Acer Aspire Switch 10 User Manual

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User’s Manual 
						

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© 2014. All Rights Reserved.
Aspire Switch 10
Covers: SW5-012
This revision: May 2014
Regulatory model number: P0JAC2
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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
Taking care of your AC adapter .................. 6
Cleaning and servicing................................ 7
Your Acer computer tour  8Computer .................................................  8Front view ................................................... 8
Bottom view ................................................ 9
Left/right views ............................................ 9
LED Indicators .......................................... 10
Keyboard ...............................................  11Keyboard front view .................................. 11
Keyboard right view  ................................. 12
Attaching and detaching the keyboard...... 13
Using the keyboard  15Lock keys and embedded numeric 
keypad ...................................................  15
Hotkeys ..................................................... 16Windows keys........................................  17
Activate Microsoft Office ........................  17
Touchpad  18
Touchpad basics ...................................  18
Touchpad gestures ................................  18
Recovery  20
Creating a recovery backup...................  20
Creating a drivers and applications 
backup ...................................................  22
Recovering your system ........................  24
Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 25
Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 27
Returning your system to its factory 
condition.................................................... 28
Recovering from Windows ........................ 28
Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 31
Connecting to the Internet  34
Connecting wirelessly ............................  34Connecting to a wireless LAN ................... 34
Using a Bluetooth connection  35
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth ..........  35Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 35
BIOS utility  38Boot sequence.......................................  38Setting passwords .................................  38
Securing your computer  39
Using passwords ...................................  39Entering passwords .................................. 39
Power management  41Saving power .........................................  41
Battery pack  43Battery characteristics ...........................  43Charging the battery ................................. 43
Optimizing battery life ............................... 44
Checking the battery level......................... 45
Battery-low warning .................................. 45
Memory card reader  47
Connectivity options...............................  47
Video and audio connectors  49
HDMI Micro  50
Universal Serial Bus (USB)  51
Micro USB  52
Frequently asked questions  54
Requesting service ................................  56
Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1 ....  57
How do I get to Start? ............................... 57
What are Charms? ................................. 57
Can I boot directly to the desktop? ........... 58
How do I jump between apps?.................. 58
How do I turn off my computer? ................ 58
How do I unlock my computer?................. 58
How do I set the alarm? ............................ 60
Where are my apps?................................. 61
What is a Microsoft ID (account)? ............. 63
How do I add a favorite to Internet 
Explorer?................................................... 63
How do I check for Windows updates? ..... 63
Where can I get more information?........... 63
Troubleshooting .....................................  64Troubleshooting tips.................................. 64
Error messages......................................... 64
Internet and online security  66
First steps on the net .............................  66Protecting your computer .......................... 66
Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 66
Network connections................................. 68
Surf the Net! .............................................. 70
Security ..................................................... 70 
						

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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
We would like to thank you for making this Acer computer your choice 
for meeting your mobile computing needs.
Your guides
To help you use your Acer computer, 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. In addition it 
contains general regulations and safety notices for your computer. It is 
available from the desktop; double-click the Help icon and click 
User’s Manual in the menu that opens.
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 + 
, click Settings > Power then click Shut Down.
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 into Hibernate by 
pressing the power button. 
						

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You can also put the computer in sleep mode by pressing the sleep 
hotkey  + .
Taking care of your computer
Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.
• 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 0º C (32º F) or 
above 35º C (95º 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.
Taking care of your AC adapter
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. 
Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic.
• 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 
Note
If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power 
button for more than four 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. 
						

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single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.
Cleaning and servicing
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 either of the following occurs:
• The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged;
• The computer does not operate normally
Frequently asked questions on page 54. 
						

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YOUR ACER COMPUTER TOUR
After setting up your device as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us 
show you around your new Acer computer. You can enter information 
into your new computer via the touchscreen.
Computer
Your device has two components: the computer and the keyboard.
The following set of images will des cribe all of these. The views are 
labeled as if you are holding the computer with the screen towards 
you and the camera at the top.
Front view
#IconItemDescription
1 Webcam Web camera for video 
communicat

ion.
2 Speakers Delivers stereo audio output.
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Bottom view
#IconItemDescription
1 Keyboard 
conne

ctor Connects to the keyboard.
2 Keyboard hook 
slot

s Fasten to the keyboard.
1
2
Left/right views
#IconItemDescription
1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound 
recording.
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LED Indicators
LED colorStateDescription
Blue Steady The computer is fully charged and 
plugg

ed in.
Amber Steady The computer is charging and 
plugg

ed in.
Amber Blinking The battery is critically low or 
abnormal b

attery situation.
Off The computer is off.
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MicroSD card 
slot Insert a microSD card into this slot.
3 Micro USB 
conne

ctor Connects to USB devices. A micro 
USB to 

USB adapter is needed to 
connect to USB devices.
When using a USB port, it is 
recommen
 ded to plug in the power 
adapter.
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HDMI micro 
connector Supports high-definition digital video 
conn
ections.
5
DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
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Headset/
speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., 
spea
kers, headphones) or a headset 
with microphone.
7
Power button Press to turn the computer on; press 
again

 to place the computer in Sleep 
mode. Press and hold to turn the 
computer off.
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+ / -Vo l u m e  c o n t r o l  
key Adjusts the system volume.
9 Home button Press to go directly to the Windows 
Ho

me screen.
#IconItemDescription