Acer Swift SF514-51 User Manual W10 - Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents - 3 First things first 5 Your guides 5 Basic care and tips for using your computer 6 Turning your computer off 6 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 and embedded numeric keypad 13 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 23 Restoring your computer 23 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 Acer Bluelight Shield 33 Securing your computer 35 Using passwords 35 Entering passwords 35 Fingerprint Reader 37 How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 37 BIOS utility 42 Boot sequence 42 Setting passwords 42 Power management 43 Saving power 43 Battery pack 45 Battery characteristics 45 Charging the battery 45 Optimizing battery life 46 Checking the battery level 47 Battery-low warning 47 Traveling with your computer 48 Disconnecting from the desktop 48 Moving around 48 Preparing the computer 48 What to bring to meetings 49 Taking the computer home 49 Preparing the computer 49 What to take with you 50 Special considerations 50 Setting up a home office 50 Traveling with the computer 51 Preparing the computer 51 What to take with you 51 Special considerations 51 Traveling internationally 51 Preparing the computer 52 What to bring with you 52 Special considerations 52 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 54 USB Type-C port 55 Memory card reader 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 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 69 Network connections 71 Surf the Net 73 Security 73