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Table of contents - 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
First things first 5
Your guides............................................... 5
Basic care and tips for using your
computer................................................... 6
Turning your computer off....................... 6
Taking care of your computer.................. 6
Taking care of your AC adapter................ 7
Cleaning and servicing.............................. 7
Guidelines for safe battery usage............ 8
Internal battery ...................................... 11
Your Acer notebook tour 12
Screen view............................................. 12
Keyboard view ........................................ 13
Left view .................................................. 15
USB 3.2 Gen 1 information ..................... 15
Right view ............................................... 16
USB 3.2 Gen 2 information ..................... 16
Rear view................................................. 17
USB Type-C information.......................... 18
Base view ................................................ 19
Using the keyboard 20
Lock keys................................................. 20
Hotkeys.................................................... 20
The Windows OS Desktop 22
Using the Precision Touchpad 23
Touchpad gestures ................................ 23
Changing touchpad settings ................ 25
Recovery 26
Creating a file history backup............... 26
Backing up your wireless and LAN
drivers...................................................... 29
Restoring your computer...................... 29
Reset this PC and keep my files.............. 29
Reset this PC and remove everything ... 33
Using a Bluetooth connection 37
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth........ 37
Enable Bluetooth and add a device....... 37
Connecting to the Internet 39
Connecting to a wireless network ....... 39
Connecting to a wireless LAN................. 39
Connecting with a cable........................ 41
Built-in network feature.......................... 41
NitroSense 43
The NitroSense main screen................. 43
Fan Control ............................................... 44
Operating Mode..................................... 45
Monitoring ................................................ 45
NitroSense and Acer TrueHarmonyTM
settings...................................................... 46
Planet9 website...................................... 47
Adjusting the keyboard backlight........ 48
Static lighting............................................ 48
Dynamic lighting....................................... 48
Bluelight Shield 49
Securing your computer 51
Using a computer security lock ........... 51
Using passwords ................................... 51
Entering passwords.................................. 52
BIOS utility 53
Boot sequence....................................... 53
Setting passwords................................. 53
Power management 54
Saving power ......................................... 54
Battery pack 56
Battery characteristics .......................... 56
Charging the battery................................ 56
Optimizing battery life ............................. 57
Checking the battery level....................... 58
Battery-low warning................................. 58
Traveling with your computer 59
Disconnecting from the desktop......... 59
Moving around and what to bring with
you.............................................................. 59
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 61
USB Type-C port 62
Thunderbolt 4 port 63
Displays .................................................. 63
Video and audio connectors 64
Connecting a monitor........................... 64
Headphones and microphone............. 64
HDMI 65
Frequently asked questions 67
Requesting service ................................ 69
Tips and hints for using Windows....... 71
Can I turn off notifications?..................... 71
Can I personalize the Lock screen? ........ 71
Can I change the screen resolution?...... 72
Where are my apps?................................. 72
What is a Microsoft ID (account)? ........... 72
How do I check for Windows updates?.. 73
Where can I get more information?....... 73
Troubleshooting.................................... 74
Troubleshooting tips................................ 74
Error messages......................................... 74
Internet and online security 76
First steps on the net ............................ 76
Protecting your computer ....................... 76
Choose an Internet Service Provider ..... 76
Network connections ............................... 78
Surf the Net! .............................................. 80
Internet security software....................... 80
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