Acer EX215-32, User Manual

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ABLE OF CONTENTS
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.................................................. 17
The Windows OS Desktop 19
Tips and hints for using Windows.......... 20
Where are my apps?................................. 20
Can I turn off notifications? ....................... 20
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 20
Where can I get more information?........... 20
Using the Precision Touchpad 21
Touchpad gestures................................ 21
Changing touchpad settings .................. 23
Recovery 24
Creating a file history backup ................ 24
Backing up your wireless and LAN
drivers.................................................... 27
Restoring your computer ....................... 27
Reset this PC and keep my files ............... 27
Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 31
Using a Bluetooth connection 35
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 35
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 35
Connecting to the Internet 37
Connecting to a wireless network.......... 37
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 37
Connecting with a cable......................... 41
Built-in network feature ............................. 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
What to bring............................................. 53
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 55
Video and audio connectors 56
Connecting a monitor............................. 56
Headphones and microphone................ 56
HDMI 57
Frequently asked questions 59
Requesting service ................................ 61
Troubleshooting ..................................... 62
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 62
Error messages......................................... 62
Internet and online security 64
First steps on the net ............................. 64
Protecting your computer.......................... 64
Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 64
Network connections................................. 66
Surf the Net!.............................................. 67
Internet security software.......................... 68