Safety Guide
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Turn off or in a carrying case while it is off the computer and remove the battery pack if applicable. Do not put a computer in sleep mode. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in a carrying case, make sure that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Note Adjust only those controls that it is damaged, cut or...
Turn off or in a carrying case while it is off the computer and remove the battery pack if applicable. Do not put a computer in sleep mode. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in a carrying case, make sure that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Note Adjust only those controls that it is damaged, cut or...
User Manual
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... the Internet. 2. Go to change without notice. Enter S/N or SNID of purchase 2 - © 2020. Register your Predator product If your computer. The information contained in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of your device to your new device runs on the Operating System version. All Rights Reserved. Images provided herein are connected to register. 1. Acer Group...
... the Internet. 2. Go to change without notice. Enter S/N or SNID of purchase 2 - © 2020. Register your Predator product If your computer. The information contained in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of your device to your new device runs on the Operating System version. All Rights Reserved. Images provided herein are connected to register. 1. Acer Group...
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... servicing 8 Guidelines for safe battery usage ...... 9 Internal battery 12 Your Predator notebook tour 13 Screen view 13 Keyboard view 14 Left view 15 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information 16 Right view 16 USB Type-C information 16 USB 3.2 Gen 2 information 17 Rear view 17 Base view 18 Using the keyboard 19 Lock keys 19 Hotkeys 19 Using the Precision Touchpad 21 Touchpad gestures 21 Changing touchpad settings 23 Recovery 25 Creating a file history backup ......... 25 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 28 Creating a factory default backup...
... servicing 8 Guidelines for safe battery usage ...... 9 Internal battery 12 Your Predator notebook tour 13 Screen view 13 Keyboard view 14 Left view 15 USB 3.2 Gen 1 information 16 Right view 16 USB Type-C information 16 USB 3.2 Gen 2 information 17 Rear view 17 Base view 18 Using the keyboard 19 Lock keys 19 Hotkeys 19 Using the Precision Touchpad 21 Touchpad gestures 21 Changing touchpad settings 23 Recovery 25 Creating a file history backup ......... 25 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 28 Creating a factory default backup...
User Manual
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... listed. From this Predator notebook your choice for your product model, any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the Setup Guide helps you have connected to the clipboard. 4. The link will automatically detect your new computer. 6 - Once you get started with setting...
... listed. From this Predator notebook your choice for your product model, any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the Setup Guide helps you have connected to the clipboard. 4. The link will automatically detect your new computer. 6 - Once you get started with setting...
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... doing any of the following : • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. Note If you turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight...
... doing any of the following : • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. Note If you turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight...
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Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Ethernet (RJ45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/ 100/1000Mbps/2.5Gbpsbased network. 6 USB ports Connect to USB devices. 7 Headset/ Connects to a Kensingtoncompatible security lock. cooling fan Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 3 DC-in AC mode. Left view Your Predator notebook tour - 15 1 2 345 6 7 # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to audio devices (e.g., speaker jack speakers, headphones) Fully charged: The light shows blue when in jack Connects to stay 2 Ventilation and cool...
Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Ethernet (RJ45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/ 100/1000Mbps/2.5Gbpsbased network. 6 USB ports Connect to USB devices. 7 Headset/ Connects to a Kensingtoncompatible security lock. cooling fan Do not cover or obstruct the openings. 3 DC-in AC mode. Left view Your Predator notebook tour - 15 1 2 345 6 7 # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to audio devices (e.g., speaker jack speakers, headphones) Fully charged: The light shows blue when in jack Connects to stay 2 Ventilation and cool...
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... Fn + Fn + Fn + Fn + Icon Scr Lk Ins Function Display off Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Keyboard backlight decrease Keyboard backlight increase Description Turns the display screen backlight off . 20 - Turns the built-in touchpad on or off. Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on and off to the next media file. Play/Pause Plays or pauses a selected media file. Volume down brightness. Next Jumps to save power. Brightness Decreases the screen down Decreases...
... Fn + Fn + Fn + Fn + Icon Scr Lk Ins Function Display off Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Keyboard backlight decrease Keyboard backlight increase Description Turns the display screen backlight off . 20 - Turns the built-in touchpad on or off. Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on and off to the next media file. Play/Pause Plays or pauses a selected media file. Volume down brightness. Next Jumps to save power. Brightness Decreases the screen down Decreases...
User Manual
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... or create a factory default backup. Predator provides Acer Care Center, which allows you can recover your computer. RECOVERY Recovery - 25 If you are lost, damaged or deleted. 1. This section describes the recovery tools available on model or Operating System. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. 2. Note Acer Care Center vary depending on your computer. If you cannot access Acer Care Center, click Settings in the Start menu, select Update & Security...
... or create a factory default backup. Predator provides Acer Care Center, which allows you can recover your computer. RECOVERY Recovery - 25 If you are lost, damaged or deleted. 1. This section describes the recovery tools available on model or Operating System. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. 2. Note Acer Care Center vary depending on your computer. If you cannot access Acer Care Center, click Settings in the Start menu, select Update & Security...
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... following : 1. Bluetooth on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Using a Bluetooth connection - 39 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you must be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is enabled on both devices will connect them. Bluetooth is available). You only need to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to enable/disable it must...
... following : 1. Bluetooth on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Using a Bluetooth connection - 39 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you must be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is enabled on both devices will connect them. Bluetooth is available). You only need to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to enable/disable it must...
User Manual
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... CPU and GPU. It also allows you to quickly switch between lighting schemes. Note The temperatures listed may vary depending on page 53). The PredatorSense main screen The main screen gives you to monitor system performance, synchronize the key function settings for a specific game and launch/uninstall your computer's configuration and the power output of temperatures. You can also change fan behavior, select a lighting profile, change Acer TrueHarmonyTM mode and change...
... CPU and GPU. It also allows you to quickly switch between lighting schemes. Note The temperatures listed may vary depending on page 53). The PredatorSense main screen The main screen gives you to monitor system performance, synchronize the key function settings for a specific game and launch/uninstall your computer's configuration and the power output of temperatures. You can also change fan behavior, select a lighting profile, change Acer TrueHarmonyTM mode and change...
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... fail to enter a password. Try again and press Enter. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up and resume from Hibernation (if available) for four seconds to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to shut down the computer. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center...
... fail to enter a password. Try again and press Enter. Then turn on boot parameter is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up and resume from Hibernation (if available) for four seconds to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to shut down the computer. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center...
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... devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start if it receives an instruction to conserve energy. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to start from Sleep. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. These checks will also not start . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. If no activity...
... devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start if it receives an instruction to conserve energy. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to start from Sleep. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. These checks will also not start . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. If no activity...
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... the end of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. The battery conditioning process ensures your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Extreme temperatures...
... the end of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. The battery conditioning process ensures your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Extreme temperatures...
User Manual
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... can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. USB 2.0 ports on Predator computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB). Some USB 3.2 Gen 1/ Gen 2 ports support charging devices when the...
... can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. USB 2.0 ports on Predator computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB). Some USB 3.2 Gen 1/ Gen 2 ports support charging devices when the...
User Manual
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... monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in speakers. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on the computer. 3. Use the headphone port to connect audio devices. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer via a video port. The type...
... monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in speakers. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on the computer. 3. Use the headphone port to connect audio devices. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer via a video port. The type...
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... a key does not turn the display back on the screen. I turned on again. • Make sure that the AC adapter is a list of possible situations that may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn your computer on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to turn the display back on the battery, it...
... a key does not turn the display back on the screen. I turned on again. • Make sure that the AC adapter is a list of possible situations that may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn your computer on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to turn the display back on the battery, it...
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... a password set, you will open Start where you can launch apps. Press the space bar and select a user account icon to Start? How do I turn off the computer by notifications. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . Can I get started. From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows...
... a password set, you will open Start where you can launch apps. Press the space bar and select a user account icon to Start? How do I turn off the computer by notifications. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . Can I get started. From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows...
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... in its new location. How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Select Add a folder and open by default). How do I move tiles? Can I personalize the Lock screen? 84 - From here, you wish to use (your personal needs. From here you want it to accommodate the tile in groups? To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Right...
... in its new location. How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Select Add a folder and open by default). How do I move tiles? Can I personalize the Lock screen? 84 - From here, you wish to use (your personal needs. From here you want it to accommodate the tile in groups? To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Right...
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... ? How do I install apps? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Type the name of the screen and click search box. Do I need to have a Microsoft account and want to your favorite websites. If you sign in with a Microsoft account or you would like Notepad and Paint! Select Advanced options to purchase and download apps from Microsoft...
... ? How do I install apps? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Type the name of the screen and click search box. Do I need to have a Microsoft account and want to your favorite websites. If you sign in with a Microsoft account or you would like Notepad and Paint! Select Advanced options to purchase and download apps from Microsoft...
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..., peripheral devices and an internet connection. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is easy and allows you require a compatible SIM card and a contract with your service provider to your computer includes a SIM card slot, you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can share files, peripheral devices (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). You can be incurred, especially roaming charges. Note...
..., peripheral devices and an internet connection. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is easy and allows you require a compatible SIM card and a contract with your service provider to your computer includes a SIM card slot, you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can share files, peripheral devices (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). You can be incurred, especially roaming charges. Note...