Acer TravelMate Spin B311RNA-32 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 Guidelines for safe battery usage 8 Internal battery 11 Your Acer notebook tour 12 Screen view 12 Keyboard view 13 Left view 14 USB Type-C information 16 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information 16 Right view 17 Rear view 18 Base view 19 Using the keyboard 21 Lock keys 21 Special keys 21 Hotkeys 22 Windows keys 22 Using the Precision Touchpad 23 Touchpad gestures 23 Changing touchpad settings 25 Recovery 26 Creating a factory default backup.......... 26 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 30 Restoring your computer 30 Reset this PC and keep my files 31 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 34 Using a Bluetooth connection 37 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 37 Connecting to the Internet 39 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 39 Connecting to a wireless LAN 39 Connecting with a cable 42 Built-in network feature 42 Connecting to a cellular network 42 Bluelight Shield 44 Acer ProShield Plus 46 Overview 46 Setting up Acer ProShield Plus 46 File Encryption / Decryption 48 File Shredder 48 Personal Secure Drive 49 Alert 50 Security Report 50 Securing your computer 51 Using a computer security lock 51 Using passwords 51 Entering passwords 52 BIOS utility 53 Boot sequence 53 Setting passwords 53 Power management 54 Saving power 54 Battery pack 56 Battery characteristics 56 Charging the battery 56 Optimizing battery life 57 Checking the battery level 58 Battery-low warning 58 Traveling with your computer 59 Disconnecting from the desktop 59 Moving around 59 Preparing the computer 59 What to bring to meetings 60 Taking the computer home 60 Preparing the computer 60 What to take with you 60 Special considerations 61 Setting up a home office 61 Traveling with the computer 61 Preparing the computer 62 What to take with you 62 Special considerations 62 Traveling internationally 62 Preparing the computer 62 What to bring with you 62 Special considerations 63 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 65 USB Type-C port 66 microSD card reader 67 Video and audio connectors 68 Connecting a monitor 68 Headphones and microphone 68 HDMI 69 Frequently asked questions 71 Requesting service 73