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USER’S MANUAL

Содержание Predator PH3D15-71

Страница 1: ...USER S MANUAL...

Страница 2: ...al 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 s...

Страница 3: ...onnection 39 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth 39 Enable Bluetooth and add a device 39 Connecting to the Internet 42 Connecting to a wireless network 42 Connecting to a wireless LAN 42 Connecting with...

Страница 4: ...4 Can I turn off notifications 94 Can I personalize the Lock screen 94 Can I change the screen resolution 95 Where are my apps 95 What is a Microsoft ID account 95 How do I check for Windows updates 9...

Страница 5: ...r 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 co...

Страница 6: ...and troubleshooting 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 Predator Support webpage 2 Scroll down to...

Страница 7: ...he Windows Start button select Power Sleep Right click the Windows Start button Shut down or sign out Sleep Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it Only u...

Страница 8: ...ects on top of it Route the power cord and any cables away from where people walk When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere ratings of the equ...

Страница 9: ...F Charging in abnormally high or abnormally low temperatures can cause battery deformation or damage The charging port must be clean and free from debris and should only be used with Acer charging eq...

Страница 10: ...ook uses a Lithium based battery Do not use it in a humid wet or corrosive environment Do not put store or leave your product in or near a heat source in a high temperature location in strong direct s...

Страница 11: ...ery This might happen for example when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object The capacity and lifetime of the...

Страница 12: ...es for 5 10 minutes for every one hour of using the product Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point Blink frequently to keep your eyes from dryin...

Страница 13: ...images You may experience motion sickness like symptoms or fatigue depending on your physique or physical condition during or after viewing 3D images If you feel unwell or tired please stop using it...

Страница 14: ...etup Guide let us show you around your new Predator computer Screen view Icon Item Description 1 Eye tracking sensor Track the position and movement of your eye and head 2 Eye tracking sensor indicato...

Страница 15: ...nication A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active 5 Screen Displays computer output Icon Item Description 1 Mode key Switches to different modes in turns 2 Keyboard For entering...

Страница 16: ...click 4 PredatorSense key Launches PredatorSense application 5 Power button Turns the computer on and off 6 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the op...

Страница 17: ...B Right view 4 MicroSD card reader Accepts one Secure Digital microSD card Only one card can operate at a time 5 Headset speaker jack Connects to audio devices e g speakers headphones or a headset wit...

Страница 18: ...B 3 2 Gen 2 certified devices Defined by the USB 3 2 Gen 2 specification SuperSpeed USB 3 USB port with power off charging Connects to USB devices 4 USB port Connects to USB devices 5 Ventilation and...

Страница 19: ...tion 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings 2 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan All...

Страница 20: ...please use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device 2 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter Note Please press the AC adapter into the tunnel to the power connector You will feel a c...

Страница 21: ...nd volume Fn F4 Lock your computer Locks your computer to secure your information You can enter password to continue your work Fn F5 Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Fn F6 Brightness up...

Страница 22: ...tensity of the keyboard backlight Fn PrtSc Snipping Tool Snips a rectangle freeform window or full screen to your clipboard Fn Windows key lock toggle Turns on off the Windows key lock Hotkey Icon Fun...

Страница 23: ...tween running applications and add the virtual desktop Widgets Provides the weather news stocks and sports information Settings Changes the apps settings for your computer Power Shut down sleep or res...

Страница 24: ...are using Touchpad gestures Single finger slide Slide 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 t...

Страница 25: ...or swipe downwards to exit Task View Swipe down to minimize all open windows and show Desktop swipe upwards to restore the minimized windows Swipe right to switch between open windows Four finger pres...

Страница 26: ...ents please do the following 1 In the icon tray in the lower 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 Bl...

Страница 27: ...Using the Precision Touchpad 27 use a mouse Or you can adjust the touchpad sensitivity to suit your needs Scroll down to see more settings...

Страница 28: ...files data or create a factory default backup If you cannot access Acer Care Center click Settings in the Start menu select System Recovery Creating a file history backup Recovery Management allows yo...

Страница 29: ...Recovery 29 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...

Страница 30: ...30 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...

Страница 31: ...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...

Страница 32: ...32 Recovery 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...

Страница 33: ...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...

Страница 34: ...talled apps and programs 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 wi...

Страница 35: ...rocess Windows will have 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...

Страница 36: ...36 Recovery 3 Click Reset PC to Choose an option 4 Select Remove everything to reset your PC back to its factory default...

Страница 37: ...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...

Страница 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...

Страница 39: ...etting or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer s USB port if no internal Bluetooth adapter is available Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must first be paired with yo...

Страница 40: ...from the list of discovered devices 5 After pairing if there is a code displaying on the screen enter that code on the device to proceed the connection Note Some devices using older versions of the B...

Страница 41: ...ooth settings by selecting the Network Sound and Battery 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...

Страница 42: ...net Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network which can link two or more computers without using wires Once connected to WLA...

Страница 43: ...a wireless router access point and current internet connection through the ISP of your choice Make a note of the wireless network s name and password if necessary If you are trying to connect to a pu...

Страница 44: ...onnecting 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 6 If required enter the network s pass...

Страница 45: ...a cable Built in network feature If your computer has a network port plug one end of a network cable into the network port on your computer and the other end into a port on your router refer to the i...

Страница 46: ...scenarios monitor system performance access apps quickly using the widget cards The PredatorSense main screen The main screen gives you an overview of the system performance and temperatures You can...

Страница 47: ...an select your preferred scenario profile operating mode adjust the performance of the fans and select the lighting effect Under the Monitoring tab you can view system performance To customize the vie...

Страница 48: ...check for available updates on startup automatically You can also change temperature units on this screen Planet9 website and PC client download Click the Planet9 icon to view gaming updates Click Pl...

Страница 49: ...ofiles You can create scenario profiles with customized operating mode fan performance lighting effect Acer TrueHarmonyTM setting and linked apps To manage the scenario profiles click Scenario Manager...

Страница 50: ...click Create You can configure the scenario options for the new one App Sync settings Turn on the App Sync function if you have more than one scenario Click the Add Apps to Link icon Note You can als...

Страница 51: ...te You can also link unlink apps under the App Center tab Hover the cursor over the app that you want to link and click the Adjust icon Select the scenario profile from the System Scenario Profile dro...

Страница 52: ...PredatorSense Managing scenario profiles You can customize a scenario profile both on the Scenario Manager screen or the Scenario screen from the drop down list Scenario Manager screen Scenario scree...

Страница 53: ...cards or select the Mode tab for more information You can set the system mode in AC power or on battery power Lighting will show the color effect for a short period of time when changing modes Importa...

Страница 54: ...s cooling your computer s CPU and GPU Three levels are available Auto default Max and Custom If you select Custom then you will see two sliders that allow you to set GPU and CPU cooling independently...

Страница 55: ...e keyboard and others lighting options Note To turn off the lighting effect for the keyboard or for the light bar slide the lightning brightness to 0 Note To save the battery power you can enable to t...

Страница 56: ...simultaneously Adjust the keyboard backlight brightness and select an animated light effect Depending on the effect you may customize its color speed and direction Area lighting Click Area To Area Co...

Страница 57: ...elect Zone drop down list Select a color from the color wheel or enter the RGB values manually You can also adjust the color intensity and the keyboard backlight brightness Keyboard Dynamic lighting S...

Страница 58: ...view Select a color from the color wheel or enter the RGB values manually You can also adjust the color intensity and light bar brightness Light Bar Dynamic lighting Select Dynamic to see a set of ani...

Страница 59: ...under the Acer TrueHarmonyTM tab Under the Global Settings tab you can disable enable sticky keys LCD Overdrive and system boot animation sound Boot Logo Customization Under the Boot Logo Customizati...

Страница 60: ...orSense Monitoring Select Monitoring to check CPU GPU and system temperature and loading Data is shown for the last 60 minutes so you can track your CPU GPU and system s status after performing differ...

Страница 61: ...by displaying only preloaded apps or games sort apps by popularity alphabet or by installation date If the app is newly installed then click the Refresh icon to reload the view Note For ease of access...

Страница 62: ...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...

Страница 63: ...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...

Страница 64: ...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...

Страница 65: ...e key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available Using passwords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of pro...

Страница 66: ...ess 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 If you enter the password i...

Страница 67: ...fingerprint reader to sign in and unlock your Predator notebook In order to use the fingerprint reader you must first configure the fingerprint reader to recognize your fingerprint to confirm your ide...

Страница 68: ...68 Fingerprint Reader 2 Set a PIN code 3 In Windows Hello Fingerprint select Set up to configure the fingerprint reader...

Страница 69: ...Fingerprint Reader 69 4 In the Windows Hello set up window select Get started to begin the fingerprint configuration 5 Enter your PIN to confirm your identity...

Страница 70: ...Reader 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...

Страница 71: ...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...

Страница 72: ...n the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then press F1 to access the Advanced Settings to select Boot from the categories listed on the left of the screen Setting passwords To set a password on bo...

Страница 73: ...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...

Страница 74: ...74 Power management 3 Select Change settings that are currently unavailable 4 Scroll down and disable Turn on fast start up 5 Select Save changes...

Страница 75: ...failure Charging the battery Plug the AC 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 condi...

Страница 76: ...computer on constant AC power Not discharging and recharging the battery to its extremes as described above Frequent use the more you use the battery the faster it will reach the end of its effective...

Страница 77: ...to the power meter When the battery low warning appears the recommended course of action depends on your situation Important Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery low warning a...

Страница 78: ...he Kensington Noble lock if you are using one to secure the computer Moving around and what to bring with you When you are just moving within short distances you probably do not need to bring anything...

Страница 79: ...ter 79 computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall Note The computer may enter Hibernation or Deep Sleep mode after being in Sleep...

Страница 80: ...In this section you will find Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computer Ports and connectors...

Страница 81: ...SB port Note Two USB standards are currently available on Predator computers USB 2 0 High speed USB and USB 3 2 Gen 1 Gen 2 SuperSpeed USB USB 2 0 ports on Predator computers have a black tongue in th...

Страница 82: ...or computers USB Type C ports support up to USB 3 2 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 Thunder...

Страница 83: ...on USB C devices The Type C port is reversable connectors may be inserted with either side up Displays Up to two 4K displays or one 8K display with can be connected to a single Thunderbolt 4 port If a...

Страница 84: ...SB storage device you should right click on the USB icon in the Windows task bar and select Eject device to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it Failure to do this may...

Страница 85: ...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...

Страница 86: ...ed wall outlet 4 Follow any setup instructions in the monitor s user s guide 5 Turn on power to the monitor then the computer 6 The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically...

Страница 87: ...connect an external microphone connecting a microphone disables the built in microphone Note Some computers have a single combo port that allows you to use single pin headsets with a built in micropho...

Страница 88: ...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...

Страница 89: ...uestion In this section you will find Frequently asked questions Tips for using Windows Troubleshooting information How to protect yourself while online Where to find Acer service center contact infor...

Страница 90: ...r computer on again Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet If power is being supplied to the computer check the following Do you have a USB storage...

Страница 91: ...ter the internal speakers automatically turn off The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service...

Страница 92: ...and contains all you need to know about the ITW program A list of available authorized service centers is in this handy booklet Read this passport thoroughly Always have your ITW passport on hand espe...

Страница 93: ...upport we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer write them down as they appear on the scree...

Страница 94: ...run a slideshow of images or to show you quick status and notifications to suit your personal needs To change the background press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Setting...

Страница 95: ...tile from Start Right click a tile to select it and select Unpin from Start to remove the tile 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...

Страница 96: ...gn in to using a Microsoft ID How do I check for Windows updates Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button Settings Windows Update Select Advanced options to configure the settings Wher...

Страница 97: ...rror messages below If the problem cannot 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 e...

Страница 98: ...dealer or an authorized service center I 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...

Страница 99: ...g Just a few simple steps can connect you to a vast collection of knowledge and communication tools To accomplish these steps you should first select an Internet Service Provider ISP which supplies th...

Страница 100: ...e socket to avoid interference To be eligible for DSL you must be located near an DSL equipped phone exchange service is sometimes unavailable in rural areas Connection speeds vary depending on your l...

Страница 101: ...twork which may link two or more computers without using wires Setting up a wireless network is easy and allows you to share files peripheral devices and an internet connection What are benefits of a...

Страница 102: ...cess point router for detailed setup instructions Network cable RJ45 A network cable also called RJ45 cable is used to connect the host computer to the access point see illustration below this type of...

Страница 103: ...eck out our Support section to get help tailored to your needs www acer com is your portal to a world of online activities and services visit us regularly for the latest information and downloads Inte...

Страница 104: ...ey didn t capitalize your name or there are misspellings The email might be from cybercriminals who are trying to fool you into sending them your credit card number social security number or logging i...

Страница 105: ...rame in which to pay Even if paid the criminal might choose to not unencrypt the files anyway What to do if you re infected Avoid getting infected in the first place by staying protected with internet...

Страница 106: ...ted Take steps to avoid infection by staying protected with internet security software like Norton Security If you subscribed to Norton Security and think you may have a virus contact Norton s on call...

Страница 107: ...n of at least 10 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 p...

Страница 108: ...y your computer may be infected by malicious software 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 al...

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