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14 - Your Predator notebook tour

Base view

Subwoofer

Icon Item

Description

Ventilation
and cooling
fan

Allows the computer to stay
cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the
openings.

Main storage
and memory
compartment

Houses the computer’s main
storage and memory.

You may upgrade your
computer’s main storage and
memory. Acer recommends
asking an approved service
center to do this.

Battery reset
pinhole

Simulates removing and
reinstalling the battery.

Insert a paperclip into the hole
and press for four seconds.

Speakers

Deliver stereo audio output.

Subwoofer

Delivers enhanced bass audio.

Summary of Contents for Predator 17 X GX-792

Page 1: ...User s Manual...

Page 2: ...r BYOC website www acer com byoc start Model number ___________________________________________ Serial number ___________________________________________ Date of purchase _____________________________...

Page 3: ...orSense 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 Securin...

Page 4: ...a Microsoft ID account 79 How do I check for Windows updates 79 Where can I get more information 80 Troubleshooting 81 Troubleshooting tips 81 Error messages 81 Internet and online security 83 First...

Page 5: ...or your computer and your health Where to find the power button ports and connectors Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard How to create recovery backups Guidelines for connecting to a n...

Page 6: ...a recovery expansion options and troubleshooting There are two ways to download the User s Manual You must first be connected to the internet 1 Open Acer Care Center from the desktop and select My Sys...

Page 7: ...he Windows Start button select Power Sleep Right click the Windows Start button Shut down or sign out Sleep Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it Only u...

Page 8: ...ts on top of it Route the power cord and any cables away from where people walk When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere ratings of the equip...

Page 9: ...ow you around your new Predator computer Screen view 2 1 3 4 Icon Item Description 1 Webcam Web camera for video communication A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active 2 Micropho...

Page 10: ...er s hard drive is active Battery indicator Indicates the computer s battery status Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging Fully charged The light shows red when in AC mode Power...

Page 11: ...4 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device 5 Click buttons left and right The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons 6 Touchpad Windows key toggle button Turns the buil...

Page 12: ...e for recording audio Headset speaker jack Connects to audio devices e g speakers headphones 4 SD card reader Accepts one Secure Digital SD or SDHC card Only one card can operate at a time USB 3 0 inf...

Page 13: ...Supports high definition digital video connections 4 External display DisplayPort port Connects to a display device using the high definition DisplayPort interface 5 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an...

Page 14: ...e and memory compartment Houses the computer s main storage and memory You may upgrade your computer s main storage and memory Acer recommends asking an approved service center to do this 3 Battery re...

Page 15: ...Your Predator notebook tour 15 6 Acer DustDefender Reduces dust accumulation enabling the components to stay cool perform better and last longer Icon Item Description...

Page 16: ...in the hotkey combination Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the keypad is in numeric mode The keys func...

Page 17: ...Fn F9 Keyboard backlight toggle Turns the keyboard backlight on and off Fn F12 Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or off Fn Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Fn Brightness down Decre...

Page 18: ...escription Windows key Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen or to return to the last open app It can also be used with other keys for special functions please check Windows Help Application ke...

Page 19: ...gestures may not be supported by the specific application or program you are using Touchpad gestures Single finger slide Slide a finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Single finger press or t...

Page 20: ...ghtly tap the touchpad with three fingers to open Cortana if your computer supports Cortana or open the Action Center if your computer does not support Cortana Three finger swipe Swipe across the touc...

Page 21: ...he lower right hand corner of the screen select the Notifications icon to open the Notifications pane 2 Select All settings 3 Select Devices Mouse touchpad 4 Now you can adjust the settings to suit yo...

Page 22: ...22 Using the Precision Touchpad moving if you accidentally tap the touchpad with your palm while working Scroll down to see more settings...

Page 23: ...ackup allows you to quickly and easily back up your operating system installed apps and data 1 From Start select All apps then Predator Select Predator Recovery Management in the list of Predator apps...

Page 24: ...Get Started for Create Factory Default Backup to open the Recovery Drive window 3 Make sure Backup system files to the recovery drive is selected and click Next 4 Plug in the USB drive and wait for t...

Page 25: ...rocess until it completes 8 After creating the recovery backup you can choose to delete the recovery information on your computer If you delete this information you can only use the USB recovery backu...

Page 26: ...tab and click Get started for Backup wireless and LAN drivers Choose a folder to save your drivers and select OK Restoring your computer Recovery Management allows you to quickly and easily restore y...

Page 27: ...l files Click Reset to continue 5 You will be shown the reset progress on the screen The screen will turn off during the reset process 6 The screen will turn back on when it is installing Windows Your...

Page 28: ...hoose an option 3 Select Remove everything to reset your PC back to its factory default This process will reinstall your operating system and remove all of your personal files apps and settings 4 Sele...

Page 29: ...screen will turn back on when it is installing Windows Your PC will restart several times during the reset process 8 Follow the process until it completes 9 When your PC has completed the reset proce...

Page 30: ...g Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must be enabled on both devices For your computer this may be an external switch a software setting or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer s USB por...

Page 31: ...1 Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button Settings Devices Bluetooth and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable disable it 2 Your computer will automatically start searching for d...

Page 32: ...and corner of the screen to open the Notifications pane From here you can enable or disable Bluetooth or right click on Bluetooth Go to settings to enter the Bluetooth settings Note Some devices using...

Page 33: ...nstall a small box a router or modem that will allow you to connect to the internet Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area networ...

Page 34: ...ase follow the steps below 1 Ensure you have a wireless router access point and current internet connection through the ISP of your choice Make a note of the wireless network s name and password if ne...

Page 35: ...Connecting to the Internet 35 4 Select Network internet 5 You will see a list of available wireless networks Select the one you wish to use...

Page 36: ...ct a wireless network select Connect 7 If required enter the network s password Connecting with a cable Built in network feature Plug one end of a network cable into the network port on your computer...

Page 37: ...ular network If your computer has a SIM slot you can connect to the internet using a cellular phone network To do this you must have a compatible SIM card and a data contract with your cellular provid...

Page 38: ...from four different modes to fit your needs No Item Description 1 Low Reduction Reduces blue light emission from the LED backlit screen by 10 to 25 for basic protection 2 Medium Reduction Reduces blue...

Page 39: ...zones turn sticky keys on or off and change multimedia modes The PredatorSense main screen The main screen gives you a one glance overview of your system s current status including the CPU frequency t...

Page 40: ...nnected and battery charge is over 30 Note The AC adapter must be connected and battery charge must be over 30 in order to overclock your computer Note Acer is not responsible for any damages incurred...

Page 41: ...can set the fan to maximum speed or disable sticky keys The Multimedia Mode Settings buttons at the bottom of the screen automatically adjust the system s display and audio settings for different scen...

Page 42: ...action for that hotkey to perform Click Apply Create a new profile From the main page click Edit to launch the Profile management page open the Key assignment tab Click the icon beneath the Hotkey pro...

Page 43: ...Click the arrows above or below the P icon to adjust each group of functions for the hotkeys The P icon color corresponds to the color the physical P key will assume when that group is active Record a...

Page 44: ...vailable macros then click New macro to record a new macro You will be asked to enter a name for the new macro Click OK then click Start recording The macro recorder will record your keystrokes When y...

Page 45: ...t The keyboard backlight is divided into four zones which you can turn on or off independently Click Edit to launch the Profile management page open the Lighting tab Click the slider under each zone t...

Page 46: ...Keeping your computer and data safe In this section you will find How to secure your computer Setting passwords What you need to prepare when you re traveling How to get the most out of your battery...

Page 47: ...e key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of pro...

Page 48: ...ess Enter When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password i...

Page 49: ...yed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed on the left of the screen Setting passwords To set a password on bo...

Page 50: ...wer Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly but also uses a small amount of power to check for signals to start These checks will slowly drain your computer s battery If...

Page 51: ...Power management 51 5 Select Change settings that are currently unavailable 6 Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup 7 Select Save changes...

Page 52: ...r failure Charging the battery Plug the AC adapter into the computer and connect to a mains power outlet Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use a battery pack for the first time there is a con...

Page 53: ...e Frequent use the more you use the battery the faster it will reach the end of its effective life An embedded battery has a life span of more than 1 000 charge discharge cycles Optimizing battery lif...

Page 54: ...rse of action depends on your situation Important Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery low warning appears Data may be lost if the battery is allowed to become fully depleted a...

Page 55: ...eyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer Moving around When you are just moving within s...

Page 56: ...AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room If the meeting room does not have an electrical outlet reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press the...

Page 57: ...h you leave the computer in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat Changes in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temper...

Page 58: ...Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home Make sure that the battery in the computer is charged Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when carrying it into the gate area W...

Page 59: ...riate for your destination s Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Proof of purchase in case you need to show it to customs officials International Travelers Warranty pass...

Page 60: ...e with the local AC voltage Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer If you are using the modem check if the modem and connector are compatible with the telecommunications s...

Page 61: ...In this section you will find Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computer Ports and connectors...

Page 62: ...s or other devices through a USB port Some USB 3 0 ports support charging devices when the computer is in Hibernate Note Two USB standards are currently available on Predator computers USB 2 0 High sp...

Page 63: ...ces to a single USB port Important When removing a USB storage device you should right click on the USB icon in the Windows task bar and select Eject device to tell the operating system to stop using...

Page 64: ...nd power on USB C devices The Type C port is reversable connectors may be inserted with either side up Displays Up to two 4K displays with can be connected to a single Thunderbolt 3 port If an adapter...

Page 65: ...SB storage device you should right click on the USB icon in the Windows task bar and select Eject device to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it Failure to do this may...

Page 66: ...pends on the contents of the card and ask you if you wish to use a program to access the contents of the card SD SDHC and SDXC cards Different types of SD cards cover different capacities while using...

Page 67: ...nd plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet 4 Follow any setup instructions in the monitor s user s guide 5 Turn on power to the monitor then the computer 6 Make sure that the current resolution a...

Page 68: ...ging in an external microphone disables the built in microphone Note Some computers have a single combo port that allows you to use single pin headsets with a built in microphone These headsets are mo...

Page 69: ...compatible digital audio video source such as your computer a set top box DVD player and audio video receiver to any compatible digital audio and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV wit...

Page 70: ...tion In this section you will find Frequently asked questions Tips for using Windows 10 Troubleshooting information How to protect yourself while online Where to find Predator service center contact i...

Page 71: ...on again Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet If power is being supplied to the computer check the following Do you have a USB storage device USB...

Page 72: ...rnal speakers automatically turn off The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as t...

Page 73: ...ssport came with your computer and contains all you need to know about the ITW program A list of available authorized service centers is in this handy booklet Read this passport thoroughly Always have...

Page 74: ...support we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer write them down as they appear on the scr...

Page 75: ...select the Windows Start button and select All apps to show a list of installed apps on the computer How do I turn off my computer Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select...

Page 76: ...do I set up the lock screen slideshow 1 Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings Personalization 2 Under Background select Slideshow 3 Select Add a folder and open...

Page 77: ...text box to display the results select Control Panel Adjust screen resolution Alternatively you can also right click anywhere on the desktop and select Screen resolution How do I set the alarm Your co...

Page 78: ...n All apps and you want to make an app appear on Start right click an app and select Pin to Start How do I remove a tile from Start Right click a tile to select it and select Unpin from Start to remov...

Page 79: ...use to communicate with friends and sign in to your favorite websites When you sign in to your PC with a Microsoft account you ll connect your PC to the people files and devices you care about Do I n...

Page 80: ...80 Frequently asked questions Where can I get more information For more information please visit the following pages Windows 10 information go acer com windows tutorial Support FAQs support acer com...

Page 81: ...rror messages below If the problem cannot be resolved contact your dealer Error messages If you receive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the e...

Page 82: ...dealer or an authorized service center I O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard error or no keyboard connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center...

Page 83: ...owledge and communication tools To accomplish these steps you should first select an Internet Service Provider ISP which supplies the connection between your computer and the internet You should resea...

Page 84: ...is sometimes unavailable in rural areas Connection speeds vary depending on your location but DSL generally provides very fast and reliable internet connection As the connection is always on it is ge...

Page 85: ...ires Setting up a wireless network is easy and allows you to share files peripheral devices and an internet connection What are benefits of a wireless network Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you a...

Page 86: ...em router with the subscription to their services Read carefully the documentation supplied with your Access point router for detailed setup instructions Network cable RJ45 A network cable also called...

Page 87: ...rnet Explorer tile or the icon located on the desktop and take your internet experience to a new level Predator website To get you started why not visit our website www acer com Predator is dedicated...

Page 88: ...rms or spam can infect your computer in various ways using up resources or clogging up a network What is spyware Spyware refers to generally unwanted programs that are downloaded onto your computer wh...

Page 89: ...computer is monitored programs that attempt to receive information without your permission are detected and the firewall will display an alert You can then decide if you will allow the connection if t...

Page 90: ...h security software Several types of security software are necessary for basic online security Security software essentials include firewall and antivirus programs A firewall is usually your computer...

Page 91: ...be easily guessed is the first step toward keeping passwords secure and out of the wrong hands Strong passwords have eight characters or more and use a combination of letters numbers and symbols e g...

Page 92: ...less you specifically asked for the email to be sent to you If you get an email asking you to click on a link to perform an action such as resetting your password and you didn t ask to reset your pass...

Page 93: ...he old saying there s no such thing as a free lunch still rings true today Supposedly free software such as screen savers or smileys secret investment tricks sure to make you untold fortunes and conte...

Page 94: ...y tools Windows provides a variety of protection applications Windows Updates If you have an active internet connection Windows can check for important updates for your computer and install them autom...

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