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Rear view

Base view

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Ventilation and 

cooling fan

Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the 

openings.

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Icon Item

Description

1

Ventilation and 

cooling fan

Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the 

openings.

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Speakers

Deliver stereo audio output.

3

Battery reset 

pinhole

Simulates removing and reinstalling 

the battery.

Insert a paperclip into the hole and 

press for four seconds.

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Summary of Contents for SP514-51N

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL Spin 5...

Page 2: ...contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice Some features described in this manual may not be supp...

Page 3: ...31 Reset this PC and remove everything 35 Using a Bluetooth connection 39 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 39 Enable Bluetooth and add a device 39 Connecting to the Internet 41 Connecting to a wireles...

Page 4: ...ter and your health Where to find the power button ports and connectors Windows 11 interface overview Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard How to create recovery backups Guidelines for...

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

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: ...cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft moist cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners If your computer is dropped or visibly dama...

Page 8: ...d the warranty If you plan to store the device for a long period of time turn off the device remove AC power and store the product at room temperature 0 C 35 C in a dry humidity 45 80 well ventilated...

Page 9: ...at temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 35 C 95 F The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles The battery can be charged and discharg...

Page 10: ...ring incorrect glasses or contact lenses glare excessive room lighting poorly focused screens very small typefaces and low contrast displays could stress your eyes The following sections provide sugge...

Page 11: ...sing drapes shades or blinds using a task light changing the display s viewing angle using a glare reduction filter using a display visor such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display s top f...

Page 12: ...2 Camera Camera for video communication or taking photos A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active 3 Touchscreen Displays computer output supports multi touch input Note This moni...

Page 13: ...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 corner to perform a rig...

Page 14: ...rts high definition digital video connections 3 USB port with power off charging Connects to USB devices 4 Headset speaker jack Connects to audio devices e g speakers headphones or a headset with micr...

Page 15: ...USB 3 2 Gen 2 compatible ports are blue Compatible with USB 3 2 Gen 2 and earlier devices For optimal performance use USB 3 2 Gen 2 certified devices Defined by the USB 3 2 Gen 2 specification SuperSp...

Page 16: ...ot cover or obstruct the openings Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings 2 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output 3 Ba...

Page 17: ...ption Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Icon Function Description Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off Volume down Decreases the sound volume Volu...

Page 18: ...n Function Description Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn F1 F12 Function keys Activates the F1 to F12 keys Fn F Switches fan mode between Silent Normal and Performance For more information on how to...

Page 19: ...pecial function of the F1 to F12 keys change the function key setting in the BIOS to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer then select the Main menu and change Function key behavior to Fu...

Page 20: ...a mouse Press and hold to select text in apps like OneNote C Charge pin Insert the stylus into the slot completely to start charging If you feel that the function is unstable please insert the stylus...

Page 21: ...e Internet 4 Task View Allows to switch between running applications and add the virtual desktop 5 Widgets Provides the weather news stocks and sports information 6 Power Shut down sleep or restart yo...

Page 22: ...Start to remove the app from Start How do I make an app appear on my taskbar If you re in all apps list and you want to make an app appear on the taskbar right click an app and select More Pin to tas...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...pe down to minimize all open windows and show Desktop swipe upwards to restore the minimized windows Swipe left or right to switch between open windows Four finger press Lightly tap the touchpad with...

Page 25: ...right hand corner of the screen select the Network Sound and Battery icon to open the Quick settings pane 2 Select All settings 3 Select Bluetooth devices Touchpad 4 Now you can adjust the settings to...

Page 26: ...or create a factory default backup If you cannot access Acer Care Center click Settings in the Start menu select System and then click Recovery Creating a file history backup Recovery Management allo...

Page 27: ...Recovery 27 3 Click Set up syncing for OneDrive folder syncing to continue 4 Make sure the folders that you want to back up are selected and click Start back up to continue...

Page 28: ...28 Recovery 5 You can select View sync progress to watch files sync until it completes 6 To open the OneDrive folder double click OneDrive icon in the notification area...

Page 29: ...quickly and easily back up your operating system installed apps and data 1 From Start select Windows Tools in all apps list then Recovery Drive 2 Select Yes to open the Recovery Drive window 3 Make s...

Page 30: ...B drive and wait for the PC to detect the USB drive then click Next 5 Everything on the drive will be deleted Click Create to continue 6 You will be shown the backup progress on the screen 7 Follow th...

Page 31: ...shown the backup progress on the screen Restoring your computer Recovery Management allows you to quickly and easily restore your computer back to its default status You can choose to keep your files...

Page 32: ...32 Recovery 2 Select the Restore tab and click Get started to open the Recovery window 3 Click Reset PC to Choose an option...

Page 33: ...efresh your PC and reinstall your operating system without removing your personal files 5 Choose from the two options Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows Ensure you are connected to...

Page 34: ...nge settings to open the Choose settings options 7 Choose your settings options and follow the instructions on screen Click Confirm then Next to continue Important If you have apps installed on your P...

Page 35: ...ess on the screen The screen will turn off during the reset process 10 The screen will turn back on when it is installing Windows Your PC will restart several times during the reset process 11 Follow...

Page 36: ...36 Recovery 2 Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to open the Recovery window 3 Click Reset PC to Choose an option...

Page 37: ...your PC back to its factory default 5 Choose from the two options Cloud download or Local reinstall to reinstall Windows Ensure you are connected to the internet when using Cloud download 6 Click Chan...

Page 38: ...will be shown the reset progress on the screen The screen will turn off during the reset process 10 The screen will turn back on when it is installing Windows Your PC will restart several times during...

Page 39: ...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 be authenticated for security pu...

Page 40: ...tery icon in the lower right hand corner of the screen to open the Quick settings pane From here you can enable or disable Bluetooth or right click on Bluetooth Go to Settings to enter the Bluetooth s...

Page 41: ...al area 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 its...

Page 42: ...of the wireless 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 Click Network icon in...

Page 43: ...Connecting to the Internet 43 4 You will see a list of available wireless networks Select the one you wish to use 5 Once you select a wireless network select Connect...

Page 44: ...44 Connecting to the Internet 6 If required enter the network s password...

Page 45: ...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 emission from the L...

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: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...lock your Acer notebook In order to use the fingerprint reader you must first configure the fingerprint reader to recognize your fingerprint to confirm your identity How to use the fingerprint reader...

Page 50: ...50 Fingerprint Reader 2 In the Windows Hello setup window select Get started to begin the fingerprint configuration 3 Enter your PIN to confirm your identity...

Page 51: ...der 51 4 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 52: ...o sign in or unlock your computer by placing your fingerprint on the fingerprint reader You may select Add another finger to add another fingerprint to unlock the computer Note If the notebook has mul...

Page 53: ...ayed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed on the top of the screen Setting passwords To set a password on bo...

Page 54: ...er 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 y...

Page 55: ...Power management 55 3 Select Change settings that are currently unavailable 4 Scroll down and disable Turn on fast start up 5 Select Save changes...

Page 56: ...nect 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 Connect the AC adapter and fully...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ...e keyboard pointing device printer external monitor and other external devices 7 Disconnect the Kensington Noble lock if you are using one to secure the computer Moving around When you are just moving...

Page 60: ...nnot find an electrical outlet reduce the drain on the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press the Sleep hotkey or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer...

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

Page 62: ...le USB port Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers USB 2 0 High speed USB and USB 3 2 Gen 1 Gen 2 SuperSpeed USB USB 2 0 ports on Acer computers have a black tongue in the po...

Page 63: ...can be connected to a single Thunderbolt 4 port If an adapter is used DisplayPort or compatible devices including HDMI DVI or VGA can be used Note Thunderbolt 4 ports support transfer speeds up to 40...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...olution 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 to...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...Got a question In this section you will find Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting information How to protect yourself while online Where to find Acer service center contact information...

Page 68: ...s being supplied 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...

Page 69: ...the printer is connected to a power outlet 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...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...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 error messages in alphabetical order togeth...

Page 72: ...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 Keyboard interface error Contact your dea...

Page 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...er 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 Microsoft Edge app or the i...

Page 77: ...ometimes with little action on the user s part Immediately after a software manufacturer announces an update hackers are ready with malware that can breach holes in the software that would have been p...

Page 78: ...hey ve got into a device and what to do if you re ever infected Ransomware A form of malware that will encrypt personal data files on your computer and attached devices Encryption converts files into...

Page 79: ...a virus is just one type of malicious threat A virus is classified as a self replicating piece of malicious code that travels by inserting itself into files or programs What to do if you re infected T...

Page 80: ...uppercase and lowercase letters symbols and numbers Don t click on random links or open unsolicited messages and attachments particularly from people you don t know Don t access any personal informat...

Page 81: ...security 81 However do not blame every computer problem on a virus If you suspect your computer is infected the first thing to do is update if you have not already done so and run your antivirus and a...

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