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  • Page 2 © 2013. All Rights Reserved. Acer TravelMate X313 User Manual Model: X313 First issue: 3 June 2013...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless networks Taking care of your AC adapter ....17 Cleaning and servicing......17 Connecting to the Internet ....... 46 Wireless networks ........... 46 Your Acer computer tour Screen orientation Computer ............19 and G-sensor Front view ..........20 Back view ..........21 Power management Top view ...........
  • Page 4 How do I jump between apps?....62 Recovery How do I turn off my computer?....62 Creating a recovery backup......70 Why is there a new interface?....62 Creating a drivers and applications backup..73 How do I unlock my computer?....62 Recovering your system ........

  • Page 5: Safety And Comfort

    AFETY AND COMFORT AFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 6 - If an extension cord is used with this product, 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 sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.
  • Page 7 - Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings. - Decrease the volume if you can't hear people speaking near you. General - Do not use this product near water. - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged.
  • Page 8 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: - The power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed. - Liquid was spilled into the product. - The product was exposed to rain or water. - The product has been dropped or the case has been damaged.
  • Page 9 Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste. - Note: Please refer to www.acer.com for battery shipping documents. - Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire.
  • Page 10 materials may be attracted to the device, and persons with hearing aids should not hold the device to the ear with the hearing aid. Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the device, because information stored on them may be erased. EDICAL DEVICES Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones, may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices.
  • Page 11 equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or enhancements. For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that air bags inflate with great force.
  • Page 12 Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit www.acer-group.com/public/ Sustainability/sustainability01.htm IPS AND INFORMATION FOR COMFORTABLE USE Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.
  • Page 13 - Stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles. - Take 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.
  • Page 14 using a glare-reduction filter, using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge. - Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. - Avoid looking at bright light sources for extended periods of time. Developing good work habits The following work habits make computer use more relaxing and productive: - Take short breaks regularly and often.

  • Page 15: First Things First

    IRST THINGS F I R S T We would like to thank you for making an Acer comptuer 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 poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.

  • Page 16: Taking Care Of Your Computer

    • Tap the Settings charm > Power > Shut down. To turn the power off (to get into BIOS upon reboot), do the following: • Tap the Settings charm > Change PC settings > General. Under "Advanced startup", tap Restart now. The "Choose an option" screen displays.

  • Page 17: Taking Care Of Your Ac Adapter

    • 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. •...
  • Page 18 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"...

  • Page 19: Your Acer Computer Tour

    C E R COMPUTER TOUR After setting up your device 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. Computer Your computer has two optional components: a keyboard cover and cradle.

  • Page 20: Front View

    Front view No. Item Description Camera Lights up when camera is active. indicator light Webcam Web camera for video communication. Windows key Press once to open the Start menu. 20 - Your Acer computer tour...

  • Page 21: Back View

    Back view Item Description Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication. Camera indicator Lights up when camera is active. light Your Acer computer tour - 21...

  • Page 22: Top View

    These include games and other full- screen apps. When making video calls, you should always hold the computer in landscape orientation. Bottom view No. Item Description Speakers Delivers stereo audio output. 22 - Your Acer computer tour...

  • Page 23: Left/Right Views

    Left/right views No. Icon Item Description Internal microphone for sound Microphone recording. Supports high-definition digital video micro HDMI port connections. USB 3.0 port Connects to USB devices. DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. Your Acer computer tour - 23...
  • Page 24 Information on USB 3.0 • USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier USB devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices. • Defined by the USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) specification. 24 - Your Acer computer tour...

  • Page 25: Led Indicators

    The battery is critically low or abnormal battery Amber Blinking situation. The computer is off. Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% Your Acer computer tour - 25...

  • Page 26: Keyboard Cover (Optional)

    • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Keyboard cover (optional) The following section describes the bundled keyboard cover. Keyboard front view No. Icon Item Description Indicates the keyboard’s battery Battery LED status (see table below). 26 - Your Acer computer tour...
  • Page 27 USB connector battery. See "Inserting the computer into the keyboard cover" on page 29. Indicates the keyboard’s function Function LED status (see table below). Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Your Acer computer tour - 27...

  • Page 28: Hotkeys

    The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like settings and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. 28 - Your Acer computer tour...

  • Page 29: Inserting The Computer Into The Keyboard Cover

    Inserting the computer into the keyboard cover Note: Always use caution when using and transporting the keyboard cover. Acer recommends using two hands when holding the keyboard case. 1. Place the holder into the keyboard's channel to put the holder in position.
  • Page 30 3. Lean the tablet back into the holder and press the tablet's top edges to ensure the holder’s tabs secure it in place.The computer is now secure in the keyboard cover. 30 - Your Acer computer tour...

  • Page 31: Removing The Computer From The Keyboard Cover

    Note: To avoid possible damage, do not carry the holder with the computer facing outside. Removing the computer from the keyboard cover 1. Press the holder’s tabs located on the top of the holder. Your Acer computer tour - 31...

  • Page 32: Using The Keyboard

    4. To turn off the keyboard, press and hold the keyboard's Power button until the function LED blinks. Release the Power button. Note: To save power, turn the keyboard off when not in use. 32 - Your Acer computer tour...

  • Page 33: Pairing With The X313

    1. Tap the Settings charm > Change PC settings > Devices 2. Tap the Acer Keyboard Cover option and then tap the minus sign to the right to remove the device (it may take a moment for the keyboard to be removed from the device list.)

  • Page 34: Charging The Keyboard

    2. The keyboard may be out of charge. Follow the instructions in the "Charging your tablet" section. Cradle (optional) The following set of images show you the optional cradle. Note: The cradle needs to be plugged into an AC power source. 34 - Your Acer computer tour...

  • Page 35: Front View

    Front view No. Icon Item Description Accepts one Secure Digital (SD) card. Card reader Note: Push to remove/install the card. Connects to the computer’s USB USB connector port. Your Acer computer tour - 35...
  • Page 36 No. Icon Item Description Provides power from the cradle to the DC-out jack computer. 36 - Your Acer computer tour...

  • Page 37: Back View (Stand Not Shown)

    Back view (stand not shown) No. Item Description Portrait view Insert the stand here to rest the computer in slot portrait view. Landscape Insert the stand here to rest the computer in view slot landscape view. Your Acer computer tour - 37...

  • Page 38: Left View (Stand Not Shown)

    Left view (stand not shown) No. Icon Item Description Connect to USB devices. USB 3.0 ports To use the cradle’s USB ports, you must plug in the power adapter. Supports high-definition digital video HDMI port connections. 38 - Your Acer computer tour...

  • Page 39: Connecting The Computer To The Cradle

    To insert the computer into the cradle, do the following: 1. Place the cradle in landscape view. Place the computer into the cradle’s channel with the Windows key at the bottom. The cradle’s USB Your Acer computer tour - 39...
  • Page 40 DC-out jack are now aligned with the computer’s USB port and DC-in jack. 2. Slide the computer to the left until it stops (the cradle’s USB connector and DC-out jack should NOT be visible). 40 - Your Acer computer tour...
  • Page 41 1. Place the cradle in landscape view. Hold the cradle with one hand and push the computer as shown. 2. Ensure the computer has cleared the cradle’s USB connector and lift the computer out of the cradle. Your Acer computer tour - 41...

  • Page 42: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    (USB) N I V E R S A L E R I A L The USB port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up system resources. 42 - Universal Serial Bus (USB)

  • Page 43: Hdmi Micro

    H D M I 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 television (DTV), over a single cable.

  • Page 44: Using The Virtual Keyboard

    S I N G T H E VIRTUAL K E Y B O A R D 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. 44 - Using the virtual keyboard...
  • Page 45 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. Using the virtual keyboard - 45...

  • Page 46: Wireless Networks

    IRELESS N E TW ORK S 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.
  • Page 47 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 that broadcast data into the surrounding environment.

  • Page 48: Screen Orientation And G-Sensor

    CREEN OR IENTATION SENSOR Your device has a built-in accelerometer that detects the device’s orientation and automatically rotates the screen to suit the orientation. You can lock the screen orientation by doing the following: 1. Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Search. 2.

  • Page 49: Power Management

    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 activity is detected for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy.
  • Page 50 Your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Open the Desktop. 2. Click Power Options in the Notification area. 3. Select More Power Options. 4. Select Choose what the power buttons do. 5.
  • Page 51 6. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 7. Select Save changes. Power management - 51...

  • Page 52: Battery Pack

    ATTERY P A CK The computer uses an embedded battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics 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 AC adapter.
  • Page 53 3. Turn on the computer and operate using battery power. 4. Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 5. Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times.

  • Page 54: Optimizing Battery Life

    Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on-the-go use. •...
  • Page 55 When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation: Situation Recommended Action 1. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the mains power supply. The AC adapter 2. Save all necessary files. and a power outlet 3.

  • Page 56: Securing Your Computer

    ECURING Y O U R 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 levels of protection for your computer and data: •...

  • Page 57: Entering Passwords

    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 at boot-up (See "BIOS utility" on page 86). •...

  • Page 58: Frequently Asked Questions

    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: •...

  • Page 59: Requesting Service

    Place your proof-of- purchase in the flap located inside the front cover of the ITW passport. If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer-authorized ITW service site, you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide. Please visit www.acer.com.
  • Page 60 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 computer, write them down as they appear on the screen (or the number and sequence in the case of beeps). You are required to provide the following information: Name: Address:...

  • Page 61: Tips And Hints For Using Windows 8

    Tips 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 concepts you might want to keep in mind 1.

  • Page 62: How Do I Jump Between Apps

    Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards, tap Settings > Power and select the action you'd like to take. Alternatively, from Desktop, tap Acer Power Button and select the action you'd like to take. Why is there a new interface? The new interface for Windows 8 is designed to work well with touch input.

  • Page 63: How Do I Personalize My Computer

    Tap and hold the preview icon to see the characters you've entered to ensure the password is correct. 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 >...

  • Page 64: I Want To Use Windows In The Way That I'm Used To - Give Me My Desktop Back

    So, how do I close an app? Swipe the window downwards from the top to the bottom 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 display the results;...
  • Page 65 How do I make an app appear on Start? If you're in All apps and you want to make an 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.

  • Page 66: What Is A Microsoft Id (Account)

    What is a Microsoft 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.

  • Page 67: How Do I Check For Windows Updates

    Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards and tap Settings > 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-tutorial • Support FAQs: www.acer.com/support Frequently asked questions - 67...

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    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 dealer or authorized service center for assistance.
  • Page 69 Error messages Corrective action Insert a system (bootable) disk into an external Disk boot failure drive, then press <Enter> to reboot. Contact your dealer or an authorized service Hard disk 0 error center. Hard disk 0 extended Contact your dealer or an authorized service type error center.

  • Page 70: Recovery

    'recover' your computer - i.e. return it to an earlier state. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer. Acer provides Acer Recovery Management, which allows you to create a recovery backup, a drivers and applications backup, and to start recovery options, either using Windows tools, or the recovery backup.
  • Page 71 1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Click Create Factory Default Backup. The Recovery Drive window opens. Recovery - 71...
  • Page 72 Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected. This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup. 3. Plug in the USB drive then click Next. • Make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. The recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage 4.

  • Page 73: Creating A Drivers And Applications Backup

    7. Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly. Important: Write a unique, descriptive label on the backup, such as 'Windows Recovery Backup'. Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you will remember. Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup, that contains the factory- loaded software and drivers needed by your computer, you may use either a USB storage drive or, if your computer features a DVD recorder, one or...
  • Page 74 1. From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. 2. Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup. Plug in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical drive, then click Next.
  • Page 75 • If you are using a USB drive, make sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing. • If using DVDs, it will also show the number of blank, recordable discs you will need to complete the recovery discs. Make sure that you have the required number of identical, blank discs.

  • Page 76: Recovering Your System

    3. Click Start to copy files.You will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 4. Follow the process until it completes: • If you are using optical discs, the drive ejects each disc as it completes burning it. Remove the disc from the drive and mark it with a permanent marker.

  • Page 77: Reinstalling Drivers And Applications

    solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly. For instructions, see "Returning to an earlier system snapshot" on page 79. 3. Reset your operating system. If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system, but keep your user information, see "Returning your system to its factory condition"...
  • Page 78 If you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. • Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications. 78 - Recovery...

  • Page 79: Returning To An Earlier System Snapshot

    • You should see the Contents section of the Acer Resource Center. • 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.

  • Page 80: Returning Your System To Its Factory Condition

    apps. Type 'Windows system restore' in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Returning to a restore point 1. From Start, type 'Control Panel' and then click Control Panel in the list of apps. 2. Click System and Security > Action Center, then click Recovery at the bottom of the window.

  • Page 81: Recovering From System Recovery Dvds

    6. Select Exit in the left pane and select Exit Saving Changes on the right side. • Insert the DVD labeled "System DVD" and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the recovery process. Recovering from Windows Start Acer Recovery Management: Recovery - 81...
  • Page 82 • From Start, type 'Recovery' and then click Acer Recovery Management in the list of apps. Two options are available, Restore Factory Settings (Reset my PC) or Customized Restore (Refresh my PC). Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive, then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre-installed on your system.
  • Page 83 Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Restore Factory Settings. Caution: 'Restore Factory Settings' will erase all files on your hard drive. 2. The Reset your PC window opens. Images for reference only. 3. Click Next, then choose how to erase your files:...
  • Page 84 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, but is much more secure as old files are completely removed.
  • Page 85 Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management 1. Click Customized Restore (Retain User Data). 2. The Refresh your PC window opens. 3. Click Next, then Refresh. 4. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard drive. This process takes about 30 minutes.

  • Page 86: 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: •...

  • Page 87: Regulations And Safety Notices

    EGULATIONS AND SAFETY N OT IC E S STATEMENT This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 88 Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer. OTICE FOR ANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
  • Page 89 Declaration of Conformity for 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 for different domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through Ch11 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz...
  • Page 90 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: 01 Ain Orientales 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ariege 11 Aude 12 Aveyron...
  • Page 91 List of national codes This equipment may be operated in the following countries: Country Austria Belgium Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg — L (RSS-210) ANADA POWER LICENSE EXEMPT RADIO COMMUNICATION DEVICES Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102) The computer employs low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population;...
  • Page 92 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). "To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.

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