Acer Aspire E5-476 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 7 Turning your computer off 7 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 Information on USB 3.0 11 Right view 12 Base view 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 18 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 21 Creating a factory default backup.......... 21 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 24 Restoring your computer 24 Reset this PC and keep my files 24 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 25 Using a Bluetooth connection 28 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 28 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 28 Connecting to the Internet 30 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 30 Connecting to a wireless LAN 30 Connecting with a cable 34 Built-in network feature 34 Connecting to a cellular network 34 Acer Bluelight Shield 35 Securing your computer 37 Using a computer security lock 37 Using passwords 37 Entering passwords 38 BIOS utility 39 Boot sequence 39 Setting passwords 39 Power management 40 Saving power 40 Battery pack 42 Battery characteristics 42 Charging the battery 42 Optimizing battery life 43 Checking the battery level 44 Battery-low warning 44 Traveling with your computer 45 Disconnecting from the desktop 45 Moving around 45 Preparing the computer 45 What to bring to meetings 46 Taking the computer home 46 Preparing the computer 46 What to take with you 47 Special considerations 47 Setting up a home office 47 Traveling with the computer 48 Preparing the computer 48 What to take with you 48 Special considerations 48 Traveling internationally 48 Preparing the computer 49 What to bring with you 49 Special considerations 49 Memory card reader 51 Connectivity options 51 Video and audio connectors 53 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 54 HDMI 55 Frequently asked questions 57 Requesting service 59 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 60 How do I get to Start 60 How do I turn off my computer 60 How do I unlock my computer 60 How do I set the alarm 62 Where are my apps 63 What is a Microsoft ID (account 63 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 64 Where can I get more information 64 Troubleshooting 65 Troubleshooting tips 65 Error messages 65 Internet and online security 67 First steps on the net 67 Protecting your computer 67 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 67