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How to update a system’s BIOS if there is no BIOS update available on the Acer website
Why is there no BIOS update available for my laptop? For some Acer computers there is no BIOS update available on our website. If this is the case for your system, you can only update your system’s BIOS via Windows Update. How to update your BIOS via Windows Updates For more information on how to update your BIOS via…
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Hard Drive Installation Instructions for the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45 and AN515-55
Some Nitro 5 models include a storage bay that allows for installation of a secondary 2.5" hard drive or solid state drive. Use the steps below to install a secondary drive in your system. Note: Acer recommends wearing an anti-static grounding strap when adding hardware to your system. 1) Remove the AC adapter and make…
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Setup Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and Picture-By-Picture (PBP) Mode on Acer V277U
How do I setup my monitor to do picture-in-picture or picture-by-picture? The Acer V277U allows you to connect two video sources and display them side by side or with a picture-in-picture. This feature will only work if you use one HDMI connection and one DisplayPort connection. It will not work using two HDMI connections.…
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Power-off USB charging feature
Why do devices connected to my USB ports stay on after I turn my computer off? Some Acer notebooks support Power-off USB charging to allow your computer to continue to provide power to devices when the system is off. You can use the Acer Quick Access application to enable or disable this feature. Type Quick Access in the…
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How to Prevent and Recognize Overheating of a Notebook
Why is my notebook overheating? Computers can become overheated when used for extended periods of time or when running processor intensive applications such as playing video games or watching streaming or local video. This is normal and should not affect the computer’s operation. How to prevent a computer from overheating…
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Connect LED light strips to your Acer Monitor
How do I use the LED light strips that were included with my Acer monitor? Some Acer gaming monitors include LED light strips that can be installed to add ambient accent lighting to your gaming setup. After installing the LED light strips, you can use the RGB Sense application to adjust your lighting effect modes. Use the…
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Hard Drive Installation Instructions for the Acer Aspire A5 Series
This article only applies to: Aspire A515-44, A515-45 and A515-46 models The Aspire 5 series includes a storage bay that allows for installation of a secondary 2.5" hard drive or solid state drive. Use the steps below to install a secondary drive in your system. Note: Acer recommends wearing an anti-static wrist strap when…
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Pairing the Halo App with the Halo Smart Speaker
How can I pair the Halo App with my Halo Smart Speaker? Download the Acer Halo App from the Google Play or App Store and launch the app from your smart device. Make sure that your smart device and the speaker are in the same Wi-Fi network. Tap on Tap to pair to pair the Acer Halo Smart Speaker with the app. Once found, the…
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Resetting the Acer Halo Smart Speaker to factory defaults
How can I reset the Acer Halo Smart Speaker to factory defaults? To reset the Acer Halo Smart Speaker, follow these steps: Mute the microphone by pressing the Microphone on/off button on top of the speaker. Press down the Volume up and Volume down button simultaneously for about 15 seconds. Once you hear a beep and…
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How to Install the Glass Side Cover on a Predator Orion 3000 Gaming Desktop
How do I install the glass side cover on my Predator Orion 3000 gaming desktop? The Predator Orion 3000 gaming desktop packaging box includes a separate box containing the glass side cover for the desktop. The glass side cover is packaged separately to protect the part during shipping. Follow the instructions below to…
