Acer Aspire E5-576 User Manual W10 Non-Touch - 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 12 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 17 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 23 Restoring your computer 23 Reset this PC and keep my files 23 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 24 Using a Bluetooth connection 27 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 27 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 27 Connecting to the Internet 29 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 29 Connecting to a wireless LAN 29 Connecting with a cable 33 Built-in network feature 33 Connecting to a cellular network 33 Acer Bluelight Shield 34 Securing your computer 36 Using a computer security lock 36 Using passwords 36 Entering passwords 37 BIOS utility 38 Boot sequence 38 Setting passwords 38 Power management 39 Saving power 39 Battery pack 41 Battery characteristics 41 Charging the battery 41 Optimizing battery life 42 Checking the battery level 43 Battery-low warning 43 Traveling with your computer 44 Disconnecting from the desktop 44 Moving around 44 Preparing the computer 44 What to bring to meetings 45 Taking the computer home 45 Preparing the computer 45 What to take with you 46 Special considerations 46 Setting up a home office 46 Traveling with the computer 47 Preparing the computer 47 What to take with you 47 Special considerations 47 Traveling internationally 47 Preparing the computer 48 What to bring with you 48 Special considerations 48 Memory card reader 50 Connectivity options 50 Video and audio connectors 52 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 53 HDMI 54 Frequently asked questions 56 Requesting service 58 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