Acer Nitro AN515-42 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 6 Turning your computer off 6 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 USB 3.0 information 11 Right view 12 Rear view 12 Base view 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 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 32 Built-in network feature 32 Connecting to a cellular network 32 NitroSense 33 The NitroSense main screen 33 Fan Control 34 NitroSense settings 34 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 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 51 USB Type-C port 52 SD card reader 53 Video and audio connectors 54 Connecting a monitor 54 Headphones and microphone 54 HDMI 55 Frequently asked questions 57 Requesting service 59 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 65 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 65 Where can I get more information 65 Troubleshooting 66 Troubleshooting tips 66 Error messages 66