User Manual

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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 .................. 7
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 .............................................. 12
Using the keyboard 13
Lock keys............................................... 13
Hotkeys ..................................................... 13
Windows keys........................................ 14
Using the Precision Touchpad 15
Touchpad gestures................................ 15
Changing touchpad settings .................. 17
Recovery 19
Creating a factory default backup.......... 19
Backing up your wireless and LAN
drivers.................................................... 22
Restoring your computer ....................... 22
Reset this PC and keep my files ............... 22
Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 23
Using a Bluetooth connection 26
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 26
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 26
Connecting to the Internet 28
Connecting to a wireless network.......... 28
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 28
Bluelight Shield 31
Securing your computer 33
Using a computer security lock.............. 33
Using passwords ................................... 33
Entering passwords .................................. 34
Fingerprint Reader 35
How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 35
BIOS utility 40
Boot sequence....................................... 40
Setting passwords ................................. 40
Power management 41
Saving power......................................... 41
Battery pack 43
Battery characteristics ........................... 43
Charging the battery ................................. 43
Optimizing battery life ............................... 44
Checking the battery level......................... 45
Battery-low warning .................................. 45
Traveling with your computer 46
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 46
Moving around ....................................... 46
Preparing the computer ............................ 46
What to bring to meetings ......................... 47
Taking the computer home .................... 47
Preparing the computer ............................ 47
What to take with you................................ 48
Special considerations .............................. 48
Setting up a home office ........................... 48
Traveling with the computer................... 49
Preparing the computer ............................ 49
What to take with you................................ 49
Special considerations .............................. 49
Traveling internationally......................... 49
Preparing the computer ............................ 50
What to bring with you .............................. 50
Special considerations .............................. 50
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 52
USB Type-C port 53
SD card reader 54
Video and audio connectors 55
Connecting a monitor............................. 55
Headphones and microphone................ 55
HDMI 56
Frequently asked questions 58
Requesting service ................................ 60
Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 61
How do I get to Start? ............................... 61
How do I turn off my computer?................ 61
How do I unlock my computer?................. 61
How do I set the alarm? ............................ 63
Where are my apps?................................. 64
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 65
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 65
Where can I get more information?........... 66
Troubleshooting ..................................... 67
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 67
Error messages......................................... 67
Internet and online security 69
First steps on the net ............................. 69
Protecting your computer.......................... 69
Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 69
Network connections................................. 71
Surf the Net!.............................................. 72
Internet security software.......................... 73