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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
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
Using a Bluetooth connection 23
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 23
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 23
Connecting to the Internet 25
Connecting to a wireless network.......... 25
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 25
Securing your computer 30
Using a computer security lock.............. 30
Using passwords ................................... 30
Entering passwords .................................. 31
BIOS utility 32
Boot sequence....................................... 32
Setting passwords ................................. 32
Power management 33
Saving power ......................................... 33
Battery pack 35
Battery characteristics ........................... 35
Charging the battery ................................. 35
Optimizing battery life ............................... 36
Checking the battery level......................... 37
Battery-low warning .................................. 37
Traveling with your computer 38
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 38
Moving around ....................................... 38
What to bring............................................. 39
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 41
USB Type-C port 42
Video and audio connectors 43
Connecting a monitor............................. 43
Headphones and microphone................ 43
HDMI 44
Frequently asked questions 46
Requesting service ................................ 48
Troubleshooting ..................................... 49
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 49
Error messages......................................... 49
Internet and online security 51
First steps on the net ............................. 51
Protecting your computer.......................... 51
Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 51
Network connections................................. 53
Surf the Net!.............................................. 54
Internet security software.......................... 54