Operation Manual

Table of contents - 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
First things first 5
Your guides ............................................. 5
Basic care and tips for using your
computer.................................................. 5
Turning your computer off........................... 5
Taking care of your computer ..................... 6
Taking care of your AC adapter .................. 6
Cleaning and servicing................................ 7
Your Acer notebook tour 8
Screen view ............................................. 8
Keyboard view ......................................... 9
Left view ............................................... 10
Information on USB 3.0............................. 10
Right view ............................................. 11
Base view .............................................. 11
Using the keyboard 13
Lock keys and embedded numeric
keypad................................................... 13
Hotkeys ..................................................... 14
Windows keys........................................ 15
Using the Precision Touchpad 16
Touchpad gestures................................ 16
Changing touchpad settings .................. 17
Using a Bluetooth connection 19
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 19
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 19
Connecting to the Internet 21
Connecting to a wireless network.......... 21
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 21
Connecting with a cable ........................ 25
Built-in network feature ............................. 25
Connecting to a cellular network ........... 25
Acer Bluelight Shield 26
Securing your computer 28
Using passwords ................................... 28
Entering passwords .................................. 28
BIOS utility 30
Boot sequence....................................... 30
Setting passwords ................................. 30
Power management 31
Saving power......................................... 31
Battery pack 33
Battery characteristics ........................... 33
Charging the battery ................................. 33
Optimizing battery life ............................... 34
Checking the battery level......................... 35
Battery-low warning .................................. 35
Traveling with your computer 36
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 36
Moving around ....................................... 36
Preparing the computer ............................ 36
What to bring to meetings ......................... 37
Taking the computer home .................... 37
Preparing the computer ............................ 37
What to take with you................................ 38
Special considerations .............................. 38
Setting up a home office ........................... 38
Traveling with the computer................... 39
Preparing the computer ............................ 39
What to take with you................................ 39
Special considerations .............................. 39
Traveling internationally......................... 39
Preparing the computer ............................ 40
What to bring with you .............................. 40
Special considerations .............................. 40
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 42
Memory card reader 43
Connectivity options............................... 43
Video and audio connectors 45
HDMI 46
Frequently asked questions 48
Requesting service ................................ 50
Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 51
How do I get to Start? ............................... 51
How do I turn off my computer?................ 51
How do I unlock my computer?................. 51
How do I set the alarm? ............................ 53
Where are my apps?................................. 54
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 54
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 55
Where can I get more information?........... 55
Troubleshooting ..................................... 56
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 56
Error messages......................................... 56
Internet and online security 58
First steps on the net ............................. 58
Protecting your computer.......................... 58
Choose an Internet Service Provider........ 58
Network connections................................. 60
Surf the Net!.............................................. 62
Security ..................................................... 62