Acer Predator PH317-52 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 15 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 21 Creating a factory default backup . 21 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 23 Restoring your computer 24 Reset this PC and keep my files ....... 24 Reset this PC and remove everything 25 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 34 Built-in network feature 34 Connecting to a cellular network... 34 PredatorSense 35 The PredatorSense main screen ... 35 Overclocking 36 Fan Control 36 PredatorSense settings 37 Bluelight Shield 38 Securing your computer 40 Using a computer security lock...... 40 Using passwords 40 Entering passwords 41 BIOS utility 42 Boot sequence 42 Setting passwords 42 Power management 43 Saving power 43 Battery pack 45 Battery characteristics 45 Charging the battery 45 Optimizing battery life 46 Checking the battery level 47 Battery-low warning 47 Traveling with your computer 48 Disconnecting from the desktop.... 48 Moving around 48 Preparing the computer 48 What to bring to meetings 49 Taking the computer home 49 Preparing the computer 49 What to take with you 50 Special considerations 50 Setting up a home office 50 Traveling with the computer 51 Preparing the computer 51 What to take with you 51 Special considerations 51 Traveling internationally 52 Preparing the computer 52 What to bring with you 52 Special considerations 52 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 55 USB Type-C port 56 SD card reader 57 Video and audio connectors 58 Connecting a monitor 58 Headphones and microphone .......... 58 HDMI 59 Frequently asked questions 61 Requesting service 63 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 65 How do I get to Start 65