User's Manual

Table of contents - 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
First things first 6
Your guides ................................................... 6
Basic care and tips for using your
computer .......................................................... 7
Turning your computer off ...................... 7
Taking care of your computer................ 7
Taking care of your AC adapter........... 8
Cleaning and servicing ............................... 8
Your Predator notebook tour 9
Screen view ................................................... 9
Keyboard view ........................................... 10
Right view ..................................................... 11
USB Type-C information
(DisplayPortTM / Thunderbolt 3)..... 12
Left view........................................................ 12
Set up your Xbox wireless device ..... 13
USB 3.1 Gen 1 information.................... 13
Rear view ...................................................... 14
Base view...................................................... 15
Using the keyboard 16
Lock keys...................................................... 16
Hotkeys.......................................................... 16
Windows keys ............................................ 17
Using the Precision Touchpad 18
Touchpad gestures ................................. 18
Changing touchpad settings............. 20
Recovery 22
Creating a factory default backup 22
Backing up your wireless and LAN
drivers............................................................ 24
Restoring your computer................... 25
Reset this PC and keep my files....... 25
Reset this PC and remove everything 26
Using a Bluetooth connection 29
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth. 29
Enable Bluetooth and add a device 29
Connecting to the Internet 32
Connecting to a wireless network. 32
Connecting to a wireless LAN............ 32
Connecting with a cable ...................... 35
Built-in network feature........................ 35
Connecting to a cellular network... 35
Bluelight Shield 36
Securing your computer 38
Using a computer security lock ..... 38
Using passwords..................................... 38
Entering passwords.................................. 39
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 .................... 50
Preparing the computer ........................ 50
What to bring with you .......................... 50
Special considerations ............................ 50
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 53
USB Type-C port 54
Thunderbolt 3 port 55
Displays......................................................... 55
Video and audio connectors 57
Connecting a monitor ............................ 57
Headphones and microphone........... 57
HDMI 58
Frequently asked questions 60
Requesting service ................................ 62
Tips and hints for using Windows
10 ..................................................................... 64
How do I get to Start? ........................... 64
How do I turn off my computer? ..... 64
How do I unlock my computer?........ 64
How do I set the alarm?........................ 66
Where are my apps?................................. 67