Acer ConceptD 5 User Manual

Acer ConceptD 5 Manual

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    USER'S MANUAL
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    / ConceptD 5 Pro Covers: CN516-73G / CN516-73P This revision: May 2022 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
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    things first 6 Your guides 6 Basic care and tips for using your computer 6 Turning your computer off 6 Taking care of your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapter 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Guidelines for safe battery usage 8 Internal battery 11 Your ConceptD notebook tour 12
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    4 - Table of contents Protecting your computer 78 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 78 Network connections 80 Surf the Net 81 Internet security software 82
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    • 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 ConceptD's bundled software
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    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/support 1. The link will open the ConceptD Support
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    of your computer 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
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    or aerosol cleaners. If your computer is dropped or visibly damaged, or does not work normally, please contact your nearest authorized ConceptD service center. Guidelines for safe battery usage Warning When using a charging cart or a small space to simultaneously charge or operate multiple devices
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    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
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    battery: A built-in battery must be replaced by an authorized service center. Do not attempt to replace or remove the battery by yourself. • Device with removable battery: The battery should only be replaced with parts approved by Acer. Do not replace the battery with any parts other than approved
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    as household waste. Wireless devices may be susceptible to interference from the battery, which could affect performance. Note Please refer to www.acer.com for battery shipping documents. Internal battery • Do not attempt to replace a built-in rechargeable battery, battery replacement must be done
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    NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new ConceptD computer. Screen view 1 2 3 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Microphones Internal stereo digital microphones for sound recording. Web camera for video 2 Webcam communication
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    Keyboard view 1 2 3 4 Your ConceptD notebook tour - 13 6 5 # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation Allows the computer to clipboard. Swapping app Switches to current and previous 5 key windows quickly. ConceptD key Opens the Color Picker window (Default). You can change the setting in the
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    14 - Your ConceptD notebook tour Right view 1 23 4 5 6 # Icon Item Description Accepts 4 port Connects to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. Supports Thunderbolt™ 4 and displays. 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows
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    Left view Your ConceptD notebook tour - Connects to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. Supports Thunderbolt™ 4 and displays. 6 Headset/ speaker jack USB 3.2 Gen 2 with transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps. • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output. • Compatible with Thunderbolt™ 4. • Delivers up
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    16 - Your ConceptD notebook tour Rear view 1 # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Base
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    Using the keyboard - 17 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows keys and hotkeys. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you can use to turn keyboard functions on and off. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock Description When Caps Lock is
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    18 - Using the keyboard Hotkey Fn + F6 Fn + F7 Icon Description Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Decreases the screen brightness. Fn + F8 Fn + F9 Increases the screen brightness. Turns the keyboard backlight on and off. Fn + F10 Turns the built-in
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    The Windows OS Desktop - 19 THE WINDOWS OS DESKTOP 1 2345 6 78 # Item 1 Settings 2 Start 3 Search 4 Task View 5 Widgets Description Changes the apps settings for your computer. Launches apps, through Pinned, Recommended, or All apps. Types in the texts to search on your computer and
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    > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to configure the settings. Where can I get more information? For more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 11 information: support.microsoft.com/Windows • Support FAQs: support.acer.com
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    is designed to provide a more uniform, smooth, and accurate touchpad experience. Many applications support precision touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers, however, some gestures may not be supported by the specific application or program you are using. Touchpad gestures Single-finger slide
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    22 - Using the Precision Touchpad Three-finger press Lightly tap the touchpad with three fingers to open the Search Windows. Three-finger swipe Swipe across the touchpad with three fingers. • Swipe up to open Task View. Move the cursor over a window and tap the touchpad to select that window, or
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    Using the Precision Touchpad - 23 Changing touchpad settings To change the touchpad settings to suit your personal requirements, please do the following. 1. In the icon tray in the lower right-hand corner of the screen, select the Network, Sound and Battery icon to open the Quick settings pane. 2.
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    Recovery RECOVERY If you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions (see Got a question? on page 72) do not help, you can recover your computer. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer. ConceptD provides Acer Care Center, which allows you
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    Recovery - 25 3. Click Set up syncing for OneDrive folder syncing to continue. 4. Make sure the folders that you want to back up are selected and click Start back up to continue.
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    26 - Recovery 5. You can select View sync progress to watch files sync until it completes. 6. To open the OneDrive folder, double click OneDrive icon in the notification area.
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    Recovery - 27 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers Back 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 Care Center in all apps list then Recovery Management. 2. Select the Backup
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    28 - Recovery 3. Click Reset PC to Choose an option. 4. Select Keep my files to refresh your PC and reinstall your operating system without removing your personal files.
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    Recovery - 29 5. Choose from the two options - Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows. (Ensure you are connected to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. Click Change settings to open the Choose settings options.
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    30 - Recovery 7. Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on screen. Click Confirm then Next to continue. Important If you have apps installed on your PC, they will be removed. 8. Resetting the PC will
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    Recovery - 31 12.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 Care Center in all apps list then Recovery Management. 2. Select the
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    32 - Recovery 4. Select Remove everything to reset your PC back to its factory default. 5. Choose from the two options - Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows. (Ensure you are connected to the internet when using Cloud download.) 6. Click Change settings to open the Choose settings
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    Recovery - 33 7. Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on screen. Click Confirm then Next to continue. 8. Click Reset to continue. 9. You will be shown the reset progress on the screen. The screen will
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    , 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
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    the devices not having any inputs (as in a headset), the passcode is hardcoded into the device (usually "0000" or "1234"). Consult your device's user manual for more information. You can also enter the Bluetooth settings by selecting the Network, Sound and Battery icon in the lower right-hand corner
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    from home, you'll need to sign up for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- usually a phone or cable company -- that will when informed that it is safe to do so by the cabin crew. ConceptD computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that turns the network connection on or
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    Connecting to the Internet - 37 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
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    38 - Connecting to the Internet 4. You will see a list of available wireless networks. Select the one you wish to use. 5. Once you select a wireless network, select Connect.
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    6. If required, enter the network's password. Connecting to the Internet - 39
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    40 - Connecting to the Internet Connecting with a cable Built-in network feature 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 (refer to the image below.) Then, you'll be ready to get online.
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    color configuration and performance control. It also allows you to monitor system performance, change audio mode and launch your apps quickly. The ConceptD Palette main screen The main screen gives you an overview of current system status. You can also switch color profile, performance setting and
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    the color profile if needed. Note The color profiles listed may vary depending on your computer's configuration. You can also check the latest version from Acer website: http://go.acer.com/support
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    ConceptD Palette - 43 TrueHarmony setting To get a different audio experience, select TrueHarmony to adjust the audio mode. Performance control Provide the easy way to set your
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    44 - ConceptD Palette Monitoring From Monitoring page, click CPU, GPU or System tab to check processor and system loading. Split Screen Use Split Screen to divide the screen into different pre-defined areas without manually adjusting the size and the position of the windows.
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    ConceptD Palette - 45 App Center App Center is a great way to quickly launch the installed app in your computer. Select icon to add your favorite apps
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    key to open the specific application more quickly. To change the ConceptD key setting, select the application from the drop down list under ConceptD Key . Manage the copied items in Clipboard Before you start to view the clipboard history, enable the option Turn on the Clipboard function to manage
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    ConceptD Palette - 47 Color Picker Use Color Picker to pick up the color anywhere on the screen and show you the RGB, CMYK, HEX or HSB
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    48 - ConceptD Palette Adobe® Virtual Keyboard Shortcuts Get to know the shortcut keys in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator from the Adobe® Virtual Keyboard Shortcuts. Select the shortcut
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    sync or change the color profile on the monitor from your laptop. Sync up the color profile When the color profile settings are different between ConceptD monitor and laptop, you can select Apply from the system notification to sync the color profile on the monitor. Change the color profile You can
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    50 - ConceptD Palette Select the screen number to switch the device. Select the device to adjust the color profile. # Icon Color Description 1 Amber Selected device. 2 Gray Unselected device. 3 Red The color profile is different from main device.
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    BLUELIGHT SHIELD Bluelight Shield - 51 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
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    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
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    ) for maximum security. Important Do not forget your Supervisor Password! If you forget your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center.
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    54 - Securing your computer 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
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    FINGERPRINT READER In addition to using an account password or PIN to sign in to Windows apps and services, you can also use the fingerprint reader to sign-in and unlock your ConceptD notebook. In order to use the fingerprint reader, you must first configure the fingerprint reader to recognize your
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    56 - Fingerprint Reader 2. In the Windows Hello setup window, select Get started to begin the fingerprint configuration. 3. Enter your PIN to confirm your identity.
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    Fingerprint Reader - 57 4. When the Windows Hello setup window appears, follow the onscreen directions. Press and hold your finger on the fingerprint sensor and then lift. Repeat this step until the fingerprint configuration is complete.
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    58 - Fingerprint Reader 5. Once the fingerprint configuration is complete, you will be able to sign in or unlock your computer by placing your fingerprint on the fingerprint reader. You may select Add another finger to add another fingerprint to unlock the computer. Note If the notebook has multiple
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    '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
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    Note If Fast startup is off, your computer will take longer to start from Sleep. Your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then search for "Choose a power plan". 2. Select Choose
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    Power management - 61 3. Select Change settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast start-up. 5. Select Save changes.
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    you long use between charges. Battery characteristics The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer. However, recharging with the computer turned
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    Battery pack - 63 Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time. Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0° C (32° F) or above 45° C (113° F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. The battery
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    64 - Battery pack Checking the battery level The power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery's present charge level. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the power meter. Important Connect
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    Traveling with your computer - 65 TRAVELING WITH YOUR COMPUTER This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer. Disconnecting from the desktop Follow these steps to disconnect your computer from external accessories: 1. Save any open files. 2.
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    66 - Traveling with your computer What to bring When you are just moving within short distances, you probably do not need to bring anything with you other than your computer. If your battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer. If you cannot
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    Ports and connectors... In this section you will find: • Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computer
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    ports on ConceptD computers have a black tongue in the port, while USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 ports have a blue tongue. For best performance, USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices should always be plugged into USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 ports. Consult your device's documentation to see which standard it supports. You can
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    to a single Thunderbolt 4 port. If an adapter is used, DisplayPort or compatible devices, including HDMI, DVI or VGA, can be used. Note Thunderbolt 4 ports support transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps, and USB devices with a Type-C connector at lower speeds (typically up to 5 Gbps). Other USB or older
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    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
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    HDMI HDMI - 71 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a high-quality, digital audio/video interface. HDMI allows you to connect any 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
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    Got a question? In this section you will find: • Frequently asked questions • Troubleshooting information • How to protect yourself while online • Where to find Acer service center contact information
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    Frequently asked questions - 73 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. Check if power is being supplied to
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    . The keyboard does not respond. 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. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and
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    see the ConceptD logo during boot up. For more information, see Restoring your computer on page 27. Requesting service International Acer for online service, and please be at your computer when you call. With your support, we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems
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    to open the computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance. Troubleshooting tips This computer incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you solve problems. If the system reports an error message or an error symptom
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    . Keyboard interface Contact your dealer or an authorized service error center. Memory size mismatch Press F2 (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact
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    possible, certainly before you connect to the internet. Choose an Internet Service Provider Using the internet has become a natural part of daily family about their experiences or to check reviews and consumer reports. The ISP you select will provide instructions on how to connect to the internet
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    of these modems include an 'router' that provides network and Wi-Fi access. Cable A cable connection provides 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
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    wired and wireless network. Most routers have a built-in DSL modem that will allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with the subscription to their
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    why not visit our website, www.acer.com. Acer is dedicated to provide you with on-going personalized support. Check out our Support section to get help tailored to your needs. www.acer.com is your portal to a world of online activities and services: visit us regularly for the latest information
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    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
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    and online security - 83 manually launch a browser and type in your bank's website address and log-in yourself. Don't be fooled if someone calls your phone A tech support scam is a form of online fraud where people call you on the phone saying they're Technical Support from a trusted company like
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    become compromised! What to do if you're infected: If you're infected you probably don't realize it as bots are notoriously quiet. Your Internet Service Provider might send you a notification alerting you that they found a threat on your network and that you need to remove the bot. If you have
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    credentials and passwords. Use a virtual private network (VPN) to ensure your privacy and anonymity are protected when you use public Wi-Fi. VPN services can encrypt all the data that you send and receive while using a public Wi-Fi hotspot, securing your information from hackers and other users of
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    86 - Internet and online 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 anti-spyware software.
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