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Table Of Contents

First things first
- Your guides
- Basic care and tips for using your computer
Your Predator notebook tour
- Screen view
- Keyboard view
- Right view
  - USB Type-C information
  - USB 3.1 Gen 2 information
- Left view
  - USB 3.1 Gen 1 information
- Rear view
- Base view
Using the keyboard
- Lock keys
- Hotkeys
- Windows keys
Using the Precision Touchpad
- Touchpad gestures
- Changing touchpad settings
Recovery
- Creating a factory default backup
- Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers
- Restoring your computer
  - Reset this PC and keep my files
  - Reset this PC and remove everything
Using a Bluetooth connection
- Enabling and disabling Bluetooth
  - Enable Bluetooth and add a device
Connecting to the Internet
- Connecting to a wireless network
  - Connecting to a wireless LAN
- Connecting with a cable
  - Built-in network feature
- Connecting to a cellular network
PredatorSense
- The PredatorSense main screen
  - PredatorSense and Acer TrueHarmonyTM settings
- Adjusting the keyboard backlight
- Dynamic lighting
- Creating a Lighting Profile
- Overclocking
- Fan control
- Monitoring
- Sync game settings
- App Center
- App Management
Bluelight Shield
Securing your computer
- Using a computer security lock
- Using passwords
  - Entering passwords
BIOS utility
- Boot sequence
- Setting passwords
Power management
- Saving power
Battery pack
- Battery characteristics
Traveling with your computer
- Disconnecting from the desktop
- Moving around
  - Preparing the computer
  - What to bring to meetings
- Taking the computer home
- Traveling with the computer
- Traveling internationally
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
USB Type-C port
Video and audio connectors
- Connecting a monitor
- Headphones and microphone
HDMI
Frequently asked questions
- Requesting service
- Tips and hints for using Windows 10
- Troubleshooting
  - Troubleshooting tips
  - Error messages
Internet and online security
- First steps on the net

12 - Your Predator notebook tour

Left view

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# Icon Item Description

Kensington

lock slot

Connects to a Kensington-

compatible security lock.

Ventilation

and cooling

fan

Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the

openings.

3 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

Battery

indicator

Indicates the computer’s battery

status.

Amber when the battery is

charging.

Blue when fully charged (with the

AC adapter plugged in).

Power

indicator

Indicates the computer’s power

status.

Ethernet

(RJ-45) port

Connects to an Ethernet 10/

100/1000-based network.

Pull the lip down to open the port

fully. (Specifications vary

depending on model.)