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  • Page 1 PREDATOR TRITON 900 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 2. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Install any required updates. 4. Sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID, it will automatically register your product. After we receive your product registration, you will be sent a confirmation email with important data.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Special considerations ......67 Connecting to a cellular network... 40 Traveling internationally ....68 PredatorSense Preparing the computer ......68 What to bring with you ......68 The PredatorSense main screen ..41 Special considerations ......68 PredatorSense and Acer...
  • Page 4 4 - Table of contents Universal Serial Bus (USB) How do I unlock my computer?..82 How do I set the alarm?......84 USB Type-C port Where are my apps?........ 85 What is a Microsoft ID (account)?.. 85 Thunderbolt 3 port How do I check for Windows Displays ............
  • Page 5 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 •...

  • Page 6: First Things First

    Once you have connected to the internet, you can download updates for your computer from: http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 1. The link will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Scroll down to Drivers and Manuals and search for your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model.

  • Page 7: Basic Care And Tips For Using Your Computer

    Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it. • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer- approved adapter to power your device. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator.

  • Page 8: Taking Care Of Your Ac Adapter

    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.

  • Page 9: Your Predator Notebook Tour

    Your Predator notebook tour - 9 O U R R E D A T O R N O T E B O O K T O U R After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Predator computer. Screen view Icon Item Description...

  • Page 10: Keyboard View

    10 - Your Predator notebook tour Icon Item Description Allows the screen to flip for Ezel Aero different modes. See "Ezel Aero Hinge HingeTM" on page 19. Keyboard view Icon Item Description Allows the computer to stay Ventilation and cool. cooling fan Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

  • Page 11: Right View

    Your Predator notebook tour - 11 Icon Item Description For entering data into your Backlit computer. keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on page 17. The left and right buttons Click buttons function like the left and right (left and right) mouse buttons.

  • Page 12: Usb Type-C Information

    12 - Your Predator notebook tour Icon Item Description Connects to USB devices with a USB Type-C / USB Type-C connector. Thunderbolt 3 Supports Thunderbolt 3 and ™ port displays. Connects to USB devices with a USB Type-C USB Type-C connector. port Supports DisplayPort over...

  • Page 13: Left View

    Your Predator notebook tour - 13 Left view Icon Item Description Allows the computer to stay Ventilation and cool. cooling fan Do not cover or obstruct the openings. USB port Connects to USB devices. Connects to an external Mic-in jack microphone for recording audio.

  • Page 14: Set Up Your Usb Wireless Device

    14 - Your Predator notebook tour Set up your USB wireless device USB 3.1 Gen 1 information • USB 3.1 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue. • Compatible with USB 3.1 Gen 1 and earlier devices. • For optimal performance, use USB 3.1 Gen 1-certified devices.

  • Page 15: Rear View

    Your Predator notebook tour - 15 Rear view Icon Item Description Allows the computer to stay Ventilation and cool. cooling fan Do not cover or obstruct the openings. External Connects to a display device display using the high-definition (DisplayPort) DisplayPort interface. port Supports high-definition digital HDMI port...

  • Page 16: Base View

    16 - Your Predator notebook tour Base view Icon Item Description Allows the computer to stay Ventilation and cool. cooling fan Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Simulates removing and Battery reset reinstalling the battery. pinhole Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds.

  • Page 17: Using The Keyboard

    Using the keyboard - 17 S I N G T H E K E Y B O A R D The keyboard has full-sized keys, a virtual numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows keys and hotkeys. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you can use to turn keyboard functions on and off.

  • Page 18: Windows Keys

    18 - Using the keyboard Hotkey Icon Description Increases the intensity of the keyboard Fn + F8 backlight. Fn + F9 Turns the speakers on and off. Fn + F12 Scr Lk Turns Scroll Lock on or off. Fn + Del Turns Insert on or off.

  • Page 19: Ezel Aero Hingetm

    Ezel Aero Hinge - 19 Z E L E R O I N G E The computer features Ezel Aero Hinge to flip the display in four different modes. You can choose a mode to fit your needs. Notebook Stand Ezel Display...
  • Page 20 20 - Ezel Aero Hinge To get familiar with the Ezel Aero Hinge , please refer the following actions when you adjust the screen.
  • Page 21 Ezel Aero Hinge - 21...

  • Page 22: Using The Precision Touchpad

    22 - Using the Precision Touchpad S I N G T H E R E C I S I O N O U C H P A D Your computer features touchpad / virtual numeric keypad function. Please double click to enable / disable touchpad function.
  • Page 23 Using the Precision Touchpad - 23 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...
  • Page 24 24 - Using the Precision Touchpad 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 View.

  • Page 25: Changing Touchpad Settings

    Using the Precision Touchpad - 25 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 Notifications icon open Notifications pane.
  • Page 26 26 - Using the Precision Touchpad...

  • Page 27: Recovery

    Acer provides Acer Care Center, which allows you to reset your PC, refresh your PC, or create a factory default backup. If you cannot access Acer Care Center, click Settings in the Start menu, select Update & Security and then click Recovery.
  • Page 28 28 - Recovery 2. Select the Backup tab and click Get Started for Create Factory Default Backup to open the Recovery Drive window. 3. Make sure Back up system files to the recovery drive is selected and click Next.

  • Page 29: Backing Up Your Wireless And Lan Drivers

    Recovery - 29 4. Plug in the USB drive and wait for the PC to detect the USB drive then click Next. 5. Everything on the drive will be deleted. Click Create to continue. 6. You will be shown the backup progress on the screen. 7.

  • Page 30: Restoring Your Computer

    30 - Recovery Restoring your computer Recovery Management allows you to quickly and easily restore your computer back to its default status. You can choose to keep your files or remove them before reinstalling Windows. Reset this PC and keep my files 1.

  • Page 31: Reset This Pc And Remove Everything

    Recovery - 31 4. Resetting the PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your personal files. Click Reset to continue. 5. You will be shown the reset progress on the screen. The screen will turn off during the reset process.
  • Page 32 32 - Recovery 3. Select Remove everything to reset your PC back to its factory default. This process will reinstall your operating system and remove all of your personal files, apps, and settings. 4. Select Just remove my files if you are keeping your computer.
  • Page 33 Recovery - 33 5. Click Reset to continue. 6. You will be shown the reset progress on the screen. The screen will turn off during the reset process. 7. The screen will turn back on when it is installing Windows. Your PC will restart several times during the reset process.

  • Page 34: 34 - Using A Bluetooth Connection

    34 - Using a Bluetooth connection S I N G A L U E T O O T H C O N N E C T I O N Bluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types devices.
  • Page 35 Using a Bluetooth connection - 35 2. Click on Add Bluetooth or other device then select the device that you want to add. 3. Your computer will automatically start searching for devices, as well as make itself visible to other devices. 4.
  • Page 36 36 - Using a Bluetooth connection You can also enter the Bluetooth settings by selecting the Notifications icon in the lower right-hand corner of the screen to open the Notifications pane. From here, you can enable or disable Bluetooth or right-click on Bluetooth > Go to Settings to enter the Bluetooth settings.

  • Page 37: Connecting To The Internet

    Connecting to the Internet - 37 O N N E C T I N G T O T HE N T E R N E T This chapter includes general information on types of connections, and getting connected to the internet. For detailed information, please refer to Network connections on page 91.
  • Page 38 38 - Connecting to the Internet Predator notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that turns the network connection on or off. You can use the network management options to turn your wireless network on/off or control what is shared over the network. To connect to a wireless network, please follow the steps below.
  • Page 39 Connecting to the Internet - 39 4. Once you select a wireless network, select Connect. 5. If required, enter the network’s password.

  • Page 40: Connecting With A Cable

    40 - Connecting to the Internet Connecting with a cable Built-in network feature If your computer has a network port, plug one end of a network cable into the network port on your computer, and the other end into a port on your router (refer to the image below.) Then, you'll be ready to get online.

  • Page 41: Predatorsense

    The PredatorSense main screen The main screen gives you an overview of temperatures. You can also change fan behavior, select a hotkey or lighting profile, change Acer TrueHarmony mode and change overclocking levels (see Overclocking on page 45). Note Function varies depending on configuration.

  • Page 42: Predatorsense And Acer

    You can disable sticky keys, the Windows and menu keys or system boot animation and change temperature units. Turn keyboard backlight off automatically if no action within 30 seconds. To get a different audio experience, you can click Acer TrueHarmony icon to adjust the audio mode.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Keyboard Backlight

    PredatorSense - 43 Adjusting the keyboard backlight Select Lighting to see keyboard lighting options. The backlight colors of individual keys may be changed: select one or more keys (hold Ctrl and click or drag to select multiple keys), or select a set of keys (such as WASD or cursor keys) from the drop-down list in the top-right corner.

  • Page 44: Fan Lighting

    44 - PredatorSense Each effect provides a animation for the backlight colors, which either repeats a pattern, or is triggered by pressing a key. Fan lighting Select the Fan tab to control the light for the fan visible through the panel above the keyboard. Turn the light on or off, or adjust the color and save it in a lighting profile.

  • Page 45: Overclocking

    40%, overclocking options will be disabled. Note Function varies depending on configuration. Note Acer is not responsible for any damages incurred from overclocking if any third party tools are used to overclock the CPU or graphics besides PredatorSense.

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Hotkeys

    46 - PredatorSense Warning This system is designed to support overclocking for the CPU and GPU. However, overclocking may result in system instability. If you experience system instability, shut down and restart your system; it will restart with default Normal settings. Adjusting the hotkeys Select Hotkey to see programmable hotkey options.

  • Page 47: Assign An Action To A Hotkey

    PredatorSense - 47 Assign an action to a hotkey Click Edit next to the preferred hotkey and select an action for that hotkey to perform and add any Options if appropriate. Select OK to finish. Record a macro Select the Macros tab. Select Select macro to show a list of available macros, then click + New macro to record a new macro.

  • Page 48: Creating Profiles

    48 - PredatorSense Click OK, then click Start recording. The macro recorder will record your keystrokes. When you have finished, click Stop recording to save the macro. After recording you may edit the macro to change the name, add delays or insert additional keystrokes to perfect the key sequence.

  • Page 49: Fan Control

    PredatorSense - 49 Select + New profile to add a new profile. Enter a new name for the profile. To delete, rename, import, or export a profile, select Profile Manager. Fan control Use the fan control to adjust the fan activity for the CPU and GPU.

  • Page 50: Monitoring

    Sync game settings Use Game Sync to save the settings for different games. The settings includes the fan behavior, hotkey profile, lighting profile, Acer TrueHarmony mode and overclocking levels. The settings will be switched automatically when the game is launched.
  • Page 51 PredatorSense - 51 Select Add Game to create a new game setting on lower right page. Click Browse to select the execution file (.exe) of the game. Then, select the appropriate setting for the functions and click Add to finish.

  • Page 52: App Center

    52 - PredatorSense App Center App Center is a great way to quickly launch the installed app in your computer. To add the app, select Add App in the lower right page. Click Browse to select the execution file (.exe) of the app and click Add to finish. Then, you can double click the app icon to run the application directly.
  • Page 53 PredatorSense - 53 From the app list, select the unnecessary app and click Uninstall. Double check the uninstall app list, then click Yes to remove the app.

  • Page 54: 54 - Bluelight Shield

    54 - Bluelight Shield L U E L I G H T H I E L D The Bluelight Shield can be enabled to reduce blue-light emissions from the screen to protect your eyes. To configure the Bluelight Shield, search for ’Quick Access’ in the Start Menu.
  • Page 55 Keeping your computer and data safe... In this section you will find: • How to secure your computer • Setting passwords • What you need to prepare when you’re traveling • How to get the most out of your battery...

  • Page 56: Securing Your Computer

    56 - Securing your computer E C U R I N G Y O U R C O M P U T E R Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer.

  • Page 57: Entering Passwords

    Securing your computer - 57 password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation (if available) for maximum security. Important Do not forget your Supervisor Password! If you forget your password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center.

  • Page 58: Bios Utility

    58 - BIOS utility B I O S U T I L I T Y The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not normally need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run To activate the BIOS utility, press F2 while the computer logo is being displayed.

  • Page 59: Power Management

    Power management - 59 O W E R M A N A G E M E N T This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory.
  • Page 60 60 - Power management 4. Select Change settings that are currently unavailable. 5. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 6. Select Save changes.

  • Page 61: Battery Pack

    Battery pack - 61 A T T E R Y P A C K The computer uses an embedded Lithium battery that gives you long use between charges. Battery characteristics The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer.

  • Page 62: Optimizing Battery Life

    62 - Battery pack 6. Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again. Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times. Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time.

  • Page 63: Checking The Battery Level

    Battery pack - 63 • Store your PC in a cool, dry place. The recommended temperature is 10° C (50° F) to 30° C (86° F). Higher temperatures cause the battery to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. •...

  • Page 64: 64 - Traveling With Your Computer

    64 - Traveling with your computer R A V E L I N G W I T H Y O U R C O M P U T E R This section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving around or traveling with your computer.

  • Page 65: What To Bring To Meetings

    Traveling with your computer - 65 Press the Windows key, click Power then select Shut Down You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing the Sleep hotkey or by closing the display. When you are ready to use the computer again, open the display and, if necessary, press and release the power button.

  • Page 66: What To Take With You

    66 - Traveling with your computer • Pack the computer in a protective case that can prevent the computer from sliding around and cushion it if it should fall. Warning Avoid packing items next to the top cover of the computer. Pressure against the top cover can damage the screen.

  • Page 67: Traveling With The Computer

    Traveling with your computer - 67 With a second AC adapter, you can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from home. If you use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse.

  • Page 68: Traveling Internationally

    68 - Traveling with your computer computer through a metal detector. Traveling internationally Important Check with your airline for any special requirements for travelling with Lithium batteries. When you are moving from country to country. Preparing the computer Prepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling.
  • Page 69 Traveling with your computer - 69 kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using the modem, check if the modem and connector are compatible with the telecommunications system of the country you are traveling in.
  • Page 70 Ports and connectors... In this section you will find: • Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computer...

  • Page 71: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 71 (USB) N I V E R S A L E R I A L The USB port is a high-speed port which allows you to connect USB peripherals, such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other compatible device.

  • Page 72: 72 - Usb Type-C Port

    72 - USB Type-C port U S B T Y P E P O RT A USB Type-C port is a connector that allows you to easily connect USB Type-C peripherals, such as additional storage (e.g. an external drive), or any other compatible device. The Type-C port is reversable;...

  • Page 73: Thunderbolt 3 Port

    Thunderbolt 3 port - 73 H U N D E R B O L T P O RT A Thunderbolt 3 port allows you to easily connect devices with a Type-C connector to your computer, such as additional storage (e.g. an external drive), displays, other...
  • Page 74 74 - Thunderbolt 3 port Important When removing a USB storage device, you should right-click on the USB icon in the Windows task bar and select "Eject <device>" to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it. Failure to do this may result in data loss or damage to your peripheral.

  • Page 75: Video And Audio Connectors

    Video and audio connectors - 75 I D E O A N D A U D I O C O N N E C T O R S Add an external monitor to your computer via a video port. The type of port available depends on your computer’s configuration.

  • Page 76: Hdmi

    76 - HDMI H D M I HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a high- quality, digital audio/video interface. HDMI allows you to connect any compatible digital audio/video source, such as your computer, a set-top box, DVD player, and audio/video receiver to any compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV) with a single cable.
  • Page 77 Got a question? In this section you will find: • Frequently asked questions • Tips for using Windows 10 • Troubleshooting information • How to protect yourself while online • Where to find Acer service center contact information...

  • Page 78: Frequently Asked Questions

    78 - Frequently asked questions R E Q U E N T L Y A S K E D Q U E S T I O N S The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each one.
  • Page 79 Frequently asked questions - 79 • The computer may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is a power LED, it will flash). Press and release the power button to resume. No audio is heard from the computer. Check the following: •...

  • Page 80: Requesting Service

    Attach your proof-of-purchase to the ITW passport. If the country you are traveling in does not have an Acer- authorized ITW service site, you can still get in contact with...
  • Page 81 Before you call Please have the following information available when you call Acer for online service, and please be at your computer when you call. With your support, we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently.

  • Page 82: Tips And Hints For Using Windows 10

    F r e q u e nt l y a sk 82 - Frequently asked questions Tips and hints for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to help you get started.
  • Page 83 Frequently asked questions - 83 To change the background, tap the Windows Start button and tap Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. From here you can: • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on or off •...

  • Page 84: How Do I Set The Alarm

    84 - Frequently asked questions also tap and hold anywhere on the screen and tap Display settings > Display. How do I set the alarm? Your computer can act as an alarm clock. Type ’Alarms’ to search for the Alarms & Clock app. 1.

  • Page 85: Where Are My Apps

    Frequently asked questions - 85 Where are my apps? Tap search box and type the name of the app you would like to open using the pop-up keyboard. To view the complete list of apps, tap the Windows Start button. How do I make an app appear on Start? If you're in all apps list and you want to make an app appear on Start, tap and hold the app until you see the screen dim.

  • Page 86: How Do I Check For Windows Updates

    Tap the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Tap Advanced options to configure the settings. Where can I get more information? For more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com...

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    F r eq ue n tl y as k ed qu est io ns Frequently asked questions - 87 Troubleshooting This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious problems require opening up the computer.
  • Page 88 88 - Frequently asked questions Error messages Corrective action Hard disk 0 Contact your dealer or an authorized extended type service center. error Contact your dealer or an authorized I/O parity error service center. Keyboard error or Contact your dealer or an authorized no keyboard service center.

  • Page 89: Internet And Online Security

    Internet and online security - 89 N T E R N E T A N D O N L I N E S E C U R I T Y First steps on the net Protecting your computer It is vital to protect your computer from viruses and attacks over the internet (see Internet security software on page 93).
  • Page 90 90 - Internet and online security Dial-up Some computers include a telephone dial-up (‘modem’) connector. This allows you to connect to the internet using your telephone line. With a dial-up connection, you cannot use the modem and the telephone simultaneously on a single phone line.

  • Page 91: Network Connections

    Internet and online security - 91 internet while away from home. The socket for a SIM card may be built in to your computer, or may require an external device, such as a USB modem or even an appropriately equipped mobile phone. Note If your computer includes a SIM card slot, you require a compatible SIM card and a contract with a cellular provider.
  • Page 92 92 - Internet and online security Components of a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you need to have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are two-way transceivers that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Access points act as a mediator between wired and wireless network.

  • Page 93: Surf The Net

    Acer website To get you started why not visit our website, www.acer.com. Acer is dedicated to provide you with on-going personalized support. Check out our Support section to get help tailored to your needs.
  • Page 94 94 - Internet and online security Staying ahead of cybercriminals Stay ahead of hackers and cybercriminals by understanding the tactics they use to access your private data. Ensure your software is up to date Cybercriminals rely heavily upon software or platform vulnerabilities, as they are the easiest way to sneak malware into a user's device unnoticed, sometimes with little action user's...
  • Page 95 Internet and online security - 95 personal information like social security or credit card numbers to someone that you don't know over the phone. Common threats cybercriminals use Now you know a few very common ways cybercriminals try to sneak onto your device or trick you into providing private information to them directly.
  • Page 96 96 - Internet and online security device is entirely under the control of the person who created the botnet. Most people who are infected with botnets aren't even aware that their computer's security has become compromised! What to do if you're infected: If you're infected you probably don't realize it as bots are notoriously quiet.
  • Page 97 Internet and online security - 97 programmed to "listen in" on transmissions, intercept data that is specifically targeted as valuable, and capture the data, such as your login credentials and passwords. Use a virtual private network (VPN) to ensure your privacy and anonymity are protected when you use public Wi-Fi.
  • Page 98 98 - Internet and online security programs do not work correctly, your computer may be infected by malicious software. However, do not blame every computer problem on a virus! If you suspect your computer is infected, the first thing to do is update, if you have not already done so, and run your antivirus and anti-spyware software.

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