Acer Aspire A515-55G 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 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 10 USB 3.1 Gen 1 information 11 USB Type-C information 11 Right view 12 Base view 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Special keys 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 20 Creating a file history backup 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Creating a factory default backup.......... 23 Restoring your computer 27 Reset this PC and keep my files 27 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 29 Using a Bluetooth connection 33 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 33 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 33 Connecting to the Internet 35 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 35 Connecting to a wireless LAN 35 Connecting with a cable 38 Built-in network feature 38 Connecting to a cellular network 38 Bluelight Shield 39 Securing your computer 41 Using a computer security lock 41 Using passwords 41 Entering passwords 42 Fingerprint Reader 43 How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 43 BIOS utility 48 Boot sequence 48 Setting passwords 48 Power management 49 Saving power 49 Battery pack 51 Battery characteristics 51 Charging the battery 51 Optimizing battery life 52 Checking the battery level 53 Battery-low warning 53 Traveling with your computer 54 Disconnecting from the desktop 54 Moving around 54 Preparing the computer 54 What to bring to meetings 55 Taking the computer home 55 Preparing the computer 55 What to take with you 55 Special considerations 56 Setting up a home office 56 Traveling with the computer 56 Preparing the computer 57 What to take with you 57 Special considerations 57 Traveling internationally 57 Preparing the computer 57 What to bring with you 57 Special considerations 58 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 60 USB Type-C port 61 Video and audio connectors 62 Connecting a monitor 62 Headphones and microphone 62 HDMI 63 Frequently asked questions 65 Requesting service 67 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 68 How do I get to Start 68 How do I turn off my computer 68 How do I unlock my computer 68 How do I set the alarm 70 Where are my apps 71 What is a Microsoft ID (account 71 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 72 Where can I get more information 72 Troubleshooting 73 Troubleshooting tips 73 Error messages 73 Internet and online security 75 First steps on the net 75