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3. Click 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 Confirm to continue.

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Table of Contents4
First Things First7
Your Guides7
Basic Care and Tips for Using Your Computer8
Turning Your Computer off8
Taking Care of Your Computer8
Taking Care of Your AC Adapter9
Cleaning and Servicing9
Guidelines for Safe Battery Usage10
Internal Battery13
Your Predator Notebook Tour14
Screen View14
Keyboard View15
Left View16
USB Type-C Information17
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Information17
Right View17
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Information18
Rear View19
Base View20
Using the Keyboard22
Lock Keys22
Hotkeys22
Windows Keys24
Using the Precision Touchpad25
Touchpad Gestures25
Changing Touchpad Settings27
Recovery29
Creating a File History Backup29
Creating a Factory Default Backup31
Backing up Your Wireless and LAN Drivers33
Restoring Your Computer33
Reset this PC and Keep My Files33
Reset this PC and Remove Everything36
Using a Bluetooth Connection40
Enabling and Disabling Bluetooth40
Enable Bluetooth and Add a Device40
42 - Connecting to the Internet43
Connecting to a Wireless Network43
Connecting to a Wireless LAN43
Connecting with a Cable46
Built-In Network Feature46
Connecting to a Cellular Network46
Predatorsense47
The Predatorsense Main Screen47
Predatorsense and Acer48
Trueharmonytm Settings48
WASD Settings49
Boot Logo Customization51
Planet9 Website51
Adjusting the Pulsar Lighting52
Keyboard-Static Lighting52
Keyboard-Dynamic Lighting53
Light Bar53
Interactive54
Rear Light-Static Lighting55
Touchpad55
Creating a Lighting Profile56
Operating Mode57
Fan Control58
Monitoring58
Game Sync Settings59
App Center60
App Management60
60 - Bluelight Shield61
Securing Your Computer63
Using a Computer Security Lock63
Using Passwords63
Entering Passwords64
BIOS Utility65
Boot Sequence65
Setting Passwords65
Power Management66
Saving Power66
Battery Pack68
Battery Characteristics68
Charging the Battery68
Optimizing Battery Life69
Checking the Battery Level70
Battery-Low Warning70
70 - Traveling with Your Computer71
Disconnecting from the Desktop71
Moving Around71
Preparing the Computer71
What to Bring to Meetings72
Taking the Computer Home72
Preparing the Computer72
What to Take with You73
Special Considerations73
Setting up a Home Office73
Traveling with the Computer74
Preparing the Computer74
What to Take with You74
Special Considerations74
Traveling Internationally75
Preparing the Computer75
What to Bring with You75
Special Considerations75
Universal Serial Bus (USB)78
78 - USB Type-C Port79
Thunderbolt 4 Port80
Displays80
80 - Video and Audio Connectors81
Connecting a Monitor81
Headphones and Microphone81
Hdmi82
Frequently Asked Questions84
Requesting Service86
Tips and Hints for Using Windows88
How Do I Get to Start88
How Do I Turn off My Computer88
How Do I Unlock My Computer88
How Do I Set the Alarm90
Where Are My Apps91
What Is a Microsoft ID (Account)92
How Do I Check for Windows Updates92
Where Can I Get more Information93
Troubleshooting94
Troubleshooting Tips94
Error Messages94
Internet and Online Security96
First Steps on the Net96
Protecting Your Computer96
Choose an Internet Service Provider96
Network Connections98
Surf the Net100
Internet Security Software100

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