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"No Bootable Device" Error Message
Why do I get the error "No Bootable Device" when I turn on my computer? You may receive the error "No Bootable Device" if your computer does not detect a hard drive, solid state drive, or other bootable drive to load the operating system. This can sometimes be caused by a change to settings in your BIOS or UEFI. Use the…
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How to get the best battery life out of my Acer product
Tips for Maximizing Battery Life in Windows 10. Adjust power settings: Adjust the power settings in Windows 10 to maximize battery life. Go to Settings > System > Power & Sleep and adjust the settings according to your preferences.Close unnecessary apps: Close any unnecessary apps or programs that are running in the…
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What can I do if my Acer notebook computer does not power on?
What can I do if my laptop computer does not power on? If your computer will not power on, below are a few steps you can follow to attempt to correct the issue. If the computer will not power on: Ensure that the power cord and/or AC adapter are plugged into the computer and that the connection is solid and not loose…
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Where can I order parts or accessories for my computer?
Where can I order parts or accessories for my computer?In Warranty Parts: Please contact our Customer Service for additional support ordering parts for systems that are in warranty. Acer Accessory Store: Purchase power adapters, batteries, recovery media, warranty upgrades and more at the Acer accessory store. Acer Parts…
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How to turn on G-SYNC indicator
How can I tell if G-SYNC is enabled on my monitor? On G-SYNC equiped monitors, you can enable the G-SYNC indicator in the Nvidia Control Panel to let you know when G-SYNC is working. Use the steps below to turn on the G-SYNC indicator. Right click on your desktop. Select NVIDIA Control Panel. Click Display in the top menu.…
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Enable or Disable Secure Boot on an Acer notebook
Secure Boot is a feature designed to prevent malicious software and unauthorized media from loading during the boot process. This option is enabled by default, but can be turned off in UEFI / BIOS. Use the instructions below to enable or disable secure boot. Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to completely…
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Enable or Disable Secure Boot on an Acer Desktop
Secure Boot is a feature designed to prevent malicious software and unauthorized media from loading during the boot process. This option is enabled by default, but can be turned off in UEFI / BIOS. Bootable media from previous versions of Windows may not be recognized by your Windows 8 desktop. You can change the Secure…
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How to Enter the BIOS Setup
How can I get into the BIOS or UEFI setup on my computer? What is BIOS? The term BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System. The BIOS is software program or firmware that provides the computer with the instructions that it needs to initialize your computer when it is first powered on. You may need to enter the BIOS screen…
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Computer freezes at Acer screen
What can I do if my computer will not boot past the Acer screen? If your system stops on the Acer screen when you turn it on, we suggest you try the suggestions below to see if they resolve your issue. Remove the battery or press the battery pinhole reset on the product. Remove any external hard drives, USB drives, memory…
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How to change NVIDIA Optimus graphics settings
How do I change the graphics processor preferences using the NVIDIA control panel? NVIDIA Optimus technology allows your computer to automatically switch between the integrated graphics processing unit (GPU) and the NVIDIA GPU. You can manually adjust these settings to change which GPU is used. Use the following steps to…
