Acer Nitro AN515-31 User Manual - Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents - 3 First things first 5 Your guides 5 Basic care and tips for using your computer 5 Turning your computer off 5 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 9 USB 3.0 information 10 Right view 11 Rear 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 18 Creating a factory default backup.......... 18 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 21 Restoring your computer 21 Reset this PC and keep my files 21 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 22 Using a Bluetooth connection 25 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 25 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 25 Connecting to the Internet 27 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 27 Connecting to a wireless LAN 27 Connecting with a cable 31 Built-in network feature 31 Connecting to a cellular network 31 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 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 48 USB Type-C port 49 SD card reader 50 Video and audio connectors 51 Connecting a monitor 51 Headphones and microphone 51 HDMI 52 Frequently asked questions 54 Requesting service 56 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 57 How do I get to Start 57 How do I turn off my computer 57 How do I unlock my computer 57 How do I set the alarm 59 Where are my apps 60 What is a Microsoft ID (account 60 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 61 Where can I get more information 61 Troubleshooting 62 Troubleshooting tips 62 Error messages 62 Internet and online security 64 First steps on the net 64 Protecting your computer 64 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 64 Network connections 66 Surf the Net 67 Internet security software 68