background image or by arranging the tiles

to suit your personal needs.

To change the background, press the Windows key + <C> and click Settings >

Change PC settings > Personalize. Click Start screen at the top of the page and

select a color and image.

How do I move tiles?

Click and hold a tile to select it, then drag it to the place on Start that you want it to

appear. Other tiles will be moved to accommodate the tile in its new location.

Can I make tiles bigger or smaller?

Right-click on a tile, then select Smaller or Larger from the menu that appears at

the bottom of the screen.

How do I personalize the Lock screen?

You can personalize the lock screen with a different image or to show you quick

status and notifications to suit your personal needs.

To change the background, press the Windows key + <C> and click Settings >

Change PC settings > Personalize. Click Lock screen at the top of the page and

select the image and apps you would like to see on the lock screen.

So, how do I close an app?

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.

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I want to use Windows in the way that I'm used to - give

me my desktop back!

From Start click the Desktop tile to see a traditional desktop. You can pin apps you

frequently use to the taskbar to easily open them.

If you click an app that is not a Windows Store app, Windows will automatically open

the app using Desktop.

Where are my apps?

From Start, simply start typing the name of the app you would like to open, and

Search will automatically open and list results.

To view the complete list of apps, press the space bar or the Menu key and click All

apps.

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, you can select the

app and right-click on it. Select Pin to Start from the menu that appears at the

bottom of the screen.

How do I remove a tile from Start?

Right-click the tile and click Unpin from Start from the menu that appears at the

bottom of the screen.

How do I make an app appear on my taskbar in Desktop?

If you're in All apps and you want to make an app appear on the taskbar in Desktop,

you can select the app and right-click on it. Select Pin to taskbar from the menu that

appears at the bottom of the screen.

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.

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.

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Do I need one?

You do not need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 8, 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 8 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 +

<C> and click Settings > Change PC settings > Users > Switch to a Microsoft

account, and follow the onscreen instructions.

How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer?

Internet Explorer 10 doesn't have traditional favorites, instead you can pin shortcuts

to Start. Once you have the page open, right-click anywhere on the page to open the

menu at the bottom of the screen. Click Pin to Start.

How do I check for Windows updates?

Press the Windows key + <C> and click Settings > Change PC settings >

Windows Updates. Click Check for updates now.

Where can I get more information?

For more information please visit:

Windows 8 tutorials: www.acer.com/windows8-tutorial

Support FAQs: www.acer.com/support

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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. This

device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the device and receiver.

Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to

maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply

with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-

certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void

the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission,

to operate this computer.

Notice: Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.