Acer AN515-45, User Manual

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ABLE 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
Guidelines for safe battery usage............ 9
Internal battery ...................................... 11
Your Acer notebook tour 13
Screen view............................................. 13
Keyboard view ........................................ 14
Left view .................................................. 16
USB 3.2 information ................................ 16
Right view................................................ 17
USB Type-C information (AN515-56 /
AN517-53) ................................................. 18
USB 3.2 information ................................ 18
Rear view................................................. 19
Base view ................................................ 20
Using the keyboard 21
Lock keys................................................. 21
Hotkeys...................................................... 21
Windows keys......................................... 23
Using the Precision Touchpad 24
Touchpad gestures ................................ 24
Changing touchpad settings ................ 26
Recovery 28
Creating a file history backup............... 28
Creating a factory default backup ....... 30
Backing up your wireless and LAN
drivers...................................................... 32
Restoring your computer...................... 32
Reset this PC and keep my files.............. 32
Reset this PC and remove everything ... 35
Using a Bluetooth connection 39
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth........ 39
Enable Bluetooth and add a device ....... 39
Connecting to the Internet 41
Connecting to a wireless network ....... 41
Connecting to a wireless LAN................. 41
Connecting with a cable........................ 44
Built-in network feature .......................... 44
Connecting to a cellular network......... 44
NitroSense 45
The NitroSense main screen................. 45
Fan Control ............................................... 46
Power Plan ................................................ 46
Monitoring ................................................ 47
NitroSense and Acer TrueHarmonyTM
settings...................................................... 47
Bluelight Shield 49
Securing your computer 52
Using a computer security lock............ 52
Using passwords.................................... 52
Entering passwords.................................. 53
BIOS utility 54
Boot sequence....................................... 54
Setting passwords................................. 54
Power management 55
Saving power ......................................... 55
Battery pack 57
Battery characteristics .......................... 57
Charging the battery................................ 57
Optimizing battery life ............................. 58
Checking the battery level....................... 59
Battery-low warning................................. 59
Traveling with your computer 60
Disconnecting from the desktop......... 60
Moving around ...................................... 60
Preparing the computer .......................... 60
What to bring to meetings ...................... 61
Taking the computer home ................. 61
Preparing the computer .......................... 61
What to take with you .............................. 62
Special considerations ............................. 62
Setting up a home office.......................... 62
Traveling with the computer ............... 63
Preparing the computer .......................... 63
What to take with you .............................. 63
Special considerations ............................. 63
Traveling internationally ...................... 64
Preparing the computer .......................... 64
What to bring with you ............................ 64
Special considerations ............................. 64
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 66
USB Type-C port 67
Thunderbolt 4 port 68
Displays .................................................. 68
Video and audio connectors 69
Connecting a monitor........................... 69
Headphones and microphone............. 69
HDMI 70
Frequently asked questions 72
Requesting service ................................ 74
Tips and hints for using Windows 10.. 76
How do I get to Start? .............................. 76
How do I turn off my computer? ............ 76
How do I unlock my computer? .............. 76
How do I set the alarm?........................... 78
Where are my apps?................................. 79
What is a Microsoft ID (account)? ........... 80
How do I check for Windows updates?.. 80
Where can I get more information? ....... 81
Troubleshooting.................................... 82
Troubleshooting tips................................ 82
Error messages......................................... 82
Internet and online security 84
First steps on the net ............................ 84
Protecting your computer ....................... 84
Choose an Internet Service Provider ..... 84