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First things first
5
Your guides ............................................. 5
Basic care and tips for using your
computer.................................................. 5
Turning your computer off........................... 5
Taking care of your computer ..................... 6
Taking care of your AC adapter .................. 6
Cleaning and servicing................................ 7
Your Acer notebook tour
8
Screen view ............................................. 8
Keyboard view ......................................... 9
Left view ............................................... 10
Information on USB 3.0............................. 10
Right view ............................................. 10
Base view .............................................. 11
Using the keyboard
12
Lock keys and embedded numeric
keypad ................................................... 12
Hotkeys ..................................................... 13
Windows keys........................................ 14
Touchpad
15
Touchpad basics ................................... 15
Touchpad gestures................................ 15
Using a Bluetooth connection
17
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 17
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 17
Connecting to the Internet
19
Connecting to a wireless network.......... 19
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 19
Connecting with a cable ........................ 23
Built-in network feature ............................. 23
Connecting to a cellular network ........... 23
Acer Bluelight Shield
24
Securing your computer
26
Using passwords ................................... 26
Entering passwords .................................. 26
BIOS utility
28
Boot sequence....................................... 28
Setting passwords ................................. 28
Power management
29
Saving power......................................... 29
Battery pack
31
Battery characteristics ........................... 31
Charging the battery ................................. 31
Optimizing battery life ............................... 32
Checking the battery level......................... 33
Battery-low warning .................................. 33
Traveling with your computer
34
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 34
Moving around ....................................... 34
Preparing the computer ............................ 34
What to bring to meetings ......................... 35
Taking the computer home .................... 35
Preparing the computer ............................ 35
What to take with you................................ 36
Special considerations .............................. 36
Setting up a home office ........................... 36
Traveling with the computer................... 37
Preparing the computer ............................ 37
What to take with you................................ 37
Special considerations .............................. 37
Traveling internationally......................... 37
Preparing the computer ............................ 38
What to bring with you .............................. 38
Special considerations .............................. 38
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
40
Memory card reader
41
Connectivity options............................... 41
Video and audio connectors
43
HDMI
44
Frequently asked questions
46
Requesting service ................................ 48
Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 49
How do I get to Start? ............................... 49
How do I turn off my computer?................ 49
How do I unlock my computer?................. 49
How do I set the alarm? ............................ 51
Where are my apps?................................. 52
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 52
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 53
Where can I get more information?........... 53
Troubleshooting ..................................... 54
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 54
Error messages......................................... 54
Internet and online security
56
First steps on the net ............................. 56
Protecting your computer.......................... 56
Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 56
Network connections................................. 58
Surf the Net!.............................................. 60
Security ..................................................... 60
