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ABLE OF CONTENTS
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
Guidelines for safe battery usage ...... 9
Internal battery........................................ 12
Your Predator notebook tour 13
Screen view ................................................. 13
Keyboard view ........................................... 14
Left view........................................................ 16
USB 3.2 Gen 1 information................... 16
Right view .................................................... 17
USB 3.2 Gen 2 information ................... 17
USB Type-C information......................... 17
Rear view ...................................................... 18
Base view...................................................... 19
Using the keyboard 20
Lock keys..................................................... 20
Hotkeys......................................................... 20
Using the Precision Touchpad 22
Touchpad gestures ................................ 22
Changing touchpad settings............. 24
Recovery 26
Creating a file history backup ......... 26
Backing up your wireless and LAN
drivers............................................................ 29
Creating a factory default backup 29
Restoring your computer................... 34
Reset this PC and keep my files....... 34
Reset this PC and remove everything 36
Using a Bluetooth connection 40
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth. 40
Enable Bluetooth and add a device 40
Connecting to the Internet 43
Connecting to a wireless network. 43
Connecting to a wireless LAN............ 43
Connecting with a cable ...................... 46
Built-in network feature........................ 46
Connecting to a cellular network... 46
PredatorSense 47
The PredatorSense main screen ... 47
PredatorSense and Acer
TrueHarmonyTM settings ................. 48
PredatorSense Mobile App .............. 49
Boot logo customization...................... 51
Planet9 website........................................ 51
Adjusting the keyboard backlight.. 52
Static lighting ............................................... 52
Dynamic lighting......................................... 53
Creating a Lighting Profile................... 53
Overclocking .............................................. 54
Fan control .................................................. 55
Monitoring.................................................... 55
Game Sync settings .............................. 56
App Center................................................... 57
App Management........................................ 57
Bluelight Shield 58
Securing your computer 60
Using a computer security lock ..... 60
Using passwords..................................... 60
Entering passwords................................... 61
BIOS utility 62
Boot sequence.......................................... 62
Setting passwords ................................. 62
Power management 63
Saving power............................................. 63
Battery pack 65
Battery characteristics ....................... 65
Charging the battery ............................... 65
Optimizing battery life ............................ 66
Checking the battery level .................... 67
Battery-low warning................................. 67
Traveling with your computer 68
Disconnecting from the desktop ... 68
Moving around ......................................... 68
Preparing the computer ........................ 68
What to bring to meetings ................... 69
Taking the computer home ............... 69
Preparing the computer ........................ 69
What to take with you ............................ 70
Special considerations ............................ 70
Setting up a home office ....................... 70
Traveling with the computer.............. 71
Preparing the computer .......................... 71
What to take with you .............................. 71
Special considerations .............................. 71
Traveling internationally ..................... 72
Preparing the computer ......................... 72
What to bring with you ........................... 72
Special considerations ............................. 72