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62 - USB Type-C port

USB T

YPE

-C 

PORT

A USB Type-C port is a connector that allows you to easily connect

USB  Type-C  peripherals,  such  as  additional  storage  (e.g.  an

external drive), or any other compatible device. 

The  Type-C  port  is  reversable;  connectors  may  be  inserted  with

either side up.

Note

On  Acer

 

computers  USB  Type-C  ports  support  up  to  USB  3.2

(SuperSpeed USB, 10 Gbps). 

Other  USB  devices  with  a  USB  Type-C  connector  are  supported,  but

transfer speed may be reduced and certain functions will be disabled

(such as Thunderbolt video support).

Important

When removing a USB storage device, you should right-click on the USB

icon  in  the  Windows  task  bar  and  select  "Eject  <device>"  to  tell  the

operating system to stop using the device before removing it. Failure to

do this may result in data loss or damage to your peripheral.

Summary of Contents for AN517-41-R2LX

Page 1: ...USER SMANUAL Questo manuale d istruzione fornito da trovaprezzi it Scopri tutte le offerte per Acer Nitro 5 AN517 41 AN517 41 R2LX o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di Notebook...

Page 2: ...s manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice Some features described in this manual may no...

Page 3: ...e main screen 44 Fan Control 45 Power Plan 45 Monitoring 46 NitroSense and Acer TrueHarmonyTM settings 46 Bluelight Shield 48 Securing your computer 50 Using a computer security lock 50 Using password...

Page 4: ...ter and your health Where to find the power button ports and connectors Windows 11 interface overview Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard How to create recovery backups Guidelines for...

Page 5: ...and troubleshooting Once you have connected to the internet you can download updates for your computer from http go acer com support 1 The link will open the Acer Support webpage 2 Scroll down to Dri...

Page 6: ...select Power Sleep Right click the Windows Start button Shut down or sign out Sleep Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it Only use the adapter provided...

Page 7: ...the power cord and any cables away from where people walk When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should...

Page 8: ...y deformation or damage The charging port must be clean and free from debris and should only be used with Acer charging equipment Use of a non Acer battery or charging equipment can cause damage to th...

Page 9: ...e location in strong direct sunlight in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container and do not expose it to temperatures over 50 C 122 F Failure to follow these guidelines may cause the battery to...

Page 10: ...rt circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object The capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced if the battery is left in hot or cold places such as in a closed ca...

Page 11: ...al battery Do not attempt to replace a built in rechargeable battery battery replacement must be done by an Acer authorized repair facility Recharge the battery by following the instruction included i...

Page 12: ...Setup Guide let us show you around your new Acer computer Screen view Icon Item Description 1 Webcam Web camera for video communication A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active...

Page 13: ...notebook tour 13 Keyboard view AN515 45 AN515 56 AN515 57 AN517 41 AN517 53 AN517 54 Icon Item Description 1 Keyboard For entering data into your computer See Using the keyboard on page 20 2 3 4 5 1...

Page 14: ...wn firmly on the lower right corner to perform a right click 3 NitroSense key Launches NitroSense application 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off 5 Battery indicator Indicates the computer s...

Page 15: ...USB Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible security lock 2 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings...

Page 16: ...SB 3 2 Type C Gen 2 with transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps USB Type C Thunderbolt 4 port AN515 56 AN517 53 Connects to USB devices with a USB Type C connector Supports Thunderbolt 4 and displays 2 USB por...

Page 17: ...Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging USB 3 2 information USB 3 2 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue AN515 56 AN517 53 USB 3 2 Gen 2 compatible ports are blue AN515 45 AN515 57 AN517 41 AN517 54...

Page 18: ...r Note Please press the AC adapter into the tunnel to the power connector You will feel a click indicating it is connected Then check the light of battery indicator shows amber while charging 2 Ventil...

Page 19: ...our Acer notebook tour 19 Base view Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings 2 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output 1...

Page 20: ...characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to...

Page 21: ...eyboard backlight Fn F10 Keyboard backlight increase Increases the intensity of the keyboard backlight Fn F11 Pause Pause Sends a Break Command Fn F12 Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or off Fn...

Page 22: ...tween running applications and add the virtual desktop Widgets Provides the weather news stocks and sports information Settings Changes the apps settings for your computer Power Shut down sleep or res...

Page 23: ...lide a finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Single finger press or tap Press the touchpad down or lightly tap the touchpad with your finger to perform a click which will select or start an it...

Page 24: ...down to minimize all open windows and show Desktop swipe upwards to restore the minimized windows Swipe right to switch between open windows Four finger press Lightly tap the touchpad with four finger...

Page 25: ...the following 1 In the icon tray in the lower right hand corner of the screen select the Network Sound and Battery icon to open the Quick settings pane 2 Select All settings 3 Select Bluetooth devices...

Page 26: ...26 Using the Precision Touchpad you can adjust the touchpad sensitivity to suit your needs Scroll down to see more settings...

Page 27: ...les data or create a factory default backup If you cannot access Acer Care Center click Settings in the Start menu select System Recovery Creating a file history backup Recovery Management allows you...

Page 28: ...28 Recovery 3 Click Set up syncing for OneDrive folder syncing to continue 4 Make sure the folders that you want to back up are selected and click Start back up to continue...

Page 29: ...Recovery 29 5 You can select View sync progress to watch files sync until it completes 6 To open the OneDrive folder double click OneDrive icon in the notification area...

Page 30: ...Backup wireless and LAN drivers Choose a folder to save your drivers and select OK 3 You will be shown the backup progress on the screen Restoring your computer Recovery Management allows you to quick...

Page 31: ...Recovery 31 3 Click Reset PC to Choose an option 4 Select Keep my files to refresh your PC and reinstall your operating system without removing your personal files...

Page 32: ...5 Choose from the two options Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows Ensure you are connected to the internet when using Cloud download 6 Click Change settings to open the Choose setti...

Page 33: ...ams without removing your personal files Click Reset to continue This will take a while and your PC will restart 9 You will be shown the reset progress on the screen The screen will turn off during th...

Page 34: ...ave been reset back to its factory default settings without removing your personal files Reset this PC and remove everything 1 From Start select Care Center in All apps list then Recovery Management 2...

Page 35: ...Recovery 35 3 Click Reset PC to Choose an option 4 Select Remove everything to reset your PC back to its factory default...

Page 36: ...l reinstall to reinstall Windows Ensure you are connected to the internet when using Cloud download 6 Click Change settings to open the Choose settings options 7 Choose your settings options and follo...

Page 37: ...reen will turn off during the reset process 10 The screen will turn back on when it is installing Windows Your PC will restart several times during the reset process 11 Follow the process until it com...

Page 38: ...Bluetooth adapter is available Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must first be paired with your computer s Bluetooth adapter This means it must first be authenticated for security pu...

Page 39: ...tery icon in the lower right hand corner of the screen to open the Quick settings pane From here you can enable or disable Bluetooth or right click on Bluetooth Go to Settings to enter the Bluetooth s...

Page 40: ...less LAN A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network which can link two or more computers without using wires Once connected to WLAN you can access the internet You can also share files ot...

Page 41: ...a note of the wireless network s name and password if necessary If you are trying to connect to a public network such as at a coffeeshop make sure you have the wireless network s name 2 Click Network...

Page 42: ...wireless network select Connect 6 If required enter the network s password Connecting with a cable Built in network feature If your computer has a network port plug one end of a network cable into th...

Page 43: ...Connecting to the Internet 43 into a port on your router refer to the image below Then you ll be ready to get online...

Page 44: ...ive edge as well as a more immersive experience The NitroSense main screen The main screen gives you a one glance overview of your computer s current status including the fan speeds power plan compone...

Page 45: ...will see two sliders that allow you to set CPU and GPU cooling independently CoolBoost Turn CoolBoost on to increase the maximum fan speed enabling even faster fan speeds and increased cooling during...

Page 46: ...o show information for the time NitroSense and Acer TrueHarmonyTM settings Click the Settings icon to change settings for your Nitro system You can enable disable Sticky keys or Windows and menu key D...

Page 47: ...NitroSense 47 To get a different audio experience you can click Acer TrueHarmonyTM icon to adjust the audio mode Note Function varies depending on configuration...

Page 48: ...to fit your needs No Item Description 1 Low Reduction Reduces blue light emission from the LED backlit screen by 10 to 25 for basic protection 2 Medium Reduction Reduces blue light emission from the L...

Page 49: ...Keeping your computer and data safe In this section you will find How to secure your computer Setting passwords What you need to prepare when you re traveling How to get the most out of your battery...

Page 50: ...uthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility Once set you mu...

Page 51: ...e appears Try again and press Enter When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer I...

Page 52: ...ayed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed on the top of the screen Setting passwords To set a password on bo...

Page 53: ...wer DisableFaststartup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly but also uses a small amount of power to check for signals to start These checks will slowly drain your computer s battery If yo...

Page 54: ...54 Power management 3 Select Change settings that are currently unavailable 4 Scroll down and disable Turn on fast start up 5 Select Save changes...

Page 55: ...Plug the AC adapter into the computer and connect to a mains power outlet Conditioninganewbatterypack Before you use a battery pack for the first time there is a conditioning process that you should f...

Page 56: ...the faster it will reach the end of its effective life An embedded battery has a life span of more than 1 000 charge discharge cycles Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the...

Page 57: ...ortant Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery low warning appears Data may be lost if the battery is allowed to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down Situation Recomm...

Page 58: ...he Kensington Noble lock if you are using one to secure the computer Moving around and what to bring with you When you are just moving within short distances you probably do not need to bring anything...

Page 59: ...ter 59 computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall Note The computer may enter Hibernation or Deep Sleep mode after being in Sleep...

Page 60: ...In this section you will find Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computer Ports and connectors...

Page 61: ...le USB port Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers USB 2 0 High speed USB and USB 3 2 Gen 1 Gen 2 SuperSpeed USB USB 2 0 ports on Acer computers have a black tongue in the po...

Page 62: ...USB Type C ports support up to USB 3 2 SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps Other USB devices with a USB Type C connector are supported but transfer speed may be reduced and certain functions will be disabled such...

Page 63: ...play with can be connected to a single Thunderbolt 4 port If an adapter is used DisplayPort or compatible devices including HDMI DVI or VGA can be used Note Thunderbolt 4 ports support transfer speeds...

Page 64: ...olution and refresh rate should be detected automatically If necessary change the display settings used by the computer Headphones and microphone One or more 3 5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to...

Page 65: ...compatible digital audio video source such as your computer a set top box DVD player and audio video receiver to any compatible digital audio and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV wit...

Page 66: ...uestion In this section you will find Frequently asked questions Tips for using Windows Troubleshooting information How to protect yourself while online Where to find Acer service center contact infor...

Page 67: ...into the computer and to the power outlet If power is being supplied to the computer check the following Do you have a USB storage device USB drive CD drive or smartphone plugged into your computer U...

Page 68: ...he computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose Theprinterdoesnotwork Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet...

Page 69: ...his passport thoroughly Always have your ITW passport on hand especially when you travel to receive the benefits from our support centers Attach your proof of purchase to the ITW passport If the count...

Page 70: ...70 Frequently asked questions You are required to provide the following information Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchase...

Page 71: ...to run a slideshow of images or to show you quick status and notifications to suit your personal needs To change the background press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Set...

Page 72: ...eatilefromStart Right click a tile to select it and select Unpin from Start to remove the tile from Start HowdoImakeanappappearonmytaskbar If you re in all apps list and you want to make an app appear...

Page 73: ...in to using a Microsoft ID How do I check for Windows updates Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button Settings Windows Update Select Advanced options to configure the settings Where...

Page 74: ...rror messages below If the problem cannot be resolved contact your dealer Error messages If you receive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the e...

Page 75: ...dealer or an authorized service center I O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard error or no keyboard connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center...

Page 76: ...on tools To accomplish these steps you should first select an Internet Service Provider ISP which supplies the connection between your computer and the internet You should research the ISPs available...

Page 77: ...s unavailable in rural areas Connection speeds vary depending on your location but DSL generally provides very fast and reliable internet connection As the connection is always on it is generally char...

Page 78: ...omputers without using wires Setting up a wireless network is easy and allows you to share files peripheral devices and an internet connection Whatarebenefitsofawirelessnetwork Mobility Wireless LAN s...

Page 79: ...ss point router for detailed setup instructions Networkcable RJ45 A network cable also called RJ45 cable is used to connect the host computer to the access point see illustration below this type of ca...

Page 80: ...w acer com is your portal to a world of online activities and services visit us regularly for the latest information and downloads Internet security software To help you stay ahead of cybercriminals A...

Page 81: ...sending them your credit card number social security number or logging into a fake bank website that looks like yours but really isn t How to stay safe Use a strong antispam filter If an email looks s...

Page 82: ...e first place by staying protected with internet security software like Norton Security Also perform regular backups of all your data either online or to a separate external hard drive that is only at...

Page 83: ...virus TakespecialprecautionswhenusingpublicWi Fi Public Wi Fi is available just about everywhere from the local coffee shop to the hotels and airports you visit while traveling While public Wi Fi has...

Page 84: ...ity software on your devices to help protect yourself from the latest threats ProtectyourcomputerwithWindowssecuritytools Windows provides a variety of protection applications WindowsUpdates If you ha...

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