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TABLE OF CONTENTS
First things first 5
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
Your Acer notebook tour 11
Screen view ........................................... 11
Keyboard view ....................................... 12
Left view ................................................ 13
USB Type-A information ........................... 13
USB Type-C information........................... 13
Right view ............................................. 14
USB Type-A information ........................... 14
Base view .............................................. 15
Using the keyboard 16
Lock keys............................................... 16
Special keys .......................................... 16
Hotkeys.................................................. 17
The Windows OS Desktop 18
Tips and hints for using Windows.......... 19
Where are my apps?................................. 19
Can I turn off notifications? ....................... 19
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 19
Where can I get more information?........... 19
Using the Precision Touchpad 20
Touchpad gestures................................ 20
Changing touchpad settings .................. 22
Recovery 23
Creating a file history backup ................ 23
Backing up your wireless and LAN
drivers.................................................... 26
Restoring your computer ....................... 26
Reset this PC and keep my files............... 26
Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 30
Using a Bluetooth connection 34
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 34
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 34
Connecting to the Internet 36
Connecting to a wireless network.......... 36
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 36
Bluelight Shield 40
Securing your computer 42
Using a computer security lock.............. 42
Using passwords ................................... 42
Entering passwords .................................. 43
Fingerprint Reader 44
How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 44
BIOS utility 48
Boot sequence....................................... 48
Setting passwords ................................. 48
Power management 49
Saving power ......................................... 49
Battery pack 51
Battery characteristics ........................... 51
Charging the battery ................................. 51
Optimizing battery life ............................... 52
Checking the battery level......................... 53
Battery-low warning .................................. 53
Traveling with your computer 54
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 54
Moving around ....................................... 54
What to bring............................................. 55
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 57
USB Type-C port 58
Video and audio connectors 59
Connecting a monitor............................. 59
Headphones and microphone................ 59
HDMI 60
Frequently asked questions 62
Requesting service ................................ 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
Network connections................................. 69
Surf the Net!.............................................. 70
Internet security software.......................... 70
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