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Acer Predator 21 X User Manual

Acer Predator 21 X
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Table of contents - 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
First things first 6
Your guides .................................................... 6
Basic care and tips for using your
computer........................................................... 7
Turning your computer off....................... 7
Taking care of your computer................ 7
Dual AC adapters ........................................... 8
Taking care of your AC adapters ......... 8
Cleaning and servicing ................................ 8
Your Predator notebook tour 10
Screen view.................................................. 10
Keyboard view............................................. 11
Front view ..................................................... 12
Left view ........................................................ 13
USB 3.0 information ................................. 13
Right view...................................................... 14
Rear view ...................................................... 14
USB Type-C information ........................ 15
Base view ...................................................... 16
Using the keyboard 17
Lock keys ...................................................... 17
Hotkeys .............................................................. 17
Windows keys............................................. 19
The keyboard has two keys that
perform Windows-specific functions. 19
Alternative WASD and space key-
caps................................................................... 19
Reversible Slide Module 20
Installing the Slide Module.................. 20
Using the Precision Touchpad 21
Touchpad gestures.................................. 21
Changing touchpad settings............. 23
Tobii Eye Tracking 25
Illumination and sensor bar.............. 25
Setting up..................................................... 25
Further settings (options may vary) 26
Games and Experiences ......................... 26
Settings ............................................................. 27
Gaze Trace...................................................... 28
User profiles.................................................. 28
Tips and more help................................. 28
Recovery 29
Creating a factory default backup 29
Backing up your wireless and LAN
drivers ............................................................ 32
Restoring your computer................... 32
Reset this PC and keep my files ........ 32
Reset this PC and remove everything 34
Using a Bluetooth connection 36
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth . 36
Enable Bluetooth and add a device 36
Connecting to the Internet 39
Connecting to a wireless network. 39
Connecting to a wireless LAN ............ 39
Connecting with a cable ...................... 42
Built-in network feature ........................ 42
Connecting to a cellular network... 43
PredatorSense 44
The PredatorSense main screen ... 44
Overclocking.................................................. 45
PredatorSense settings ......................... 45
Adjusting the keyboard backlight . 46
Dynamic lighting .......................................... 47
Lighting zones ............................................... 47
Adjusting the hotkeys .......................... 48
Assign an action to a hotkey............... 49
Record a macro ........................................... 49
Creating profiles ...................................... 50
Fan control................................................... 51
Monitoring .................................................... 51
Bluelight Shield 52
Securing your computer 54
Using a computer security lock...... 54
Using passwords ..................................... 54
Entering passwords ................................... 55
BIOS utility 56
Boot sequence .......................................... 56
Setting passwords.................................. 56
Power management 57
Saving power............................................... 57
Battery pack 59
Battery characteristics........................ 59
Charging the battery................................ 59
Optimizing battery life............................. 60
Checking the battery level..................... 61
Battery-low warning ................................. 61
Traveling with your computer 62
Disconnecting from the desktop.... 62
Moving around .......................................... 62
Preparing the computer......................... 62
What to bring to meetings.................... 63
Taking the computer home................ 63
Preparing the computer......................... 63
What to take with you............................. 64

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Acer Predator 21 X Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorIntel Core i7-7820HK
RAM64GB DDR4
Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
Display21-inch curved IPS, 2560 x 1080 resolution
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 SLI
Storage1TB HDD
Weight8.5 kg
KeyboardMechanical keyboard with Cherry MX switches
TrackpadPrecision touchpad, numeric keypad mode
Audio4 speakers + 2 subwoofers, Dolby Audio
PortsHDMI, Ethernet, SD card reader
Battery8-cell battery

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