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18 - Using the Precision Touchpad

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4. Now you can adjust the settings to suit your personal needs. You

can change the primary button for left- or right-handed use, turn the
touchpad off if you prefer to use a mouse, or set a delay to prevent
the cursor from moving if you accidentally tap the touchpad with
your palm while working. Scroll down to see more settings.

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Summary of Contents for SF314-52

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL Swift 3...

Page 2: ...n please visit the Acer BYOC website www acer com byoc start Model number _________________________________ Serial number _________________________________ Date of purchase ___________________________...

Page 3: ...power 42 Battery pack 44 Battery characteristics 44 Charging the battery 44 Optimizing battery life 45 Checking the battery level 46 Battery low warning 46 Traveling with your computer 47 Disconnecti...

Page 4: ...for 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...

Page 5: ...ooting Once you have connected to the internet you can download updates for your computer from http go acer com id 17883 1 The link will open the Acer Service Support webpage 2 Scroll down to Drivers...

Page 6: ...r device Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight Do not place it near sources of heat such as a radiator Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 50 C 122 F Do not subj...

Page 7: ...e total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a sing...

Page 8: ...tup Guide let us show you around your new Acer computer Screen view Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal stereo digital microphones for sound recording 2 Webcam Web camera for video communicati...

Page 9: ...pad Touch sensitive pointing device The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a left click Press down firmly on the lower right corn...

Page 10: ...iption 1 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections 3 USB Type C port Connects to USB devices that adopt the USB Type C connector Supports USB...

Page 11: ...ime 2 USB port Connects to USB devices 3 Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status Battery indicator Indicates the computer s battery status Charging The light shows amber when the battery...

Page 12: ...tion and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings 2 Battery reset pinhole Simulates removing and reinstalling the battery Insert a paperclip into the hole and...

Page 13: ...of the computer s controls like screen brightness and volume output Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock Fn F12 When Num Lock...

Page 14: ...to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the built in touchpad on and off Fn F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Fn F9 Keyboard backlight brightness down Decreases the keyboard backlight bri...

Page 15: ...ent Hotkey Icon Function Description Key Description 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 function...

Page 16: ...lide a finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Single finger press or tap Press the touchpad down or lightly tap the touchpad with your finger to perform a click which will select or start an it...

Page 17: ...press Lightly 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...

Page 18: ...ngs to suit your personal needs You can change the primary button for left or right handed use turn the touchpad off if you prefer to use a mouse or set a delay to prevent the cursor from moving if yo...

Page 19: ...up Backup allows you to quickly and easily back up your operating system installed apps and data 1 From Start select All apps then Acer Select Acer Recovery Management in the list of Acer apps Note Ac...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...ress 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 PC will restart several times during the reset process 7 Follow t...

Page 24: ...ory default This process will reinstall your operating system and remove all of your personal files apps and settings 4 Select Just remove my files if you are keeping your computer This will be quicke...

Page 25: ...een 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 process W...

Page 26: ...omputer s USB port if no internal Bluetooth adapter is available Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must first be paired with your computer s Bluetooth adapter This means it must first...

Page 27: ...g the Notifications icon in the lower right hand 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 t...

Page 28: ...a network which can link two or more computers without using wires Once connected to WLAN you can access the internet You can also share files other devices and even your internet connection itself Yo...

Page 29: ...s network s name and password if necessary If you are trying to connect to a public network such as at a coffeeshop make sure you have the wireless network s name 2 In the icon tray in the lower right...

Page 30: ...30 Connecting to the Internet 5 Make sure Wi Fi is On and select Show available networks 6 You will see a list of available wireless networks Select the one you wish to use...

Page 31: ...Connecting to the Internet 31 7 Once you select a wireless network select Connect 8 If required enter the network s password...

Page 32: ...ferent 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 light emissi...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...uthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility Once set you mu...

Page 35: ...e appears Try again and press 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 I...

Page 36: ...use the fingerprint reader to sign in and unlock your Acer notebook In order to use the fingerprint reader you must first configure the fingerprint reader to recognize your fingerprint to confirm you...

Page 37: ...Fingerprint Reader 37 2 Set a PIN code 3 In Windows Hello select Set up to configure the fingerprint reader...

Page 38: ...38 Fingerprint Reader 4 In the Windows Hello set up window select Get started to begin the fingerprint configuration 5 Enter your PIN to confirm your identity...

Page 39: ...der 39 6 When the Windows Hello setup window appears follow the onscreen directions Press and hold your finger on the fingerprint sensor and then lift Repeat this step until the fingerprint configurat...

Page 40: ...e to sign in or unlock your computer by placing your fingerprint on the fingerprint reader You may select Add another to add another fingerprint to unlock the computer Note If the notebook has multipl...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...Power management 43 5 Select Change settings that are currently unavailable 6 Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup 7 Select Save changes...

Page 44: ...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 conditioning process that you should follow 1...

Page 45: ...ective life An embedded battery has a life span of more than 1 000 charge discharge cycles Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation prolonging th...

Page 46: ...ortant 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 and the computer shuts down Situation Recomm...

Page 47: ...ernal 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 short distances for example from you...

Page 48: ...putting the computer in Sleep mode Press the Sleep hotkey or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer Taking the computer home When you are moving from your office to y...

Page 49: ...in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is...

Page 50: ...apter Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your compu...

Page 51: ...elers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally When travelin...

Page 52: ...In this section you will find Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computer Ports and connectors...

Page 53: ...devices to a single USB port Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers USB 2 0 High speed USB and USB 3 0 SuperSpeed USB USB 2 0 ports on Acer computers have a black tongue in...

Page 54: ...e C ports support up to USB 3 1 SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps Other USB or Thunderbolt devices with a USB Type C connector are supported but transfer speed may be reduced and certain functions will be disable...

Page 55: ...depends 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 usi...

Page 56: ...solution and refresh rate should be detected automatically If necessary change the display settings used by the computer Headphones and microphone One or more 3 5 mm jacks on your computer allow you t...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...estion 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 Acer service center contact inf...

Page 59: ...lied to the computer check the following Do you have a USB storage device USB drive CD drive or smartphone plugged into your computer Unplug it and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system Nothing app...

Page 60: ...and that it is turned on Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to a USB port and the corresponding port on the printer I want to restore my computer to its original settings This rec...

Page 61: ...the ITW passport If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer authorized ITW service site you can still get in contact with our offices worldwide Please visit www acer com Before you cal...

Page 62: ...computer How do I turn off my computer Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon Shut down You can also turn off the computer by right clicking the Windows Sta...

Page 63: ...e your Pictures folder will open by default Select Choose this folder to add the folder to the lock screen slideshow 4 Select a folder and select Remove to remove the folder from the lock screen slide...

Page 64: ...act as an alarm clock Type Alarms to search for the Alarms Clock app 1 Select an alarm from the list or select the in the lower right corner to create a new alarm 2 Enter the Alarm name 3 Set the tim...

Page 65: ...How do I install apps You can download Windows Store apps from Store You will need to have a Microsoft ID to purchase and download apps from Store I can t find apps like Notepad and Paint Where are t...

Page 66: ...osoft account and want to get one press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button Settings Accounts Sign in with a Microsoft account and follow the onscreen instructions How do I check for Wi...

Page 67: ...or messages If you receive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of a...

Page 68: ...d service center for assistance Keyboard error or no keyboard connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center...

Page 69: ...t Service Provider ISP which supplies the connection between your computer and the internet You should research the ISPs available in your region not forgetting to talk to friends and family about the...

Page 70: ...s fast and always on internet service via a cable television line This service is generally available in large cities You can use your telephone and watch cable TV at the same time you are connected t...

Page 71: ...Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you and other users of your home network to share access to files and devices connected to the network for example a printer or scanner Also you can share an inter...

Page 72: ...lled an internet browser Microsoft Edge provides an easy and secure web browsing experience As soon as you have your internet access installed and you are connected from the Start Menu click the Micro...

Page 73: ...tely after a software manufacturer announces an update hackers are ready with malware that can breach holes in the software that would have been patched if the update was installed How to stay safe Pe...

Page 74: ...cific decryption key Once the ransomware installs itself it will display a warning message that the computer is now locked The user is given a specific amount of money to pay as a fine and a timeframe...

Page 75: ...ecurity and think you may have a virus contact Norton s on call technicians to help eliminate the virus Take special precautions when using public Wi Fi Public Wi Fi is available just about everywhere...

Page 76: ...software on your devices to help protect yourself from the latest threats Protect your computer with Windows security tools Windows provides a variety of protection applications Windows Updates If you...

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