Acer Aspire A315-23 User & Service Manual PDF (EN)

2 - © 2021. All Rights Reserved. Aspire Covers: A115-22 / A315-23 / A315-23G / A315-23S This revision: April 2021 Important This manual contains 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 supported depending on the Operating System version. 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.

Register your Acer product 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. Log in at www.acer.com/myproducts with the email address you registered for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your password if you do not know it.) If the record is not found, please follow the steps below to register. 1.Ensure you are connected to the Internet. 2.Go to www.acer.com/register-product . 3.Sign in or sign up for an Acer ID. 4.Enter S/N or SNID of your device to register it. Model number: _________________________________ Serial number: _________________________________ Date of purchase:

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Table of contents - 3 T ABLE 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 Taking care of your AC adapter.................. 7 Cleaning and servicing................................ 7 Guidelines for safe battery usage ............... 8 Internal battery....................................... 10 Your Acer notebook tour 11 Screen view ........................................ 11 Keyboard view .....................................

12 Left view .............................................. 13 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information....................... 13 Right view .......................................... 14 Base view .......................................... 15 Using the keyboard 16 Lock keys............................................... 16 Special keys .......................................... 16 Hotkeys.................................................. 18 Windows keys........................................ 18 Using the Precision Touchpad 19 Touchpad gestures................................ 19 Changing touchpad settings.................. 21 Recovery 22 Creating a file history backup ................

22 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 24 Creating a factory default backup.......... 25 Restoring your computer ....................... 29 Reset this PC and keep my files............... 29 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 33 Using a Bluetooth connection 36 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 36 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 36 Connecting to the Internet 38 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 38 Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 38 Connecting with a cable ........................ 41 Built-in network feature ............................. 41 Connecting to a cellular network ...........

41 Bluelight Shield 42 Power management 47 Saving power......................................... 47 Battery pack 49 Battery characteristics ........................... 49 Charging the battery ................................. 49 Optimizing battery life ............................... 50 Checking the battery level ........................ 51 Battery-low warning .................................. 51 Traveling with your computer 52 Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 52 Moving around....................................... 52 Preparing the computer ............................ 52 What to bring to meetings......................... 53 Taking the computer home....................

53 Preparing the computer ............................ 53 What to take with you ............................... 53 Special considerations.............................. 54 Setting up a home office........................... 54 Traveling with the computer................... 54 Preparing the computer ............................ 55 What to take with you ............................... 55 Special considerations.............................. 55 Traveling internationally......................... 55 Preparing the computer ............................ 55 What to bring with you .............................. 55 Special considerations..............................

56 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 58 Video and audio connectors 59 Connecting a monitor............................. 59 Headphones and microphone................ 59 HDMI 60 Frequently asked questions 62 Requesting service ................................ 64 Tips and hints for using Windows 10..... 65 How do I get to Start?............................... 65 How do I turn off my computer?................ 65 How do I unlock my computer? ................ 65 How do I set the alarm?............................ 67 Where are my apps? ................................ 68 What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 68 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 69 Where can I get more information?

.......... 69 Troubleshooting..................................... 70 Troubleshooting tips ................................. 70 Error messages ........................................ 70 Internet and online security 72 First steps on the net ............................. 72 Protecting your computer.......................... 72 Choose an Internet Service Provider........ 72 Network connections ................................ 74 Surf the Net! ............................................. 75 Internet security software.......................... 75 Securing your computer 44 Using a computer security lock.............. 44 Using passwords ...................................

44 Entering passwords .................................. 45 BIOS utility 46 Boot sequence....................................... 46 Setting passwords ................................. 46

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Getting started... In this section you will find: Useful information on caring 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 network and using Bluetooth Information on using Acer’s bundled software

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First things first - 5 F IRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you for making this Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Setup Guide 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.

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 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 will automatically detect your computer’s serial number and SNID and allow you to copy it to the clipboard. 4.Once you have found your product model, any updates, or documents will be listed.

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 .

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