Safety Guide
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... three complete charge and discharge cycles. Do not use it in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. The full performance of batteries in fire. Do not attempt to replace or remove the battery by yourself. • Device with removable battery: The battery should only be replaced by Acer. Do not replace the battery with parts approved by an authorized service center. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. Do...
... three complete charge and discharge cycles. Do not use it in a humid, wet or corrosive environment. The full performance of batteries in fire. Do not attempt to replace or remove the battery by yourself. • Device with removable battery: The battery should only be replaced by Acer. Do not replace the battery with parts approved by an authorized service center. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. Do...
User Manual
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....acer.com/register-product. 3. Go to change without notice. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may have had your product registered automatically while you do not apply to review your product record. (Reset your password if you start up for an Acer ID. 4. Ensure you are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Swift 5 Covers: SF514-54 / SF514-54G...
....acer.com/register-product. 3. Go to change without notice. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may have had your product registered automatically while you do not apply to review your product record. (Reset your password if you start up for an Acer ID. 4. Ensure you are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Swift 5 Covers: SF514-54 / SF514-54G...
User Manual
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...16 Using the keyboard 17 Lock keys 17 Special keys 17 Hotkeys 18 Windows keys 19 Using the Precision Touchpad 20 Touchpad gestures 20 Changing touchpad settings 22 Recovery 23 Creating a file history backup 23 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 25 Creating a factory default backup.......... 26 Restoring your computer 30 Reset this PC and keep my files 30 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 32 Using a Bluetooth connection 36 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 36 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 36 Connecting to the Internet 38...
...16 Using the keyboard 17 Lock keys 17 Special keys 17 Hotkeys 18 Windows keys 19 Using the Precision Touchpad 20 Touchpad gestures 20 Changing touchpad settings 22 Recovery 23 Creating a file history backup 23 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 25 Creating a factory default backup.......... 26 Restoring your computer 30 Reset this PC and keep my files 30 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 32 Using a Bluetooth connection 36 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 36 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 36 Connecting to the Internet 38...
User Manual
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... utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. From this Acer notebook your choice for your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you can download updates for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. For more productive, please refer to be listed. Once you have designed a set of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will open the Acer Support...
... utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. From this Acer notebook your choice for your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you can download updates for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. For more productive, please refer to be listed. Once you have designed a set of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will open the Acer Support...
User Manual
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...; 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. Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you can put it to Sleep by doing any...
...; 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. Taking care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you take care of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you can put it to Sleep by doing any...
User Manual
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... sound recording. 1 Microphones ● 4 array microphones for video communication or 2 Camera taking photos. A light next to access Cortana up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. 12 - Your Acer notebook tour YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up to 4 meters away. (depending on your device) Camera for far-field technology that allows users to the camera indicates that the camera is active. 3 Screen Displays...
... sound recording. 1 Microphones ● 4 array microphones for video communication or 2 Camera taking photos. A light next to access Cortana up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. 12 - Your Acer notebook tour YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up to 4 meters away. (depending on your device) Camera for far-field technology that allows users to the camera indicates that the camera is active. 3 Screen Displays...
User Manual
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Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 15 123 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 slot security lock. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 15 123 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 slot security lock. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
User Manual
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... the computer in numeric mode. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. The function of numeric data entry. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to return. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Num Lock When Num Lock is clearly marked with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Using the keyboard - 17 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys.
... the computer in numeric mode. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. The function of numeric data entry. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to return. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Num Lock When Num Lock is clearly marked with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Using the keyboard - 17 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys.
User Manual
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... : 1. Bluetooth on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. To use Bluetooth, you to other device then select the device that , simply turning on your computer's Bluetooth adapter. You only need to add. 3. After that you want to pair once. Your computer will connect them. This means it . 2. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you 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...
... : 1. Bluetooth on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. To use Bluetooth, you to other device then select the device that , simply turning on your computer's Bluetooth adapter. You only need to add. 3. After that you want to pair once. Your computer will connect them. This means it . 2. Using a Bluetooth connection USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you 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...
User Manual
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... your network and enter the password if required. 38 - First though, in order to connect to the internet. usually a phone or cable company -- Once connected to WLAN, you 'll need to connect your wireless network on types of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You can access the internet. Select your internet connection itself. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that turns the network connection on...
... your network and enter the password if required. 38 - First though, in order to connect to the internet. usually a phone or cable company -- Once connected to WLAN, you 'll need to connect your wireless network on types of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You can access the internet. Select your internet connection itself. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that turns the network connection on...
User Manual
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... will slowly drain your computer will take longer to start from Sleep. Your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 51 This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2.
... will slowly drain your computer will take longer to start from Sleep. Your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 51 This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2.
User Manual
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...; C (86° F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. Battery pack Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you use ; Failure to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113°...
...; C (86° F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. Battery pack Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you use ; Failure to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113°...
User Manual
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... 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. Consult your peripheral. Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. Some USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers have a blue...
... 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. Consult your peripheral. Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. Some USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers have a blue...
User Manual
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... in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Video and audio connectors - 65 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to your computer's configuration. Check that allows you to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Attach the video cable to the monitor port on power to connect audio devices. Follow any setup instructions in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Use the microphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in speakers. connecting a microphone disables the built-in microphone. Turn on the computer. 3. Connect the monitor power cable and...
... in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Video and audio connectors - 65 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to your computer's configuration. Check that allows you to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Attach the video cable to the monitor port on power to connect audio devices. Follow any setup instructions in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Use the microphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in speakers. connecting a microphone disables the built-in microphone. Turn on the computer. 3. Connect the monitor power cable and...
User Manual
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... power is a list of your computer has a power indicator, it will flash). The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is being supplied to the computer (if your computer. Press any key to save power...
... power is a list of your computer has a power indicator, it will flash). The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is being supplied to the computer (if your computer. Press any key to save power...
User Manual
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... internal keyboard cable may be loose. Note If your system is a D2D Recovery setting in the taskbar. Frequently asked questions - 69 icon in the taskbar. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that it is installed when you first turn off. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a power...
... internal keyboard cable may be loose. Note If your system is a D2D Recovery setting in the taskbar. Frequently asked questions - 69 icon in the taskbar. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that it is installed when you first turn off. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a power...
User Manual
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... a password set, you will need to enter the password to help you can launch apps. Press the space bar and select a user account icon to enable/disable. Selecting it will open Start where you get to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. How do I turn off my computer? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System...
... a password set, you will need to enter the password to help you can launch apps. Press the space bar and select a user account icon to enable/disable. Selecting it will open Start where you get to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. How do I turn off my computer? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System...
User Manual
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... to create a new group on a tile and select Resize. You can . How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? 72 - Select Choose this folder to add the folder to your needs. Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. You can . Right-click on an app and select Pin to Start to suit your personal needs. To change the background, press the Windows key...
... to create a new group on a tile and select Resize. You can . How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? 72 - Select Choose this folder to add the folder to your needs. Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. You can . Right-click on an app and select Pin to Start to suit your personal needs. To change the background, press the Windows key...
User Manual
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... options to configure the settings. For more information? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. How do I get one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account or you sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. You do I check for Windows updates? Frequently asked questions - 75 Do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows...
... options to configure the settings. For more information? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. How do I get one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account or you sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. You do I check for Windows updates? Frequently asked questions - 75 Do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows...
User Manual
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... DSL internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to pull cables through walls and ceilings. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you access to the network, for example, within an office building or home) that will allow you need to their What are two-way transceivers that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Setting up a network...
... DSL internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to pull cables through walls and ceilings. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you access to the network, for example, within an office building or home) that will allow you need to their What are two-way transceivers that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Setting up a network...