Acer Aspire ES1-311 Bedienungsanleitung

- 1User’s Manual

10 - Your Acer notebook tourLeft view1 # Icon Item Description1Kensington lock slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.Wrap the

Your Acer notebook tour - 11Right view123 # Icon Item Description1SD card readerAccepts one Secure Digital card (SD or SDHC).Push to remove/install th

12 - Your Acer notebook tourRear viewInformation on USB 3.0• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For op

Your Acer notebook tour - 13Base view132# Icon Item Description1Battery reset pinholeSimulates removing and reinstalling the battery. Insert a papercl

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

Using the keyboard - 15HotkeysThe computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness a

16 - Using the keyboardWindows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key DescriptionWindows keyPressed alone it return

Touchpad - 17TOUCHPADTouchpad basicsThe touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the screen. As you slide your finger across the touchpa

18 - TouchpadThis allows you to control applications with a few simple gestures, such as: • Swipe in from edge: Access Windows tools by swiping into t

Connecting to the Internet - 19CONNECTING TO THE INTERNETThis chapter includes basic information on types of connections, and getting connected to the

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20 - Connecting to the InternetConnecting wirelesslyConnecting to a wireless LANA wireless LAN (or WLAN) is a wireless local area network, which can l

Connecting to the Internet - 21Connecting to a 3G networkIf your computer has a SIM slot, you can connect to the Internet using a 3G (cellular phone)

22 - Using a Bluetooth connectionUSING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONBluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances b

Using a Bluetooth connection - 234. Tap the device you wish to add from the list of discovered devices, and tap Pair.A code displays on your computer,

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

Acer Backup Manager - 251. Select the content you want to back up. The less content you select, the quicker the process will be, but it will increase

26 - Keeping your computerand data safe...In this section you will find:• How to secure your computer• Setting passwords• What you need to prepare whe

BIOS utility - 27BIOS UTILITYThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS.Your computer is already proper

28 - 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 - 29Entering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen.• When the Supervis

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

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

Power management - 315. Select Change settings that are currently unavailable. 6. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 7. Select Save changes

32 - Battery packBATTERY PACKThe computer uses an embedded Lithium battery that gives you long use between charges.Battery characteristicsThe battery

Battery pack - 33Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time. The battery conditioning

34 - 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 - 35TRAVELING WITH YOUR COMPUTERThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with yo

36 - Traveling with your computerYou can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing <Fn> + <F4> or by closing the display.When you are rea

Traveling with your computer - 37What to take with youUnless you have some items at home, take the following items with you:• AC adapter and power cor

38 - Traveling with your computerWhen you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from your office building to a client's office build

Traveling with your computer - 39What to bring with youBring the following items with you:• AC adapter.• Power cords that are appropriate for your des

4 - Getting started...In this section you will find:• Useful information on caring for your computer and your health• Where to find the power button,

40 - Ports and connectors...In this section you will find:• Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computer

Memory card reader - 41MEMORY CARD READERConnectivity optionsYour computer has a card reader and other ports/jacks that allow you to connect periphera

42 - Memory card reader(2 TB). Your computer provides an SDHC or SDXC compatible card reader.Removing a card from a memory card reader1. Click on Show

Video and audio connectors - 43VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORSConnect to a monitor with a VGA or DVI port (the type of connection supported depends on your

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

Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 45UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB)The USB port is a high-speed port which allows you to connect USB peripherals, such as a mous

46 - Got a question?In this section you will find:• Frequently asked questions• Tips for using Windows 8.1• Troubleshooting information• How to protec

Frequently asked questions - 47FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer

48 - Frequently asked questions• The volume may be muted. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click the ic

Frequently asked questions - 492. Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled.3. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The system will reb

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 - Frequently asked questionsTips and hints for using Windows 8.1We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we&a

Frequently asked questions - 51Can I boot directly to the desktop?Yes, you can, just follow these steps:1. Go to the desktop.2. Right-click the taskba

52 - 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 - 53Can I make tiles bigger or smaller?Right-click anywhere on Start to open the Customize menu, click the tile(s) you wish

54 - Frequently asked questions5. Save the alarm by clicking the Save icon in the upper right-hand corner. Where are my apps?Move your cursor to the u

Frequently asked questions - 55How do I make an app appear on my taskbar?If you're in All apps and you want to make an app appear on the taskbar,

56 - Frequently asked questionssign in to your favorite websites. When you sign in to your PC with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC to

Frequently asked questions - 57TroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if

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

Internet and online security - 59INTERNET AND ONLINE SECURITYFirst steps on the netProtecting your computerIt is vital to protect your computer from v

6 - First things firstYou can also put the computer in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey <Fn> + <F4>.Taking care of your computerYou

60 - 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 - 61Network connectionsA LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of computers (for example, within an office building or home

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

Internet and online security - 63Surf the Net!To surf the Internet, you need a program called an Internet browser. Internet Explorer provides an easy

64 - Internet and online securitycomputer in various ways, using up resources or clogging up a network.What is spyware?Spyware refers to generally unw

Internet and online security - 65would allow it (i.e. a game connecting to a multi-player server or an encyclopaedia making a content update).How to p

66 - Internet and online securityThe next line of defense many times is your antivirus software, which monitors all online activities such as email me

Internet and online security - 67of your online accounts, one of the first steps you can take is to change your password. Protect your personal inform

68 - Internet and online security• Pay attention to privacy policies on Web sites and in software.It is important to understand how an organization mi

Internet and online security - 69that something bad may have happened and you should take necessary action.Protect your computer with Windows security

First things first - 7cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.Cleani

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 view# Icon Item Description1 MicrophoneInternal microphone for sound recording.2 KeyboardFor entering data into yo