User Manual

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Table Of Contents

First things first
- Your guides
- Basic care and tips for using your computer
Your Predator notebook tour
- Screen view
- Keyboard view
- Left view
  - USB Type-C information
  - USB 3.0 information
- Right view
- Rear view
- Base view
Using the keyboard
- Hotkeys
- Windows keys
Using the Precision Touchpad
- Touchpad gestures
- Changing touchpad settings
Recovery
- Creating a factory default backup
- Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers
- Restoring your computer
  - Reset this PC and keep my files
  - Reset this PC and remove everything
Using a Bluetooth connection
- Enabling and disabling Bluetooth
  - Enable Bluetooth and add a device
Connecting to the Internet
- Connecting to a wireless network
  - Connecting to a wireless LAN
- Connecting with a cable
  - Built-in network feature
- Connecting to a cellular network
PredatorSense
- The PredatorSense main screen
Bluelight Shield
Securing your computer
- Using a computer security lock
- Using passwords
  - Entering passwords
BIOS utility
- Boot sequence
- Setting passwords
Power management
- Saving power
Battery pack
- Battery characteristics
Traveling with your computer
- Disconnecting from the desktop
- Moving around
  - Preparing the computer
  - What to bring to meetings
- Taking the computer home
- Traveling with the computer
- Traveling internationally
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
USB Type-C port
SD card reader
Video and audio connectors
- Connecting a monitor
- Headphones and microphone
HDMI
Frequently asked questions
- Requesting service
- Tips and hints for using Windows 10
- Troubleshooting
  - Troubleshooting tips
  - Error messages
Internet and online security
- First steps on the net

12 - Your Predator notebook tour

Right view

Rear view

# Icon Item Description

Headset/

speaker jack

Connects to audio devices (e.g.,

speakers, headphones) or a

headset with microphone.

2 USB ports Connect to USB devices.

Power

indicator

Indicates the computer’s power

status.

Battery

indicator

Indicates the computer’s

battery status.

Charging: The light shows

amber when the battery is

charging.

Fully charged: The light shows

blue when in AC mode.

4 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

# Icon Item Description

Ventilation

and cooling

fan

Allows the computer to stay

cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the

openings.

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