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First things first
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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 .................. 7
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 ............................................. 11
Base view .............................................. 12
Using the keyboard
13
Lock keys and embedded numeric
keypad ................................................... 13
Hotkeys ..................................................... 13
Windows keys........................................ 15
Using the Precision Touchpad
16
Touchpad gestures................................ 16
Changing touchpad settings .................. 17
Recovery
19
Creating a factory default backup.......... 19
Backing up your wireless and LAN
drivers.................................................... 22
Restoring your computer ....................... 22
Reset this PC and keep my files ............... 22
Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 23
Using a Bluetooth connection
26
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 26
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 26
Connecting to the Internet
28
Connecting to a wireless network.......... 28
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 28
Bluelight Shield
32
Securing your computer
34
Using a computer security lock.............. 34
Using passwords ................................... 34
Entering passwords .................................. 35
Fingerprint Reader
36
How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 36
BIOS utility
41
Boot sequence....................................... 41
Setting passwords ................................. 41
Power management
42
Saving power......................................... 42
Battery pack
44
Battery characteristics ........................... 44
Charging the battery ................................. 44
Optimizing battery life ............................... 45
Checking the battery level......................... 46
Battery-low warning .................................. 46
Traveling with your computer
47
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 47
Moving around ....................................... 47
Preparing the computer ............................ 47
What to bring to meetings ......................... 48
Taking the computer home .................... 48
Preparing the computer ............................ 48
What to take with you................................ 49
Special considerations .............................. 49
Setting up a home office ........................... 49
Traveling with the computer................... 50
Preparing the computer ............................ 50
What to take with you................................ 50
Special considerations .............................. 50
Traveling internationally......................... 50
Preparing the computer ............................ 51
What to bring with you .............................. 51
Special considerations .............................. 51
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
53
USB Type-C port
54
SD card reader
55
Video and audio connectors
56
Connecting a monitor............................. 56
Headphones and microphone................ 56
HDMI
57
Frequently asked questions
59
Requesting service ................................ 61
Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 62
How do I get to Start? ............................... 62
How do I turn off my computer?................ 62
How do I unlock my computer?................. 62
How do I set the alarm? ............................ 64
Where are my apps?................................. 65
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 65
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 66
Where can I get more information?........... 66
Troubleshooting ..................................... 67
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 67
Error messages......................................... 67
Internet and online security
69
First steps on the net ............................. 69
Protecting your computer.......................... 69
Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 69
Network connections................................. 71
Surf the Net!.............................................. 72
Internet security software.......................... 73
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