Acer Aspire A515-52 Bedienungsanleitung

USER’S MANUAL

10 - Your Acer notebook tourKeyboard view132 # Icon Item Description1 KeyboardFor entering data into your computer.See "Using the keyboard"

Your Acer notebook tour - 11 USB 3.0 information• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For optimal perf

12 - Your Acer notebook tourRight view1 32 4 # Icon Item Description1Headset/speaker jackConnects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a

Your Acer notebook tour - 13Base view231 # Icon Item Description1Ventilation and cooling fanAllows the computer to stay cool.Do not cover or obstru

14 - Using the keyboardUSING THE KEYBOARDThe keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and

Using the keyboard - 15HotkeysTo activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination Display toggleS

16 - Using the keyboardWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.NoteTo swap the hotkey and special function of th

Using the Precision Touchpad - 17USING THE PRECISION TOUCHPADThe touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the screen. As you slide you

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

Using the Precision Touchpad - 19Changing touchpad settingsTo change the touchpad settings to suit your personal requirements, please do the following

2 - © 2018. All Rights Reserved.Aspire 5A515-52 / A515-52GThis revision: July 2018Register your Acer product1. Ensure you are connected to the Interne

20 - RecoveryRECOVERYIf you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Got a question? on page 54) do not help, yo

Recovery - 211. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management.2. Select the Backup tab and click Get Started for Create Factory Default Back

22 - Recovery4. Plug in the USB drive and wait for the PC to detect the USB drive then click Next. 5. Everything on the drive will be deleted. Click

Recovery - 23Reset this PC and keep my files1. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management.2. Select the Restore tab and click Get started

24 - Recovery4. Resetting the PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs

Recovery - 253. Select Remove everything to reset your PC back to its factory default. This process will reinstall your operating system and remove a

26 - Recovery5. Click Reset to continue.6. You will be shown the reset progress on the screen. The screen will turn off during the reset process.7. T

Using a Bluetooth connection - 27USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONBluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances b

28 - Using a Bluetooth connection4. Select the device you wish to pair from the list of discovered devices.5. After pairing, if there is a code displa

Connecting to the Internet - 29CONNECTING TO THE INTERNETThis chapter includes general information on types of connections, and getting connected to t

Table of contents - 3TABLE OF CONTENTSFirst things first 6Your guides ... 6Basic care and tips for using y

30 - Connecting to the InternetTo connect to a wireless network, please follow the steps below.1. Ensure you have a wireless router/access point and c

Connecting to the Internet - 314. Once you select a wireless network, select Connect.5. If required, enter the network’s password.

32 - Connecting to the InternetConnecting with a cableBuilt-in network featureIf your computer has a network port, plug one end of a network cable int

Bluelight Shield - 33BLUELIGHT SHIELDThe Bluelight Shield can be enabled to reduce blue-light emissions from the screen to protect your eyes.To config

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 - 394. Select Change settings that are currently unavailable. 5. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 6. Select Save changes

4 - Table of contentsNetwork connections... 67Surf the Net!... 68Internet sec

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

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

50 - USB Type-C portUSB TYPE-C PORTA USB Type-C port is a connector that allows you to easily connect USB Type-C peripherals, such as additional stora

SD card reader - 51SD CARD READERSD (Secure Digital) cards are used in a wide selection of digital cameras, tablets, media players and cellular phones

52 - Video and audio connectorsVIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORSAdd an external monitor to your computer via a video port. The type of port available depends

HDMI - 53HDMIHDMI (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

Frequently asked questions - 55FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer

56 - Frequently asked questionsicon in the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and drag the slider to the right to increase the volume.• The

Frequently asked questions - 57For more information, see Restoring your computer on page 22.Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty (ITW)Yo

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

Frequently asked questions - 59Can I personalize the Lock screen?You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of ima

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

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

Frequently asked questions - 619. Select On or Off to activate or deactivate the alarm. Where are my apps?Move your cursor to the lower left-hand co

62 - Frequently asked questionsI can't find apps like Notepad and Paint! Where are they?Move your cursor to the lower left-hand corner of the scr

Frequently asked questions - 63TroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if

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

Internet and online security - 65INTERNET AND ONLINE SECURITYFirst steps on the netProtecting your computerIt is vital to protect your computer from v

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

Internet and online security - 67Network connectionsA LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of computers (for example, within an office building or home

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

Internet and online security - 69Internet security softwareTo help you stay ahead of cybercriminals, Acer has partnered with Norton to offer you secur

First things first - 7• Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down.If you need to power down the computer for a sh

70 - Internet and online securityDon't be fooled if someone calls your phoneA tech support scam is a form of online fraud where people call you o

Internet and online security - 71BotnetsA botnet is a string of infected, connected computers coordinated together to perform a task. Botnets gain acc

72 - Internet and online securitybetween these transmissions. They then set up tools programmed to "listen in" on transmissions, intercept d

Internet and online security - 73However, do not blame every computer problem on a virus! If you suspect your computer is infected, the first thing to

8 - 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 devic

Your Acer notebook tour - 9YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOURAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Ac