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52 - Securing your computer

S

ECURING

 

YOUR

 

COMPUTER

Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take

care of. Learn how to protect and take care of your computer.
Security features include hardware and software locks — a

security notch and passwords.

Using a computer security lock

The computer comes with a computer security slot for a security

lock.
Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object

such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into

the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless

models are also available.

Using passwords

Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access.

Setting these passwords creates several different levels of

protection for your computer and data:
• Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS

utility. Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to

the BIOS utility. 

See Setting passwords on page 54

.

• User Password secures your computer against unauthorized

use. Combine the use of this password with password

checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation (if

available) for maximum security.

• Password on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized

use. Combine the use of this password with password

checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation (if

available) for maximum security.

Important

Do not forget your Supervisor Password! If you forget your

password, please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized

service center.

Summary of Contents for AN515-56-54JC

Page 1: ...USER SMANUAL Questo manuale d istruzione fornito da trovaprezzi it Scopri tutte le offerte per Acer Nitro 5 AN515 56 AN515 56 54JC o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di Notebook...

Page 2: ...Sign in or sign up for an Acer ID 4 Enter S N or SNID of your device to register it Important This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws The information containe...

Page 3: ...ield 49 Securing your computer 52 Using a computer security lock 52 Using passwords 52 Entering passwords 53 BIOS utility 54 Boot sequence 54 Setting passwords 54 Power management 55 Saving power 55 B...

Page 4: ...4 Table of contents Network connections 86 Surf the Net 88 Internet security software 88...

Page 5: ...for your computer and your health Where to find the power button ports and connectors Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard How to create recovery backups Guidelines for connecting to a...

Page 6: ...tains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting Once you have connected to the internet you can download updates for your computer f...

Page 7: ...select Power Sleep Right click the Windows Start button Shut down or sign out Sleep Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it Only use the adapter provided...

Page 8: ...the power cord and any cables away from where people walk When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should...

Page 9: ...mperatures can cause battery deformation or damage The charging port must be clean and free from debris and should only be used with Acer charging equipment Use of a non Acer battery or charging equip...

Page 10: ...onment Do not put store or leave your product in or near a heat source in a high temperature location in strong direct sunlight in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container and do not expose it t...

Page 11: ...ting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object The capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced if the battery is left in hot or cold places such as in a closed car in summ...

Page 12: ...12 First things first Recharge the battery by following the instruction included in the product documentation...

Page 13: ...Setup Guide let us show you around your new Acer computer Screen view Icon Item Description 1 Webcam Web camera for video communication A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active...

Page 14: ...cer notebook tour Keyboard view AN515 45 AN515 56 AN515 57 AN517 41 AN517 53 AN517 54 Icon Item Description 1 Keyboard For entering data into your computer See Using the keyboard on page 21 2 3 4 5 1...

Page 15: ...wn firmly on the lower right corner to perform a right click 3 NitroSense key Launches NitroSense application 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off 5 Battery indicator Indicates the computer s...

Page 16: ...USB Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible security lock 2 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings...

Page 17: ...2 with transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps USB Type C Thunderbolt 4 port AN515 56 AN515 57 AN517 53 AN517 54 Connects to USB devices with a USB Type C connector Supports Thunderbolt 4 and displays 2 USB por...

Page 18: ...derbolt 4 Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging USB 3 2 information USB 3 2 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue AN515 56 AN517 53 USB 3 2 Gen 2 compatible ports are blue AN515 45 AN515 57 AN517 41...

Page 19: ...r 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 2 Ventil...

Page 20: ...0 Your Acer notebook tour Base view Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings 2 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output 1...

Page 21: ...characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to...

Page 22: ...eyboard backlight Fn F10 Keyboard backlight increase Increases the intensity of the keyboard backlight Fn F11 Pause Pause Sends a Break Command Fn F12 Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or off Fn...

Page 23: ...ard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen or to return to the last open app Application key This key has the sam...

Page 24: ...are using Touchpad gestures Single finger slide Slide a finger across the touchpad to move the cursor Single finger press or tap Press the touchpad down or lightly tap the touchpad with your finger t...

Page 25: ...ow or swipe downwards to exit Task View Swipe down to minimize all open windows and show Desktop swipe upwards to restore the minimized windows Swipe left or right to switch between open windows Four...

Page 26: ...irements please do the following 1 In the icon tray in the lower right hand corner of the screen select the Notifications icon to open the Notifications pane 2 Select All settings 3 Select Devices Tou...

Page 27: ...Using the Precision Touchpad 27 you can adjust the touchpad sensitivity to suit your needs Scroll down to see more settings...

Page 28: ...data or create a factory default backup If you cannot access Acer Care Center click Settings in the Start menu select Update Security and then click Recovery Creating a file history backup Recovery Ma...

Page 29: ...ive from the drop down list 4 Click More options to select back up options which best fit your needs such as schedule the backup interval how long you want to keep those backups default is Forever whi...

Page 30: ...easily back up your operating system installed apps and data 1 Type Recovery Drive in the search box and then open it 2 Make sure Back up system files to the recovery drive is selected and click Next...

Page 31: ...he PC to detect the USB drive then click Next 4 Everything on the drive will be deleted Click Create to continue 5 You will be shown the backup progress on the screen 6 Follow the process until it com...

Page 32: ...ress on the screen Restoring your computer Recovery Management allows you to quickly and easily restore your computer back to its default status You can choose to keep your files or remove them before...

Page 33: ...Recovery 33 2 Select the Restore tab and click Get started to open the Recovery window...

Page 34: ...our personal files Click Next to continue Important If you have apps installed on your PC they will be removed If you d like not to restore apps and setting that came with your PC go to Change setting...

Page 35: ...eset progress on the screen The screen will turn off during the reset process 6 The screen will turn back on when it is installing Windows Your PC will restart several times during the reset process 7...

Page 36: ...36 Recovery 2 Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to open the Recovery window...

Page 37: ...lick Get started to Choose an option Select Remove everything to reset your PC back to its factory default 4 Click Change settings to choose restore settings which best fit your needs Then click Confi...

Page 38: ...s 8 The screen will turn back on when it is installing Windows Your PC will restart several times during the reset process 9 Follow the process until it completes 10 When your PC has completed the res...

Page 39: ...er is available Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must first be paired with your computer s Bluetooth adapter This means it must first be authenticated for security purposes You only...

Page 40: ...icon in the lower right hand corner of the screen to open the Notifications pane From here you can enable or disable Bluetooth or right click on Bluetooth Go to Settings to enter the Bluetooth setting...

Page 41: ...LAN A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network which can link two or more computers without using wires Once connected to WLAN you can access the internet You can also share files other...

Page 42: ...your choice Make a note of the wireless network s name and password if necessary If you are trying to connect to a public network such as at a coffeeshop make sure you have the wireless network s name...

Page 43: ...Connecting to the Internet 43 4 Once you select a wireless network select Connect 5 If required enter the network s password...

Page 44: ...port on your router refer to the image below Then you ll be ready to get online Connecting to a cellular network If your computer has a SIM slot you can connect to the internet using a cellular phone...

Page 45: ...ive edge as well as a more immersive experience The NitroSense main screen The main screen gives you a one glance overview of your computer s current status including the fan speeds power plan compone...

Page 46: ...will see two sliders that allow you to set CPU and GPU cooling independently CoolBoost Turn CoolBoost on to increase the maximum fan speed enabling even faster fan speeds and increased cooling during...

Page 47: ...o show information for the time NitroSense and Acer TrueHarmonyTM settings Click the Settings icon to change settings for your Nitro system You can enable disable Sticky keys or Windows and menu key D...

Page 48: ...48 NitroSense To get a different audio experience you can click Acer TrueHarmonyTM icon to adjust the audio mode Note Function varies depending on configuration...

Page 49: ...hoose from four different modes to fit your needs No Item Description 1 Low Reduction Reduces blue light emission from the LED backlit screen by 10 to 25 for basic protection 2 Medium Reduction Reduce...

Page 50: ...50 Bluelight Shield Note Specifications vary depending on model or Operating System...

Page 51: ...Keeping your computer and data safe In this section you will find How to secure your computer Setting passwords What you need to prepare when you re traveling How to get the most out of your battery...

Page 52: ...uthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility Once set you mu...

Page 53: ...e appears Try again and press Enter When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer I...

Page 54: ...ayed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed on the top of the screen Setting passwords To set a password on bo...

Page 55: ...tup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly but also uses a small amount of power to check for signals to start These checks will slowly drain your computer s battery If you prefer to reduce...

Page 56: ...56 Power management 4 Select Change settings that are currently unavailable 5 Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup 6 Select Save changes...

Page 57: ...Plug the AC adapter into the computer and connect to a mains power outlet Conditioninganewbatterypack Before you use a battery pack for the first time there is a conditioning process that you should f...

Page 58: ...the faster it will reach the end of its effective life An embedded battery has a life span of more than 1 000 charge discharge cycles Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the...

Page 59: ...ortant Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery low warning appears Data may be lost if the battery is allowed to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down Situation Recomm...

Page 60: ...ington Noble lock if you are using one to secure the computer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer B...

Page 61: ...the battery by putting the computer in Sleep mode Press the Sleep hotkey or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer Taking the computer home When you are moving from...

Page 62: ...in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is...

Page 63: ...g it into the gate area What to take with you Take the following items with you AC adapter Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the...

Page 64: ...assport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally When traveling in another cou...

Page 65: ...In this section you will find Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computer Ports and connectors...

Page 66: ...le USB port Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers USB 2 0 High speed USB and USB 3 2 Gen 1 Gen 2 SuperSpeed USB USB 2 0 ports on Acer computers have a black tongue in the po...

Page 67: ...USB Type C ports support up to USB 3 2 SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps Other USB devices with a USB Type C connector are supported but transfer speed may be reduced and certain functions will be disabled such...

Page 68: ...lay with can be connected to a single Thunderbolt 4 port If an adapter is used DisplayPort or compatible devices including HDMI DVI or VGA can be used Note Thunderbolt 4 ports support transfer speeds...

Page 69: ...olution and refresh rate should be detected automatically If necessary change the display settings used by the computer Headphones and microphone One or more 3 5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to...

Page 70: ...compatible digital audio video source such as your computer a set top box DVD player and audio video receiver to any compatible digital audio and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV wit...

Page 71: ...estion In this section you will find Frequently asked questions Tips for using Windows 10 Troubleshooting information How to protect yourself while online Where to find Acer service center contact inf...

Page 72: ...into the computer and to the power outlet If power is being supplied to the computer check the following Do you have a USB storage device USB drive CD drive or smartphone plugged into your computer U...

Page 73: ...he computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose Theprinterdoesnotwork Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet...

Page 74: ...his passport thoroughly Always have your ITW passport on hand especially when you travel to receive the benefits from our support centers Attach your proof of purchase to the ITW passport If the count...

Page 75: ...Frequently asked questions 75 You are required to provide the following information Name Address Telephone number Machine and model type Serial number Date of purchase...

Page 76: ...indows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon Shut down You can also turn off the computer by right clicking the Windows Start button Shut down or sign out Shut down CanIturn...

Page 77: ...t Slideshow 3 Select Add a folder and open the folder you wish to use your Pictures folder will open by default Select Choose this folder to add the folder to the lock screen slideshow 4 Select a fold...

Page 78: ...splay Alternatively you can also right click anywhere on the desktop and select Display settings Display How do I set the alarm Your computer can act as an alarm clock Type Alarms to search for the Al...

Page 79: ...all apps list and you want to make an app appear on Start right click an app and select Pin to Start HowdoIremoveatilefromStart Right click a tile to select it and select Unpin from Start to remove th...

Page 80: ...th friends and sign in to your favorite websites When you sign in to your PC with a Microsoft account you ll connect your PC to the people files and devices you care about DoIneedone You do not need a...

Page 81: ...Frequently asked questions 81 Where can I get more information For more information please visit the following pages Windows 10 information www microsoft com Support FAQs support acer com...

Page 82: ...rror messages below If the problem cannot be resolved contact your dealer Error messages If you receive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the e...

Page 83: ...dealer or an authorized service center I O parity error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard error or no keyboard connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center...

Page 84: ...on tools To accomplish these steps you should first select an Internet Service Provider ISP which supplies the connection between your computer and the internet You should research the ISPs available...

Page 85: ...s unavailable in rural areas Connection speeds vary depending on your location but DSL generally provides very fast and reliable internet connection As the connection is always on it is generally char...

Page 86: ...omputers without using wires Setting up a wireless network is easy and allows you to share files peripheral devices and an internet connection Whatarebenefitsofawirelessnetwork Mobility Wireless LAN s...

Page 87: ...ss point router for detailed setup instructions Networkcable RJ45 A network cable also called RJ45 cable is used to connect the host computer to the access point see illustration below this type of ca...

Page 88: ...w acer com is your portal to a world of online activities and services visit us regularly for the latest information and downloads Internet security software To help you stay ahead of cybercriminals A...

Page 89: ...sending them your credit card number social security number or logging into a fake bank website that looks like yours but really isn t How to stay safe Use a strong antispam filter If an email looks s...

Page 90: ...e first place by staying protected with internet security software like Norton Security Also perform regular backups of all your data either online or to a separate external hard drive that is only at...

Page 91: ...virus TakespecialprecautionswhenusingpublicWi Fi Public Wi Fi is available just about everywhere from the local coffee shop to the hotels and airports you visit while traveling While public Wi Fi has...

Page 92: ...ity software on your devices to help protect yourself from the latest threats ProtectyourcomputerwithWindowssecuritytools Windows provides a variety of protection applications WindowsUpdates If you ha...

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