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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 .................. 6
Cleaning and servicing................................ 7
Your Acer notebook tour 8
Screen view ............................................. 8
Keyboard view ......................................... 9
Left view ............................................... 10
Information on USB 3.0............................. 10
Right view ............................................. 10
Base view .............................................. 11
Using the keyboard 12
Lock keys and embedded numeric
keypad................................................... 12
Hotkeys ..................................................... 13
Windows keys........................................ 14
Touchpad 15
Touchpad basics ................................... 15
Touchpad gestures................................ 15
Using a Bluetooth connection 17
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 17
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 17
Connecting to the Internet 19
Connecting to a wireless network.......... 19
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 19
Connecting with a cable ........................ 23
Built-in network feature ............................. 23
Connecting to a cellular network ........... 23
Acer Bluelight Shield 24
Securing your computer 26
Using passwords ................................... 26
Entering passwords .................................. 26
BIOS utility 28
Boot sequence....................................... 28
Setting passwords ................................. 28
Power management 29
Saving power......................................... 29
Battery pack 31
Battery characteristics ........................... 31
Charging the battery ................................. 31
Optimizing battery life ............................... 32
Checking the battery level......................... 33
Battery-low warning .................................. 33
Traveling with your computer 34
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 34
Moving around ....................................... 34
Preparing the computer ............................ 34
What to bring to meetings ......................... 35
Taking the computer home .................... 35
Preparing the computer ............................ 35
What to take with you................................ 36
Special considerations .............................. 36
Setting up a home office ........................... 36
Traveling with the computer................... 37
Preparing the computer ............................ 37
What to take with you................................ 37
Special considerations .............................. 37
Traveling internationally......................... 37
Preparing the computer ............................ 38
What to bring with you .............................. 38
Special considerations .............................. 38
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 40
Memory card reader 41
Connectivity options............................... 41
Video and audio connectors 43
HDMI 44
Frequently asked questions 46
Requesting service ................................ 48
Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 49
How do I get to Start? ............................... 49
How do I turn off my computer?................ 49
How do I unlock my computer?................. 49
How do I set the alarm? ............................ 51
Where are my apps?................................. 52
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 52
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 53
Where can I get more information?........... 53
Troubleshooting ..................................... 54
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 54
Error messages......................................... 54
Internet and online security 56
First steps on the net ............................. 56
Protecting your computer.......................... 56
Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 56
Network connections................................. 58
Surf the Net!.............................................. 60
Security ..................................................... 60
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