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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
Guidelines for safe battery usage ............... 8
Internal battery....................................... 10
Your Acer notebook tour
11
Screen view ........................................ 11
Keyboard view ..................................... 12
Left view .............................................. 13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 information ....................... 13
Right view
.......................................... 14
Base view .......................................... 15
Using the keyboard
16
Lock keys............................................... 16
Special keys .......................................... 16
Hotkeys.................................................. 18
Windows keys........................................ 18
Using the Precision Touchpad
19
Touchpad gestures................................ 19
Changing touchpad settings .................. 21
Recovery
22
Creating a file history backup ................ 22
Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 24
Creating a factory default backup.......... 25
Restoring your computer ....................... 29
Reset this PC and keep my files ............... 29
Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 33
Using a Bluetooth connection
36
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 36
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 36
Connecting to the Internet
38
Connecting to a wireless network.......... 38
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 38
Connecting with a cable ........................ 41
Built-in network feature ............................. 41
Connecting to a cellular network ........... 41
Bluelight Shield
42
Securing your computer
44
Using a computer security lock.............. 44
Using passwords ................................... 44
Entering passwords .................................. 45
BIOS utility
46
Boot sequence....................................... 46
Setting passwords ................................. 46
Power management
47
Saving power ......................................... 47
Battery pack
49
Battery characteristics ........................... 49
Charging the battery ................................. 49
Optimizing battery life ............................... 50
Checking the battery level ........................ 51
Battery-low warning .................................. 51
Traveling with your computer
52
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 52
Moving around ....................................... 52
Preparing the computer ............................ 52
What to bring to meetings......................... 53
Taking the computer home .................... 53
Preparing the computer ............................ 53
What to take with you ............................... 53
Special considerations.............................. 54
Setting up a home office........................... 54
Traveling with the computer................... 54
Preparing the computer ............................ 55
What to take with you ............................... 55
Special considerations.............................. 55
Traveling internationally......................... 55
Preparing the computer ............................ 55
What to bring with you .............................. 55
Special considerations.............................. 56
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
58
Video and audio connectors
59
Connecting a monitor............................. 59
Headphones and microphone................ 59
HDMI
60
Frequently asked questions
62
Requesting service ................................ 64
Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 65
How do I get to Start? ............................... 65
How do I turn off my computer?................ 65
How do I unlock my computer? ................ 65
How do I set the alarm?............................ 67
Where are my apps? ................................ 68
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 68
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 69
Where can I get more information? .......... 69
Troubleshooting ..................................... 70
Troubleshooting tips ................................. 70
Error messages ........................................ 70
Internet and online security
72
First steps on the net ............................. 72
Protecting your computer.......................... 72
Choose an Internet Service Provider........ 72
Network connections ................................ 74
Surf the Net! ............................................. 75
Internet security software.......................... 75
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