Acer Aspire A317-52 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 Guidelines for safe battery usage 8 Internal battery 10 Your Acer notebook tour 11 Screen view 11 Keyboard view 12 Left view 13 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information 13 Right view 14 Base view 15 Using the keyboard 16 Lock keys 16 Special keys 16 Hotkeys 18 Windows keys 18 Using the Precision Touchpad 19 Touchpad gestures 19 Changing touchpad settings 21 Recovery 22 Creating a file history backup 22 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 24 Creating a factory default backup.......... 25 Restoring your computer 29 Reset this PC and keep my files 29 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 31 Using a Bluetooth connection 35 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 35 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 35 Connecting to the Internet 37 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 37 Connecting to a wireless LAN 37 Connecting with a cable 40 Built-in network feature 40 Connecting to a cellular network 40 Bluelight Shield 41 Securing your computer 43 Using a computer security lock 43 Using passwords 43 Entering passwords 44 BIOS utility 45 Boot sequence 45 Setting passwords 45 Power management 46 Saving power 46 Battery pack 48 Battery characteristics 48 Charging the battery 48 Optimizing battery life 49 Checking the battery level 50 Battery-low warning 50 Traveling with your computer 51 Disconnecting from the desktop 51 Moving around 51 Preparing the computer 51 What to bring to meetings 52 Taking the computer home 52 Preparing the computer 52 What to take with you 52 Special considerations 53 Setting up a home office 53 Traveling with the computer 53 Preparing the computer 54 What to take with you 54 Special considerations 54 Traveling internationally 54 Preparing the computer 54 What to bring with you 54 Special considerations 55 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 57 Video and audio connectors 58 Connecting a monitor 58 Headphones and microphone 58 HDMI 59 Frequently asked questions 61 Requesting service 63 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 Internet security software 76 Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies 81