Acer W7006454 manuel d'utilisation

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2 - © 2012. All Rights Reserved . Acer ICONIA User Manual Models: W700 / W700P First issue: 19 September 2012[...]

Table of c ontents - 3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Safety and comfort 5 First things first 15 Your guid es .......... ............. .......... ............. ........ 15 Basic care and tips for using your computer .............. .......... ............. ............. ........ 15 Turning your computer on and off ............. 15 Taking care of your computer .[...]

4 - Table of contents How do I jum p between apps ?.......... ........ 59 How do I t urn off my co mputer? ................ 59 Why is th ere a new interface? ........... ........ 59 How do I un lock my co mputer?. ............. ... 5 9 How do I pe rsonalize my com puter?.... ..... 60 I want to use Windows in the way that I'm used t o - give me[...]

Safety and com fort - 5 S AFETY AND COMFORT S AFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully . Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. T urning th e product off before cleanin g Unplug this product from the wall outlet bef ore cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners[...]

6 - Safe ty and comfort - If an extension cord is used with this pr oduct, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sur e that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. - Do not overload a [...]

Safety and com fort - 7 - Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings. - Decrease the volume if you c an't hear peo ple speaking near you. Bundled dummy cards - Note : Information in this section may not apply to your computer. Y our comput er shipped with plastic dummies in stalled in the card slots. Dummies protect unused slot[...]

8 - Safe ty and comfort Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product your self, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and re fer servicing to qualif ied service personnel when: - The power cord [...]

Safety and com fort - 9 The full performance of a new battery is achi eved only after two or thr ee complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can be charged and discharged hund reds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the oper ation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, refer to qualified service pers onnel. Use only the [...]

10 - Safety an d comfort some cases, transmission of data files or messages may be delayed u ntil such a connection is available. Ensure that the above separation distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed. Parts of the device are magnetic. Metallic materials may be attracted to the device, an d persons with hea ri ng ai[...]

Safety and comfort - 11 equipment that has been added. Only qualified personnel should service the device, or install the device in a vehicle. Faulty in st allation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to the device. Check regularly that all wireless equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly .[...]

12 - Safety an d comfort D ISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. T o minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the W a ste from Electric al and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit www .acer-group.com/public/ Sustai[...]

Safety and comfort - 13 - S tand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles. - T ake short rests to relax your neck and shoulders. - Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders. - Install the external display , keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. - If you view your monitor more than your d[...]

14 - Safety an d comfort using a glare-reduction filter , using a display visor , such as a piece of cardboar d extended from the display's top front edge. - Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. - Avoid looking at bright light s ources for extended periods of time. Developing good work habits The following work habits make[...]

First things first - 15 F IRST THINGS FIRST We would like to thank you for making an Acer comptuer your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Y our guides To help you use your Acer computer, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the setup poster helps you get started with setting up your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to [...]

16 - First things f irst • Press and hold the power button for at least four seconds (the power button’s battery LED should be off). • T ap the Sett ings charm > Change PC settings > General . Under "Advanced startup", tap Rest art now . The "Choose an option" screen displays. T ap Tu r n o f f y o u r P C . To put t[...]

First things first - 17 • 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 no[...]

18 - First things f irst 1. T urn off th e 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 Please refer to "Frequently asked questions" on[...]

Your Acer tabl et PC tour - 19 Y OUR A CER TABLET PC TOUR After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer computer. You can enter information into you new computer via the touchscreen. Ta b l e t P C Your new computer has two components: the tablet and the tablet cradle. The following set of i[...]

20 - Your Ac er tablet PC to ur Front view 3 1 2 No. Item Description 1 Camera indicator light Lights up when camera is active. 2 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication. 3 Windows key Press once to open the S tart menu.[...]

Your Acer tabl et PC tour - 21 Back view No. Item Description 1 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication. 2 Camera indicator li ght Lights up when camera is active. 1 2 T op view 1 2 No. Item Description 1 Lock switch Locks the screen orientation.[...]

22 - Your Ac er tablet PC to ur Note : Display orientation may be fixed when apps designed for a specific orientation are running. These include games and other full- screen apps. When making video calls, you should always hold the tablet in landscape orientation. Bottom view 1 2 No. Item Description 1 Reset button Insert a paperclip into the hole [...]

Your Acer tabl et PC tour - 23 Lef t /right views 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 No. Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 2 micro HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 3 USB 3.0 port Connects to USB devices. A USB 3.0 port can be distinguished by it s blue connector (see below). When using the cradle’[...]

24 - Your Ac er tablet PC to ur Information on USB 3.0 • Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier USB devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 (SuperS peed USB) specification. 4 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter . 5 Power button Press to turn the tablet on; press again to p lace the tablet in S[...]

Your Acer tabl et PC tour - 25 LED Indicators LED color State Description Blue S teady The computer is fully charged and plugged in. Blue On briefly The computer is fully charged and running on battery power . After pressing the power button, the blue LED st ays lit for a few seconds before turning of f. Amber S teady The computer is charging and p[...]

26 - Your Ac er tablet PC to ur tablet at the correct angle. Simply rest the tablet in the cradle and slide it to the left until it stops. T ablet cradle The following set of images show you the bundled cradle. NOTE : In some countries the cradle is optional. 1 2[...]

Your Acer tabl et PC tour - 27 Front view 1 2 No. Icon Item Description 1 USB connector Connects to the t ablet’s USB port. 2 DC-out jack Provides power from the cradle to the t ablet[...]

28 - Your Ac er tablet PC to ur Back view (st and not shown) 2 1 No. Item Description 1 Portrait view slot Insert the stand here to rest the t ablet in portrait view . 2 Landscape view slot Insert the stand here to rest the t ablet in landscape view .[...]

Your Acer tabl et PC tour - 29 Lef t view (stand not shown) 1 2 No. Icon Item Description 1 USB 3.0 ports Connect to USB devices. A USB 3.0 port can be distinguished by its blue connector (see below). 2 DC-in jack Provides power to the cradle. Information on USB 3.0[...]

30 - Your Ac er tablet PC to ur • Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier USB devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 (SuperS peed USB) specification. Environment • T emperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 2[...]

Universal Serial Bus (U SB) - 31 U NIVERSAL S ERIAL B US (USB) The USB port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up system resources.[...]

32 - HDMI Micro HDMI M ICRO HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital te[...]

Using the virtual keyboard - 33 U SING THE VIRTUAL KEYBOARD Microsoft Windows provides a convenient virtual keyboard for entering data. There are several ways to display the keyboard: Tap inside any text field to display the Windows virtual keyboard.[...]

34 - Using the virtual keyb oard From Desktop, tap the Keyboard icon in the system tray to display the keyboard. Tap the "x" in the keyboard’s top-right corner to close the keyboard.[...]

Wireless networks - 35 W IRELESS NETWORKS Connecting to the Internet Your computer's wireless connection is turned on by default. Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during setup. Select your network and enter the password if required. Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions. Please refer to your [...]

36 - Wireless networks Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Components of a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you need to have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are two-way transceivers [...]

Acer Ring - 37 A CER R ING Acer Ring incorporates a number of useful functions and tools in one easy-to-use interface. Tap the touchscreen with all five fingers at once to display Acer Ring. Icon Item Description Document Import documents here for quick access. Photo View pictures stored in your computer . Device Control Adjust settings for your co[...]

38 - Acer Ring To the left of Acer Ring you can see a selection of AppCards. These AppCards are thumbnails of links, files, or apps depending on what section you have selected from Acer Ring. Scroll through the AppCards and tap on a card to open it. Video Play videos stored in your computer . Favorite Apps Quickly access your favorite desktop apps.[...]

Device Control - 39 D EVICE C ONTROL Device Control is a convenient way for you to access frequently-used computer controls: adjust the screen brightness, turn on or off the backlight, toggle wireless connectivity technologies on or off, and enable or disable Acer gestures (such as Acer Ring’s five finger tap).[...]

40 - Acer clear.f i A CER CLEAR . FI Note: Only for certain models. With Acer clear.fi, you can enjoy videos, photos and music. Stream media from, or to, other devices with Acer clear.fi installed. Note: All devices must be connected to the same network. To watch videos or listen to music open clear.fi Media , to browse photos open clear.fi Photo .[...]

Acer clear.fi - 4 1 Shared files Devices connected to your network are s hown in the Home Shared section. Select a device, then the select the category to explore. After a short delay, shared files and folders are shown on the right. Browse to the file you want to play, then double-click to start playback. Use the media controls in the bar across t[...]

42 - Acer clear.f i Playing to another device If you want to play the media on another device, you need to do the following: 1. In the bottom right corner , select Play to . 2. Select the remote device that will be used to play the file. Note: Only devices optimised for playback are available in this list, certain PCs and storage devices will not a[...]

Screen orient ation and G-sen sor - 43 S CREEN ORIENTATION AND G- SENSOR Your computer has a built-in accelerometer that d etects the tablet’s orientation and automatically rotates the screen to suit the orientation. You can lock the screen orientation by using the lock switch. The orientation may also be locked at other times, including: • Whe[...]

44 - Power m anagement 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 c onnected to the computer, and video memory. If no activity is detected for a period of time, the c[...]

Power manageme nt - 45 Note : Once in Deep Sleep, your PC will consume significantly less power compared with Sleep mode, but it will take a little longer to wake up from Deep Sleep. Deep Sleep and Sleep mode work together to ensure that your comp uter saves as much power as possible while still enabling quick, instant on access. To save more power[...]

46 - Power m anagement 1. Open the Desktop. 2. Click Power Options in the Notification area. 3. Select More Power Opti ons . 4. Select Choose what the p ower buttons do . 5. T o access Shutdown Settings, select Cha nge settings that ar e currently unavai lable .[...]

Power manageme nt - 47 6. Scroll down and disable T urn on fast startup. 7. Select Save changes .[...]

48 - Battery pack B ATTERY PACK The computer uses an embedded battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery p ack characteri stics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the[...]

Battery pack - 4 9 Note : You are advised to charge the battery before retiring for the day. Charging the battery overnight before traveling enables you to start the next day with a fully charged battery. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use a battery pack for the first time, there is a conditioning process that you should follow: 1. Conn[...]

50 - Battery pack In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: • Using the computer on const ant AC power . • Not discharging and recharging the battery to it s extremes, as described above. • Frequent use; the more you use the battery , the faster it will reach the end of its eff ec t[...]

Battery pack - 5 1 Checking the battery leve l The Windows 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-lo w warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter. Warning! Connect the AC adapter as soon as poss[...]

52 - Battery pack The AC adapter and a power outlet are available. 1. Plug the AC adapter into the computer , and then connect to the mains power supply . 2. Save all necessary files. 3. Resume work. T urn off the computer if you w ant to recharge the battery rapidly . The AC adapter or a power outlet is unavailable. 1. Save all necessary files. 2.[...]

Securing your com puter - 53 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 p asswords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data: [...]

54 - Securing your compu ter Entering p asswords 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 at boot-up ( See "BIOS utility" on p age 68 ). • T ype the Supervisor Password and press < Enter > to acce[...]

Frequently asked questions - 55 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 button’s battery LED: • If it is not lit, no power is being sup[...]

56 - Frequentl y asked questions • The volume may be muted. Look at the volume control (speaker) iconby tapping the Settin gs charm > Vo l u m e . If the speaker has an "x" next to it, tap on the Vo l u m e icon to display the volume bar . At the top of the bar , tap the speaker icon to un-mu te. • The volume level may be too low .[...]

Frequently asked questions - 57 Before you call Please have the following information av ailable when you call 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 efficiently. If there are error messages or beeps reported by your compute[...]

58 - Frequentl y asked questions Ti p s and hints for using Windows 8 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. Three concept s you might want to keep in mind 1. Start The Start button is no longer available; you can launch apps from the Start screen. 2.[...]

Frequently asked questions - 59 How do I jump between app s? Swipe the left-hand edge of the screen inwards to cycle through apps that are currently running. How do I turn off my computer? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards, tap Sett ings > Power and select the action you'd like to take. Why is there a new interface? The new in[...]

60 - Frequentl y asked questions How do I personalize my computer? You can personalize Start with a different background image or by arranging the tiles to suit your personal needs. To change the background, swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > Change PC settings > Personalize . Tap Start screen at the top of the[...]

Frequently asked questions - 61 So, how do I close an app? Swipe the window downwards from the top of the screen, and past the halfway point of the screen. Can I change the screen resolution? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search , tap the text box to open the onscreen keyboard and start typing 'Control Panel' to [...]

62 - Frequentl y asked questions How do I make an app appear on S tart? If you're in All apps and you want to make a app appear on Start , tap and drag the app downwards and release it. Tap Pin to Start from the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen. How do I remove a tile from S tart? Tap and drag the app downwards and release it. Tap[...]

Frequently asked questions - 63 What is a M icrosof t ID (account)? A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use to sign in to Windows. You can use any email address, but it is best if you choose the one you already use to communicate with friends and sign in to your favorite websites. When you sign in to your PC with a Microso[...]

64 - Frequentl y asked questions How do I check for Windows up dates? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settin gs > Change PC settings > Windows Updates . Tap Check for updates now . Where can I get more information ? For more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 8 tutorials: www .acer.com/windows8-t[...]

- 65 T roubleshooting 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 dealer or authorized service center for assistance. T roubleshooting tip s This [...]

66 - If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into an external drive, then press < Enter > to reboot. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center . Hard disk[...]

Recovering your system - 67 R ECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM Your computer comes with system recovery DVDs, but does not contain an optical disc drive (ODD). Obtain an external ODD and complete the following steps to recover your computer to factory conditions: 1. Shutdown the computer completely by pressing and holding the power button for more than 4 seco[...]

68 - 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 need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it. To enter the BIOS utility, do the following: • Ensu[...]

Regulation s and safet y notices - 69 R EGULATIONS AND SAFETY NOTICES FCC STATEMENT This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digit al device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Th ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi dential installation. This device g[...]

70 - Regulat ions and safety not ices Caution: Changes or modifica tions not expressly approved by th e manufacturer could void the user's autho rity , which is granted by the Federal Communic ations Commission, to opera te this computer . N OTICE FOR C ANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'in[...]

Regulation s and safet y notices - 71 Declaration of Conformity f or EU countries Hereby , Acer, declares that this computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Wireless operation channels fo r different domains France: Restricted wireless frequency ba nds Some areas of France have [...]

72 - Regulat ions and safety not ices Departments in which the use of the 2400 - 2483.5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100 mW indoors and less than 10 mW outdoors: This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to u se your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest information[...]

Regulation s and safet y notices - 73 List of national code s This equipment may be operated in the following count ries: C ANADA — L OW - POWER LICENSE - EXEMPT RADIO COMMUNICATION DEVICES (RSS-210) Exposure of humans to RF field s (RSS-102) The computer employs low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limi[...]

74 - Regulat ions and safety not ices This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, Issue 4, and RSS-210, No 4 (Dec 2000) and No 5 (Nov 2001). "T o prevent radio interference to the lic ensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to p[...]