Acer Swift 5 User Manual - Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents - 3 First things first 6 Your guides 6 Basic care and tips for using your computer 6 Turning your computer off 6 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 11 Your Acer notebook tour 12 Screen view 12 Keyboard view 13 Left view 14 USB Type-A information 14 USB Type-C information 14 Right view 15 Base view 16 Using the keyboard 17 Lock keys 17 Special keys 17 Hotkeys 19 Windows keys 19 Using the Precision Touchpad 20 Touchpad gestures 20 Changing touchpad settings 22 Recovery 23 Creating a file history backup 23 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 25 Creating a factory default backup.......... 26 Restoring your computer 30 Reset this PC and keep my files 30 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 32 Using a Bluetooth connection 36 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 36 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 36 Connecting to the Internet 38 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 38 Connecting to a wireless LAN 38 Bluelight Shield 41 Securing your computer 43 Using a computer security lock 43 Using passwords 43 Entering passwords 44 Fingerprint Reader 45 How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 45 BIOS utility 50 Boot sequence 50 Setting passwords 50 Power management 51 Saving power 51 Battery pack 53 Battery characteristics 53 Charging the battery 53 Optimizing battery life 54 Checking the battery level 55 Battery-low warning 55 Traveling with your computer 56 Disconnecting from the desktop 56 Moving around 56 Preparing the computer 56 What to bring to meetings 57 Taking the computer home 57 Preparing the computer 57 What to take with you 57 Special considerations 58 Setting up a home office 58 Traveling with the computer 58 Preparing the computer 59 What to take with you 59 Special considerations 59 Traveling internationally 59 Preparing the computer 59 What to bring with you 59 Special considerations 60 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 62 USB Type-C port 63 Thunderbolt 4 port 64 Displays 64 Video and audio connectors 65 Connecting a monitor 65 Headphones and microphone 65 HDMI 66 Frequently asked questions 68 Requesting service 70 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 71 How do I get to Start 71 How do I turn off my computer 71 How do I unlock my computer 71 How do I set the alarm 72 Where are my apps 73 What is a Microsoft ID (account 74 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 75 Where can I get more information 75 Troubleshooting 76 Troubleshooting tips 76 Error messages 76 Internet and online security 78 First steps on the net 78