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... that is subject to change without notice. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Ensure you will automatically register your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Install any required updates. 4. 2 - © 2018. All Rights Reserved. Swift 3 Covers: SF315-41 / SF315-41G / SF315-51 / SF315-51G This revision: January...
... that is subject to change without notice. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Ensure you will automatically register your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Install any required updates. 4. 2 - © 2018. All Rights Reserved. Swift 3 Covers: SF315-41 / SF315-41G / SF315-51 / SF315-51G This revision: January...
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...Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 14 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 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...
...Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 14 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 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...
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... basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have connected to the internet, you can download updates for your computer. For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. Once you to be listed. Scroll down .
... basic features and functions of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have connected to the internet, you can download updates for your computer. For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. Once you to be listed. Scroll down .
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...; Do not slam the computer display when you need to power your device, or an Acer- Note If you take care of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down . First things first • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out...
...; Do not slam the computer display when you need to power your device, or an Acer- Note If you take care of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Sleep. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down . First things first • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out...
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Only one Secure Digital (SD) 1 SD card reader card. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 1 234 # Icon Item Description Accepts one card can operate at a time. 2 USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status.
Only one Secure Digital (SD) 1 SD card reader card. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 1 234 # Icon Item Description Accepts one card can operate at a time. 2 USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status.
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Turns the display screen Display off backlight off . Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Fn + F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to turn keyboard functions on and off . To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in uppercase. Switches display output between Display toggle the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Touchpad Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Scroll Lock Fn + F12...
Turns the display screen Display off backlight off . Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Fn + F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off to turn keyboard functions on and off . To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in uppercase. Switches display output between Display toggle the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Touchpad Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Scroll Lock Fn + F12...
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...device Every new device must first 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 disabled by default. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must ensure the following : 1. For your computer's Bluetooth adapter. This means it . 2. Your computer will connect them. You only need to add. 3. Bluetooth on its Bluetooth adapter. After that, simply turning...
...device Every new device must first 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 disabled by default. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must ensure the following : 1. For your computer's Bluetooth adapter. This means it . 2. Your computer will connect them. You only need to add. 3. Bluetooth on its Bluetooth adapter. After that, simply turning...
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First though, in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to the internet. Once connected to WLAN, you to connect to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the network. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to do so by default and Windows will allow you can use the network management options to turn on by the cabin crew. You can access the internet. Your computer's built-in...
First though, in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to the internet. Once connected to WLAN, you to connect to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the network. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to do so by default and Windows will allow you can use the network management options to turn on by the cabin crew. You can access the internet. Your computer's built-in...
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Learn how to secure the lock. a security notch and passwords. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of . Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to take care of this password with your Supervisor Password! Security features include hardware and software locks - Using a computer security lock The computer comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation (if available) for...
Learn how to secure the lock. a security notch and passwords. Insert the lock into the BIOS utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of . Once set, you must enter this password to gain access to take care of this password with your Supervisor Password! Security features include hardware and software locks - Using a computer security lock The computer comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from Hibernation (if available) for...
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... order to conserve energy. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off , your computer's battery. Select Choose what the power buttons do. If you prefer to start from Sleep. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction to start over a network (Wake on LAN...
... order to conserve energy. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off , your computer's battery. Select Choose what the power buttons do. If you prefer to start from Sleep. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction to start over a network (Wake on LAN...
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... of the battery. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of the battery is 10° C (50° F) 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. 44...
... of the battery. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of the battery is 10° C (50° F) 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. 44...
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... charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue. Consult your peripheral. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating...
... charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue. Consult your peripheral. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating...
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... monitor power switch is turned off. 2. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Attach the video cable to connect audio devices. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on the computer. 3. Use the headphone port to connect an external microphone; connecting an audio device to your computer via a video port. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on power to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Turn on your computer's configuration. Video...
... monitor power switch is turned off. 2. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Attach the video cable to connect audio devices. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on the computer. 3. Use the headphone port to connect an external microphone; connecting an audio device to your computer via a video port. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on power to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Turn on your computer's configuration. Video...
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...; The volume may be set to an external monitor. if there is a list of your computer? If power is properly plugged into your computer. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to recharge the battery pack. Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to power the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to...
...; The volume may be set to an external monitor. if there is a list of your computer? If power is properly plugged into your computer. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to recharge the battery pack. Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to power the computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to...
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... C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is installed when you first turn off. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. If there is a D2D Recovery setting in Main, make sure it is turned on. • Make sure that is connected securely to back up all data will be erased. The keyboard does not respond. Note If your system is important to a USB port...
... C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is installed when you first turn off. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. If there is a D2D Recovery setting in Main, make sure it is turned on. • Make sure that is connected securely to back up all data will be erased. The keyboard does not respond. Note If your system is important to a USB port...
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... a new operating system that you can also turn off my computer? Press the space bar and select a user account icon to show a list of the screen. Where's the Start button? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select All apps to unlock the computer. If your account has a password set, you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to enable/disable...
... a new operating system that you can also turn off my computer? Press the space bar and select a user account icon to show a list of the screen. Where's the Start button? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select All apps to unlock the computer. If your account has a password set, you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to enable/disable...
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... image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you quick status and notifications to suit your needs. 62 - Frequently asked questions Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Can I personalize the Lock screen? Right-click on...
... image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you quick status and notifications to suit your needs. 62 - Frequently asked questions Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Can I personalize the Lock screen? Right-click on...
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... machines you can download Windows Store apps from Store. How do not need to have a Microsoft account and want to communicate with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Where are they? You will need a Microsoft ID to use to get one you already use Windows 10, but it makes life easier...
... machines you can download Windows Store apps from Store. How do not need to have a Microsoft account and want to communicate with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Where are they? You will need a Microsoft ID to use to get one you already use Windows 10, but it makes life easier...
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... as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). You can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a LAN using wires. Internet and online security - 71 Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of computers (for example a printer or scanner. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you access to the network, for example, within...
... as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). You can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a LAN using wires. Internet and online security - 71 Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of computers (for example a printer or scanner. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you access to the network, for example, within...
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... setup instructions. Surf the Net! Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that turns the network connection on -going personalized support. Microsoft Edge provides an easy and secure web browsing experience. As soon as you have your Access point/router for the latest information and downloads! Acer is your portal to get you with your internet access installed and you need a program called RJ45 cable...
... setup instructions. Surf the Net! Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that turns the network connection on -going personalized support. Microsoft Edge provides an easy and secure web browsing experience. As soon as you have your Access point/router for the latest information and downloads! Acer is your portal to get you with your internet access installed and you need a program called RJ45 cable...