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... New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Tel: +39-02-939-921Fax: +39-02-9399-2913 Contact Person: Mr. RU Jan,e-mail:ru.jan@acer.com Product: Notebook Computer Trade Name: acer Model Number: N20C12 SKU Number: SF314-43********** SF314-511********** (* is "0-9", "a-z", "A-Z", "-", or blank) We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in conformity with setting up a network connection, using...
... New Taipei City 221, Taiwan Tel: +39-02-939-921Fax: +39-02-9399-2913 Contact Person: Mr. RU Jan,e-mail:ru.jan@acer.com Product: Notebook Computer Trade Name: acer Model Number: N20C12 SKU Number: SF314-43********** SF314-511********** (* is "0-9", "a-z", "A-Z", "-", or blank) We, Acer Incorporated, hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product described above is in conformity with setting up a network connection, using...
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...; 2021. Swift 3 Covers: SF314-511 / SF314-43 This revision: January 2021 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not know it . Go to the Internet. 2. Some features described in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. Register your Acer product If your new device runs on the Operating System version. Log in this manual. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you...
...; 2021. Swift 3 Covers: SF314-511 / SF314-43 This revision: January 2021 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not know it . Go to the Internet. 2. Some features described in at www.acer.com/myproducts with Windows OS. Register your Acer product If your new device runs on the Operating System version. Log in this manual. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you...
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...17 Using the keyboard 18 Lock keys 18 Special keys 18 Hotkeys 19 Windows keys 20 Using the Precision Touchpad 21 Touchpad gestures 21 Changing touchpad settings 23 Recovery 24 Creating a file history backup 24 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 26 Creating a factory default backup.......... 27 Restoring your computer 31 Reset this PC and keep my files 31 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 33 Using a Bluetooth connection 37 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 37 Connecting to the Internet 39...
...17 Using the keyboard 18 Lock keys 18 Special keys 18 Hotkeys 19 Windows keys 20 Using the Precision Touchpad 21 Touchpad gestures 21 Changing touchpad settings 23 Recovery 24 Creating a file history backup 24 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 26 Creating a factory default backup.......... 27 Restoring your computer 31 Reset this PC and keep my files 31 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 33 Using a Bluetooth connection 37 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 37 Connecting to the Internet 39...
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...; Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to thank you for making this page you have connected to the basic features and functions of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. From this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your new...
...; Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to thank you for making this page you have connected to the basic features and functions of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. From this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your new...
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...: • 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 the computer for up . If you turn it near sources of heat...Sleep. Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you cannot power off the computer and want to turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to completely shut it down, you can put it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device...
...: • 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 the computer for up . If you turn it near sources of heat...Sleep. Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you cannot power off the computer and want to turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to completely shut it down, you can put it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device...
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Your Acer notebook tour Right view 1 23 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible security lock. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Indicates the computer's battery status. 3 Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 4 Kensington lock slot Connects to USB devices. 16 -
Your Acer notebook tour Right view 1 23 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible security lock. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Indicates the computer's battery status. 3 Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 4 Kensington lock slot Connects to USB devices. 16 -
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...characters typed are in Sleep mode. The function of each key is on and off the computer's network devices. Flight mode Brightness down Turns on and off to return. Switches display output between the display Display toggle screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Decreases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. Keyboard Turns the keyboard backlight on / off . Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is clearly marked...
...characters typed are in Sleep mode. The function of each key is on and off the computer's network devices. Flight mode Brightness down Turns on and off to return. Switches display output between the display Display toggle screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Decreases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. Keyboard Turns the keyboard backlight on / off . Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is clearly marked...
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... in the BIOS (to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer, then select the Main menu and change the function key setting in a document. Prt Sc Print Screen Take quick screen shots. Fn + F For more information on model.) Using the keyboard - 19 Icon Function Description Volume down a page in different scenarios, please launch Acer Quick Access application. Hotkey Icon Description Fn + F1-F12 Activates the F1 to Function keys). (Specifications vary depending...
... in the BIOS (to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer, then select the Main menu and change the function key setting in a document. Prt Sc Print Screen Take quick screen shots. Fn + F For more information on model.) Using the keyboard - 19 Icon Function Description Volume down a page in different scenarios, please launch Acer Quick Access application. Hotkey Icon Description Fn + F1-F12 Activates the F1 to Function keys). (Specifications vary depending...
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... personal files. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. The screen will reinstall Windows, change settings back to continue. Recovery - 33 4. Resetting the PC will turn back on the screen. Click Reset to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your PC will turn off during the reset process. 7. The screen will restart...
... personal files. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. The screen will reinstall Windows, change settings back to continue. Recovery - 33 4. Resetting the PC will turn back on the screen. Click Reset to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your PC will turn off during the reset process. 7. The screen will restart...
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... connected). After that, simply turning on Add Bluetooth or other device then select the device that you want to enable/disable it 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 available). Click on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must first be enabled on your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth on both devices. 2. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth...
... connected). After that, simply turning on Add Bluetooth or other device then select the device that you want to enable/disable it 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 available). Click on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must first be enabled on your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Bluetooth on both devices. 2. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth...
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... connected to WLAN, you 'll need to sign up internet service. All wireless devices must be switched off . Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the network. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to turn on or off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Select your internet connection...
... connected to WLAN, you 'll need to sign up internet service. All wireless devices must be switched off . Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is shared over the network. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off or control what is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to turn on or off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Select your internet connection...
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... of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. Select Additional power settings. 3. Select Choose what the power buttons do. These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction to check for...
... of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. Select Additional power settings. 3. Select Choose what the power buttons do. These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction to check for...
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... they can continue to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). An embedded battery has a life span of more you use the battery, the faster it will also shorten the effective lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are...
... they can continue to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). An embedded battery has a life span of more you use the battery, the faster it will also shorten the effective lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are...
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... use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Important When removing a USB storage device, you can also 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) - 63 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating...
... use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Important When removing a USB storage device, you can also 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) - 63 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating...
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... power to connect an external microphone; Check that allows you to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. 66 - Connecting a monitor 1. connecting a microphone disables the built-in microphone. connecting an audio device to plug in speakers. Use the headphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to the monitor port on the desktop and select Display settings. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor's user's guide...
... power to connect an external microphone; Check that allows you to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. 66 - Connecting a monitor 1. connecting a microphone disables the built-in microphone. connecting an audio device to plug in speakers. Use the headphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to the monitor port on the desktop and select Display settings. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor's user's guide...
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... computer. Unplug it will flash). Look at the volume control (speaker) Easy solutions are using on the battery, it will be set to an external monitor. Use the Brightness up . Press and release the power button to recharge the battery pack. No audio is being supplied to the computer (if your computer? The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on, three things...
... computer. Unplug it will flash). Look at the volume control (speaker) Easy solutions are using on the battery, it will be set to an external monitor. Use the Brightness up . Press and release the power button to recharge the battery pack. No audio is being supplied to the computer (if your computer? The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on, three things...
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... installed apps on the computer. Selecting it will open Start where you get to show a list of the screen. How do I unlock my computer? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. How do I turn off notifications? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to Start? Can I turn...
... installed apps on the computer. Selecting it will open Start where you get to show a list of the screen. How do I unlock my computer? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. How do I turn off notifications? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to Start? Can I turn...
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.... 3. Change the other settings to the place on Start. Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Right-click on an app and select Pin to Start to an existing group on Start that appears. Select a folder and select Remove to the lock screen slideshow. 4. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Can I arrange tiles in its new location...
.... 3. Change the other settings to the place on Start. Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Right-click on an app and select Pin to Start to an existing group on Start that appears. Select a folder and select Remove to the lock screen slideshow. 4. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Can I arrange tiles in its new location...
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... instructions. How do I check for Windows updates? Frequently asked questions Do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. How do I get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings...
... instructions. How do I check for Windows updates? Frequently asked questions Do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. How do I get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings...
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... (Internet Service Provider) you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Internet and online security - 81 Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. When you set up your Wireless network at home you need...
... (Internet Service Provider) you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Internet and online security - 81 Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. When you set up your Wireless network at home you need...