Acer Nitro AN515-54 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 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 USB 3.1 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 22 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 Power Plan 34 Monitoring 35 NitroSense and Acer TrueHarmonyTM settings 35 Bluelight Shield 37 Securing your computer 39 Using a computer security lock 39 Using passwords 39 Entering passwords 40 BIOS utility 41 Boot sequence 41 Setting passwords 41 Power management 42 Saving power 42 Battery pack 44 Battery characteristics 44 Charging the battery 44 Optimizing battery life 45 Checking the battery level 46 Battery-low warning 46 Traveling with your computer 47 Disconnecting from the desktop......... 47 Moving around 47 Preparing the computer 47 What to bring to meetings 48 Taking the computer home 48 Preparing the computer 48 What to take with you 49 Special considerations 49 Setting up a home office 49 Traveling with the computer 50 Preparing the computer 50 What to take with you 50 Special considerations 50 Traveling internationally 51 Preparing the computer 51 What to bring with you 51 Special considerations 51 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 53 USB Type-C port 54 Video and audio connectors 55 Connecting a monitor 55 Headphones and microphone 55 HDMI 56 Frequently asked questions 58 Requesting service 60 Tips and hints for using Windows 10.. 62 How do I get to Start 62 How do I turn off my computer 62 How do I unlock my computer 62 How do I set the alarm 64 Where are my apps 65 What is a Microsoft ID (account 66 How do I check for Windows updates? .. 66 Where can I get more information? ....... 67 Troubleshooting 68 Troubleshooting tips 68 Error messages 68 Internet and online security 70 First steps on the net 70 Protecting your computer 70 Choose an Internet Service Provider ..... 70 Network connections 72 Surf the Net 74 Internet security software 74