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© 2021. All Rights Reserved.
Predator Helios 500
Covers: PH517-52
This revision: April 2021
This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright
laws. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without
notice. Some features described in this manual may not be supported
depending on the Operating System version. Images provided herein are for
reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to
your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained in this manual.
Model number: _________________________________________________
Serial number: _________________________________________________
Date of purchase: _____________________________________________
Place of purchase: _____________________________________________
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NVIRONMENT
Temperature:
­ Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
­ Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C
Humidity (non-condensing):
­ Operating: 20% to 80%
­ Storage: 20% to 60%
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the
computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air
vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface,
such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing,
to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the skin or a
soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation.
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  • Page 1 © 2021. All Rights Reserved. Predator Helios 500 Covers: PH517-52 This revision: April 2021 This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Some features described in this manual may not be supported depending on the Operating System version.
  • Page 2: First Things First

    We would like to thank you for making this Predator notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs. Your guides To help you use your Predator notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your computer.
  • Page 3: Acer Support

    Acer support Make sure you write down your computer serial number, date and place of purchase and model name on the area provided in this guide; save your proof of purchase. Before you call us, please write down any error message that accompanies the problem, and have the computer in front of you and switched on if possible.
  • Page 4: Your Predator Notebook Tour

    Your Predator notebook tour Your Predator notebook tour 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 Internal digital microphones for sound Microphones recording.
  • Page 5: Keyboard View

    Keyboard view Icon Item Description TURBO key Switches overclocking and fan speed level. TURBO For entering data into your computer. Keyboard See "Using the keyboard" on page 9. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device. Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the (left and right) left and right mouse buttons.
  • Page 6: Left View

    Your Predator notebook tour Icon Item Description Power button Turns the computer on and off. Left view Icon Item Description Ventilation and Allows the computer to stay cool. cooling fan Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Connect to USB devices with a USB Type-C USB Type-C / connector.
  • Page 7: Right View

    Right view Icon Item Description Headset/speaker Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, jack headphones) Connects to an external microphone for Mic-in jack recording audio. USB ports with Connect to USB devices. power-off charging Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/ Ethernet (RJ-45) 1000Mbps/2.5Gbps-based network.
  • Page 8: Rear View

    Your Predator notebook tour Rear view RTX 3080 SKU RTX 3070 SKU Icon Item Description Connects to an AC adapter. DC-in jack Note: Please press the AC adapter into the tunnel to the power connector. You will feel a click indicating it is connected. Then, check the light of battery indicator shows amber while charging.
  • Page 9: Base View

    Base view Icon Item Description Ventilation and Allows the computer to stay cool. cooling fan Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Subwoofer Delivers enhanced bass audio. Simulates removing and reinstalling the Battery reset battery. pinhole Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds.
  • Page 10 Using the keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Function Description Turns on / off the computer's network Fn + F3 Flight mode devices. Fn + F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

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