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

Your Predator notebook tour - 13

Base view

# Icon Item Description

Ventilation

and cooling

fan

Allows the computer to stay

cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the

openings.

Main storage

compartment

Houses the computer’s main

storage.

You may upgrade your

computer’s main storage. Acer

recommends asking an

approved service center to do

this.

3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.

Battery reset

pinhole

Simulates removing and

reinstalling the battery.

Insert a paperclip into the hole

and press for four seconds.