Acer Swift SF315-41 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 Your Acer notebook tour 8 Screen view 8 Keyboard view 9 Left view 10 Information on USB 3.0 10 Right view 11 Base view 12 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 14 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 22 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 23 Using a Bluetooth connection 26 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 26 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 26 Connecting to the Internet 28 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 28 Connecting to a wireless LAN 28 Bluelight Shield 31 Securing your computer 33 Using a computer security lock 33 Using passwords 33 Entering passwords 34 Fingerprint Reader 35 How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 35 BIOS utility 40 Boot sequence 40 Setting passwords 40 Power management 41 Saving power 41 Battery pack 43 Battery characteristics 43 Charging the battery 43 Optimizing battery life 44 Checking the battery level 45 Battery-low warning 45 Traveling with your computer 46 Disconnecting from the desktop 46 Moving around 46 Preparing the computer 46 What to bring to meetings 47 Taking the computer home 47 Preparing the computer 47 What to take with you 48 Special considerations 48 Setting up a home office 48 Traveling with the computer 49 Preparing the computer 49 What to take with you 49 Special considerations 49 Traveling internationally 49 Preparing the computer 50 What to bring with you 50 Special considerations 50 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 52 USB Type-C port 53 SD card reader 54 Video and audio connectors 55 Connecting a monitor 55 Headphones and microphone 55 HDMI 56 Frequently asked questions 58 Requesting service 60 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 61 How do I get to Start 61 How do I turn off my computer 61 How do I unlock my computer 61 How do I set the alarm 63 Where are my apps 64 What is a Microsoft ID (account 65 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 65 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 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 69 Network connections 71 Surf the Net 72 Internet security software 73