Safety Guide
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... computer in sleep mode. Safety instructions Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • The power cord or plug is turned on. 10 - Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in performance, indicating a need for service. • The...
... computer in sleep mode. Safety instructions Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • The power cord or plug is turned on. 10 - Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other controls may result in performance, indicating a need for service. • The...
User Manual
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All Rights Reserved. Predator Helios 300 Covers: G3-571 / G3-572 / G3-573 / PH317-51 This revision: May 2017 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app to change without notice. There are for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase For...
All Rights Reserved. Predator Helios 300 Covers: G3-571 / G3-572 / G3-573 / PH317-51 This revision: May 2017 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app to change without notice. There are for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase For...
User Manual
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...13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 21 Creating a factory default backup . 21 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 24 Restoring your computer 24 Reset this PC and keep my files ....... 24 Reset this PC and remove everything 26 Using a Bluetooth connection 28 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth . 28 Enable Bluetooth and add a device 28 Connecting to the Internet 31 Connecting to a wireless network.. 31 Connecting to a wireless LAN 31 Connecting with...
...13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 21 Creating a factory default backup . 21 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 24 Restoring your computer 24 Reset this PC and keep my files ....... 24 Reset this PC and remove everything 26 Using a Bluetooth connection 28 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth . 28 Enable Bluetooth and add a device 28 Connecting to the Internet 31 Connecting to a wireless network.. 31 Connecting to a wireless LAN 31 Connecting with...
User Manual
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... this Predator notebook your choice for meeting your product model, any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you have connected to Drivers and Manuals and search for your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Once you can also download and install the Predator identification utility that will open the Predator Service & Support...
... this Predator notebook your choice for meeting your product model, any updates, or documents will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Your guides To help you have connected to Drivers and Manuals and search for your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Once you can also download and install the Predator identification utility that will open the Predator Service & Support...
User Manual
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... place it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer-approved adapter to power your computer Your computer will serve you well if you need to Sleep by doing any 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 the computer...
... place it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer-approved adapter to power your computer Your computer will serve you well if you need to Sleep by doing any 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 the computer...
User Manual
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... to an AC adapter. Indicates the computer's battery status. 3 Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 DC-in jack Connects to stay cool. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 12 - Your Predator notebook tour Right view 1 2 34 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB ports Connect to USB devices.
... to an AC adapter. Indicates the computer's battery status. 3 Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 DC-in jack Connects to stay cool. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 12 - Your Predator notebook tour Right view 1 2 34 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB ports Connect to USB devices.
User Manual
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... screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Jump to return. Turns the built-in touchpad on or off . Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Play or pause a selected media file. Turns Insert on and off to the previous media file. Increases the sound volume. Decreases the sound volume. Turns the keyboard backlight on or off . Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to the next media file. Return to save power. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey...
... screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Jump to return. Turns the built-in touchpad on or off . Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Play or pause a selected media file. Turns Insert on and off to the previous media file. Increases the sound volume. Decreases the sound volume. Turns the keyboard backlight on or off . Turns the display screen backlight off . Press any key to the next media file. Return to save power. Using the keyboard - 15 Hotkey...
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Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. it returns to the Start screen or to return to the last open app. 16 - Using the keyboard Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. it returns to the Start screen or to return to the last open app. 16 - Using the keyboard Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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The screen will have apps installed on the screen. When your personal files. Resetting the PC will turn off during the reset process. 7. The screen will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will turn back on when it completes. 8. Recovery - 25 3. Your PC will be removed. 4. You will restart several...
The screen will have apps installed on the screen. When your personal files. Resetting the PC will turn off during the reset process. 7. The screen will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will turn back on when it completes. 8. Recovery - 25 3. Your PC will be removed. 4. You will restart several...
User Manual
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Select the device you wish to other devices. 3. Your computer will automatically start searching for devices, as well as make itself visible to pair from the list of discovered devices, and select Pair. To enable your computer is disabled by default. Using a Bluetooth connection - 29 Bluetooth on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it. 2.
Select the device you wish to other devices. 3. Your computer will automatically start searching for devices, as well as make itself visible to pair from the list of discovered devices, and select Pair. To enable your computer is disabled by default. Using a Bluetooth connection - 29 Bluetooth on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it. 2.
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... a wireless router/access point and current internet connection through the ISP of the wireless network's name and password (if necessary). Select All settings. Connecting to the Internet Predator notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on connecting to your ISP or router documentation for details on or off or control what is shared over the network. You can use the network management options to a public network (such as at a coffeeshop), make...
... a wireless router/access point and current internet connection through the ISP of the wireless network's name and password (if necessary). Select All settings. Connecting to the Internet Predator notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on connecting to your ISP or router documentation for details on or off or control what is shared over the network. You can use the network management options to a public network (such as at a coffeeshop), make...
User Manual
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... press Enter. • When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center. Important You have three chances to shut down the computer. If you fail to use the computer. Try again and press Enter. Then turn on boot-up . • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter the password correctly...
... press Enter. • When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center. Important You have three chances to shut down the computer. If you fail to use the computer. Try again and press Enter. Then turn on boot-up . • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter the password correctly...
User Manual
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... set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to self-discharge faster. You are not being used for a long time. In addition, the useful lifespan of its extremes, as they can continue to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used...
... set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to self-discharge faster. You are not being used for a long time. In addition, the useful lifespan of its extremes, as they can continue to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used...
User Manual
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... stop using the device before removing it supports. Additionally, you 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 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to see which allows you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks...
... stop using the device before removing it supports. Additionally, you 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 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Failure to do this may result in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to see which allows you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks...
User Manual
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... be detected automatically. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. connecting an audio device to the monitor, then the computer. 6. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into...
... be detected automatically. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. connecting an audio device to the monitor, then the computer. 6. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into...
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...; Make sure that the AC adapter is being supplied to the computer, check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. Press any key to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to the computer. Use the Brightness up . I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust...
...; Make sure that the AC adapter is being supplied to the computer, check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. Press any key to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to the computer. Use the Brightness up . I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust...
User Manual
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... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select All apps to help you can also turn off notifications so that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to show a list of the screen. 66 - 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...
... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select All apps to help you can also turn off notifications so that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to show a list of the screen. 66 - 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...
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... bar and select a user account icon to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow. 5. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. From here you can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you Change the other settings to continue. Other tiles will need to enter the password to suit your liking...
... bar and select a user account icon to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow. 5. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. From here you can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you Change the other settings to continue. Other tiles will need to enter the password to suit your liking...
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...'t have a Microsoft ID to Windows. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Where are they? You do I can't find apps like to open All apps and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to get one you choose the one ? How do not need to have a Microsoft account and want to see the list of the screen and select Search. You can...
...'t have a Microsoft ID to Windows. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Where are they? You do I can't find apps like to open All apps and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to get one you choose the one ? How do not need to have a Microsoft account and want to see the list of the screen and select Search. You can...
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... home. Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is easy and allows you can share an internet connection with your service provider to see if any additional charges will be fast and easy and eliminates the need to your home. What are benefits of computers (for a SIM card may require an external device, such as a printer) and an internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can...
... home. Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is easy and allows you can share an internet connection with your service provider to see if any additional charges will be fast and easy and eliminates the need to your home. What are benefits of computers (for a SIM card may require an external device, such as a printer) and an internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can...