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Aspire Desktop Computer
User’s Manual
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© 2015. All Rights Reserved.
Aspire Desktop Computer
Covers: Tower models
This revision: July 2015
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Model number: _________________________________
Serial number: _________________________________
Date of purchase: ______________________________
Place of purchase: ______________________________
Important
This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by
copyright laws. The information contained in this manual is subject to
change without notice. Images provided herein are for reference only
and may contain information or features that do not apply to your
computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained in this manual.
Table of contents - 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
First things first 5
Your guides ............................................. 5
Basic care and tips for using your
computer.................................................. 5
Turning your computer off........................... 5
Taking care of your computer ..................... 6
Power cord information ............................... 6
Cleaning and servicing................................ 7
Connecting to the Internet 8
Connecting to a wireless network............ 8
Connecting to a wireless LAN..................... 8
Connecting with a cable ........................ 11
Built-in network feature ............................. 12
BIOS utility 14
Boot sequence....................................... 14
Setting passwords ................................. 14
Securing your computer 15
Using passwords ................................... 15
Entering passwords .................................. 15
Power management 17
Saving power......................................... 17
Ports and connectors 20
Information on USB 3.0............................. 21
Rear panel audio ports.............................. 21
Micro USB 22
Memory card reader 23
Connectivity options .............................. 23
Video and audio connectors 25
HDMI 26
HDMI Micro 27
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 28
Frequently asked questions 30
Requesting service ................................ 32
Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 34
How do I get to Start? ............................... 34
How do I turn off my computer?................ 34
How do I unlock my computer?................. 34
How do I set the alarm? ............................ 36
Where are my apps?................................. 37
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 37
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 38
Where can I get more information?........... 38
Troubleshooting ..................................... 39
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 39
Error messages......................................... 39
Internet and online security 41
First steps on the net ............................. 41
Protecting your computer.......................... 41
Choose an Internet Service Provider........ 41
Network connections................................. 43
Surf the Net!.............................................. 44
Security ..................................................... 45
Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies 52
First things first - 5
FIRST THINGS FIRST
We would like to thank you for making this Acer desktop computer
your choice for meeting your computing needs.
Your guides
To help you use your Acer desktop computer, we have designed a set
of guides:
First off, the Setup Guide (or Setup Poster) 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.
To download the User’s Manual, you must first be connected to the
internet. Open Acer Care Center from the desktop and click on the
link under Support. The link will open the Acer Service & Support
webpage. Scroll down to Drivers and Manuals and search for your
model by entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. You
may also download and install the Acer identification tool that will
automatically detect this information and allow you to copy it to the
clipboard. Once you have found your product model, select
Documents and select your language to download the User’s
Manual.
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 or
select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down.
Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out >
Shut down.
Connecting to the Internet - 9
management options to turn your wireless network on/off or control
what is shared over the network.
To connect to a wireless network, please follow the steps below.
1. Ensure you have a wireless router/access point and current internet
connection 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 wireless network’s name.
2. In the icon tray in the lower right-hand corner of the screen, select
the Notifications icon to open the Notifications pane.
3. Select All settings.
Note
Please refer to your ISP or router documentation for details on connecting to
the internet.
10 - Connecting to the Internet
4. Select Network & internet.
5. You will see a list of available wireless networks. Select the one you
wish to use.
Connecting to the Internet - 11
6. Once you select a wireless network, select Connect.
7. If required, enter the network’s password.
Connecting with a cable
- 13
Keeping your computer
and data safe...
In this section you will find:
How to secure your computer
Setting passwords
14 - BIOS utility
BIOS UTILITY
The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your
computer's BIOS.
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you
do not normally need to run this utility. However, if you encounter
configuration problems, you may need to run it.
To activate the BIOS utility, press <F2> while the computer logo is
being displayed.
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 boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select
Security from the categories listed on the left 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.
Securing your computer - 15
SECURING YOUR COMPUTER
Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of.
Learn how to protect and take care of your computer.
Using passwords
Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized 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 must enter this password to gain access to the
BIOS utility. See Setting passwords on page 14.
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.
Entering passwords
When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of
the display screen.
When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you
enter the BIOS utility.
Type the Supervisor Password and press <Enter> to access the
BIOS utility. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning
message 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.
Important
Do not forget your Supervisor Password! If you forget your password,
please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center.
30 - Frequently asked questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the
use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each one.
I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up.
Look at the power indicator:
If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. 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 it is lit, 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 and press <Ctrl> + <Alt> +
<Del> to restart the system.
Nothing appears on the screen.
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. Press <Fn> + < > (increase)
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.
If the power LED is flashing, the computer may be in Sleep or
Hibernate mode. Press and release the power button to resume.
No audio is heard from the computer.
Check the following:
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