Acer PREDATOR HELIOS 3D 15 SPATIALLABS EDITION User Manual Windows 11 - 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 Guidelines for safe battery usage ...... 9 Internal battery 12 Taking care of your vision 12 Your Predator notebook tour 14 Screen view 14 16 Left view 17 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information 17 Right view 18 USB 3.2 Gen 2 information 18 Base view 19 Rear view 19 USB Type-C information 20 Using the keyboard 21 Lock keys 21 Hotkeys 21 The Windows OS Desktop 23 Using the Precision Touchpad 24 Touchpad gestures 24 Changing touchpad settings 26 Recovery 28 Creating a file history backup ......... 28 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 31 Restoring your computer 31 Reset this PC and keep my files........ 31 Reset this PC and remove everything 35 Using a Bluetooth connection 39 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth . 39 Enable Bluetooth and add a device 39 Connecting to the Internet 42 Connecting to a wireless network. 42 Connecting to a wireless LAN 42 Connecting with a cable 45 Built-in network feature 45 PredatorSense 46 The PredatorSense main screen ... 46 PredatorSense and Acer TrueHarmonyTM settings 47 Boot logo customization 48 Planet9 website 48 Adjusting the Pulsar Lighting ......... 49 Keyboard-Static lighting 49 Keyboard-Dynamic lighting 51 Light Bar 52 Creating a Lighting Profile 52 Operating Mode 53 Fan control 54 Monitoring 54 Game Sync settings 55 App Center 56 App Management 56 Bluelight Shield 57 Securing your computer 59 Using a computer security lock ..... 59 Using passwords 59 Entering passwords 60 BIOS utility 61 Boot sequence 61 Setting passwords 61 Power management 62 Saving power 62 Battery pack 64 Battery characteristics 64 Charging the battery 64 Optimizing battery life 65 Checking the battery level 66 Battery-low warning 66 Traveling with your computer 67 Disconnecting from the desktop .... 67 Moving around and what to bring with you 67 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 70 USB Type-C port 71 Thunderbolt 4 port 72 Displays 72 Video and audio connectors 73 Connecting a monitor 73 Headphones and microphone........... 73 HDMI 74 Frequently asked questions 76 Requesting service 78