Acer Aspire A615-51 Bedienungsanleitung

USER’S MANUAL

10 - Your Acer notebook tourLeft view1 2 3 4 56# Icon Item Description1Kensington lock slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible security lock.2Ethernet

Your Acer notebook tour - 11Right view1234 # Icon Item Description1Headset/speaker jackConnects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a hea

12 - Your Acer notebook tour Base view1234# Icon Item Description1Ventilation and cooling fanAllows the computer to stay cool.Do not cover or obstruct

Using the keyboard - 13USING THE KEYBOARDThe keyboard has full-sized keys and a separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, func

14 - Using the keyboardWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Fn + F6 Display offTurns the display screen backl

Using the Precision Touchpad - 15USING THE PRECISION TOUCHPADThe touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the screen. As you slide yo

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

Using the Precision Touchpad - 173. Select Devices > Mouse & touchpad.4. Now you can adjust the settings to suit your personal needs. Yo

18 - RecoveryRECOVERYIf you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Got a question? on page 53) do not

Recovery - 192. Select the Backup tab and click Get Started for Create Factory Default Backup to open the Recovery Drive window. 3. Make sure

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20 - Recovery• Since the recovery backup requires at least 8 GB of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a

Recovery - 21Backing up your wireless and LAN driversBack up your wireless and LAN drivers. You can use these backups to install the wireless and

22 - Recovery3. Select Keep my files to refresh your PC and reinstall your operating system without removing your personal files. Click Next to contin

Recovery - 232. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to Choose an option. 3. Select Remove everything to reset your PC back to its

24 - Recoveryyour computer. This process will take longer, but will be more secure. 5. Click Reset to continue.6. You will be shown the

Using a Bluetooth connection - 25USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONBluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances

26 - Using a Bluetooth connection3. Select the device you wish to pair from the list of discovered devices, and select Pair.4. A code dis

Connecting to the Internet - 27CONNECTING TO THE INTERNETThis chapter includes general information on types of connections, and getting connec

28 - 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 - 295. Make sure Wi-Fi is On and select Show available networks.6. You will see a list of available wireless networks. Sele

Table of contents - 3TABLE OF CONTENTSFirst things first 5Your guides ... 5Basic care and tips for using y

30 - Connecting to the Internet7. Once you select a wireless network, select Connect.8. If required, enter the network’s password.

Connecting to the Internet - 31Connecting with a cableBuilt-in network featureIf your computer has a network port, plug one end of a network cable int

32 - Bluelight ShieldBLUELIGHT SHIELDThe Bluelight Shield can be enabled to reduce blue-light emissions from the screen to protect your eyes.

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

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

Securing your computer - 35Entering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Supervis

36 - BIOS utilityBIOS UTILITYThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.Your computer is alre

Power management - 37POWER MANAGEMENTThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers

38 - Power management5. Select Change settings that are currently unavailable. 6. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 7. Select Save changes

Battery pack - 39BATTERY PACKThe computer uses an embedded Lithium battery that gives you long use between charges.Battery characteristicsThe battery

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

40 - Battery packUse this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time. The battery

Battery pack - 41Checking the battery levelThe power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on th

42 - Traveling with your computerTRAVELING WITH YOUR COMPUTERThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with yo

Traveling with your computer - 43You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing the Sleep hotkey or by closing the display.When you are

44 - Traveling with your computerWhat to take with youUnless you have some items at home, take the following items with you:• AC adapter and powe

Traveling with your computer - 45Traveling with the computerWhen you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a

46 - Traveling with your computerPreparing 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...

48 - Universal Serial Bus (USB)UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB)The USB port is a high-speed port which allows you to connect USB peripherals, such as a

USB Type-C port - 49USB TYPE-C PORTA USB Type-C port is a connector that allows you to easily connect USB Type-C peripherals, such as additional

First things first - 5FIRST THINGS FIRSTWe would like to thank you for making this Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.Y

50 - SD card readerSD CARD READERSD (Secure Digital) cards are used in a wide selection of digital cameras, tablets, media players and c

Video and audio connectors - 51VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORSAdd an external monitor to your computer via a video port. The type of port available depends

52 - HDMIHDMIHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a high-quality, digital audio/video interface. HDMI allows you to connect an

Got a question?In this section you will find:• Frequently asked questions• Tips for using Windows 10• Troubleshooting information• How to protect your

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

Frequently asked questions - 55icon in the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the Mute all option.• The volume level may b

56 - Frequently asked questionsFor more information, see Restoring your computer on page 21.Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty (ITW)Yo

Frequently asked questions - 57Tips and hints for using Windows 10We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to,

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

Frequently asked questions - 59Can I change the screen resolution?Yes, you can. Move your cursor to the lower left-hand corner of the scre

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

60 - Frequently asked questionsWhere are my apps?Move your cursor to the lower left-hand corner of the screen and select Search, start t

Frequently asked questions - 61Do I need one?You do not need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can sync data acro

62 - Frequently asked questionsTroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technicia

Frequently asked questions - 63If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an

64 - Internet and online securityINTERNET AND ONLINE SECURITYFirst steps on the netProtecting your computerIt is vital to protect your computer from

Internet and online security - 65internet as the connection speed is low and connection time is typically charged per hour. DSL (e.g. ADSL)D

66 - Internet and online securityNetwork connectionsA LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of computers (for example, within an office bu

Internet and online security - 67services. Read carefully the documentation supplied with your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions.Net

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

Internet and online security - 69company like Norton or Microsoft and that you have a virus. The main motive behind these scams is to extort mo

First things first - 7Taking care of your AC adapterHere are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:• Do not connect the adapter to any other devic

70 - Internet and online securitytablet, or IoT device is entirely under the control of the person who created the botnet. Most people who

Internet and online security - 71can encrypt all the data that you send and receive while using a public Wi-Fi hotspot, securing your information from

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

Your Acer notebook tour - 9Keyboard view123# Icon Item Description1 KeyboardFor entering data into your computer.See "Using the keyboard" on