Acer R7-372T, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 User s Manual...

Page 2: ...e visit the Acer BYOC website www acer com byoc start Model number _________________________________ Serial number _________________________________ Date of purchase ______________________________ Pla...

Page 3: ...equence 38 Setting passwords 38 Power management 39 Saving power 39 Battery pack 41 Battery characteristics 41 Charging the battery 41 Optimizing battery life 42 Checking the battery level 43 Battery...

Page 4: ...4 Table of contents Network connections 68 Surf the Net 70 Security 70...

Page 5: ...arted In this section you will find Useful information on caring for your computer and your health How to create recovery backups Guidelines for connecting to a network Information on using Acer s bun...

Page 6: ...a recovery expansion options and troubleshooting There are two ways to download the User s Manual You must first be connected to the internet 1 Open Acer Care Center from the desktop and select My Sys...

Page 7: ...t button select Power Sleep Right click the Windows Start button Shut down or sign out Sleep Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it Do not expose the com...

Page 8: ...d 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 t...

Page 9: ...cam Web camera for video communication A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active 2 Touchscreen Displays computer output supports multi touch input 3 Battery indicator Indicates th...

Page 10: ...on page 14 2 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a left click Press down firmly on th...

Page 11: ...USB 3 1 Type C Gen 2 with transfer speeds up to 10 Gb s 3 USB port with power off charging Connects to USB devices 4 USB port Connects to USB devices 5 Headset speaker jack Connects to audio devices...

Page 12: ...at a time 2 Volume control key Adjusts the system volume 3 USB port Connects to USB devices 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off 5 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter Base view 1 3 2 Icon It...

Page 13: ...Your Acer notebook tour 13 3 Battery reset pinhole Simulates removing and reinstalling the battery Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds Icon Item Description...

Page 14: ...n uppercase Num Lock Fn F11 When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a...

Page 15: ...between the display screen external monitor if connected and both Fn F6 Display off Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the built...

Page 16: ...Hotkey Icon Function Description Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen or to return to the last open app It can also be used with other keys for special functions pl...

Page 17: ...lide a finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Single finger press or tap Press the touchpad down or lightly tap the touchpad with your finger to perform a click which will select or start an it...

Page 18: ...s To change the touchpad settings to suit your personal requirements please do the following 1 In the icon tray in the lower right hand corner of the screen select the Notifications icon to open the N...

Page 19: ...our personal needs You can change the primary button for left or right handed use turn the touchpad off if you prefer to use a mouse or set a delay to prevent the cursor moving if you accidentally tap...

Page 20: ...1 Backup allows you to quickly and easily back up your operating system installed apps and data From Start type Recovery in the Cortana search box and then select Acer Recovery Management in the list...

Page 21: ...Get Started for Create Factory Default Backup to open the Recovery Drive window 3 Make sure Backup system files to the recovery drive is selected and click Next 4 Plug in the USB drive and wait for t...

Page 22: ...nformation you can only use the USB recovery backup to restore your computer if you lose or erase the USB drive you cannot restore your computer 9 Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly Backing up...

Page 23: ...choose to keep your files or remove them before reinstalling Windows Reset this PC and keep my files 1 From Start type Recovery in the Cortana search box and then click AcerRecovery Management in the...

Page 24: ...e screen will turn back on when it is installing Windows Your PC will restart several times during the reset process 8 Follow the process until it completes 9 When your PC has completed the reset proc...

Page 25: ...re keeping your computer This will be quicker but less secure Files may still be recovered with a file recovery program Select Remove files and clean the drive if you are not keeping your computer Thi...

Page 26: ...turn off during the reset process 7 The screen will turn back on when it is installing Windows Your PC will restart several times during the reset process 8 Follow the process until it completes 9 Whe...

Page 27: ...omputer s USB port if no internal Bluetooth adapter is available Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must first be paired with your computer s Bluetooth adapter This means it must first...

Page 28: ...g the Notifications icon in the lower right hand corner of the screen to open the Notifications pane From here you can enable or disable Bluetooth or right click on Bluetooth Go to settings to enter t...

Page 29: ...wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network which can link two or more computers without using wires Once connected to WLAN you can access the...

Page 30: ...tion through the ISP of your choice Make a note of the wireless network s name and password if necessary If you are trying to connect to a public network such as at a coffeeshop make sure you have the...

Page 31: ...Connecting to the Internet 31 4 Select Network internet 5 You will see a list of available wireless networks Select the one you wish to use...

Page 32: ...32 Connecting to the Internet 6 Once you select a wireless network select Connect 7 If required enter the network s password...

Page 33: ...er Refer to the image below Then you ll be ready to get online Connecting to a cellular network If your computer has a SIM slot you can connect to the internet using a cellular phone network To do thi...

Page 34: ...fferent modes to fit your needs No Item Description 1 Low Reduction Reduces blue light emission from the LED backlit screen by 10 to 25 for basic protection 2 Medium Reduction Reduces blue light emiss...

Page 35: ...35 Keeping your computer and data safe In this section you will find How to secure your computer Setting passwords...

Page 36: ...esume from Hibernation if available for maximum security Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resum...

Page 37: ...orrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Press a...

Page 38: ...yed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed on the left of the screen Setting passwords To set a password on bo...

Page 39: ...wer Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly but also uses a small amount of power to check for signals to start These checks will slowly drain your computer s battery If...

Page 40: ...40 Power management 5 Select Change settings that are currently unavailable 6 Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup 7 Select Save changes...

Page 41: ...adapter into the computer and connect to a mains power outlet Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use a battery pack for the first time there is a conditioning process that you should follow 1...

Page 42: ...ective life An embedded battery has a life span of more than 1 000 charge discharge cycles Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation prolonging th...

Page 43: ...ortant Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery low warning appears Data may be lost if the battery is allowed to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down Situation Recomm...

Page 44: ...ernal monitor and other external devices 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example from you...

Page 45: ...putting the computer in Sleep mode Press the Sleep hotkey or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer Taking the computer home When you are moving from your office to y...

Page 46: ...in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is...

Page 47: ...apter Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your compu...

Page 48: ...elers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally When travelin...

Page 49: ...49 Ports and connectors In this section you will find Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computer...

Page 50: ...devices to a single USB port Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers USB 2 0 High speed USB and USB 3 0 SuperSpeed USB USB 2 0 ports on Acer computers have a black tongue in...

Page 51: ...u find you need to use any force to insert the card try reorientating the card slightly 3 Push the card until it clicks into place A few millimetres of the card will extend from beyond the slot If the...

Page 52: ...den icons arrow in the Notification Area next to the clock 2 Click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon 3 Click on Eject SD Card or the name of the device 4 Wait until a Safe to Remove Hardware message...

Page 53: ...power to the monitor then the computer 6 Make sure that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of the monitor If necessary change the display settings used by the co...

Page 54: ...compatible digital audio video source such as your computer a set top box DVD player and audio video receiver to any compatible digital audio and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV wit...

Page 55: ...question In this section you will find Frequently asked questions Tips for using Windows 10 Troubleshooting information How to protect yourself while online Where to find Acer service center contact i...

Page 56: ...check the following Is a disc in the optical drive Remove it and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system Do you have a USB storage device USB drive or smartphone plugged into your computer Unplug it...

Page 57: ...se The printer does not work Check the following Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to a USB port...

Page 58: ...traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please visit www acer com Before you call Please have the following information a...

Page 59: ...dows Start button and tap the power icon Shut down Can I turn off notifications You can turn off notifications so that you can leave your computer running but not be disturbed by notifications Tap the...

Page 60: ...om the lock screen slideshow 5 Change the other settings to suit your needs How do I move tiles Tap on a tile and drag it to the place on Start that you want it to appear Other tiles will be moved to...

Page 61: ...ich days the alarm should go off 5 Select the sound notification 6 Select the snooze time 7 Save the alarm by tapping the Save icon in the bottom right hand corner Where are my apps Tap Search and typ...

Page 62: ...ps from Store You will need to have a Microsoft ID to purchase and download apps from Store I can t find apps like Notepad and Paint Where are they Tap Search and type the name of the app you would li...

Page 63: ...tton Settings Accounts Sign in with a Microsoft account and follow the onscreen instructions How do I check for Windows updates Tap the Windows Start button Settings Update recovery Windows Update Tap...

Page 64: ...aler Error messages If you receive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended cou...

Page 65: ...d service center for assistance Keyboard error or no keyboard connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center...

Page 66: ...Provider ISP which supplies the connection between your computer and the internet You should research the ISPs available in your region not forgetting to talk to friends and family about their experi...

Page 67: ...nd always on internet service via a cable television line This service is generally available in large cities You can use your telephone and watch cable TV at the same time you are connected to the in...

Page 68: ...Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you and other users of your home network to share access to files and devices connected to the network for example a printer or scanner Also you can share an inter...

Page 69: ...Access point router 2 Desktop computer 3 Modem 4 Printer 5 Portable computer 6 PDA Smartphone 7 Network cables RJ45 Turning on off a wireless network connection Most computers feature a Wi Fi button t...

Page 70: ...latest information and downloads Security You are probably eager to explore everything the internet has to offer In order for you to be safe online Acer has pre installed McAfee Internet Security Sui...

Page 71: ...posing a serious security risk What is malware Malicious software also known as malware is software designed to deliberately harm your computer For example viruses worms and Trojan horses are malicio...

Page 72: ...to date will not protect you from all attacks it makes it much more difficult for hackers to gain access to your system blocks many basic and automated attacks completely and might be enough to disco...

Page 73: ...otection updates Make sure you Activate it Choose strong passwords and keep them safe Passwords are a fact of life on the internet today we use them for everything from ordering flowers and online ban...

Page 74: ...t open update your security or urge you to provide information immediately or else something bad will happen Don t take the bait Do not click on a link in an email unless you specifically asked for th...

Page 75: ...ere s no such thing as a free lunch still rings true today Supposedly free software such as screen savers or smileys secret investment tricks sure to make you untold fortunes and contests that you ve...

Page 76: ...dows Updates If you have an active internet connection Windows can check for important updates for your computer and install them automatically These updates include security patches and program updat...