Acer A314-33 User Manual

Table of contents - 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
First things first 6
Your guides ............................................. 6
Basic care and tips for using your
computer.................................................. 6
Turning your computer off........................... 6
Taking care of your computer ..................... 7
Taking care of your AC adapter .................. 8
Cleaning and servicing................................ 8
Your Acer notebook tour 9
Screen view ............................................. 9
Keyboard view ....................................... 10
Left view ............................................... 11
Right view .............................................. 11
USB 3.0 information.................................. 12
USB Type-C information ........................... 12
Rear View .............................................. 12
Base view .............................................. 13
Using the keyboard 15
Lock keys............................................... 15
Special keys .......................................... 15
Hotkeys.................................................. 16
Windows keys........................................ 17
Using the Precision Touchpad 18
Touchpad gestures................................ 18
Changing touchpad settings .................. 20
Recovery 21
Creating a factory default backup.......... 21
Backing up your wireless and LAN
drivers.................................................... 23
Restoring your computer ....................... 23
Reset this PC and keep my files ............... 24
Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 25
Using a Bluetooth connection 28
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 28
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 28
Connecting to the Internet 30
Connecting to a wireless network.......... 30
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 30
Connecting with a cable ........................ 33
Built-in network feature ............................. 33
Connecting to a cellular network ........... 33
Bluelight Shield 34
Securing your computer 36
Using a computer security lock.............. 36
Using passwords ................................... 36
Entering passwords .................................. 37
BIOS utility 38
Boot sequence....................................... 38
Setting passwords ................................. 38
Power management 39
Saving power ......................................... 39
Battery pack 41
Battery characteristics ........................... 41
Charging the battery ................................. 41
Optimizing battery life ............................... 42
Checking the battery level......................... 43
Battery-low warning .................................. 43
Traveling with your computer 44
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 44
Moving around ....................................... 44
Preparing the computer ............................ 44
What to bring to meetings ......................... 45
Taking the computer home .................... 45
Preparing the computer ............................ 45
What to take with you................................ 46
Special considerations .............................. 46
Setting up a home office ........................... 46
Traveling with the computer................... 47
Preparing the computer ............................ 47
What to take with you................................ 47
Special considerations .............................. 47
Traveling internationally......................... 47
Preparing the computer ............................ 48
What to bring with you .............................. 48
Special considerations .............................. 48
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 50
USB Type-C port 51
SD card reader 52
Video and audio connectors 53
Connecting a monitor............................. 53
Headphones and microphone................ 53
HDMI 54
Frequently asked questions 56
Requesting service ................................ 58
Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 60
How do I get to Start? ............................... 60
How do I turn off my computer?................ 60
How do I unlock my computer?................. 60
How do I set the alarm? ............................ 62
Where are my apps?................................. 63
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 64
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 64
Where can I get more information?........... 64
Troubleshooting ..................................... 65
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 65
Error messages......................................... 65
Internet and online security 67
First steps on the net ............................. 67
Protecting your computer.......................... 67
Choose an Internet Service Provider........ 67

Acer A314-33 Specifications

General

Brand	Acer
Model	A314-33
Category	Laptop
Language	English