Acer Aspire A315-35 User Manual - Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents - 3 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 3.2 Gen 1 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 Connecting with a cable 41 Built-in network feature 41 Connecting to a cellular network 41 Bluelight Shield 42 Securing your computer 44 Using a computer security lock 44 Using passwords 44 Entering passwords 45 BIOS utility 46 Boot sequence 46 Setting passwords 46 Power management 47 Saving power 47 Battery pack 49 Battery characteristics 49 Charging the battery 49 Optimizing battery life 50 Checking the battery level 51 Battery-low warning 51 Traveling with your computer 52 Disconnecting from the desktop 52 Moving around 52 Preparing the computer 52 What to bring to meetings 53 Taking the computer home 53 Preparing the computer 53 What to take with you 53 Special considerations 54 Setting up a home office 54 Traveling with the computer 54 Preparing the computer 55 What to take with you 55 Special considerations 55 Traveling internationally 55 Preparing the computer 55 What to bring with you 55 Special considerations 56 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 58 Video and audio connectors 59 Connecting a monitor 59 Headphones and microphone 59 HDMI 60 Frequently asked questions 62 Requesting service 64 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 65 How do I get to Start 65 How do I turn off my computer 65 How do I unlock my computer 65 How do I set the alarm 67 Where are my apps 68 What is a Microsoft ID (account 68 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 69 Where can I get more information 69 Troubleshooting 70 Troubleshooting tips 70 Error messages 70 Internet and online security 72 First steps on the net 72 Protecting your computer 72 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 72 Network connections 74 Surf the Net 75