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TABLE OF CONTENTS
First things first 5
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
Guidelines for safe battery usage ............... 7
Internal battery....................................... 10
Your Acer notebook tour 11
Screen view ........................................... 11
Keyboard view ....................................... 12
Left view ........................... 13
USB Type-C information........................... 13
USB 3.2 Gen 2 information....................... 14
Right view .............................................. 14
USB 3.2 Gen 1 information....................... 15
Back view .............................................. 15
Base view .............................................. 16
Using the keyboard 17
Lock keys............................................... 17
Special keys .......................................... 17
Hotkeys.................................................. 18
Rechargeable Active Stylus 20
The Windows OS Desktop 21
Tips and hints for using Windows.......... 22
Where are my apps?................................. 22
Can I turn off notifications? ....................... 22
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 22
Where can I get more information?........... 22
Using the Precision Touchpad 23
Touchpad gestures................................ 23
Changing touchpad settings .................. 25
Recovery 26
Creating a file history backup ................ 26
Backing up your wireless and LAN
drivers.................................................... 29
Restoring your computer ....................... 29
Reset this PC and keep my files............... 29
Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 33
Using a Bluetooth connection 36
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 36
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 36
Connecting to the Internet 38
Connecting to a wireless network .......... 38
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 38
Bluelight Shield 42
Securing your computer 44
Using a computer security lock.............. 44
Using passwords ................................... 44
Entering passwords .................................. 45
Fingerprint Reader 46
How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 46
BIOS utility 50
Boot sequence....................................... 50
Setting passwords ................................. 50
Power management 51
Saving power ......................................... 51
Battery pack 53
Battery characteristics ........................... 53
Charging the battery ................................. 53
Optimizing battery life ............................... 54
Checking the battery level......................... 55
Battery-low warning .................................. 55
Traveling with your computer 56
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 56
Moving around ....................................... 56
What to bring............................................. 57
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 59
USB Type-C port 60
SD card reader 61
Video and audio connectors 62
Connecting a monitor............................. 62
Headphones and microphone................ 62
HDMI 63
Frequently asked questions 65
Requesting service ................................ 67
Troubleshooting ..................................... 68
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 68
Error messages......................................... 68
Internet and online security 70
First steps on the net ............................. 70
Protecting your computer.......................... 70
Choose an Internet Service Provider........ 70
Network connections................................. 72
Surf the Net!.............................................. 73
Internet security software.......................... 74