Table of contents - 3
Your guides ................................................... 6
Basic care and tips for using your
computer.......................................................... 7
Turning your computer off ...................... 7
Taking care of your computer................ 7
Taking care of your AC adapter........... 8
Cleaning and servicing ............................... 8
Guidelines for safe battery usage ...... 9
Internal battery........................................ 12
Screen view ................................................. 13
Keyboard view ........................................... 14
Left view........................................................ 16
USB 3.2 Gen 1 information................... 16
Right view .................................................... 17
USB Type-C information......................... 17
USB 3.2 Gen 2 information ................... 17
Rear view ...................................................... 18
Base view...................................................... 19
Lock keys..................................................... 20
Hotkeys......................................................... 20
Windows keys ........................................... 22
Touchpad gestures ................................ 23
Changing touchpad settings............. 25
Creating a file history backup .......... 27
Creating a factory default backup 29
Backing up your wireless and LAN
drivers............................................................. 31
Restoring your computer.................... 31
Reset this PC and keep my files........ 31
Reset this PC and remove everything 34
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth. 38
Enable Bluetooth and add a device 38
Connecting to a wireless network.. 41
Connecting to a wireless LAN............. 41
Connecting with a cable ...................... 44
Built-in network feature........................ 44
Connecting to a cellular network... 44
The PredatorSense main screen ... 45
PredatorSense and Acer
TrueHarmonyTM settings ................. 46
Boot logo customization...................... 47
Planet9 website........................................ 47
Adjusting the keyboard backlight. 48
Creating a Lighting Profile................... 49
Operating Mode....................................... 50
Fan control .................................................. 51
Monitoring.................................................... 51
Game Sync settings ............................... 52
App Center................................................... 53
App Management....................................... 53
Using a computer security lock ..... 56
Using passwords..................................... 56
Entering passwords................................... 57
Saving power............................................. 59
Battery characteristics ........................ 61
Charging the battery ................................ 61
Optimizing battery life ............................ 62
Checking the battery level ................... 63
Battery-low warning................................ 63
Disconnecting from the desktop ... 64
Moving around ......................................... 64
Preparing the computer ........................ 64
What to bring to meetings ................... 65
Taking the computer home ............... 65
Preparing the computer ........................ 65
What to take with you ............................ 66
Special considerations ............................ 66
Setting up a home office ....................... 66
Traveling with the computer............. 67
Special considerations ............................. 67