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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 3.2 Gen 1 information ....................... 13
Right view
.......................................... 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
Connecting with a cable......................... 40
Built-in network feature ............................. 40
Bluelight Shield
41
Securing your computer
43
Using a computer security lock.............. 43
Using passwords ................................... 43
Entering passwords .................................. 44
BIOS utility
45
Boot sequence....................................... 45
Setting passwords ................................. 45
Power management
46
Saving power ......................................... 46
Battery pack
48
Battery characteristics ........................... 48
Charging the battery ................................. 48
Optimizing battery life ............................... 49
Checking the battery level......................... 50
Battery-low warning .................................. 50
Traveling with your computer
51
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 51
Moving around ....................................... 51
What to bring............................................. 52
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
54
Video and audio connectors
55
Connecting a monitor............................. 55
Headphones and microphone................ 55
HDMI
56
Frequently asked questions
58
Requesting service ................................ 60
Troubleshooting ..................................... 61
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 61
Error messages......................................... 61
Internet and online security
63
First steps on the net ............................. 63
Protecting your computer.......................... 63
Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 63
Network connections................................. 65
Surf the Net!.............................................. 66
Internet security software.......................... 67
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