Acer TravelMate X3410-MG 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 USB 3.0 information 11 USB Type-C information 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 18 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 21 Restoring your computer 21 Reset this PC and keep my files 22 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 23 Using a Bluetooth connection 26 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 26 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 26 Connecting to the Internet 28 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 28 Connecting to a wireless LAN 28 Connecting with a cable 31 Built-in network feature 31 Connecting to a cellular network 31 Bluelight Shield 32 Acer ProShield 34 Overview 34 Setting up Acer ProShield 34 Personal Secure Drive 36 Credential Manager 37 Data Protection 37 Data Removal 38 Securing your computer 39 Using a computer security lock 39 Using passwords 39 Entering passwords 40 Fingerprint Reader 41 How to use the fingerprint reader .......... 41 BIOS utility 46 Boot sequence 46 Setting passwords 46 Power management 47 Saving power 47 Battery pack 49 Battery characteristics 49 Charging the battery 49 Optimizing battery life 50 Checking the battery level 51 Battery-low warning 51 Traveling with your computer 52 Disconnecting from the desktop 52 Moving around 52 Preparing the computer 52 What to bring to meetings 53 Taking the computer home 53 Preparing the computer 53 What to take with you 54 Special considerations 54 Setting up a home office 54 Traveling with the computer 55 Preparing the computer 55 What to take with you 55 Special considerations 55 Traveling internationally 55 Preparing the computer 56 What to bring with you 56 Special considerations 56 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 58 USB Type-C port 59 SD card reader 60 Video and audio connectors 61 Connecting a monitor 61 Headphones and microphone 61 HDMI 62 Frequently asked questions 64 Requesting service 66 Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 67 How do I get to Start 67 How do I turn off my computer 67 How do I unlock my computer 67 How do I set the alarm 69 Where are my apps 70 What is a Microsoft ID (account 71 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 71