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Packard Bell All-in-one Computer User Manual

Summary of All-in-one Computer

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    - 1 packard bell all-in-one computer user’s manual packard bell all-in-one computer user’s manual.

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    2 - © 2013. All rights reserved. Packard bell all-in-one computer covers: all-in-one models (non-touch) this revision: october 2013 sign up for an acer id and enable acer remote files open the acer portal from the start screen to sign up for an acer id or sign in if you already have an acer id. Ther...

  • Page 3: Able

    Table of contents - 3 t able of contents first things first 4 your guides ............................................. 4 basic care and tips for using your computer.................................................. 4 turning your computer on and off............... 4 taking care of your computer ......

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    4 - first things first f irst things first we would like to thank you for making this packard bell desktop computer your choice for meeting your computing needs. Your guides to help you use your packard bell desktop computer, we have designed a set of guides: first off, the setup guide helps you get...

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    First things first - 5 you can also put the computer in sleep mode by pressing the sleep hotkey fn> + f4>. 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....

  • Page 6: Cleaning and Servicing

    6 - first things first cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a 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....

  • Page 7: Ecovery

    Recovery - 7 r ecovery if you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently asked questions ( see frequently asked questions on page 62 ) do not help, you can 'recover' your computer - i.E. Return it to an earlier state. This section describes the recovery tools available on your compute...

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    8 - recovery 1. From start, type 'recovery' and then click packard bell recovery management in the list of apps. 2. Click create factory default backup. The recovery drive window opens. Make sure copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. This provides the most comp...

  • Page 9: Important

    Recovery - 9 • since the recovery backup requires at least 16 gb of storage after formatting, it is recommended to use a usb drive with a capacity of 32 gb or larger. 4. You will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 5. Follow the process until it completes. 6. After creating the recovery back...

  • Page 10: Click Next.

    10 - recovery may use either a usb storage drive or, if your computer features a dvd recorder, one or more blank recordable dvds. 1. From start, type 'recovery' and then click packard bell recovery management in the list of apps. 2. Click create drivers and applications backup. Plug in the usb drive...

  • Page 11: Recovering Your System

    Recovery - 11 if multiple discs are required, insert a new disc when prompted, then click ok. Continue until the process is complete. • if you are using a usb drive, unplug the drive and label it clearly. Recovering your system to recover your system: 1. Perform minor fixes. If only one or two items...

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    12 - recovery reinstalling drivers and applications as a troubleshooting step, you may need to reinstall the applications and device drivers that came pre-installed on your computer from the factory. You can reinstall using either your hard drive or the backup you have created. • other applications ...

  • Page 13: Resource Center.

    Recovery - 13 3. You should see the contents section of the packard bell resource center. Images for reference only. 4. Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each item you want to reinstall. I...

  • Page 14: Resource Center.

    14 - recovery 2. You should see the contents section of the packard bell resource center. Images for reference only. 3. Click the install icon for the item you want to install, then follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation. Repeat this step for each item you want to reinstall. Return...

  • Page 15: Recovering From Windows

    Recovery - 15 4. Click the latest restore point (at a time when your system worked correctly), click next, then finish. 5. A confirmation window appears; click yes. Your system is restored using the restore point you specified. This process may take several minutes, and may restart your computer. Re...

  • Page 16: 4. Click Reset.

    16 - recovery the windows store). See customized restore with packard bell recovery management on page 17 . Restore factory settings with packard bell recovery management 1. Click restore factory settings. 2. The reset your pc window opens. Images for reference only. 3. Click next, then choose how t...

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    Recovery - 17 6. After the recovery has finished, you can start using your computer by repeating the first-start process. Recovering from the hard drive during startup 1. Turn on your computer and press alt> + f10> during startup. A screen appears asking you to choose the keyboard layout. 2. Several...

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    18 - recovery 4. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard drive. This process takes about 30 minutes. Recovering from a recovery backup to recover from a recovery backup on a usb drive: 1. Find your recovery backup. 2. If your computer doe...

  • Page 19: See Reset Your Pc From The

    Recovery - 19 b. Click reset your pc to start the reset process: reset your pc deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls windows and all software and drivers that were pre- installed on your system. If you can access important files on your hard drive, back them up now. See reset your p...

  • Page 20: 6. Click Reset.

    20 - recovery a. Just remove my files quickly erases all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes. B. Fully clean the drive completely cleans the drive after each file is erased, so no files can be viewed after the recovery. Cleaning the drive takes much longer, up to 5 hours,...

  • Page 21: Onnecting

    Connecting to the internet - 21 c onnecting to the i nternet this chapter includes basic information on types of connections, and getting connected to the internet. For detailed information, please refer to network connections on page 48 . Connecting with a cable built-in network feature the built-i...

  • Page 22: Bios

    22 - 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....

  • Page 23: Ecuring

    Securing your computer - 23 s ecuring 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 l...

  • Page 24: Important

    24 - securing your computer • type the user password and press enter> to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press enter>. Important you have three chances to enter a password. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries...

  • Page 25: Ower

    Power management - 25 p ower management this computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. If no ...

  • Page 26: 6. Select Save Changes.

    26 - power management 5. Scroll down and disable turn on fast startup. 6. Select save changes..

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    Ports and connectors - 27 p orts and connectors the tables below indicate what the different icons represent. Information on usb 3.0 • usb 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • compatible with usb 3.0 and earlier devices. • for optimal performance, use usb 3.0-certified devices. Note the ports and connec...

  • Page 28: Rear Panel Audio Ports

    28 - ports and connectors • defined by the usb 3.0 specification (superspeed usb). Rear panel audio ports the table below indicates the functions of the audio jacks on the rear panel (if available). Icon color headset stereo quadrophonic 5.1-channel blue rear rear green headset front front front blu...

  • Page 29: Emory

    Memory card reader - 29 m emory card reader connectivity options your computer has a card reader and other ports/jacks that allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer. For instructions on how to connect different external devices to the computer, read the following section. Memory card...

  • Page 30: Hardware Icon.

    30 - memory card reader (2 tb). Your computer provides an sdhc or sdxc compatible card reader. Removing a card from a memory card reader 1. Click on show hidden icons arrow in the notification area (next to the clock). 2. Click on the safely remove hardware icon. 3. Click on eject sd card (or the na...

  • Page 31: Ideo

    Video and audio connectors - 31 v ideo and audio connectors connect to a monitor with a vga or dvi port (the type of connection supported depends on your computer’s configuration). The appropriate cable is usually included with the monitor. Follow these steps to connect an monitor to your computer: ...

  • Page 32: Hdmi

    32 - hdmi hdmi 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 m...

  • Page 33: Niversal

    Universal serial bus (usb) - 33 u niversal s erial b us (usb) the usb port is a high-speed port which allows you to connect usb peripherals, such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other compatible device. You can also charge devices such as tablets, s...

  • Page 34: Requently

    34 - frequently asked questions f requently 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...

  • Page 35: Mute All Option.

    Frequently asked questions - 35 • the volume may be muted. Look at the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect the mute all option. • the volume level may be too low. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon in the taskbar. You c...

  • Page 36: See Recovering

    36 - frequently asked questions i want to restore my computer to its original settings. This recovery process helps you restore the c: drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchased your computer. Before performing a restore operation, please check the bios settings. 1...

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    Frequently asked questions - 37 always have your itw passport on hand, especially when you travel, to receive the benefits from our support centers. Attach your proof-of- purchase to the itw passport. If the country you are traveling in does not have an packard bell- authorized itw service site, you...

  • Page 38: How Do I Get To Start?

    38 - frequently asked questions tips and hints for using windows 8.1 we know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you get started. How do i get to start? Press the windows key; click the start button on the desktop taskbar; or mo...

  • Page 39: How Do I Jump Between Apps?

    Frequently asked questions - 39 can i boot directly to the desktop? Yes, you can, just follow these steps: 1. Go to the desktop. 2. Right-click the taskbar and select properties from the menu that opens. 3. From the navigation tab, check go to the desktop instead of start when i sign in. How do i ju...

  • Page 40: Screen.

    40 - frequently asked questions can i personalize the lock screen? You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of images, or to show you quick status and notifications to suit your personal needs. To change the background, move your cursor to the upper right-hand c...

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    Frequently asked questions - 41 how do i set the alarm? Your computer can act as an alarm clock. Start typing ’alarms’ to search for the alarms app. 1. Set the time using the sliders on the left-hand side of the screen. 2. Select am or pm. 3. Choose which days the alarm should go off. 4. Select the ...

  • Page 42: > Adjust Screen Resolution.

    42 - frequently asked questions can i make tiles bigger or smaller? Right-click anywhere on start to open the customize menu, click the tile(s) you wish to resize and click resize. Select a size from the menu that appears. How do i close an app? Move your cursor to the top of the screen. You will se...

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    Frequently asked questions - 43 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 notepad and paint! Where are they? Move your cursor to the upper right-hand corner of the scree...

  • Page 44: Tutorial

    44 - frequently asked questions microsoft account, you'll connect your pc to the people, files, and devices you care about. Do i need one? You do not need a microsoft id to use windows 8.1, but it makes life easier because you can sync data across different machines you sign in to using a microsoft ...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Frequently asked questions - 45 troubleshooting this chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the computer yourself; contact your deal...

  • Page 46: Error Messages

    46 - frequently asked questions if you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Keyboard error or no keyboard connected contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Keyboard interface erro...

  • Page 47: Nternet

    Internet and online security - 47 i nternet and online security first steps on the net protecting your computer it is vital to protect your computer from viruses and attacks over the internet ( see security on page 51 ). A comprehensive internet security program is offered when you first start your ...

  • Page 48: Network Connections

    48 - internet and online security internet as the connection speed is low and connection time is typically charged per hour. Dsl (e.G. Adsl) dsl (digital subscriber line) is an ‘always-on’ connection that runs over the phone line. As dsl and phone do not use the same frequencies, you can use your te...

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    Internet and online security - 49 wireless networks a wireless lan or wlan is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wires. Setting up a wireless network is easy and allows you to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. What are benefits...

  • Page 50: Surf The Net!

    50 - internet and online security wireless adapter diagram of a working network 1. Access point/router 2. Desktop computer 3. Modem 4. Printer 5. Portable computer 6. Pda/smartphone 7. Network cables (rj45) turning on/off a wireless network connection if your computer has wireless access, but does n...

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    Internet and online security - 51 packard bell is dedicated to provide you with on-going personalised support. Check out our support section to get help tailored to your needs. Www.Packardbell.Com is your portal to a world of online activities and services: visit us regularly for the latest informat...

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    52 - internet and online security browsing activity, collect personal information, cause pop-up ads to appear, or even change the configuration of your computer. Spyware consumes resources on your computer; it can slow down your internet connection or entire computer system, and even cause crashes. ...

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    Internet and online security - 53 keep your computer current with the latest patches and updates one of the best ways to keep attackers away from your computer is to apply patches and other software fixes when they become available. By regularly updating your computer, you block attackers from being...

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    54 - internet and online security alternative to installing, configuring and updating several different types of security software. A complete version of norton internet security is pre-installed on your packard bell system. It includes a free trial subscription to protection updates. Make sure you ...

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    Internet and online security - 55 • keep an eye out for phony email messages. Things that indicate a message may be fraudulent are misspellings, poor grammar, odd phrasing, web site addresses with strange extensions, web site addresses that are entirely numbers where there are normally words, and an...

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    56 - internet and online security online offers that look too good to be true usually are the old saying "there's no such thing as a free lunch" still rings true today. Supposedly "free" software such as screen savers or smileys, secret investment tricks sure to make you untold fortunes, and contest...

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    Internet and online security - 57 can improve your computing experience and help protect your computer against new viruses and attacks. How do i know when my computer is at risk? If the action center reports an alert, or if your computer behaves erratically, crashes unexpectedly or if some of your p...

  • Page 58: Laying

    58 - playing blu-ray or dvd movies p laying b lu -r ay or dvd movies if your computer is equipped with a blu-ray or dvd drive, you can play movies on your computer or on a high-definition tv via the hdmi port. 1. Insert the disc into the drive. 2. After a few seconds, the movie will start playing. 3...