Acer ao756 User Manual

Aspire One Series

Generic User Guide

Summary of Contents of user manual for Acer ao756

Page 1: Generic User GuideAspire One Series Generic User Guide
Page 3 iii Information for your safety and English comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future...
Page 4 iv Warnings English • Do not use this product near water. • Do not place this product on an...
Page 5 v • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many English devices. The...
Page 6 vi in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified English technician to restore the product to...
Page 7 vii children. Follow local regulations when disposing of used English batteries. Operating environment Warning! For safety reasons, turn off...
Page 8 viii Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If English interference occurs, consult your...
Page 9 ix Disposal instructions English Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and...
Page 10 x Tips and information for comfortable use English Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use....
Page 11 xi • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out. English Display • Keep your display clean. •...
Page 12 xii First things first English We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for...
Page 13 xiii troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general English regulations and safety notices for your notebook....
Page 14 xiv • Never place objects on top of the computer. English • Do not slam the computer display when...
Page 15 Contents Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Operating environment vii Medical devices vii Vehicles viii...
Page 16Touchpad basics (for models with integrated buttons) 15 Using the keyboard 17 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 17 Windows...
Page 17Expanding through options 34 Connectivity options 34 Built-in network feature 34 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 35 BIOS utility 35 Boot...
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Page 19 1 Acer eRecovery Management English If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by other methods, you may...
Page 20 2 Creating a recovery backup (Optical drive) English To reinstall using a backup on optical discs, you must create...
Page 21 3 The Create Factory Default Backup dialog box tells you the number of blank, English recordable discs you will...
Page 22 4 5 If multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click OK. English Continue recording...
Page 23 5 The Create Factory Default Backup dialog box opens. This dialog box tells you the English estimated size of...
Page 24 6 Recovering your system (Optical English drive) If calling Acer support did not help fix your problem, you can...
Page 25 7 2 Click the Restore tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications to display English the Acer Application Recovery...
Page 26 8 Returning your system to its factory condition English If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by...
Page 27 9 English Warning: Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive. 3 Click Next. Your hard...
Page 28 10 Recovering your system (USB flash English drive) If calling Acer support did not help fix your problem, you...
Page 29 11 If you are recovering from your driver and application recovery backup, insert the English USB flash drive into...
Page 30 12 Returning your system to its factory condition English If your computer experiences problems that are not recoverable by...
Page 31 13 English Warning: Continuing the process will erase all files on your hard drive. 3 Click Next. Your hard...
Page 32 14 Touchpad English The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the...
Page 33 15 English Note: When using the touchpad, keep it — and your fingers — dry and clean. The touchpad...
Page 34 16 Function Bottom left Bottom right Main touchpad English corner corner Drag Press and hold, Press or tap twice...
Page 35 17 Using the keyboard English The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows,...
Page 36 18 Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off English Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing Type the...
Page 37 19 Windows keys English The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows Pressed alone it...
Page 38 20 Special keys (only for certain models) English You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign...
Page 39 21 Frequently asked questions English The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use...
Page 40 22 The keyboard does not respond. English Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer....
Page 41 23 Requesting service English Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online...
Page 42 24 Battery pack English The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery pack...
Page 43 25 By following the battery conditioning process you condition your battery to accept English the maximum possible charge. Failure...
Page 44 26 Checking the battery level English The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over...
Page 45 27 English Situation Recommended Action An extra fully 1. Save all necessary files. charged battery 2. Close all applications....
Page 46 28 Taking your notebook PC with you English This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving...
Page 47 29 back on. Note that the computer may enter Hibernation mode after English being in Sleep mode for a...
Page 48 30 computer to return to room temperature, and inspect the screen for English condensation before turning on the computer....
Page 49 31 Preparing the computer English Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling. What to take...
Page 50 32 Using passwords English Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of...
Page 51 33 Entering passwords English When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display...
Page 52 34 Expanding through options English Your notebook PC offers you a complete mobile computing experience. Connectivity options Ports allow...
Page 53 35 Universal Serial Bus (USB) English The USB 2.0 port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to...
Page 54 36 Password English To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories...
Page 55 37 Troubleshooting English This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a...
Page 56 38 Regulations and safety notices English FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the...
Page 57 39 Notice: Canadian users English This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs...
Page 58 40 European Union (EU) English R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: • Article...
Page 59 41 series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during English normal operation...
Page 60 42 Canada — Low-power license-exempt English radio communication devices (RSS-210) a Common information Operation is subject to the following...