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Acer Switch Alpha 12 User Manual

Name: Acer Switch Alpha 12
Brand: Acer
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Your Acer notebook tour - 9

YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us

show you around your new Acer computer.

Front view

# Icon Item Description

1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.

2 Front webcam

Web camera for video

communicat

ion.

Table of Contents3
First Things First6
Your Guides6
Basic Care and Tips for Using Your Computer7
Turning Your Computer off7
Taking Care of Your Computer7
Taking Care of Your AC Adapter8
Cleaning and Servicing8
Your Acer Notebook Tour9
Front View9
Rear View10
Top View10
Bottom View11
Left/Right Views11
Information on USB 3.012
Keyboard Front View13
Attaching and Detaching the Keyboard14
Using the Keyboard16
Lock Keys16
Hotkeys16
Windows Keys17
18 - Using the Precision Touchpad18
Touchpad Gestures18
Changing Touchpad Settings19
Recovery22
Creating a Factory Default Backup22
Backing up Your Wireless and LAN Drivers25
Restoring Your Computer25
Reset this PC and Keep My Files25
Reset this PC and Remove Everything26
Using a Bluetooth Connection29
Enabling and Disabling Bluetooth29
Enable Bluetooth and Add a Device29
Connecting to the Internet31
Connecting to a Wireless Network31
Connecting to a Wireless LAN31
Connecting with a Cable35
Built-In Network Feature35
Connecting to a Cellular Network35
36 - Acer Bluelight Shield36
Securing Your Computer38
Using Passwords38
Entering Passwords38
BIOS Utility40
Boot Sequence40
Setting Passwords40
Power Management41
Saving Power41
Battery Pack43
Battery Characteristics43
Charging the Battery43
Optimizing Battery Life44
Checking the Battery Level45
Battery-Low Warning45
Traveling with Your Computer46
Disconnecting from the Desktop46
Moving Around46
Preparing the Computer46
What to Bring to Meetings47
Taking the Computer Home47
Preparing the Computer47
What to Take with You48
Special Considerations48
Setting up a Home Office48
Traveling with the Computer49
Preparing the Computer49
What to Take with You49
Special Considerations49
Traveling Internationally49
Preparing the Computer50
What to Bring with You50
Special Considerations50
Universal Serial Bus (USB)52
Memory Card Reader53
Connectivity Options53
Video and Audio Connectors55
Frequently Asked Questions57
Requesting Service59
Tips and Hints for Using Windows 1060
How Do I Get to Start60
How Do I Turn off My Computer60
How Do I Unlock My Computer60
How Do I Set the Alarm62
Where Are My Apps62
What Is a Microsoft ID (Account)63
How Do I Check for Windows Updates64
Where Can I Get more Information64
Troubleshooting65
Troubleshooting Tips65
Error Messages65
Internet and Online Security67
First Steps on the Net67
Protecting Your Computer67
Choose an Internet Service Provider67

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Brand	Acer
Model	Switch Alpha 12
Category	Laptop
Language	English

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