Acer Predator Triton 500

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Summary

Register your Predator product

Manage your registered products

Obtaining Predator accessories

Acer support

Acer website

Visit www.acer.com for up-to-date information, help, drivers, and downloads.

Warranty and contact information

Your Predator notebook tour

Screen view

Visual overview of the screen components and their functions.

Using the keyboard

Hotkeys

Explains how to activate and lists function key combinations for special features.

The Predator Triton 500 is a high-performance notebook designed for mobile computing needs, offering a blend of powerful features and user-friendly functionalities. This quick guide provides essential information for getting started, managing your product, and understanding its various components.

Function Description:

The Predator Triton 500 serves as a versatile mobile computing device, capable of handling demanding tasks and providing a rich user experience. It is equipped with a full-sized keyboard, a numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, lock keys, Windows keys, and a range of hotkeys for quick access to various functions. The notebook features a screen for displaying computer output, a webcam for video communication, and internal stereo digital microphones for sound recording. For connectivity, it includes multiple USB ports (including USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB Type-C/Thunderbolt 3), an HDMI port for high-definition video connections, a Mini DisplayPort for external display devices, an Ethernet (RJ-45) port for network connectivity, and dedicated jacks for microphones and headsets/speakers. The device also incorporates a robust cooling system with multiple ventilation and cooling fans to ensure optimal performance and prevent overheating.

Usage Features:

Product Registration: To fully utilize your Predator Triton 500, it is recommended to register your product online. This process involves connecting to the internet, opening the Acer Product Registration app, installing any necessary updates, and either signing up for an Acer ID or signing in with an existing one. Registration automatically links your product to your Acer ID, and a confirmation email with important data will be sent upon completion.
Product Management: Once registered, you can manage all your Predator products by logging onto account.acer.com using your Acer ID and password. Note that it may take a few days for your information to be updated in the database.
Accessories: Acer offers a range of warranty extension programs and notebook accessories through its online shop at store.acer.com. Availability may vary by region, so it's advisable to check regularly.
Initial Setup: The Setup Guide provides instructions for the initial setup of your computer. The Quick Guide, on the other hand, introduces you to the basic features and functions, such as the screen view, keyboard view, and various ports.
Comprehensive Manual: For more in-depth information on productivity features, system utilities, data recovery, expansion options, troubleshooting, warranty information, and safety notices, refer to the Predator Triton 500 User's Manual. This manual can be downloaded from the Acer support website at http://go.acer.com/?id=17883.
Software Installation: Upon the first power-on, the computer will automatically install necessary software and set up for use. This process may take some time, and it is crucial not to turn off the computer until the installation is complete.
Keyboard Hotkeys: The keyboard features a variety of hotkeys, activated by pressing and holding the Fn key in combination with another key. These hotkeys provide quick access to functions such as:
- Fn + F2: Turns the built-in touchpad on and off.
- Fn + F3: Turns on/off the computer's network devices.
- Fn + F4: Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
- Fn + F5: Switches display output between the computer screen, external monitor, and both.
- Fn + F6: Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.
- Fn + F7: Decreases the intensity of the keyboard backlight.
- Fn + F8: Increases the intensity of the keyboard backlight.
- Fn + F9: Scrolls to the end of a document.
- Fn + F10: Scrolls to the beginning of a document.
- Fn + F11: Turns Numeric Lock on or off.
- Fn + F12: Turns Scroll Lock on or off.
- Fn + Play/Pause: Plays or pauses a selected media file.
- Fn + Previous Track: Returns to the previous media file.
- Fn + Next Track: Jumps to the next media file.
- Fn + Pg Up: Scrolls the page up.
- Fn + Pg Dn: Scrolls the page down.
- Fn + Brightness Up: Increases the screen brightness.
- Fn + Brightness Down: Decreases the screen brightness.
PredatorSense Key: A dedicated PredatorSense key launches the PredatorSense application, which likely offers advanced controls for system performance, fan speed, and other settings.
TURBO Key: The TURBO key allows for switches overclocking and fan speed level, providing enhanced performance when needed.
Power Button: The power button turns the computer on and off.
USB Power-off Charging: One of the USB ports supports power-off charging, allowing you to charge USB devices even when the computer is off.
USB Type-C/Thunderbolt 3 Port: This versatile port connects to USB devices with a Type-C connector, supports Thunderbolt™ 3, and can be used for displays. It delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging and offers USB 3.1 Gen 2 transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps, along with DisplayPort™ audio/video output.
Kensington Lock Slot: The Kensington lock slot provides a point to connect a Kensington-compatible security lock, helping to deter theft.
Battery Reset Pinhole: A battery reset pinhole is available to simulate removing and reinstalling the battery. To use it, insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds.

Maintenance Features:

Cooling System: The Predator Triton 500 is equipped with multiple ventilation and cooling fans to maintain optimal operating temperatures. It is crucial not to cover or obstruct these openings to ensure proper airflow and prevent overheating.
Recovery Backups: It is highly recommended to create recovery backups as soon as possible using the Acer Recovery Management program. This program allows you to create backups and then restore or reinstall applications and drivers provided by Predator, ensuring system stability and data integrity.
Support Resources: Acer provides several support options. Before contacting technical support, it is helpful to have your computer's serial number, date and place of purchase, model name, and any error messages readily available. The Acer website (www.acer.com) offers up-to-date information, help, drivers, and downloads in its support section.
Warranty Information: Detailed information regarding your computer's warranty and how to contact technical support can be found in your computer's Warranty document.
Environmental Considerations: To prevent heat-related injuries or overheating, always place the computer on a hard, flat surface. Avoid placing it directly on your lap or on soft surfaces like pillows, rugs, or clothing, as these can obstruct airflow. Additionally, ensure the AC adapter does not come into contact with skin or soft surfaces during operation.
Operating and Storage Conditions: The device is designed to operate within a temperature range of 5 °C to 35 °C and a non-condensing humidity range of 20% to 80%. For storage, the recommended temperature range is -20 °C to 60 °C, with a non-condensing humidity range of 20% to 60%. Adhering to these conditions helps prolong the lifespan of the device.

Acer Predator Triton 500 Specifications

General

Form factor	Clamshell
Product type	Laptop
Product color	Black
LED backlight	Yes
Display surface	Matt
Display diagonal	15.6 \
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Bus type	DMI
Processor cache	9 MB
Processor cores	6
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor frequency	2.2 GHz
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Configurable TDP-down	35 W
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor boost frequency	4.1 GHz
Configurable TDP-down frequency	1.7 GHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Internal memory	16 GB
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	32 GB
SSD capacity	512 GB
SSD interface	-
Storage media	SSD
Total storage capacity	1024 GB
Number of SSDs installed	2
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2080
On-board graphics card model	Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Discrete graphics card memory	8 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR6
On-board graphics card family	Intel® UHD Graphics
Front camera HD type	HD
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Antenna type	2x2
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth version	5.0
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN controller model	Killer Wireless-AC 1550i
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Charging port type	DC-in jack
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1
Pointing device	Touchpad
Keyboard language	Bulgarian, English
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Battery capacity	5400 mAh
Number of battery cells	4
AC adapter power	180 W
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00