Acer Aspire A517-51 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 11 Right view 12 USB 3.0 information 12 Base view 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 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 ...... 23 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 32 Built-in network feature 32 Connecting to a cellular network 32 Bluelight Shield 33 Securing your computer 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Using passwords 35 Entering passwords 36 BIOS utility 37 Boot sequence 37 Setting passwords 37 Power management 38 Saving power 38 Battery pack 40 Battery characteristics 40 Charging the battery 40 Optimizing battery life 41 Checking the battery level 42 Battery-low warning 42 Traveling with your computer 43 Disconnecting from the desktop 43 Moving around 43 Preparing the computer 43 What to bring to meetings 44 Taking the computer home 44 Preparing the computer 44 What to take with you 45 Special considerations 45 Setting up a home office 45 Traveling with the computer 46 Preparing the computer 46 What to take with you 46 Special considerations 46 Traveling internationally 46 Preparing the computer 47 What to bring with you 47 Special considerations 47 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 49 USB Type-C port 50 SD card reader 51 Video and audio connectors 52 Connecting a monitor 52 Headphones and microphone 52 HDMI 53 Frequently asked questions 55 Requesting service 57 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 59 How do I get to Start 59 How do I turn off my computer 59 How do I unlock my computer 59 How do I set the alarm 61 Where are my apps 62 What is a Microsoft ID (account 62 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 63 Where can I get more information 63 Troubleshooting 64 Troubleshooting tips 64 Error messages 64 Internet and online security 66 First steps on the net 66 Protecting your computer 66 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 66 Network connections 68 Surf the Net 69 Internet security software 70