Acer Swift SF314-57G 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 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 11 USB Type-A information 11 USB Type-C information 11 Right view 12 Base view 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Special keys 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 23 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 24 Using a Bluetooth connection 27 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 27 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 27 Connecting to the Internet 29 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 29 Connecting to a wireless LAN 29 Bluelight Shield 32 Securing your computer 34 Using a computer security lock 34 Using passwords 34 Entering passwords 35 Fingerprint Reader 36 How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 36 BIOS utility 41 Boot sequence 41 Setting passwords 41 Power management 42 Saving power 42 Battery pack 44 Battery characteristics 44 Charging the battery 44 Optimizing battery life 45 Checking the battery level 46 Battery-low warning 46 Traveling with your computer 47 Disconnecting from the desktop 47 Moving around 47 Preparing the computer 47 What to bring to meetings 48 Taking the computer home 48 Preparing the computer 48 What to take with you 48 Special considerations 49 Setting up a home office 49 Traveling with the computer 49 Preparing the computer 50 What to take with you 50 Special considerations 50 Traveling internationally 50 Preparing the computer 50 What to bring with you 50 Special considerations 51 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 53 USB Type-C port 54 Thunderbolt 3 port 55 Displays 55 Video and audio connectors 56 Connecting a monitor 56 Headphones and microphone 56 HDMI 57 Frequently asked questions 59 Requesting service 61 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 62 How do I get to Start 62 How do I turn off my computer 62 How do I unlock my computer 62 How do I set the alarm 64 Where are my apps 65 What is a Microsoft ID (account 65 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 66 Where can I get more information 66 Troubleshooting 67 Troubleshooting tips 67 Error messages 67 Internet and online security 69 First steps on the net 69 Protecting your computer 69