Acer TravelMate B118-M, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ntains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice Some features described in this manual may not be suppor...

Page 3: ...uring your computer 39 Using a computer security lock 39 Using passwords 39 Entering passwords 40 BIOS utility 41 Boot sequence 41 Setting passwords 41 Power management 42 Saving power 42 Battery pack...

Page 4: ...of contents Internet and online security 68 First steps on the net 68 Protecting your computer 68 Choose an Internet Service Provider 68 Network connections 70 Surf the Net 71 Internet security softw...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...leshooting Once you have connected to the internet you can download updates for your computer from http go acer com id 17883 1 The link will open the Acer Support webpage 2 Scroll down to Drivers and...

Page 7: ...r device 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 subj...

Page 8: ...e 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 sing...

Page 9: ...e Setup Guide let us show you around your new Acer computer Screen view Icon Item Description 1 Webcam Web camera for video communication A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active...

Page 10: ...nto your computer See Using the keyboard 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 per...

Page 11: ...net RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network 3 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections 4 USB ports Connect to USB devices 5 Headset speaker jack Connects to au...

Page 12: ...me 3 USB ports Connect to USB devices 4 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible security lock Icon Item Description Icon Item Description 1 Main storage compartment Houses the compute...

Page 13: ...emoving and reinstalling the battery Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds 3 Drain holes Liquid spilled on the keyboard can drain out of the holes in the underside of the housing...

Page 14: ...Num Lock Fn F12 When Num Lock is on the 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 lot of numeric data...

Page 15: ...Fn F12 Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or off Fn Pg Up Home Home Scrolls to the beginning of a document Fn Pg Dn End End Scrolls to the end of a document Fn Brightness up Increases the screen...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...indow or swipe downwards to exit Task View Swipe down to minimize all open windows and show Desktop swipe upwards to restore the minimized windows Swipe left or right to switch between open windows Fo...

Page 18: ...n the lower right hand corner of the screen select the Notifications icon to open the Notifications pane 2 Select All settings 3 Select Devices Touchpad 4 Now you can adjust the settings to suit your...

Page 19: ...click Settings in the Start menu select Update Security and then click Recovery Creating a factory default backup Recovery Management allows you to quickly and easily back up your operating system ins...

Page 20: ...ntrol Center then Recovery Management 2 Select the Backup tab and click Get Started for Create Factory Default Backup to open the Recovery Drive window 3 Make sure Back up system files to the recovery...

Page 21: ...wireless and LAN drivers if you install another operating system 1 From Start select Control Center then Recovery Management 2 Select the Backup tab and click Get started for Backup wireless and LAN...

Page 22: ...ery Management 2 Select the Restore tab and click Get started to Choose an option 3 Select Keep my files to refresh your PC and reinstall your operating system without removing your personal files Cli...

Page 23: ...the reset process 6 The screen will turn back on when it is installing Windows Your PC will restart several times during the reset process 7 Follow the process until it completes 8 When your PC has c...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...screen will 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 com...

Page 26: ...er 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 be authenticated for security purposes You only...

Page 27: ...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 the Bluetooth setting...

Page 28: ...a network which can link two or more computers without using wires Once connected to WLAN you can access the internet You can also share files other devices and even your internet connection itself Yo...

Page 29: ...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 wireless network s name 2 Click Network icon in the notification area 3 Y...

Page 30: ...30 Connecting to the Internet 4 Once you select a wireless network select Connect 5 If required enter the network s password...

Page 31: ...port on your router 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...

Page 32: ...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 emission from the L...

Page 33: ...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 you re traveling How to get the most out of your battery...

Page 34: ...device from unauthorized access and intrusion Credential Manager Password Backup and Restore Data Protection Personal secure drive file and folder encryption Data Removal File shredder Information Abo...

Page 35: ...Drive Once you have set a password you can click Next to proceed to setting up a Personal Secure Drive or click Finish to exit the wizard Note Select a password that you will remember but is difficult...

Page 36: ...ve files You can only get access to the PSD via password or fingerprint authentication Once setup is finished you can go to the ProShield Console to manage your computer or make changes to the setting...

Page 37: ...ProShield 37 You can change your ProShield passwords back up or restore credential information Data Protection Here you can select files for encryption or decryption and manage your Personal Secure D...

Page 38: ...e completely removed from the hard disk The File Shredder overwrites the data to make recovering the data impossible Warning Make sure you select only the information you want to shred Once you have s...

Page 39: ...uthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility Once set you mu...

Page 40: ...e appears Try again and press Enter When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer I...

Page 41: ...ayed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed on the top of the screen Setting passwords To set a password on bo...

Page 42: ...rtup 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 you prefer to reduce...

Page 43: ...Power management 43 4 Select Change settings that are currently unavailable 5 Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup 6 Select Save changes...

Page 44: ...nect 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 Connect the AC adapter and fully...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...xternal monitor and other external devices 7 Disconnect the Kensington Noble lock if you are using one to secure the computer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...In this section you will find Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computer Ports and connectors...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...depends on the contents of the card and ask you if you wish to use a program to access the contents of the card SD SDHC and SDXC cards Different types of SD cards cover different capacities while usi...

Page 55: ...olution and refresh rate should be detected automatically If necessary change the display settings used by the computer Headphones and microphone One or more 3 5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...estion 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 inf...

Page 58: ...s being supplied to the computer check the following Do you have a USB storage device USB drive CD drive or smartphone plugged into your computer Unplug it and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system...

Page 59: ...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 and the corresponding port on the printer I want to restore my...

Page 60: ...the ITW passport If the country you are 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 cal...

Page 61: ...Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon Shut down You can also turn off the computer by right clicking the Windows Start button Shut down or sign out Shut down Can I...

Page 62: ...to use your Pictures folder will open by default Select Choose this folder to add the folder to the lock screen slideshow 4 Select a folder and select Remove to remove the folder from the lock screen...

Page 63: ...and select Display settings Display How do I set the alarm Your computer can act as an alarm clock Type Alarms to search for the Alarms Clock app 1 Select an alarm from the list or select the in the...

Page 64: ...ight click an app and select Pin to Start How do I remove a tile from Start Right click a tile to select it and select Unpin from Start to remove the tile from Start How do I make an app appear on my...

Page 65: ...le files and devices you care about Do I need one You do not need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10 but it makes life easier because you can sync data across different machines you sign in to using a M...

Page 66: ...be resolved contact your dealer 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 togeth...

Page 67: ...O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard error or no keyboard connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard interface error Contact your dea...

Page 68: ...t Service 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 the...

Page 69: ...s fast and 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 t...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...er Microsoft Edge provides an easy and secure web browsing experience As soon as you have your internet access installed and you are connected from the Start Menu click the Microsoft Edge tile or the...

Page 72: ...ometimes with little action on the user s part Immediately after a software manufacturer announces an update hackers are ready with malware that can breach holes in the software that would have been p...

Page 73: ...hey ve got into a device and what to do if you re ever infected Ransomware A form of malware that will encrypt personal data files on your computer and attached devices Encryption converts files into...

Page 74: ...a virus is just one type of malicious threat A virus is classified as a self replicating piece of malicious code that travels by inserting itself into files or programs What to do if you re infected T...

Page 75: ...uppercase and lowercase letters symbols and numbers Don t click on random links or open unsolicited messages and attachments particularly from people you don t know Don t access any personal informat...

Page 76: ...ne security However do not blame every computer problem on a virus If you suspect your computer is infected the first thing to do is update if you have not already done so and run your antivirus and a...