Acer Aspire V3-772G Bedienungsanleitung

Aspire V3-772User’s Manual

10 - Safety and comfortRADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE- Warning! For safety reasons, turn off all wireless or radio transmitting devices when using your

100 - If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assi

Regulations and safety notices - 101REGULATIONS AND SAFETY NOTICESFCC STATEMENTThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

102 - Regulations and safety noticesCaution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority,

Regulations and safety notices - 103Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesHereby, Acer, declares that this computer is in compliance with the ess

104 - Regulations and safety noticesDepartments in which the use of the 2400 - 2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100 mW indoors a

Regulations and safety notices - 105List of national codesThis equipment may be operated in the following countries:CANADA — LOW-POWER LICENSE-EXEMPT

106 - Regulations and safety noticesThis device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-00

- 107The FCC RF safety requirementThe radiated output power of the wireless LAN Mini PCI Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequenc

108 - 3. An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Also any tampering of the internal anten

- 109The maximum allowed antenna gain for use with this device is 6 dBi in order to complywith the E.I.R.P limit for the 5.25- to 5.35 and 5.725 to

Safety and comfort - 11- Always keep the device more than 15.3 centimeters (6 inches) from the pacemaker- Not carry the device near your pacemaker wh

12 - Safety and comfortwhere blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly mar

Safety and comfort - 13- Note: Information in this section may not apply to your computer.Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products:- produce less heat and

14 - Safety and comfortFinding your comfort zoneFind your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising you

Safety and comfort - 15- Eliminate glare and reflections by: placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source, m

16 - First things firstFIRST THINGS FIRSTWe would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.Yo

First things first - 17If 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 Hiber

18 - First things firstTaking care of your AC adapterHere are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:• Do not connect the adapter to any other devi

First things first - 192. Disconnect the AC adapter.3. Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.If either of the following occu

Model number: Serial number: Date of purchase: Place of purchase: © 2012 All Rights Reserved.Aspire V3-772 User’s ManualThis revision: 03/2013AcerClou

20 - Your Acer notebook tourYOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOURAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new

Your Acer notebook tour - 21Screen view# Icon Item Description1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.2 ScreenAlso called Liquid-Crystal

22 - Your Acer notebook tour3 KeyboardFor entering data into your computer.Caution: Do not use a keyboard protector or similar cover as the keyboard i

Your Acer notebook tour - 23Keyboard view# Icon Item Description1Power button Turns the computer on and off.2 KeyboardFor entering data into your co

24 - Your Acer notebook tour3 TouchpadTouch-sensitive pointing device.The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface. Press down firmly on

Your Acer notebook tour - 25Front view12# Icon Item Description1Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.Battery indicatorIndicates batt

26 - Your Acer notebook tourLeft view21 3 4567# Icon Item Description1Kensington lock slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.W

Your Acer notebook tour - 27Information on USB 3.0• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal pe

28 - Your Acer notebook tourInformation on USB 3.0• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices.• For optimal perf

Your Acer notebook tour - 29Base view1234# Icon Item Description1Battery release latchReleases the battery for removal. Insert a suitable tool and sl

Table of contents - 3TABLE OF CONTENTSTable of contents 3Safety and comfort 5First things first 16Your guides ...

30 - Your Acer notebook tourquad-core using only two memory modules and for dual-corecomputers, use the lower slot in each bank.Visit www.acer.com to

Using the keyboard - 31USING THE KEYBOARDThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function an

32 - Using the keyboardHotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness a

Using the keyboard - 33<Fn> + <F6> Display offTurns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.<Fn> +

34 - Using the keyboardWindows keys• The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key DescriptionWindows keyPressed alone it retu

Touchpad - 35TOUCHPADTouchpad basicsThe touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the screen. As you slide your finger across the touchp

36 - Touchpad• Drag: Press and hold the bottom left corner of the touchpad, or tap twice anywhere on the touchtap, then slide a second finger across t

Acer Backup Manager - 37ACER BACKUP MANAGERAcer Backup Manager is a utility that enables you to do a variety of backup functions each accomplished in

38 - Acer Backup Manager• Back Up My Files: Select files to back up.• Image My Drive: Create a backup file for the entire drive. You can burn this fil

Acer Backup Manager - 39If you wish to change your settings at any time, go to the Acer Backup Manager profiles screen. To get there from the Acer Ba

4 - Table of contentsSetting up a home office ... 72Traveling with the computer ... 72Preparing the

40 - RecoveryRECOVERYIf you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see page 88) do not help, you can 'recover

Recovery - 41Note: Make sure you have a USB drive with a capacity of at least 16 GB. 1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Re

42 - Recoveryopens.Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. This provides the most complete and safest r

Recovery - 43• Make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. The recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage4. You will be s

44 - Recovery7. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery B

Recovery - 45a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or more blank recordable DVDs.1. From Start, type 'Recovery&

46 - Recovery• If you are using a USB drive, make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing.• If using DVDs, it will also show the num

Recovery - 473. 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 u

48 - Recoverysolved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. For instructions, see "Returning to an e

Recovery - 49If you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer:•From Start, type 'Recovery' and th

Safety and comfort - 5SAFETY AND COMFORTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all war

50 - Recovery• You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow

Recovery - 512. You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. 3. Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then fol

52 - Recoveryapps. Type 'Windows system restore' in the Search Help box, then press Enter.Returning to a restore point1. From Start, type &a

Recovery - 53Recovering from WindowsStart Acer Recovery Management:•From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in

54 - RecoveryRestore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management1. Click Restore Factory Settings.Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' wil

Recovery - 55a. Just remove my files quickly erases all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes. b. Fully clean the drive com

56 - RecoveryCustomized Restore with Acer Recovery Management1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data).2. The Refresh your PC window opens.3. Cli

Recovery - 57Recovering from a recovery backupTo recover from a recovery backup on a USB drive:1. Find your recovery backup.2. If your computer does

58 - Recovery7. Select Troubleshoot and then choose the type of recovery to use:a. Click Advanced then System Restore to start Microsoft System Resto

Recovery - 59Reset your PC from the recovery backupCaution: Reset your PC will erase all files on your hard drive.1. The Reset your PC window opens.I

6 - Safety and comfort- If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the exten

60 - Recoverydrive takes much longer, up to 5 hours, but is much more secure as old files are completely removed. 6. Click Reset. 7. After the recover

Power management - 61POWER MANAGEMENTThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any

62 - Power management1. Open the Desktop.2. Click Power Options in the Notification area.3. Select More Power Options. 4. Select Choose what the po

Power management - 636. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 7. Select Save changes.

64 - Battery packBATTERY PACKThe computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.Battery pack characteristicsThe battery is recha

Battery pack - 65Conditioning a new battery packBefore you use a battery pack for the first time, there is a conditioning process that you should fol

66 - Battery pack• Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted. If you want to use constant AC power, you are advised to remove

Battery pack - 67Checking the battery levelThe power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the ta

68 - Battery packInstalling and removing the battery packImportant: Before removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to c

Traveling with your computer - 69TRAVELING WITH YOUR COMPUTERThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with y

Safety and comfort - 7- Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings.- Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near

70 - Traveling with your computerPreparing the computerBefore moving the computer, close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode. You ca

Traveling with your computer - 71Taking the computer homeWhen you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa.Preparing the computerAfter

72 - Traveling with your computer• If you need to stop for an extended period of time and cannot carry the computer with you, leave the computer in th

Traveling with your computer - 73What to take with youTake the following items with you:• AC adapter• Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s)• Additiona

74 - Traveling with your computer• Power cords that are appropriate for the country to which you are traveling.• Spare, fully-charged battery packs.•

Securing your computer - 75SECURING YOUR COMPUTERYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take

76 - Securing your computer• Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoin

Wireless networks - 77WIRELESS NETWORKSConnecting to the InternetYour computer's wireless connection is turned on by default.Windows will detect

78 - Wireless networksInstallation speed and simplicityInstalling a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables th

Using a Bluetooth connection - 79USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONBluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances

8 - Safety and comfortProduct servicingDo not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous volt

80 - Using a Bluetooth connectionThen, from the notification area, click the Bluetooth icon, and select Open Settings.Select the Allow Bluetooth devic

Using a Bluetooth connection - 81The Bluetooth adapter in your computer is now enabled and ready for you to add Bluetooth devices.To disable your com

82 - Using a Bluetooth connectionClick on the device you want to add.A code displays on your computer, which should match the code displayed on your d

Using a Bluetooth connection - 83Note: Some devices using older versions of the Bluetooth technology require both devices to enter a PIN. In the case

84 - Using a Bluetooth connectionThe operation window enables you to play music and audio from your device through your computer, send files to your d

HDMI - 85HDMIHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an

86 - 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 t

BIOS utility - 87BIOS UTILITYThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.Your computer is already prope

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

Frequently asked questions - 89• The brightness level might be too low. Press <Fn> + < > (increase) to adjust the brightness level.• The

Safety and comfort - 9The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can

90 - Frequently asked questionsThe printer does not workCheck the following:• Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is

Frequently asked questions - 91Before you callPlease have the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at

92 - Frequently asked questionsTips and hints for using Windows 8We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we&apo

Frequently asked questions - 93How do I jump between apps?Move the cursor to the left-hand edge of the screen to view thumbnails of apps that are cur

94 - Frequently asked questionsHow do I unlock my computer?Press the any key and click on a user account icon to unlock the computer. If your account

Frequently asked questions - 95To change the background, press the Windows key + <C> and click Settings > Change PC settings > Personaliz

96 - Frequently asked questionsTo view the complete list of apps, press the space bar or the Menu keyand click All apps.How do I make an app appear on

Frequently asked questions - 97What is a Microsoft ID (account)?A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use to sign in to Windo

98 - Frequently asked questionsHow do I check for Windows updates?Press the Windows key + <C> and click Settings > Change PC settings> Win

- 99TroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutio