Acer Predator 17 X GX-792, User Manual

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Table of contents - 3
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A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
First things first 6
Your guides .................................................... 6
Basic care and tips for using your
computer........................................................... 7
Turning your computer off....................... 7
Taking care of your computer................ 7
Taking care of your AC adapter............ 8
Cleaning and servicing ................................ 8
Your Predator notebook tour 9
Screen view .................................................... 9
Keyboard view ............................................ 10
Left view ........................................................ 12
USB 3.0 information .................................. 12
Right view .................................................... 13
USB Type-C information ........................ 13
Base view ...................................................... 14
Using the keyboard 16
Lock keys ...................................................... 16
Hotkeys ............................................................. 16
Windows keys............................................. 18
Using the Precision Touchpad 19
Touchpad gestures.................................. 19
Changing touchpad settings.............. 21
Recovery 23
Creating a factory default backup 23
Backing up your wireless and LAN
drivers ............................................................ 26
Restoring your computer ................... 26
Reset this PC and keep my files ....... 26
Reset this PC and remove everything 28
Using a Bluetooth connection 30
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth . 30
Enable Bluetooth and add a device 30
Connecting to the Internet 33
Connecting to a wireless network . 33
Connecting to a wireless LAN ............. 33
Connecting with a cable....................... 36
Built-in network feature ........................ 36
Connecting to a cellular network.... 37
Predator Bluelight Shield 38
PredatorSense 39
The PredatorSense main screen ... 39
Overclocking .................................................. 40
PredatorSense settings .......................... 41
Assign an action to a hotkey............. 41
Create a new profile .............................. 42
Record a macro ........................................ 43
Adjust the keyboard backlight ........ 45
Securing your computer 47
Using a computer security lock....... 47
Using passwords ...................................... 47
Entering passwords .................................. 48
BIOS utility 49
Boot sequence .......................................... 49
Setting passwords.................................. 49
Power management 50
Saving power.............................................. 50
Battery pack 52
Battery characteristics........................ 52
Charging the battery................................. 52
Optimizing battery life.............................. 53
Checking the battery level.................... 54
Battery-low warning ................................ 54
Traveling with your computer 55
Disconnecting from the desktop.... 55
Moving around .......................................... 55
Preparing the computer.......................... 55
What to bring to meetings.................... 56
Taking the computer home................ 56
Preparing the computer......................... 56
What to take with you.............................. 57
Special considerations ............................. 57
Setting up a home office......................... 57
Traveling with the computer ............ 58
Preparing the computer......................... 58
What to take with you............................. 58
Special considerations ............................ 58
Traveling internationally..................... 59
Preparing the computer......................... 59
What to bring with you........................... 59
Special considerations ............................ 59
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 62
Thunderbolt 3 port 64
Displays......................................................... 64
Memory card reader 66
Video and audio connectors 67
HDMI 69
Frequently asked questions 71
Requesting service .................................. 73
Tips and hints for using Windows
10 ....................................................................... 75
How do I get to Start?............................. 75