Acer Predator G3-571 User Manual - Page 3

Table of contents - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 Your Predator notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 USB Type-C information 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 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 21 Creating a factory default backup . 21 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 24 Restoring your computer 24 Reset this PC and keep my files ....... 24 Reset this PC and remove everything 26 Using a Bluetooth connection 28 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth . 28 Enable Bluetooth and add a device 28 Connecting to the Internet 31 Connecting to a wireless network.. 31 Connecting to a wireless LAN 31 Connecting with a cable 35 Built-in network feature 35 Connecting to a cellular network... 35 PredatorSense 36 The PredatorSense main screen ... 36 Overclocking 37 Fan Control 37 PredatorSense settings 38 Bluelight Shield 39 Securing your computer 41 Using a computer security lock....... 41 Using passwords 41 Entering passwords 42 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Setting passwords 43 Power management 44 Saving power 44 Battery pack 46 Battery characteristics 46 Charging the battery 46 Optimizing battery life 47 Checking the battery level 48 Battery-low warning 48 Traveling with your computer 49 Disconnecting from the desktop.... 49 Moving around 49 Preparing the computer 49 What to bring to meetings 50 Taking the computer home 50 Preparing the computer 50 What to take with you 51 Special considerations 51 Setting up a home office 51 Traveling with the computer 52 Preparing the computer 52 What to take with you 52 Special considerations 52 Traveling internationally 53 Preparing the computer 53 What to bring with you 53 Special considerations 53 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 56 USB Type-C port 57 SD card reader 58 Video and audio connectors 59 Connecting a monitor 59 Headphones and microphone .......... 59 HDMI 60 Frequently asked questions 62 Requesting service 64 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 66 How do I get to Start 66