Acer Spin SP514-51N 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 5 Turning your computer off 5 Taking care of your computer 6 Taking care of your AC adapter 7 Cleaning and servicing 7 Guidelines for safe battery usage 7 Internal battery 10 Taking care of your vision 10 Your Acer notebook tour 12 Screen view 12 Keyboard view 13 Left view 14 USB Type-C information 15 USB 3.2 Gen 2 information 15 Right view 15 Rear view 16 Base view 16 Using the keyboard 17 Lock keys 17 Special keys 17 Hotkeys 18 Rechargeable Active Stylus 20 The Windows OS Desktop 21 Tips and hints for using Windows.......... 22 Where are my apps 22 Can I turn off notifications 22 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 22 Where can I get more information 22 Using the Precision Touchpad 23 Touchpad gestures 23 Changing touchpad settings 25 Recovery 26 Creating a file history backup 26 Creating a factory default backup.......... 29 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 41 Connecting to a wireless network .......... 41 Connecting to a wireless LAN 41 Bluelight Shield 45 Securing your computer 47 Using a computer security lock 47 Using passwords 47 Entering passwords 48 Fingerprint Reader 49 How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 49 BIOS utility 53 Boot sequence 53 Setting passwords 53 Power management 54 Saving power 54 Battery pack 56 Battery characteristics 56 Charging the battery 56 Optimizing battery life 57 Checking the battery level 58 Battery-low warning 58 Traveling with your computer 59 Disconnecting from the desktop 59 Moving around 59 What to bring 60 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 62 Thunderbolt 4 port 63 Displays 63 SD card reader 64 Video and audio connectors 65 Connecting a monitor 65 Headphones and microphone 65 HDMI 66 Frequently asked questions 68 Requesting service 70 Troubleshooting 71 Troubleshooting tips 71 Error messages 71 Internet and online security 73 First steps on the net 73 Protecting your computer 73 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 73 Network connections 75 Surf the Net 76 Internet security software 77