Acer Aspire F5-771 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 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 10 Keyboard view 11 Left view 12 Information on USB 3.0 12 Right view 13 Base view 14 Using the keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 18 Touchpad gestures 18 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 22 Creating a factory default backup.......... 22 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 25 Restoring your computer 25 Reset this PC and keep my files 25 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 26 Using a Bluetooth connection 29 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 29 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 29 Connecting to the Internet 31 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 31 Connecting to a wireless LAN 31 Connecting with a cable 35 Built-in network feature 35 Connecting to a cellular network 35 Acer Bluelight Shield 36 Securing your computer 38 Using a computer security lock 38 Using passwords 38 Entering passwords 39 BIOS utility 40 Boot sequence 40 Setting passwords 40 Power management 41 Saving power 41 Battery pack 43 Battery characteristics 43 Charging the battery 43 Optimizing battery life 44 Checking the battery level 45 Battery-low warning 45 Traveling with your computer 46 Disconnecting from the desktop 46 Moving around 46 Preparing the computer 46 What to bring to meetings 47 Taking the computer home 47 Preparing the computer 47 What to take with you 48 Special considerations 48 Setting up a home office 48 Traveling with the computer 49 Preparing the computer 49 What to take with you 49 Special considerations 49 Traveling internationally 49 Preparing the computer 50 What to bring with you 50 Special considerations 50 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 52 HDMI 53 Memory card reader 54 Connectivity options 54 Video and audio connectors 56 Frequently asked questions 58 Requesting service 60 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 61 How do I get to Start 61 How do I turn off my computer 61 How do I unlock my computer 61 How do I set the alarm 63 Where are my apps 64 What is a Microsoft ID (account 64 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 65 Where can I get more information 65 Troubleshooting 66 Troubleshooting tips 66 Error messages 66 Internet and online security 68 First steps on the net 68 Protecting your computer 68 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 68