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TABLE OF CONTENTS
First things first 6
Your guides ............................................. 6
Basic care and tips for using your
computer.................................................. 6
Turning your computer off........................... 6
Taking care of your computer ..................... 7
Taking care of your AC adapter .................. 8
Cleaning and servicing................................ 8
Guidelines for safe battery usage ............... 9
Internal battery....................................... 11
Your Acer notebook tour 12
Screen view ........................................... 12
Keyboard view ....................................... 13
Left view ................................................ 14
USB Type-A information........................... 14
USB Type-C information ........................... 14
Right view ............................................. 15
Base view .............................................. 16
Using the keyboard 17
Lock keys............................................... 17
Special keys .......................................... 17
Hotkeys.................................................. 19
Windows keys........................................ 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.................................................... 25
Creating a factory default backup.......... 26
Restoring your computer ....................... 30
Reset this PC and keep my files ............... 30
Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 32
Using a Bluetooth connection 36
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 36
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 36
Connecting to the Internet 38
Connecting to a wireless network.......... 38
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 38
Bluelight Shield 41
Securing your computer 43
Using a computer security lock.............. 43
Using passwords ................................... 43
Entering passwords .................................. 44
Fingerprint Reader 45
How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 45
BIOS utility 50
Boot sequence....................................... 50
Setting passwords ................................. 50
Power management 51
Saving power ......................................... 51
Battery pack 53
Battery characteristics ........................... 53
Charging the battery ................................. 53
Optimizing battery life ............................... 54
Checking the battery level......................... 55
Battery-low warning .................................. 55
Traveling with your computer 56
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 56
Moving around ....................................... 56
Preparing the computer ............................ 56
What to bring to meetings ......................... 57
Taking the computer home .................... 57
Preparing the computer ............................ 57
What to take with you................................ 57
Special considerations .............................. 58
Setting up a home office ........................... 58
Traveling with the computer................... 58
Preparing the computer ............................ 59
What to take with you................................ 59
Special considerations .............................. 59
Traveling internationally......................... 59
Preparing the computer ............................ 59
What to bring with you .............................. 59
Special considerations .............................. 60
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 62
USB Type-C port 63
Thunderbolt 4 port 64
Displays ................................................. 64
Video and audio connectors 65
Connecting a monitor............................. 65
Headphones and microphone................ 65
HDMI 66
Frequently asked questions 68
Requesting service ................................ 70
Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 71
How do I get to Start? ............................... 71
How do I turn off my computer?................ 71
How do I unlock my computer?................. 71
How do I set the alarm? ............................ 72
Where are my apps?................................. 73
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 74
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 75
Where can I get more information?........... 75
Troubleshooting ..................................... 76
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 76
Error messages......................................... 76
Internet and online security 78
First steps on the net ............................. 78
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