Acer ConceptD 5, User Manual

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Table of contents - 3
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
First things first 6
Your guides ............................................. 6
Basic care and tips for using your
computer.................................................. 6
Turning your computer off........................... 6
Taking care of your computer ..................... 7
Taking care of your AC adapter .................. 8
Cleaning and servicing................................ 8
Your ConceptD notebook tour 9
Screen view .......................................... 9
Keyboard view ...................................... 10
Left view ............................................... 11
USB Type-C information ........................... 11
Right view ............................................. 12
USB 3.1 Gen 1 information ....................... 12
Base view ........................................... 13
Using the keyboard 14
Lock keys............................................... 14
Special keys .......................................... 14
Hotkeys.................................................. 15
Windows keys........................................ 16
Using the Precision Touchpad 17
Touchpad gestures................................ 17
Changing touchpad settings .................. 19
Recovery 20
Creating a factory default backup.......... 20
Backing up your wireless and LAN
drivers.................................................... 22
Restoring your computer ....................... 22
Reset this PC and keep my files ............... 23
Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 24
Using a Bluetooth connection 27
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 27
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 27
Connecting to the Internet 29
Connecting to a wireless network.......... 29
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 29
Bluelight Shield 32
ConceptD Palette 33
The ConceptD Palette main screen....... 33
Color profile setting ................................... 33
Monitoring.............................................. 34
App Center ............................................ 34
Securing your computer 36
Using a computer security lock.............. 36
Using passwords ................................... 36
Entering passwords .................................. 37
Fingerprint Reader 38
How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 38
BIOS utility 43
Boot sequence....................................... 43
Setting passwords ................................. 43
Power management 44
Saving power ......................................... 44
Battery pack 46
Battery characteristics ........................... 46
Charging the battery ................................. 46
Optimizing battery life ............................... 47
Checking the battery level......................... 48
Battery-low warning .................................. 48
Traveling with your computer 49
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 49
Moving around ....................................... 49
Preparing the computer ............................ 49
What to bring to meetings ......................... 50
Taking the computer home .................... 50
Preparing the computer ............................ 50
What to take with you................................ 51
Special considerations .............................. 51
Setting up a home office ........................... 51
Traveling with the computer................... 52
Preparing the computer ............................ 52
What to take with you................................ 52
Special considerations .............................. 52
Traveling internationally......................... 52
Preparing the computer ............................ 53
What to bring with you .............................. 53
Special considerations .............................. 53
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 55
USB Type-C port 56
SD card reader 57
Video and audio connectors 58
Connecting a monitor............................. 58
Headphones and microphone................ 58
HDMI 59
Frequently asked questions 61
Requesting service ................................ 63
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
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 67
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 68
Where can I get more information?........... 68
Troubleshooting ..................................... 69
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 69
Error messages......................................... 69