Acer TravelMate TX50-G2 User Manual W10 - Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents - 3 Register your Acer product 2 Manage your registered products 2 First things first 6 Your guides 6 Basic care and tips for using your computer 7 Turning your computer off 7 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 Information on USB 3.0 12 Right view 12 Base view 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 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 Connecting with a cable 32 Built-in network feature 32 Connecting to a cellular network 33 Acer Bluelight Shield 34 Acer ProShield 36 Overview 36 Setting up Acer ProShield 36 Personal Secure Drive 38 Credential Manager 39 Fingerprint Registration 39 Data Protection 40 Data Removal 40 Securing your computer 41 Using a computer security lock 41 Using passwords 41 Entering passwords 42 BIOS utility 43 Boot sequence 43 Setting passwords 43 Power management 44 Saving power 44 Battery pack 46 Battery characteristics 46 Charging the battery 46 Optimizing battery life 47 Checking the battery level 48 Battery-low warning 48 Traveling with your computer 49 Disconnecting from the desktop 49 Moving around 49 Preparing the computer 49 What to bring to meetings 50 Taking the computer home 50 Preparing the computer 50 What to take with you 51 Special considerations 51 Setting up a home office 51 Traveling with the computer 52 Preparing the computer 52 What to take with you 52 Special considerations 52 Traveling internationally 52 Preparing the computer 53 What to bring with you 53 Special considerations 53 Memory card reader 55 Connectivity options 55 Video and audio connectors 57 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 58 HDMI 59 Frequently asked questions 61 Requesting service 63 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