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Summary of Contents for Swift 7

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL Swift 7...

Page 2: ...ins 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 supported...

Page 3: ...eristics 42 Charging the battery 42 Optimizing battery life 43 Checking the battery level 44 Battery low warning 44 Traveling with your computer 45 Disconnecting from the desktop 45 Moving around 45 P...

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: ...leshooting 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 Support webpage 2 Scroll down to Drivers and...

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: ...ow you around your new Acer computer Screen view Icon Item Description 1 Touchscreen Displays computer output supports multi touch input 2 Camera Camera for video communication or taking photos A ligh...

Page 9: ...yboard on page 12 3 Touchpad The marked area is touch sensitive Double tap in the marked area to perform a left click Tap with two fingers to perform a right click 4 Power indicator Indicates the comp...

Page 10: ...r power source providing 45 W at 15 or 20 V For optimal performance please use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device Icon Item Description 1 Headset speaker jack Connects to audi...

Page 11: ...card slot Insert a nano SIM card into the slot depending on your device 2 Power button Turns the computer on and off 1 2 Icon Item Description 1 Battery reset pinhole Simulates removing and reinstalli...

Page 12: ...rtain keys E g press the Fn key to activate the F1 to F12 keys Fn Q Airplane mode Enables disables the computer s communication devices Fn W Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode Fn E Display toggle S...

Page 13: ...und volume Fn Volume down Decreases the sound volume Fn Pg Up Home Home Scrolls to the beginning of a document Fn Pg Dn End End Scrolls to the end of a document Hotkey Icon Function Description Key De...

Page 14: ...xperience Many applications support precision touchpad gestures that use one or more fingers however some gestures may not be supported by the specific application or program you are using Touchpad ge...

Page 15: ...simple finger and thumb gesture Three finger press Lightly tap the touchpad with three fingers to open Cortana if your computer supports Cortana or open the Search Windows if your computer does not su...

Page 16: ...corner of the screen select the Notifications icon to open the Notifications pane 2 Select All settings Four finger swipe Swipe across the touchpad with four fingers Swipe up to open Task View Move t...

Page 17: ...ct Devices Touchpad 4 Now you can adjust the settings to suit your personal needs You can switch off the touchpad if you prefer to use a mouse Or you can adjust the touchpad sensitivity to suit your n...

Page 18: ...lick Settings in the Start menu select Update Security and then click Recovery Creating a factory default backup Recovery Management allows you to quickly and easily back up your operating system inst...

Page 19: ...Acer then Acer Recovery Management 2 Select the Backup tab and click Get Started for Create Factory Default Backup to open the Recovery Drive window 3 Make sure Back up system files to the recovery d...

Page 20: ...the wireless and LAN drivers if you install another operating system 1 From Start select Acer then Acer Recovery Management 2 Select the Backup tab and click Get started for Backup wireless and LAN dr...

Page 21: ...y Management 2 Select the Restore tab and click Get started to Choose an option 3 Select Keep my files to refresh your PC and reinstall your operating system without removing your personal files Click...

Page 22: ...ng 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 the process until it completes 8 When your PC has...

Page 23: ...re keeping your computer This will be quicker but less secure Files may still be recovered with a file recovery program Select Remove files and clean the drive if you are not keeping your computer Thi...

Page 24: ...screen will turn off during the reset process 7 The 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 com...

Page 25: ...er 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 purposes You only...

Page 26: ...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 the Bluetooth setting...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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 the notification area 3 Y...

Page 29: ...Connecting to the Internet 29 4 Once you select a wireless network select Connect 5 If required enter the network s password...

Page 30: ...es 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 th...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...esume from Hibernation if available for maximum security Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot up and resum...

Page 33: ...orrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries the system halts Press a...

Page 34: ...e 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 your ident...

Page 35: ...Fingerprint Reader 35 2 Set a PIN code 3 In Windows Hello select Set up to configure the fingerprint reader...

Page 36: ...36 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 37: ...der 37 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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...rtup 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 you prefer to reduce...

Page 41: ...Power management 41 4 Select Change settings that are currently unavailable 5 Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup 6 Select Save changes...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...xternal 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 within short distances for example...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...In this section you will find Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computer Ports and connectors...

Page 51: ...USB Type C ports support up to USB 3 1 SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps Other USB devices with a USB Type C connector are supported but transfer speed may be reduced and certain functions will be disabled such a...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ...he 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 call...

Page 57: ...eave your computer running but not be disturbed by notifications Tap the Windows Start button and tap Settings System Notifications actions From here you can enable disable notifications for all of yo...

Page 58: ...Start that you want it to appear Other tiles will be moved to accommodate the tile in its new location Can I arrange tiles in groups Yes you can Tap and hold a tile until you see the screen dim Drag...

Page 59: ...save the alarm 9 Select On or Off to activate or deactivate the alarm Where are my apps Tap search box and type the name of the app you would like to open using the pop up keyboard To view the complet...

Page 60: ...st and scroll to Windows Accessories to see the list of legacy programs What is a Microsoft ID account A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use to sign in to Windows You can u...

Page 61: ...ndows Start button Settings Update Security Windows Update Tap Advanced options to configure the settings Where can I get more information For more information please visit the following pages Windows...

Page 62: ...on the Cellular Data depending on your device To turn on the Cellular Data follow these steps 1 Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button click Settings in the Start menu 2 Select the N...

Page 63: ...Frequently asked questions 63 3 Select Cellular Manage eSIM profiles 4 Click Cellular Data...

Page 64: ...64 Frequently asked questions 5 In Cellular Data click Use to continue 6 Then click Yes...

Page 65: ...requently asked questions 65 7 Once the setting is completed successfully the status of Cellular Data is active 8 Click Network icon in the notification area to ensure your connection with a data plan...

Page 66: ...r 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 ac...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ...Edge tile or the icon located in the taskbar and take your internet experience to a new level Acer website To get you started why not visit our website www acer com Acer is dedicated to provide you wi...

Page 72: ...oles in the software that would have been patched if the update was installed How to stay safe Perform any and all software updates as soon as they are available Keep a lookout for fake or phishing em...

Page 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...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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