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USER’S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for Swift Go 14

Page 2: ...This manual 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 ma...

Page 3: ...ection 36 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 36 Enable Bluetooth and add a device 36 Connecting to the Internet 38 Connecting to a wireless network 38 Connecting to a wireless LAN 38 OLED Screen 42 How...

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: ...ternet 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 Manuals and search for your model by pasting...

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: ...rging port must be clean and free from debris and should only be used with Acer charging equipment Use of a non Acer battery or charging equipment can cause damage to the product and will void the war...

Page 9: ...r 50 C 122 F Failure to follow these guidelines may cause the battery to leak acid become hot explode or ignite and cause injury and or damage Do not pierce open or disassemble the battery If the batt...

Page 10: ...n the battery is fully charged Battery performance is especially limited in temperatures well below freezing Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode Batteries may also explode if dam...

Page 11: ...display brightness and or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity Eliminate glare and reflections by placing your display in such a way that the side faces t...

Page 12: ...Camera Camera for video communication or taking photos A light next to the camera indicates that the camera is active 3 Screen Displays computer output supports touch or non touch option 2 3 1 Note Th...

Page 13: ...ensitive 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 perfo...

Page 14: ...h Thunderbolt 4 Compatible with USB4 port Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging DC in requires power adapter or power source providing 100 W at 20 V For optimal performance please use a certif...

Page 15: ...ideo output Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging DC in requires power adapter or power source providing 65 W at 20 V For optimal performance please use a certified Acer power adapter or USB P...

Page 16: ...e computer s power status 2 MicroSD card reader Accepts one Secure Digital microSD card Only one card can operate at a time 3 Headset speaker jack Connects to audio devices e g speakers headphones or...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...ck 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 Volume up Increases the sound vo...

Page 19: ...uchpad toggle Turns the built in touchpad on and off Keyboard backlight control Adjusts keyboard backlight brightness Snipping tool Snips a rectangle freeform window or full screen to your clipboard I...

Page 20: ...narios please launch Acer Quick Access application Fn delete ins Turns Insert on or off Fn home Scrolls to the beginning of a document Fn end Scrolls to the end of a document Fn pg up Scrolls up a pag...

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: ...a 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 all...

Page 27: ...26 Recovery 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: ...Recovery 27 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: ...Backup wireless and LAN drivers Choose a folder to save your drivers and select OK 3 You will be shown the backup progress on the screen Restoring your computer Recovery Management allows you to quick...

Page 30: ...Recovery 29 3 Click Reset PC to Choose an option 4 Select Keep my files to refresh your PC and reinstall your operating system without removing your personal files...

Page 31: ...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 Change settings to open the Choose setti...

Page 32: ...ams without removing your personal files Click Reset to continue This will take a while and your PC will restart 9 You will be shown the reset progress on the screen The screen will turn off during th...

Page 33: ...ave been reset back to its factory default settings without removing your personal files Reset this PC and remove everything 1 From Start select Care Center in all apps list then Recovery Management 2...

Page 34: ...Recovery 33 3 Click Reset PC to Choose an option 4 Select Remove everything to reset your PC back to its factory default...

Page 35: ...l reinstall to reinstall Windows Ensure you are connected to the internet when using Cloud download 6 Click Change settings to open the Choose settings options 7 Choose your settings options and follo...

Page 36: ...reen 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 the process until it com...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...40 Connecting to the Internet 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 42: ...Connecting to the Internet 41 6 If required enter the network s password...

Page 43: ...el But OLED burn in can occur if you use maximum settings for backlight brightness and contrast to display static images and it might cause permanent burn in damage to your OLED display How to avoid b...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...48 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 50: ...der 49 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 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...Power management 53 3 Select Change settings that are currently unavailable 4 Scroll down and disable Turn on fast start up 5 Select Save changes...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...In this section you will find Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computer Ports and connectors...

Page 61: ...to a single USB port Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers USB 2 0 High speed USB and USB 3 2 Gen 1 SuperSpeed USB USB 2 0 ports on Acer computers have a black tongue in the...

Page 62: ...omputers USB Type C ports support up to USB4 40 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 as Thunde...

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: ...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 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: ...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 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: ...Edge app 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 wit...

Page 77: ...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 78: ...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 79: ...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 80: ...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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