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SCREEN ORIENTATION

AND G-SENSOR

Your computer has a built-in accelerometer that detects the tablet’s

orientation and automatically rotates the screen to suit the orientation.

You can lock the screen orientation by using the lock switch. The

orientation may also be locked at other times, including:

• When the tablet is attached to a dock or cradle.

• With an HDMI cable is plugged in.

• When programs designed for a specific orientation are running.

Note: You are advised to keep your tablet in landscape orientation

with the webcam above the screen while you are making a video call.

Please rotate your display to the landscape orientation and use the

lock switch to set the orientation before starting a video call.

The screen orientation lock status will be indicated via icons briefly

displayed onscreen when the status changes.

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When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of

action depends on your situation:

Situation Recommended Action

1. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then

connect to the main power supply.

The AC adapter

2. Save all necessary files.

and a power outlet

3. Resume work.

are available.

Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the

battery rapidly.

The AC adapter or

1. Save all necessary files.

a power outlet is

2. Close all applications.

unavailable.

3. Turn off the computer.

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SECURING YOUR COMPUTER

Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of.

Learn how to protect and take care of your computer.

Using passwords

Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting

these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your

computer and data:

• Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility.

Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS

utility. See "BIOS utility" on page 85.

• User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use.

Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-

up and resume from Hibernation (if available) for maximum security.

• Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use.

Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-

up and resume from Hibernation (if available) for maximum security.

Important: Do not forget your Supervisor Password! If you forget

your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an

authorized service center.

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Entering passwords

When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the

display screen.

• When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you

enter the BIOS utility.

• Type the Supervisor Password and press <Enter> to access the BIOS

utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message

appears. Try again and press <Enter>.

• When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is

enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up.

• Type the User Password and press <Enter> to use the computer. If you

enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again

and press <Enter>.

Important: You have three chances to enter a password. If you

fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system

halts. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to shut

down the computer. Then turn on the computer again, and try

again.

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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:

• Do you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone)

plugged into your computer? Unplug it 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:

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• 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.

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.

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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.

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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:

Machine and model type:

Serial number:

Date of purchase:

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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?

Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards.

How do I get to Start?

Press the Windows key; or swipe the right-hand edge of the screen

inwards and tap the Start charm.

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How do I jump between apps?

Swipe the left-hand edge of the screen inwards to cycle through apps that

are currently running.

How do I turn off my computer?

Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards, tap Settings > Power

and select the action you'd like to take. Alternatively, from Desktop, tap

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.

What are ’live tiles?’

Live tiles are similar to thumbnails of the app 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?

Swipe the lock screen upwards and tap a user account icon to unlock the

computer. If your account has a password set, you will need to enter the

password to continue.

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Tap and hold the preview icon to see the characters you've entered to

ensure the password is correct.

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, swipe the right-hand edge of the screen

inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Tap

Start screen at the top of the page and select a color and image.

How do I move tiles?

Tap 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?

Tap and drag the tile downwards and release it. 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, swipe the right-hand edge of the screen

inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize. Tap

Lock screen at the top of the page and select the image and apps you

would like to see on the lock screen.

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