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Acer Swift 3 User Manual

Name: Acer Swift 3
Brand: Acer
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8 - Your Acer notebook tour

YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us

show you around your new Acer computer.

Screen view

# Icon Item Description

1 Webcam

Web camera for video

communicat

ion.

A light next to the webcam indicates

that the

webcam is active.

2 Screen Displays computer output.

Table of Contents3
First Things First5
Your Guides5
Basic Care and Tips for Using Your Computer6
Turning Your Computer off6
Taking Care of Your Computer6
Taking Care of Your AC Adapter7
Cleaning and Servicing7
Your Acer Notebook Tour8
Screen View8
Keyboard View9
Left View10
USB 3.0 Information10
USB Type-C Information10
Right View11
Base View12
Using the Keyboard13
Lock Keys13
Hotkeys13
Windows Keys14
Using the Precision Touchpad15
Touchpad Gestures15
Changing Touchpad Settings16
Recovery19
Creating a Factory Default Backup19
Backing up Your Wireless and LAN Drivers22
Restoring Your Computer22
Reset this PC and Keep My Files22
Reset this PC and Remove Everything23
26 - Using a Bluetooth Connection26
Enabling and Disabling Bluetooth26
Enable Bluetooth and Add a Device26
Connecting to the Internet28
Connecting to a Wireless Network28
Connecting to a Wireless LAN28
Connecting with a Cable32
Built-In Network Feature32
Connecting to a Cellular Network32
Acer Bluelight Shield33
Securing Your Computer35
Using a Computer Security Lock35
Using Passwords35
Entering Passwords36
BIOS Utility37
Boot Sequence37
Setting Passwords37
Power Management38
Saving Power38
Battery Pack40
Battery Characteristics40
Charging the Battery40
Optimizing Battery Life41
Checking the Battery Level42
Battery-Low Warning42
Traveling with Your Computer43
Disconnecting from the Desktop43
Moving Around43
Preparing the Computer43
What to Bring to Meetings44
Taking the Computer Home44
Preparing the Computer44
What to Take with You45
Special Considerations45
Setting up a Home Office45
Traveling with the Computer46
Preparing the Computer46
What to Take with You46
Special Considerations46
Traveling Internationally46
Preparing the Computer47
What to Bring with You47
Special Considerations47
Universal Serial Bus (USB)49
50 - USB Type-C Port50
Memory Card Reader51
52 - Video and Audio Connectors52
Hdmi53
Frequently Asked Questions55
Requesting Service57
Tips and Hints for Using Windows 1058
How Do I Get to Start58
How Do I Turn off My Computer58
How Do I Unlock My Computer58
How Do I Set the Alarm60
Where Are My Apps61
What Is a Microsoft ID (Account)61
How Do I Check for Windows Updates62
Where Can I Get more Information62
Troubleshooting63
Troubleshooting Tips63
Error Messages63
Internet and Online Security65
First Steps on the Net65
Protecting Your Computer65
Choose an Internet Service Provider65
Network Connections67
Surf the Net69
Security69

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Brand	Acer
Model	Swift 3
Category	Laptop
Language	English

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