Acer Swift SF514-53T 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 Right view 11 USB 3.0 information 11 USB Type-C information 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 18 Creating a factory default backup.......... 18 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 20 Restoring your computer 20 Reset this PC and keep my files 21 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 22 Using a Bluetooth connection 25 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 25 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 25 Connecting to the Internet 27 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 27 Connecting to a wireless LAN 27 Bluelight Shield 30 Securing your computer 32 Using a computer security lock 32 Using passwords 32 Entering passwords 33 Fingerprint Reader 34 How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 34 BIOS utility 39 Boot sequence 39 Setting passwords 39 Power management 40 Saving power 40 Battery pack 42 Battery characteristics 42 Charging the battery 42 Optimizing battery life 43 Checking the battery level 44 Battery-low warning 44 Traveling with your computer 45 Disconnecting from the desktop 45 Moving around 45 Preparing the computer 45 What to bring to meetings 46 Taking the computer home 46 Preparing the computer 46 What to take with you 47 Special considerations 47 Setting up a home office 47 Traveling with the computer 48 Preparing the computer 48 What to take with you 48 Special considerations 48 Traveling internationally 48 Preparing the computer 49 What to bring with you 49 Special considerations 49 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 51 USB Type-C port 52 Video and audio connectors 53 Connecting a monitor 53 Headphones and microphone 53 HDMI 54 Frequently asked questions 56 Requesting service 58 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 59 How do I get to Start 59 How do I turn off my computer 59 How do I unlock my computer 59 How do I set the alarm 60 Where are my apps 61 What is a Microsoft ID (account 62 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 63 Where can I get more information 63 Troubleshooting 64 Troubleshooting tips 64 Error messages 64 Internet and online security 66 First steps on the net 66 Protecting your computer 66 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 66 Network connections 68 Surf the Net 69 Internet security software 69