Acer Aspire A717-71G User Manual W10 - 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 USB 3.0 information 11 Right view 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 Fingerprint Reader 37 How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 37 BIOS utility 42 Boot sequence 42 Setting passwords 42 Power management 43 Saving power 43 Battery pack 45 Battery characteristics 45 Charging the battery 45 Optimizing battery life 46 Checking the battery level 47 Battery-low warning 47 Traveling with your computer 48 Disconnecting from the desktop 48 Moving around 48 Preparing the computer 48 What to bring to meetings 49 Taking the computer home 49 Preparing the computer 49 What to take with you 50 Special considerations 50 Setting up a home office 50 Traveling with the computer 51 Preparing the computer 51 What to take with you 51 Special considerations 51 Traveling internationally 51 Preparing the computer 52 What to bring with you 52 Special considerations 52 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 54 USB Type-C port 55 SD card reader 56 Video and audio connectors 57 Connecting a monitor 57 Headphones and microphone 57 HDMI 58 Frequently asked questions 60 Requesting service 62 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 63 How do I get to Start 63 How do I turn off my computer 63 How do I unlock my computer 63 How do I set the alarm 65 Where are my apps 66 What is a Microsoft ID (account 66 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 67 Where can I get more information 67 Troubleshooting 68 Troubleshooting tips 68 Error messages 68 Internet and online security 70 First steps on the net 70 Protecting your computer 70 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 70