Acer SA5-271 User manual

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Covers: SA5-271
This revision: March 2016
Regulatory model number: N16P3
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Table of contents - 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
First things first 6
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
Your Acer notebook tour 9
Front view ................................................ 9
Rear view............................................... 10
Top view ................................................ 10
Bottom view .......................................... 11
Left/right views ...................................... 11
Information on USB 3.0............................. 12
Keyboard front view .............................. 13
Attaching and detaching the keyboard .. 14
Using the keyboard 16
Lock keys............................................... 16
Hotkeys ..................................................... 16
Windows keys........................................ 17
Using the Precision Touchpad 18
Touchpad gestures................................ 18
Changing touchpad settings .................. 19
Recovery 22
Creating a factory default backup.......... 22
Backing up your wireless and LAN
drivers.................................................... 25
Restoring your computer ....................... 25
Reset this PC and keep my files ............... 25
Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 26
Using a Bluetooth connection 29
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 29
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 29
Connecting to the Internet 31
Connecting to a wireless network.......... 31
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 31
Connecting with a cable ........................ 35
Built-in network feature ............................. 35
Connecting to a cellular network ........... 35
Acer Bluelight Shield 36
Securing your computer 38
Using passwords ................................... 38
Entering passwords .................................. 38
BIOS utility 40
Boot sequence....................................... 40
Setting passwords ................................. 40
Power management 41
Saving power ......................................... 41
Battery pack 43
Battery characteristics ........................... 43
Charging the battery ................................. 43
Optimizing battery life ............................... 44
Checking the battery level......................... 45
Battery-low warning .................................. 45
Traveling with your computer 46
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 46
Moving around ....................................... 46
Preparing the computer ............................ 46
What to bring to meetings ......................... 47
Taking the computer home .................... 47
Preparing the computer ............................ 47
What to take with you................................ 48
Special considerations .............................. 48
Setting up a home office ........................... 48
Traveling with the computer................... 49
Preparing the computer ............................ 49
What to take with you................................ 49
Special considerations .............................. 49
Traveling internationally......................... 49
Preparing the computer ............................ 50
What to bring with you .............................. 50
Special considerations .............................. 50
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 52
Memory card reader 53
Connectivity options............................... 53
Video and audio connectors 55
Frequently asked questions 57
Requesting service ................................ 59
Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 60
How do I get to Start? ............................... 60
How do I turn off my computer?................ 60
How do I unlock my computer?................. 60
How do I set the alarm? ............................ 62
Where are my apps?................................. 62
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 63
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 64
Where can I get more information?........... 64
Troubleshooting ..................................... 65
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 65
Error messages......................................... 65
Internet and online security 67
First steps on the net ............................. 67
Protecting your computer.......................... 67
Choose an Internet Service Provider........ 67
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Network connections................................. 69
Surf the Net!.............................................. 71
Security ..................................................... 71
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Getting started...
In this section you will find:
Useful information on caring for your computer and your health
Where to find the power button, ports and connectors
Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard
How to create recovery backups
Guidelines for connecting to a network and using Bluetooth
Information on using Acer’s bundled software
6 - First things first
FIRST THINGS FIRST
We would like to thank you for making this Acer notebook your choice
for meeting your mobile computing needs.
Your guides
To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of
guides:
First off, the Setup Guide (or Setup Poster) helps you get started
with setting up your computer.
The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions
of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you
to be more productive, please refer to the User’s Manual. This guide
contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data
recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting.
There are two ways to download the User’s Manual. You must first
be connected to the internet.
1. Open Acer Care Center from the desktop and select My System >
Summary and click User’s Manual to download the Users Manual.
2. Click on the link under Support.
1. The link will open the Acer Service & Support webpage.
2. From this page you can download and install the Acer
identification tool that will automatically detect your computers
serial number and SNID and allow you to copy it to the clipboard.
3. Scroll down to Drivers and Manuals and search for your model by
pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or
product model.
4. Once you have found your product model, select Documents and
select your language to download the User’s Manual.
Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer off
To turn the power off, do any of the following:
First things first - 7
Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or
select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down.
Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out >
Shut down.
If you need to power down the computer for a short while, but don’t
want to completely shut it down, you can put it to Sleep by doing any
of the following:
Press the power button.
Press the sleep hotkey.
Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select
Power > Sleep.
Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out >
Sleep.
Taking care of your computer
Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.
Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near
sources of heat, such as a radiator.
Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0º C (32º F) or
above 50º C (122º F).
Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.
Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.
Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.
Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.
Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.
Never place objects on top of the computer.
Do not slam the computer display when you close it.
Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.
Note
If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power
button for more than four seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn off
the computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before
powering up.
8 - First things first
Taking care of your AC adapter
Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:
Do not connect the adapter to any other device.
Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.
Route the power cord and any cables away from where people walk.
When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but
pull on the plug.
The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not
exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension
cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a
single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.
Cleaning and servicing
When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Disconnect the AC adapter.
3. Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
If your computer is dropped or visibly damaged, or does not work
normally, please contact your nearest authorized Acer service center.
For more information, please see Got a question? on page 56.
Your Acer notebook tour - 9
YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us
show you around your new Acer computer.
Front view
# Icon Item Description
1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
2 Front webcam
Web camera for video
communicat
ion.
2
1
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Rear view
# Icon Item Description
1 Webcam
Web camera for video
communicat
ion.
2 Kickstand
Allows the computer to function as a
display
.
1
2
Top view
# Icon Item Description
1 Microphone
Internal stereo microphone for sound
recording.
1
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Bottom view
1
# Icon Item Description
1
Keyboard
conne
ctor
Connects to the keyboard.
Left/right views
4
5
6
7
8
1
3
2
# Icon Item Description
1
Power button
Press to turn the computer on; press
again
to place the computer in Sleep
mode. Press and hold to turn the
computer off.
2 + / -
Volume control
key
Adjusts the system volume.
3
Windows button
Press to go directly to the Windows
Ho
me screen.
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Information on USB 3.0
USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.
Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices.
For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices.
Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB).
4
Headset/
speaker jack
Connects to audio devices (e.g.,
spea
kers, headphones) or a headset
with microphone.
5
USB port Connects to USB devices.
6
USB Type-C port
Connects to USB devices that adopt
the USB T
ype-C connector. Supports
USB 3.1 Type-C, Gen 1 with display,
power delivery and transfer speeds
up to 5 Gb/s.
7
DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
8
MicroSD card
slot
Insert a microSD card into this slot.
# Icon Item Description
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Keyboard front view
2
4
3
1
# Icon Item Description
1
Keyboard
conne
ctor
Connects to the computer.
2 Keyboard
For entering data into your computer.
See "Using the keyboard" on page
16.
3 Stylus holder Holds the stylus pen.
4 Touchpad
Touch-sensitive pointing device.
The touchpad and selection buttons
f
orm a single surface.
Press down firmly on the touchpad
surface to perform a left click.
Press down firmly on the lower right
corner to perform a right click.
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Attaching and detaching the keyboard
The Acer Snap Hinge Gold makes attaching and detaching the
keyboard fast and easy.
Detach the computer from the keyboard by lifting one corner to
release it from the keyboard to function as a tablet.
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Attach the pad and keyboard to function as a laptop. Prop the
keyboard up using the magnetic strip at the top of the keyboard for a
better typing experience.
The adjustable kickstand allows the computer to also function as a
display that you can control using touch input.
16 - Using the keyboard
USING THE KEYBOARD
The keyboard has full-sized keys and a separate numeric keypad,
separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
Lock keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most
of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the
other key in the hotkey combination.
Lock key Description
Caps Lock
When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters
typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock
When Num Lock is on, the keypad is in numeric
mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete
with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this
mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data
entry.
Scroll Lock
<Fn> + <F12>
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line
up or down when you press the up or down arrow
keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with
some applications.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F3> Airplane mode
Turns on / off the computer's
network devices.
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep
Puts the computer in Sleep
mode.
<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle
Switches display output
between the display screen,
external monitor (if
connected) and both.
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Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
<Fn> + <F6> Display off
Turns the display screen
backlight off to save power.
Press any key to return.
<Fn> + <F7>
Touchpad
toggle
Turns the built-in touchpad on
and off.
<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle
Turns the speakers on and
off.
<Fn> + <F11>NumLk
Turns the embedded numeric
keypad on or off.
<Fn> + <F12>Scr Lk
Turns the scroll lock feature
on or off.
<Fn> + < > Brightness up
Increases the screen
brightness.
<Fn> + < >
Brightness
down
Decreases the screen
brightness.
<Fn> + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume.
<Fn> + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
Key Description
Windows key
Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen
or to return to the last open app.
It can also be used with other keys for
special functions, please check Windows
Help.
Application key
This key has the same effect as clicking
the right mouse button; it opens the
application's context menu.
18 - Using the Precision Touchpad
USING THE PRECISION TOUCHPAD
The touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the screen. As you
slide your finger across the touchpad, the cursor will follow this
movement. The Precision Touchpad (PTP) is designed to provide a
more uniform, smooth, and accurate touchpad experience. Many
applications support precision touchpad gestures that use one or
more fingers, however, some gestures may not be supported by the
specific application or program you are using.
Touchpad gestures
Single-finger slide
Slide a finger across the touchpad to move
the cursor.
Single-finger press or tap
Press the touchpad down, or lightly tap the
touchpad with your finger, to perform a
'click', which will select or start an item.
Quickly repeat the tap to perform a double
tap or 'double click'.
Two-finger press
Lightly tap the touchpad with two fingers to
perform a
'right click'. In the Start screen,
this will toggle the app commands. In most
a
pps this will open a context menu related
to the selected item.
Two-finger slide
Swiftly scroll through web pages,
documents and playlists by placing two
fingers on the touchpad and moving both in
any direction.
Using the Precision Touchpad - 19
The precision touchpad includes added technology features that help
recognize and prevent unintentional gestures such as accidental taps,
gestures, and pointer movement.
Changing touchpad settings
To change the touchpad settings to suit your personal requirements,
please do the following.
1. In the icon tray in the lower right-hand corner of the screen, select
the Notifications icon to open the Notifications pane.
Two-finger pinch
Zoom in and out of photos, maps and
documents with a simple finger-and-thumb
gesture.
Three-finger press
Lightly tap the touchpad with three fingers
to open Cortana (if your computer supports
Cortana) or open the Action Center (if your
computer does not support Cortana).
Three-finger swipe
Swipe across the touchpad with three
fingers.
- Swipe up to open Task View. Move the cursor over a
window and tap the touchpad to select that window, or
swipe downwards to exit Task Vi ew.
- Swipe down to minimize all open windows and show
Desktop; swipe upwards to restore the minimized
windows.
- Swipe left or right to switch between open windows.
Note
The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; the lighter the touch, the better
the response. Please keep the touchpad and your fingers dry and clean.
20 - Using the Precision Touchpad
2. Select All settings.
3. Select Devices > Mouse & touchpad.
4. Now you can adjust the settings to suit your personal needs. You
can change the primary button for left- or right-handed use, turn the
touchpad off if you prefer to use a mouse, or set a delay to prevent
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