Acer Aspire A517-52G 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 15 USB Type-C information 15 Right view 16 Base view 17 Using the keyboard 18 Lock keys 18 Special keys 18 Hotkeys 20 Windows keys 20 Using the Precision Touchpad 21 Touchpad gestures 21 Changing touchpad settings 23 Recovery 24 Creating a file history backup 24 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 26 Creating a factory default backup.......... 27 Restoring your computer 31 Reset this PC and keep my files 31 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 33 Using a Bluetooth connection 37 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 37 Connecting to the Internet 39 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 39 Connecting to a wireless LAN 39 Connecting with a cable 42 Built-in network feature 42 Connecting to a cellular network 42 Bluelight Shield 43 Securing your computer 45 Using a computer security lock 45 Using passwords 45 Entering passwords 46 Fingerprint Reader 47 How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 47 BIOS utility 52 Boot sequence 52 Setting passwords 52 Power management 53 Saving power 53 Battery pack 55 Battery characteristics 55 Charging the battery 55 Optimizing battery life 56 Checking the battery level 57 Battery-low warning 57 Traveling with your computer 58 Disconnecting from the desktop 58 Moving around 58 Preparing the computer 58 What to bring to meetings 59 Taking the computer home 59 Preparing the computer 59 What to take with you 59 Special considerations 60 Setting up a home office 60 Traveling with the computer 60 Preparing the computer 61 What to take with you 61 Special considerations 61 Traveling internationally 61 Preparing the computer 61 What to bring with you 61 Special considerations 62 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 64 USB Type-C port 65 Video and audio connectors 66 Connecting a monitor 66 Headphones and microphone 66 HDMI 67 Frequently asked questions 69 Requesting service 71 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 72 How do I get to Start 72 How do I turn off my computer 72 How do I unlock my computer 72 How do I set the alarm 74 Where are my apps 75 What is a Microsoft ID (account 75 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 76 Where can I get more information 76 Troubleshooting 77 Troubleshooting tips 77 Error messages 77