Acer Swift SF314-510G 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 8 Internal battery 10 Your Acer notebook tour 11 Screen view 11 Keyboard view 12 Left view 13 USB Type-C information 13 USB Type-A information 13 Right view 14 Base view 15 Using the keyboard 16 Lock keys 16 Special keys 16 Hotkeys 18 Windows keys 18 Using the Precision Touchpad 19 Touchpad gestures 19 Changing touchpad settings 21 Recovery 22 Creating a file history backup 22 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 24 Creating a factory default backup.......... 25 Restoring your computer 29 Reset this PC and keep my files 29 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 31 Using a Bluetooth connection 35 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 35 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 35 Connecting to the Internet 37 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 37 Connecting to a wireless LAN 37 Bluelight Shield 40 Securing your computer 42 Using a computer security lock 42 Using passwords 42 Entering passwords 43 Fingerprint Reader 44 How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 44 BIOS utility 49 Boot sequence 49 Setting passwords 49 Power management 50 Saving power 50 Battery pack 52 Battery characteristics 52 Charging the battery 52 Optimizing battery life 53 Checking the battery level 54 Battery-low warning 54 Traveling with your computer 55 Disconnecting from the desktop 55 Moving around 55 Preparing the computer 55 What to bring to meetings 56 Taking the computer home 56 Preparing the computer 56 What to take with you 56 Special considerations 57 Setting up a home office 57 Traveling with the computer 57 Preparing the computer 58 What to take with you 58 Special considerations 58 Traveling internationally 58 Preparing the computer 58 What to bring with you 58 Special considerations 59 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 61 USB Type-C port 62 Thunderbolt 4 port 63 Displays 63 HDMI 64 Video and audio connectors 65 Connecting a monitor 65 Headphones and microphone 65 Frequently asked questions 67 Requesting service 69 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 70 How do I get to Start 70 How do I turn off my computer 70 How do I unlock my computer 70 How do I set the alarm 72 Where are my apps 73 What is a Microsoft ID (account 73 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 74 Where can I get more information 74 Troubleshooting 75 Troubleshooting tips 75 Error messages 75 Internet and online security 77 First steps on the net 77 Protecting your computer 77 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 77 Network connections 79 Surf the Net 80 Internet security software 80