Acer Aspire A315-41G User Manual - Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents - 3 First things first 5 Your guides 5 Basic care and tips for using your computer 5 Turning your computer off 5 Taking care of your computer 6 Taking care of your AC adapter 7 Cleaning and servicing 7 Your Acer notebook tour 8 Screen view 8 Keyboard view 9 Left view 10 USB 3.0 information 10 Right view 11 Base view (A315-33 12 Base view (A315-41/A315-41G) ...... 12 Using the keyboard 14 Special keys 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 22 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 24 Using a Bluetooth connection 26 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 26 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 26 Connecting to the Internet 28 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 28 Connecting to a wireless LAN 28 Connecting with a cable 31 Built-in network feature 31 Connecting to a cellular network 31 Bluelight Shield 32 Securing your computer 34 Using a computer security lock 34 Using passwords 34 Entering passwords 35 BIOS utility 36 Boot sequence 36 Setting passwords 36 Power management 37 Saving power 37 Battery pack 39 Battery characteristics 39 Charging the battery 39 Optimizing battery life 40 Checking the battery level 41 Battery-low warning 41 Traveling with your computer 42 Disconnecting from the desktop 42 Moving around 42 Preparing the computer 42 What to bring to meetings 43 Taking the computer home 43 Preparing the computer 43 What to take with you 44 Special considerations 44 Setting up a home office 44 Traveling with the computer 45 Preparing the computer 45 What to take with you 45 Special considerations 45 Traveling internationally 45 Preparing the computer 46 What to bring with you 46 Special considerations 46 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 48 SD card reader 49 Video and audio connectors 50 Connecting a monitor 50 Headphones and microphone 50 HDMI 51 Frequently asked questions 53 Requesting service 55 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 56 How do I get to Start 56 How do I turn off my computer 56 How do I unlock my computer 56 How do I set the alarm 58 Where are my apps 59 What is a Microsoft ID (account 59 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 60 Where can I get more information 60 Troubleshooting 61 Troubleshooting tips 61 Error messages 61 Internet and online security 63 First steps on the net 63 Protecting your computer 63 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 63 Network connections 65 Surf the Net 66 Internet security software 67