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First things first
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 ............... 8
Internal battery....................................... 10
Taking care of your vision...................... 10
Your Acer notebook tour
Screen view ........................................... 12
Keyboard view ....................................... 14
Left view .............................................. 15
USB Type-A information ........................... 15
USB Type-C information ........................... 15
Right view ............................................. 16
USB Type-A information ........................... 16
Rear view............................................... 17
Base view .............................................. 17
Using the keyboard
Lock keys............................................... 18
Special keys .......................................... 18
Hotkeys.................................................. 19
The Windows OS Desktop
Tips and hints for using Windows.......... 21
Where are my apps?................................. 21
Can I turn off notifications? ....................... 21
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 22
Where can I get more information?........... 22
Using the Precision Touchpad
Touchpad gestures................................ 23
Changing touchpad settings .................. 25
Recovery
Creating a file history backup ................ 26
Restoring your computer ....................... 28
Reset this PC and keep my files ............... 28
Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 31
Using a Bluetooth connection
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 34
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 34
Connecting to the Internet
Connecting to a wireless network.......... 36
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 36
AcerSense
The AcerSense main screen ................. 40
5 Widget card............................................ 41
AcerSense settings................................ 41
Account and Support ............................. 42
Experience Zone.................................... 43
Checkup................................................. 44
Personal Settings................................... 46
App Center............................................. 49
Securing your computer
Using a computer security lock.............. 51
Using passwords ................................... 51
Entering passwords .................................. 52
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Fingerprint Reader
How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 53
BIOS utility
Boot sequence....................................... 57
Setting passwords ................................. 57
Power management
Saving power ......................................... 58
Battery pack
Battery characteristics ........................... 60
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Charging the battery ................................. 60
Optimizing battery life ............................... 61
Checking the battery level......................... 62
Battery-low warning .................................. 62
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Traveling with your computer
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 63
Moving around ....................................... 63
What to bring............................................. 64
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
USB Type-C port
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Video and audio connectors
Connecting a monitor............................. 68
26 Headphones and microphone................ 68
Frequently asked questions
Requesting service ................................ 72
Troubleshooting ..................................... 73
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 73
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Error messages......................................... 73
Internet and online security
First steps on the net ............................. 75
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Protecting your computer.......................... 75
Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 75
Network connections................................. 77
Surf the Net!.............................................. 78
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Internet security software.......................... 78
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