Acer Aspire A517-53 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 Type-A information 13 USB Type-C information 13 Right view 14 Base view 15 Using the keyboard 16 Lock keys 16 Special keys 16 Hotkeys 17 The Windows OS Desktop 18 Tips and hints for using Windows.......... 19 Where are my apps 19 Can I turn off notifications 19 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 19 Where can I get more information 19 Using the Precision Touchpad 20 Touchpad gestures 20 Changing touchpad settings 22 Recovery 23 Creating a file history backup 23 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 26 Restoring your computer 26 Reset this PC and keep my files 26 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 30 Using a Bluetooth connection 34 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 34 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 34 Connecting to the Internet 36 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 36 Connecting to a wireless LAN 36 Connecting with a cable 40 Built-in network feature 40 Bluelight Shield 41 Securing your computer 43 Using a computer security lock 43 Using passwords 43 Entering passwords 44 Fingerprint Reader 45 How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 45 BIOS utility 49 Boot sequence 49 Setting passwords 49 Power management 50 Saving power 50 Battery pack 52 Battery characteristics 52 Charging the battery 52 Optimizing battery life 53 Checking the battery level 54 Battery-low warning 54 Traveling with your computer 55 Disconnecting from the desktop 55 Moving around 55 What to bring 56 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 58 USB Type-C port 59 Thunderbolt 4 port 60 Displays 60 Video and audio connectors 61 Connecting a monitor 61 Headphones and microphone 61 HDMI 62 Frequently asked questions 64 Requesting service 66 Troubleshooting 67 Troubleshooting tips 67 Error messages 67 Internet and online security 69 First steps on the net 69 Protecting your computer 69 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 69 Network connections 71 Surf the Net 72 Internet security software 73