Checking the battery level, Battery rapidly | Acer Aspire ES1-711

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Checking the battery level

The 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-low warning

When using battery power pay attention to the power meter.

Important

Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Data may be lost if the battery is allowed to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down.

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
The AC adapter	then connect to the main power supply.
and a power	2.	Save all necessary files.
outlet are	3.	Resume work.
available.	Turn off the computer if you want to recharge
	the battery rapidly.
The AC adapter	1.	Save all necessary files.
or a power outlet	2.	Close all applications.
is unavailable.	3.	Turn off the computer.

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Acer Aspire ES1-711 Checking the battery level, Battery-low warning, Situation Recommended Action, Battery rapidly

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User’s Manual There are three great reasons for you to get an Acer ID Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Table of Contents Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies This section you will find Getting started First Things First Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer off Taking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing Your Acer Notebook Tour Screen viewIcon Item Icon Item Description Keyboard view Right view Left viewInformation on USB Icon # Icon Item Description # Icon Description Base view Lock keys Using the KeyboardHotkeys Lock key Description Pg Up HomePg Dn End KeyDescription Windows keys Touchpad Touchpad basicsTouchpad gestures Swipe in from right Toggle the charms Creating a recovery backup Recovery Recovery Creating a drivers and applications backup Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Recovering your system Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications Reinstalling drivers and applications Images for reference only Returning to a restore point Click Open System Restore, then NextReturning to an earlier system snapshot Returning your system to its factory condition Recovering from Windows Click Restore Factory Settings Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery Management Customized Restore with Acer Recovery Management Recovering from the hard drive during startupClick either Refresh your PC or Reset your PC Click Customized Restore Retain User Data Recovering from a recovery backup Reset your PC from the recovery backup Refresh your PC from the recovery backup Connecting with a cable Connecting to the InternetConnecting wirelessly Built-in network feature Connecting to a 3G network Connecting to a wireless LAN Using a Bluetooth Connection Enabling and disabling BluetoothEnable Bluetooth and add a device Using a Bluetooth connection Keeping your computer Data safe Bios Utility Boot sequenceSetting passwords Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring Your Computer Entering passwords Power Management Saving powerDisable Fast startup Select Save changes Select Change settings that are currently unavailable Battery characteristics Battery PackCharging the battery Conditioning a new battery pack Optimizing battery life Battery-low warning Checking the battery levelBattery rapidly Situation Recommended Action Traveling with Your Computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computer What to bring to meetings Taking the computer home Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeWhat to take with you Special considerations Traveling internationally What to bring with you Ports and connectors Connectivity options Memory Card ReaderMemory card reader Inserting a memory card Click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon Removing a card from a memory card reader Headphones and microphone Video and Audio Connectors Hdmi Universal Serial BUS USB Got a question? Frequently Asked Questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer Printer does not work Keyboard does not respond Requesting service Want to restore my computer to its original settingsInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Before you call Tips and hints for using Windows How do I get to Start?What are Charms? How do I jump between apps? Can I boot directly to the desktop?How do I turn off my computer? How do I unlock my computer? Can I personalize the Lock screen? How do I set up the lock screen slideshow?How do I move tiles? Can I arrange tiles in groups? Can I change the screen resolution? How do I set the alarm?Adjust screen resolution Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Where are my apps? How do I make an app appear on Start?How do I remove a tile from Start? What is a Microsoft ID account? Where can I get more information? How do I check for Windows updates?How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer? Do I need one? Troubleshooting tips TroubleshootingError messages Error messages Corrective action Error messages Internet and Online Security Choose an Internet Service ProviderFirst steps on the net Protecting your computer 3G Wwan or Wireless Wide-Area Network DSL e.g. AdslCable Wireless networks Components of a wireless LANNetwork connections Diagram of a working network Wireless adapterTurning on/off a wireless network connection Network cable RJ45 Surf the Net SecurityAcer website What is spyware? What is a virus?What is malware? Definitions How to protect your computer What is a personal firewall? Protect your computer with security software Choose strong passwords and keep them safe Protect your personal information Review bank and credit card statements regularly Online offers that look too good to be true usually are Windows Updates How do I know when my computer is at risk?Protect your computer with Windows security tools Region code Country or region Playing BLU-RAY or DVD Movies