Acer TravelMate P215-51G 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 Right view 12 USB 3.1 Gen 1 information 13 USB Type-C information 13 Base view 13 Using the keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 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 Connecting with a cable 32 Built-in network feature 32 Connecting to a cellular network 32 Bluelight Shield 33 Acer ProShield 35 Overview 35 Setting up Acer ProShield 35 Personal Secure Drive 37 Credential Manager 37 Data Protection 38 Data Removal 39 Securing your computer 40 Using a computer security lock 40 Using passwords 40 Entering passwords 41 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 SD card reader 56 Video and audio connectors 57 Connecting a monitor 57 Headphones and microphone 57 HDMI 58 Frequently asked questions 60 Requesting service 62 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 64 How do I get to Start 64 How do I turn off my computer 64 How do I unlock my computer 64 How do I set the alarm 66 Where are my apps 67 What is a Microsoft ID (account 67 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 68 Where can I get more information 68 Troubleshooting 69 Troubleshooting tips 69