Acer Aspire R5-371T User Manual W10 - Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents - 3 First things first 5 Your guides 5 Basic care and tips for using your computer 6 Turning your computer off 6 Taking care of your computer 6 Taking care of your AC adapter 7 Cleaning and servicing 7 Your Acer notebook tour 8 Screen view 8 Keyboard view 9 Left view 10 Information on USB 3.0 10 Right view 11 Base view 12 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 14 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 16 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 Acer Bluelight Shield 32 Securing your computer 34 Using a computer security lock 34 Using passwords 34 Entering passwords 35 BIOS utility 36 Boot sequence 36 Setting passwords 36 Power management 37 Saving power 37 Battery pack 39 Battery characteristics 39 Charging the battery 39 Optimizing battery life 40 Checking the battery level 41 Battery-low warning 41 Traveling with your computer 42 Disconnecting from the desktop 42 Moving around 42 Preparing the computer 42 What to bring to meetings 43 Taking the computer home 43 Preparing the computer 43 What to take with you 44 Special considerations 44 Setting up a home office 44 Traveling with the computer 45 Preparing the computer 45 What to take with you 45 Special considerations 45 Traveling internationally 45 Preparing the computer 46 What to bring with you 46 Special considerations 46 Memory card reader 48 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 49 HDMI 50 Frequently asked questions 52 Requesting service 54 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 55 How do I get to Start 55 How do I turn off my computer 55 How do I unlock my computer 55 How do I set the alarm 57 Where are my apps 57 What is a Microsoft ID (account 58 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 59 Where can I get more information 59 Troubleshooting 60 Troubleshooting tips 60 Error messages 60 Internet and online security 62 First steps on the net 62 Protecting your computer 62 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 62 Network connections 64 Surf the Net 66 Security 66