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Register your Acer product ......................... 2
Manage your registered products ............... 2
Your guides ............................................. 6
computer.................................................. 6
Turning your computer off........................... 6
Taking care of your computer ..................... 7
Taking care of your AC adapter .................. 7
Cleaning and servicing................................ 8
Screen view ............................................. 9
Keyboard view ....................................... 10
Left view ............................................... 11
Information on USB 3.0............................. 12
Right view ............................................. 12
Base view .............................................. 13
Lock keys............................................... 14
Hotkeys ..................................................... 14
Windows keys........................................ 15
Touchpad gestures................................ 16
Changing touchpad settings .................. 17
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 19
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 19
Connecting to a wireless network.......... 21
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 21
Connecting with a cable ........................ 25
Built-in network feature ............................. 25
Connecting to a cellular network ........... 25
Overview................................................ 27
Setting up Acer ProShield ..................... 27
Personal Secure Drive .............................. 29
Credential Manager ............................... 30
Fingerprint Registration* ........................... 30
Data Protection...................................... 31
Data Removal........................................ 31
Using a computer security lock.............. 32
Using passwords ................................... 32
Entering passwords .................................. 33
Boot sequence....................................... 34
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Setting passwords ................................. 34
Saving power ......................................... 35
Battery characteristics ........................... 37
Charging the battery ................................. 37
Optimizing battery life ............................... 38
Checking the battery level......................... 39
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Battery-low warning .................................. 39
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 40
Moving around ....................................... 40
Preparing the computer ............................ 40
What to bring to meetings ......................... 41
Taking the computer home .................... 41
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Preparing the computer ............................ 41
What to take with you................................ 42
Special considerations .............................. 42
Setting up a home office ........................... 42
Traveling with the computer................... 43
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Preparing the computer ............................ 43
What to take with you................................ 43
Special considerations .............................. 43
Traveling internationally......................... 43
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Preparing the computer ............................ 44
What to bring with you .............................. 44
Special considerations .............................. 44
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Connectivity options............................... 47
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Requesting service ................................ 54
Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 56
How do I get to Start? ............................... 56
How do I turn off my computer?................ 56
How do I unlock my computer?................. 56
How do I set the alarm? ............................ 58
Where are my apps?................................. 59
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 59
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How do I check for Windows updates?..... 60
Where can I get more information?........... 60
Troubleshooting ..................................... 61
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 61
Error messages......................................... 61
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