Acer Aspire A517-51 driver and firmware
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Safety Guide - Page 6
...• Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within
comfortable reach. • If you view your...graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by:
• placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source,
• minimizing room light by using drapes, shades...
Safety Guide - Page 9
... radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Never push ...devices, HDD, optical drive, and even exposure risk from the lithium battery pack.
• The bottom surface, areas around ventilation openings and AC adapter...to AC power. Allowing sustained contact with exposed skin can cause discomfort or burns.
Pack your computer carefully
Use ...
Safety Guide - Page 11
... disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting to the AC power outlet. Unplug before removing the power supply unit from the computer. If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.
Using electrical power
• Do not connect the adapter to any other device...
Safety Guide - Page 18
...information
Hearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with some hearing aids. If interference occurs, consult your service provider.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (anti-lock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems, and air bag...
User Manual - Page 3
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Universal Serial Bus (USB)
49
USB Type-C port
50
SD card reader
51
Video and audio connectors
52
Connecting a monitor 52
Headphones and microphone 52
HDMI
53
Frequently asked questions
55
Requesting service 57
Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 59
How do I get to Start 59
How do I turn off my computer 59
How do I unlock my computer 59
How do I set the...
User Manual - Page 6
... 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 Service & Support webpage. 2. Scroll down to Drivers and Manuals and search for your model by
pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. From this page you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that...
User Manual - Page 19
... the frequently asked questions (see Got a question? on page 54) do not help, you can recover your computer. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer. Acer provides Acer Care Center, which allows you to reset your PC, refresh your PC, or create a factory default backup.
Note
Acer Care Center is only available with a pre-installed Windows operating system...
User Manual - Page 22
...up your wireless and LAN drivers. You can use these backups to install the wireless and LAN drivers if you install another operating system. 1. From Start, select All apps then Acer. Select Acer Recovery
Management in the list of Acer apps. 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.
Restoring your computer...
User Manual - Page 23
... 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.
Reset this PC and remove everything
1. From Start, select All apps then Acer. Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of...
User Manual - Page 25
Recovery - 25
your computer. This process will take longer, but will be more secure.
Warning
Selecting "Remove files and clean the drive" will remove all of your personal files and accounts, along with pre-existing drivers that may affect your Windows installation.
5. Click Reset to continue.
6. You will be shown the reset progress on the screen. The...
User Manual - Page 26
... may be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is available).
Note
Please check your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on its Bluetooth adapter.
Enable Bluetooth and add a device
Every new device must first be "paired" with your computer's Bluetooth adapter. This means it must first...
User Manual - Page 28
... (Internet Service Provider) -- usually a phone or cable company -- that will have to go to your home or office to set up internet service. The ISP will install a small box, a router or modem, that will allow you to connect to the internet.
Connecting to a 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...
User Manual - Page 56
... port on the printer.
I want to restore my computer to its original settings.
Note
If your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations.
This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed...
User Manual - Page 59
... button and select All apps to show a list of installed apps on the computer.
How do I turn off my computer?
Press the 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...
User Manual - Page 62
...tile and select Pin to taskbar.
How do I install apps?
You can download Windows Store apps from Store. You will need to have a Microsoft ID to purchase and download apps from Store.
I can't find apps like ...a Microsoft ID (account)?
A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use to sign in to Windows. You can use any email address, but it is best if you choose the one you already...
User Manual - Page 63
...onscreen instructions.
How do I check for Windows updates?
Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to configure the settings.
Where can I get more information?
For more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer...
User Manual - Page 69
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services. Read carefully the documentation supplied with your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions.
Network cable (RJ45)
A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is used to connect the host computer to the access point (see illustration below); this type of cable may also be used to connect peripheral devices to the access point.
Wireless adapter
...
User Manual - Page 70
... and online security
Internet security software
To help you stay ahead of cybercriminals, Acer has partnered with Norton to offer you security for all your devices.
Select Acer computers include protection by Norton Security
Norton Security is pre-installed on select Acer computers, protecting your identity and financial data from viruses, spyware, malware and other online threats. Learn more...
User Manual - Page 71
... upon another innocent victim.
Botnets
A botnet is a string of infected, connected computers coordinated together to perform a task. Botnets gain access to your machine through some piece of malicious coding. Once the software is downloaded, the botnet will now contact its master computer and let it know that everything is ready to go. Now your computer, phone,
User Manual - Page 73
..., unique passwords that use...networks.
• Use security software on your devices to help protect yourself from the latest threats.
Protect your computer with Windows security tools
Windows provides a variety of protection applications.
Windows Updates
If you have an active internet connection, Windows can check for important updates for your computer and install them automatically. These updates...