Acer Predator GX21-71 User Manual W10 - 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 Dual AC adapters 8 Taking care of your AC adapters ......... 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Predator notebook tour 10 Screen view 10 Keyboard view 11 Front view 12 Left view 13 USB 3.0 information 13 Right view 14 Rear view 14 USB Type-C information 15 Base view 16 Using the keyboard 17 Lock keys 17 Hotkeys 17 Windows keys 19 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 19 Alternative WASD and space key- caps 19 Reversible Slide Module 20 Installing the Slide Module 20 Using the Precision Touchpad 21 Touchpad gestures 21 Changing touchpad settings 23 Tobii Eye Tracking 25 Illumination and sensor bar 25 Setting up 25 Further settings (options may vary) 26 Games and Experiences 26 Settings 27 Gaze Trace 28 User profiles 28 Tips and more help 28 Recovery 29 Creating a factory default backup 29 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 32 Restoring your computer 32 Reset this PC and keep my files ........ 32 Reset this PC and remove everything 34 Using a Bluetooth connection 36 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth . 36 Enable Bluetooth and add a device 36 Connecting to the Internet 39 Connecting to a wireless network. 39 Connecting to a wireless LAN 39 Connecting with a cable 42 Built-in network feature 42 Connecting to a cellular network... 43 PredatorSense 44 The PredatorSense main screen ... 44 Overclocking 45 PredatorSense settings 45 Adjusting the keyboard backlight . 46 Dynamic lighting 47 Lighting zones 47 Adjusting the hotkeys 48 Assign an action to a hotkey 49 Record a macro 49 Creating profiles 50 Fan control 51 Monitoring 51 Bluelight Shield 52 Securing your computer 54 Using a computer security lock...... 54 Using passwords 54 Entering passwords 55 BIOS utility 56 Boot sequence 56 Setting passwords 56 Power management 57 Saving power 57 Battery pack 59 Battery characteristics 59 Charging the battery 59 Optimizing battery life 60 Checking the battery level 61 Battery-low warning 61 Traveling with your computer 62 Disconnecting from the desktop.... 62 Moving around 62 Preparing the computer 62 What to bring to meetings 63 Taking the computer home 63 Preparing the computer 63 What to take with you 64