ACER ASPIRE 3 A315-23 (01) PDF Document

If your new device runs on Windows OS, you may have had your product registered automatically while you start up your device with Windows OS.

If the record is not found, please follow the steps below to register:

1. Ensure you are connected to the Internet.

2. Go to the Acer registration website.

3. Sign in or sign up for an Acer ID.

4. Enter the S/N or SNID of your device to register it.

To turn the power off, do any of the following:

• Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down.

• Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down.

If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for up to ten 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.

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 to Sleep by doing any of the following:

• Press the power button.

• Press the sleep hotkey.

• Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep.

• Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Sleep.

Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.

• Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer-approved adapter to power your 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 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.

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. Route the power cord and any cables away from where people walk.

• 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 single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.

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 your computer is dropped or visibly damaged, or does not work normally, please contact your nearest authorized Acer service center.

The useful lifespan of a battery is adversely affected by the following behavior:

• Constantly charging the battery/device when already at full capacity.

• Charging the battery/device at temperatures above 35 °C (95 °F) or below 0 °C (32 °F).

To prevent damage, follow these precautions:

• Stop charging the battery once it reaches 100% capacity; regularly or frequently charging a fully charged battery for an extended period of time may cause battery deformation or damage. We recommend that you recharge the device when the battery level drops below 70% capacity.

• Do not charge the battery in temperatures above 35 °C (95 °F) or below 0 °C (32 °F). Charging in abnormally high or abnormally low temperatures can cause battery deformation or damage.

• The charging port must be clean and free from debris and should only be used with Acer charging equipment. Use of a non-Acer battery or charging equipment can cause damage to the product and will void the warranty.

• If you plan to store the device for a long period of time, turn-off the device, remove AC power and store the product at room temperature (0 °C – 35 °C) in a dry (humidity: 45% – 80%), well-ventilated area. Avoid direct sunlight, high temperatures and high humidity. Do not leave your device’s battery completely discharged for a long period of time; this may cause battery deformation or damage. We recommend that the battery is checked and charged to approximately 50% capacity every 6 months.

• ONLY CHARGE THE BATTERY IN A CLEAN, WELL VENTILATED AREA.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 Information:

• USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue.

• Compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and earlier devices.

• For optimal performance, use USB 3.2 Gen 1-certified devices.

• Defined by the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB).

To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

• Single-finger slide: Slide 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 item. Quickly repeat the tap to perform a double tap or ‘double click’.

• Two-finger press: Lightly tap the touchpad with two fingers to perform a ‘right click’. In the Start screen, this will toggle the app commands. In most apps this will open a context menu related to the selected item.

• Two-finger slide: Swiftly scroll through web pages, documents and playlists by placing two fingers on the touchpad and moving both in any direction.

• Two-finger pinch: Zoom in and out of photos, maps and documents with a simple finger-and-thumb gesture.

• Three-finger press: Lightly tap the touchpad with three fingers to open the Search Windows.

• Three-finger swipe: Swipe up to open Task View. Swipe down to minimize all open windows and show Desktop. Swipe left or right to switch between open windows.

• Four-finger press: Lightly tap the touchpad with four fingers to open the Action Center.

• Four-finger swipe: Swipe up to open Task View. Swipe down to minimize all open windows and show Desktop.

1. In the icon tray in 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 personal needs. You can switch off the touchpad if you prefer to use a mouse. Or you can adjust the touchpad sensitivity to suit your needs. Scroll down to see more settings.

1. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management.

2. Select the Backup tab and click Get started for Create backup to open the Backup window.

3. Plug in a USB drive (or a portable external hard drive) and click + to add a drive. Select the USB drive from the drop-down list.

4. Click More options to select back-up options which best fit your needs, such as the backup interval, how long you want to keep those backups (default is Forever), and which folders to be backed up or excluded. Click Back up now to continue.

5. Follow the process until it completes.

6. Unplug the USB drive (or a portable external hard drive) and label it clearly.

You can use these backups to install the wireless and LAN drivers if you install another operating system.

1. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management.

2. Select the Backup tab and click Get started for Backup wireless and LAN drivers. Choose a folder to save your drivers and select OK.

3. You will be shown the backup progress on the screen.

1. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management.

2. Select the Backup tab and click Get started for Create backup to open the Backup window.

3. Click Go to Backup and Restore (Windows 7).

4. Click Security and Maintenance in the bottom left of the page and click Recovery.

5. Select Create a recovery drive to open the Recovery Drive window.

6. Make sure Back up system files to the recovery drive is selected and click Next.

7. Plug in the USB drive and wait for the PC to detect the USB drive then click Next. (The drive must be able to hold at least 16 GB).

8. Everything on the drive will be deleted. Click Create to continue.

9. You will be shown the backup progress on the screen.

10. Follow the process until it completes.

11. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly.

1. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management.

2. Select the Restore tab and click Get started to open the Recovery window.

3. Click Get started to Choose an option. Select Keep my files to refresh your PC and reinstall your operating system without removing your personal files. Click Next to continue.

4. Resetting the PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your personal files. Click Reset to continue. This will take a while and your PC will restart.

5. You will be shown the reset progress on the screen. The screen will turn off during 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 completed the reset process, Windows will have been reset back to its factory default settings without removing your personal files.

1. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management.

2. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to open the Recovery window.

3. Click Get started to Choose an option. Select Remove everything to reset your PC back to its factory default.

4. Click Change settings to choose restore settings (Data erasure and Data drives) which best fit your needs. Then click Confirm to continue.

5. Make sure all settings are properly made, click Next to continue.

6. Click Reset to continue.

7. You will be shown the reset progress on the screen. The screen will turn off during the reset process.

8. The screen will turn back on when it is installing Windows. Your PC will restart several times during the reset process.

9. Follow the process until it completes.

10. When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will use factory default settings.

1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it.

2. Click on Add Bluetooth or other device then select the device that you want to add.

3. Your computer will automatically start searching for devices, as well as make itself visible to other devices.

4. Select the device you wish to pair from the list of discovered devices.

5. After pairing, if there is a code displaying on the screen, enter that code on the device to proceed with the connection.

1. Ensure you have a wireless router/access point and a current internet connection. Make a note of the wireless network’s name and password (if necessary).

2. Click the Network icon in the notification area.

3. You will see a list of available wireless networks. Select the one you wish to use.

4. Once you select a wireless network, select Connect.

5. If required, enter the network’s password.

If your computer has a network port, plug one end of a network cable into the network port on your computer, and the other end into a port on your router. Then, you’ll be ready to get online.

The Bluelight Shield can be enabled to reduce blue-light emissions from the screen to protect your eyes. To configure the Bluelight Shield, search for ‘Quick Access’ in the Start Menu. From here you can toggle Bluelight Shield on or off, and you can choose from four different modes to fit your needs:

The computer comes with a computer security slot for a security lock. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available.

• Supervisor Password: prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility. Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility.

• User Password: secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume 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 resume from Hibernation (if available) for maximum security.

To activate the BIOS utility, press F2 while the computer logo is being displayed.

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.

To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed on the top of the screen. Find Set Supervisor Password and enter a password to enable this feature. Once you have entered a password for this feature, you may then enable/disable Password on Boot. Remember to select F10 to properly save and exit the BIOS utility when you are done making changes.

If you prefer to reduce your computer’s power requirements and environmental impact, turn off Fast startup:

1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep.

2. Select Additional power settings.

3. Select Choose what the power buttons do.

4. Select Change settings that are currently unavailable.

5. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup.

6. Select Save changes.

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 charge the battery.

2. Turn on the computer and complete setting up the operating system.

3. Disconnect the AC adapter.

4. Operate the computer using battery power.

5. Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears.

6. Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again.

Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times.

• Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use.

• Remove accessories that are not being used (e.g. a USB disk drive), as they can continue to draw power.

• Store your PC in a cool, dry place. The recommended temperature is 10° C (50° F) to 30° C (86° F). Higher temperatures cause the battery to self-discharge faster.

• Excessive recharging decreases the battery life.

• Look after your AC adapter and battery.

Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories:

1. Save any open files.

2. Shut down the computer or put it into Sleep or Hibernate mode.

3. Close the display cover.

4. Disconnect the cord from the AC adapter.

5. Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices.

6. Disconnect the Kensington / Noble lock if you are using one to secure the computer.

1. Check that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off.

2. Attach the video cable to the monitor port on the computer.

3. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet.

4. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor’s user’s guide.

5. Turn on power to the monitor, then the computer.

6. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. If necessary, change the display settings used by the computer.

Check if power is being supplied to the computer (if your computer has a power indicator, it will be off); if there is no power, check the following:

• If you are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to power the computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. You may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn your computer on again.

• Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet.

If power is 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.

The computer’s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power. Press any key to turn the display back on. If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, three things might be the cause:

• The brightness level might be too low. Use the Brightness up hotkey to adjust the brightness level.

• The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to the computer.

• The computer may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is a power LED, it will flash). Press and release the power button to resume.

Check the following:

• The volume may be muted. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and drag the slider to the right to increase the volume.

• The volume level may be too low. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume.

• If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the headphone jack on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off.

Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer. If it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose.

• 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 and the corresponding port on the printer.

This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchased your computer. Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased. It is important to back up all data files before using this option.

Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings.

1. If there is a D2D Recovery setting in Main, make sure it is Enabled.

2. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The system will reboot.

Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. Selecting it will open Start where you can launch apps.

Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to show a list of installed apps on the computer.

You can turn off notifications so that you can leave your computer running, but not be disturbed by notifications. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. From here you can enable/disable notifications for all of your apps or choose which apps to enable/disable.

Press the space bar and select a user account icon to unlock the computer. If your account has a password set, you will need to enter the password to continue.

You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of images, or to show you quick status and notifications to suit your personal needs. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. From here you can:

• Select a background image for the lock screen

• Turn the Slideshow on or off

• Select lock screen apps.

1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization.

2. Under Lock screen, select Slideshow.

3. Select Add a folder and open the folder you wish 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 slideshow.

5. Change the other settings to suit your needs.

Select a tile and drag it to the place on Start that you want it to appear. Other tiles will be moved to accommodate the tile in its new location.

Yes, you can. Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to your liking. Right-click on an app and select Pin to Start to create a new group on Start. From here, you can drag the tile to an existing group on Start. You can give the group(s) a name and arrange the tiles within the groups to suit your needs.

Yes, you can. Right-click on a tile and select Resize. Select a size from the menu that appears.

Yes, you can. Move your cursor to the lower left-hand corner of the screen and type ‘Resolution’ in the text box to display the results; select Change the resolution of the display. Alternatively, you can also right-click anywhere on the desktop and select Display settings > Display.

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 lower-right corner to create a new alarm.

2. Enter the Alarm name.

3. Set the time by choosing the hour and minute.

4. Choose which days the alarm should go off.

5. Select the sound notification.

6. Select the snooze time.

7. Select the Save icon in the bottom right-hand corner to save the alarm.

8. Select On or Off to activate or deactivate the alarm.

The alarm will only sound if your computer is awake at the set time.

Move your cursor to the lower left-hand corner of the screen and click the search box, start typing the name of the app you would like to open.

If you’re in all apps list and you want to make an app appear on Start, right-click an app and select Pin to Start.

Right-click a tile to select it and select Unpin from Start to remove the tile from Start.

If you’re in all apps list and you want to make an app appear on the taskbar, right-click an app or tile and select More > Pin to taskbar.

Move your cursor to the lower left-hand corner of the screen and click the search box. Type the name of the app you would like to open. Alternatively, open all apps list and scroll to ‘Windows Accessories’ to see the list of legacy programs.

Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to configure the settings.

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 course of action.

If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance.