User Manual

Table of contents - 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
First things first 6
Your guides ............................................. 6
Basic care and tips for using your
computer.................................................. 6
Turning your computer off........................... 6
Taking care of your computer ..................... 7
Taking care of your AC adapter .................. 8
Cleaning and servicing................................ 8
Your Acer notebook tour 9
Screen view ............................................. 9
Keyboard view ....................................... 10
Left view ................................................ 11
USB Type-C information ........................... 11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 information ....................... 12
Right view ............................................ 13
Rear view............................................... 13
Base view .............................................. 14
Using the keyboard 15
Lock keys.............................................. 15
Special keys .......................................... 15
Hotkeys.................................................. 16
Windows keys........................................ 16
Using the Precision Touchpad 17
Touchpad gestures................................ 17
Changing touchpad settings .................. 19
Recovery 20
Creating a factory default backup.......... 20
Backing up your wireless and LAN
drivers.................................................... 24
Restoring your computer ....................... 24
Reset this PC and keep my files ............... 25
Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 26
Using a Bluetooth connection 30
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 30
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 30
Connecting to the Internet 32
Connecting to a wireless network.......... 32
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 32
Connecting with a cable ........................ 35
Built-in network feature ............................. 35
Connecting to a cellular network ........... 35
Bluelight Shield 37
Acer ProShield 39
Overview................................................ 39
Setting up Acer ProShield ..................... 39
Personal Secure Drive .............................. 41
Credential Manager ............................... 41
Data Protection ...................................... 42
Data Removal ........................................ 43
Securing your computer 44
Using a computer security lock.............. 44
Using passwords ................................... 44
Entering passwords .................................. 45
BIOS utility 46
Boot sequence....................................... 46
Setting passwords ................................. 46
Power management 47
Saving power ......................................... 47
Battery pack 49
Battery characteristics ........................... 49
Charging the battery ................................. 49
Optimizing battery life ............................... 50
Checking the battery level......................... 51
Battery-low warning .................................. 51
Traveling with your computer 52
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 52
Moving around ....................................... 52
Preparing the computer ............................ 52
What to bring to meetings ......................... 53
Taking the computer home .................... 53
Preparing the computer ............................ 53
What to take with you................................ 53
Special considerations .............................. 54
Setting up a home office ........................... 54
Traveling with the computer................... 54
Preparing the computer ............................ 55
What to take with you................................ 55
Special considerations .............................. 55
Traveling internationally......................... 55
Preparing the computer ............................ 55
What to bring with you .............................. 55
Special considerations .............................. 56
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 58
USB Type-C port 59
MicroSD card reader 60
Video and audio connectors 61
Connecting a monitor............................. 61
Headphones and microphone................ 61
HDMI 62
Frequently asked questions 64
Requesting service ................................ 66
Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 67
How do I get to Start? ............................... 67
How do I turn off my computer?................ 67