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Aspire E 15 User's Manual

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? 2014. All Rights Reserved. Aspire E 15 Covers: ES1-511 This revision: May 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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First things first

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Your guides ............................................. 6

Basic care and tips for using your

computer.................................................. 6

Turning your computer off........................... 6

Taking care of your computer ..................... 7

Taking care of your AC adapter .................. 7

Cleaning and servicing................................ 8

Your Acer notebook tour

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Screen view ............................................. 9

Keyboard view ....................................... 10

Left view ............................................... 11

Information on USB 3.0............................. 11

Right view ............................................. 12

Rear view .............................................. 12

Base view .............................................. 13

Using the keyboard

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Lock keys and embedded numeric

keypad ................................................... 14

Hotkeys ..................................................... 15

Windows keys........................................ 16

Touchpad

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Touchpad basics ................................... 17

Touchpad gestures................................ 17

Recovery

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Creating a recovery backup................... 19

Creating a drivers and applications

backup ................................................... 21

Recovering your system ........................ 23

Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 24

Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 26

Returning your system to its factory

condition.................................................... 27

Recovering from Windows ........................ 27

Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 30

Connecting to the Internet

33

Connecting with a cable ........................ 33

Built-in network feature ............................. 33

Connecting wirelessly............................ 34

Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 34

Using a Bluetooth connection

35

Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 35

Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 35

BIOS utility

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Boot sequence....................................... 38

Setting passwords ................................. 38

Securing your computer

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Using a computer security lock.............. 39

Using passwords ................................... 39

Entering passwords .................................. 40

Power management

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Saving power ......................................... 41

Battery pack

43

Battery characteristics ........................... 43

Charging the battery ................................. 43

Optimizing battery life ............................... 44

Checking the battery level......................... 45

Battery-low warning .................................. 45

Traveling with your computer

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Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 46

Moving around ....................................... 46

Preparing the computer ............................ 46

What to bring to meetings ......................... 47

Taking the computer home .................... 47

Preparing the computer ............................ 47 What to take with you................................ 48 Special considerations .............................. 48 Setting up a home office ........................... 48

Traveling with the computer................... 49

Preparing the computer ............................ 49 What to take with you................................ 49

Special considerations .............................. 49

Traveling internationally......................... 49

Preparing the computer ............................ 50

What to bring with you .............................. 50

Special considerations .............................. 50

Memory card reader

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Connectivity options............................... 52

Video and audio connectors

54

HDMI

55

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

56

Frequently asked questions

58

Requesting service ................................ 60

Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1 .... 62

How do I get to Start? ............................... 62 What are "Charms?" ................................. 62

Can I boot directly to the desktop? ........... 63 How do I jump between apps?.................. 63

How do I turn off my computer?................ 63

How do I unlock my computer?................. 63 How do I set the alarm? ............................ 65

Where are my apps?................................. 66 What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 67 How do I add a favorite to Internet

Explorer?................................................... 68

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How do I check for Windows updates?..... 68 Where can I get more information?........... 68

Troubleshooting..................................... 69

Troubleshooting tips.................................. 69 Error messages......................................... 69

Internet and online security

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First steps on the net ............................. 71

Protecting your computer.......................... 71 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 71 Network connections................................. 73 Surf the Net!.............................................. 75 Security ..................................................... 75

Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies

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Getting started...

In this section you will find:

? Useful information on caring for your computer and your health ? Where to find the power button, ports and connectors ? Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard ? How to create recovery backups ? Guidelines for connecting to a network and using Bluetooth ? Information on using Acer's bundled software

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

We would like to thank you for making this Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available from the desktop; double-click the Help icon and click User's Manual in the menu that opens.

Basic care and tips for using your computer

Turning your computer off

To turn the power off, do any of the following: ? Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key +

, click Settings > Power then click Shut Down. If 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 Hibernate by pressing the power button.

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You can also put the computer in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey + .

Note

If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn off the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up.

Taking care of your computer

Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. ? Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near

sources of heat, such as a radiator. ? Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0? C (32? F) or

above 50? C (122? F). ? Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. ? Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. ? Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer. ? Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration. ? Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. ? Never place objects on top of the computer. ? Do not slam the computer display when you close it. ? Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.

Taking care of your AC adapter

Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter: ? Do not connect the adapter to any other device. ? Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.

Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic. ? When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but

pull on the plug. ? The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not

exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a

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single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.

Cleaning and servicing

When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. If either of the following occurs: ? The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged; ? The computer does not operate normally See Frequently asked questions on page 54.

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