Acer EN715-51W, 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
Guidelines for safe battery usage ............... 9
Internal battery....................................... 11
Your Acer computer tour 12
Screen view ........................................... 12
Keyboard view ....................................... 13
Left view ................................................ 14
Right view .............................................. 15
USB 3.2 Gen 1 information ....................... 15
Front view ............................................. 16
Rear view .............................................. 16
Base view .............................................. 17
Using the keyboard 18
Lock keys............................................... 18
Hotkeys.................................................. 18
Windows keys........................................ 19
Using the Touchpad 20
Touchpad gestures................................ 20
Changing touchpad settings .................. 21
Recovery 23
Creating a factory default backup.......... 23
Backing up your wireless and LAN
drivers.................................................... 27
Restoring your computer ....................... 27
Reset this PC and keep my files ............... 28
Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 29
Using a Bluetooth connection 33
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 33
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 33
Connecting to the Internet 35
Connecting to a wireless network.......... 35
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 35
Connecting with a cable ........................ 38
Built-in network feature ............................. 38
Connecting to a cellular network ........... 38
Bluelight Shield 39
Securing your computer 41
Using a computer security lock.............. 41
Using passwords ................................... 41
Entering passwords .................................. 42
Fingerprint Reader 43
How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 43
BIOS utility 48
Boot sequence....................................... 48
Setting passwords ................................. 48
Power management 49
Saving power ......................................... 49
Battery pack 51
Battery characteristics ........................... 51
Charging the battery ................................. 51
Optimizing battery life ............................... 52
Checking the battery level......................... 53
Battery-low warning .................................. 53
Removing the battery................................ 54
Traveling with your computer 56
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 56
Moving around ....................................... 56
Preparing the computer ............................ 56
What to bring to meetings ......................... 57
Taking the computer home .................... 57
Preparing the computer ............................ 57
What to take with you................................ 57
Special considerations .............................. 58
Setting up a home office ........................... 58
Traveling with the computer................... 58
Preparing the computer ............................ 59
What to take with you................................ 59
Special considerations .............................. 59
Traveling internationally......................... 59
Preparing the computer ............................ 59
What to bring with you .............................. 59
Special considerations .............................. 60
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 62
HDMI 63
SD card reader 64
Frequently asked questions 66
Requesting service ................................ 68
Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 69
How do I get to Start? ............................... 69
How do I turn off my computer?................ 69
How do I unlock my computer?................. 69
How do I set the alarm? ............................ 71
Where are my apps?................................. 72
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 72
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 73
Where can I get more information?........... 73
Troubleshooting ..................................... 74
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 74
Error messages......................................... 74
Internet and online security 76
First steps on the net ............................. 76
Protecting your computer.......................... 76
Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 76
Network connections................................. 78