Safety Guide
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... outlet and refer servicing to dangerous voltage points or other controls may expose you to qualified service personnel when: • The power cord or plug is turned on. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in performance, indicating a need for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. 10 - Note Adjust only those controls that it is...
... outlet and refer servicing to dangerous voltage points or other controls may expose you to qualified service personnel when: • The power cord or plug is turned on. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in performance, indicating a need for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. 10 - Note Adjust only those controls that it is...
User Manual
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.... Register your product. Some features described in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Install any required updates. 4. Images provided herein are connected to change without notice. The information contained in if you are for reference only and may not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Sign up for...
.... Register your product. Some features described in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Install any required updates. 4. Images provided herein are connected to change without notice. The information contained in if you are for reference only and may not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Sign up for...
User Manual
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...13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 23 Reset this PC and keep my files....... 23 Reset this PC and remove everything 24 Using a Bluetooth connection 27 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .. 27 Enable Bluetooth and add a device . 27 Connecting to the Internet 30 Connecting to a wireless network. 30 Connecting to a wireless LAN 30 Connecting with...
...13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 23 Reset this PC and keep my files....... 23 Reset this PC and remove everything 24 Using a Bluetooth connection 27 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .. 27 Enable Bluetooth and add a device . 27 Connecting to the Internet 30 Connecting to a wireless network. 30 Connecting to a wireless LAN 30 Connecting with...
User Manual
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... can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Once you for making this page you use your Predator notebook, we have designed a set of your computer can download updates for meeting your computer. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to be listed. Your guides To help...
... can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Once you for making this page you use your Predator notebook, we have designed a set of your computer can download updates for meeting your computer. First things first FIRST THINGS FIRST We would like to be listed. Your guides To help...
User Manual
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...-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down. If you can put it to magnetic fields. Note If you cannot power off , do 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 , you need to power down the...
...-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down. If you can put it to magnetic fields. Note If you cannot power off , do 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 , you need to power down the...
User Manual
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... built-in numeric mode. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows keys and hotkeys. Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is in touchpad on and off the computer's network devices. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you can use to turn keyboard functions on and off to save power. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Fn + F5 Fn + F6 Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both...
... built-in numeric mode. Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows keys and hotkeys. Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is in touchpad on and off the computer's network devices. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you can use to turn keyboard functions on and off to save power. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Fn + F5 Fn + F6 Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both...
User Manual
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... without removing your personal files. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. You will reinstall Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your personal files. Resetting the PC will be shown the reset progress on when it completes. 8. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to continue. 5. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. 2. The screen will turn off during the reset process...
... without removing your personal files. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. You will reinstall Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your personal files. Resetting the PC will be shown the reset progress on when it completes. 8. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to continue. 5. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. 2. The screen will turn off during the reset process...
User Manual
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... computer's Bluetooth adapter. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must first be authenticated for security purposes. To use Bluetooth, you to enable/disable it 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. 2. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Note Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. After that, simply turning on its Bluetooth adapter. To enable your devices owner's manual to...
... computer's Bluetooth adapter. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must first be authenticated for security purposes. To use Bluetooth, you to enable/disable it 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. 2. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Note Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. After that, simply turning on its Bluetooth adapter. To enable your devices owner's manual to...
User Manual
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... setup. Once connected to set up for you can access the internet. usually a phone or cable company -- Select your internet connection itself. Your computer's built-in network features make it is safe to the internet. For detailed information, please refer to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is turned on page 80. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to Network connections on by default and Windows will allow you 'll need to sign up internet service. Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless...
... setup. Once connected to set up for you can access the internet. usually a phone or cable company -- Select your internet connection itself. Your computer's built-in network features make it is safe to the internet. For detailed information, please refer to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is turned on page 80. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to Network connections on by default and Windows will allow you 'll need to sign up internet service. Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless...
User Manual
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... overview of the CPU and GPU. 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. 34 - You can also change fan behavior, select a lighting profile, change Acer TrueHarmonyTM mode and change overclocking levels (see Overclocking on your apps quickly. Note The temperatures listed may vary...
... overview of the CPU and GPU. 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. 34 - You can also change fan behavior, select a lighting profile, change Acer TrueHarmonyTM mode and change overclocking levels (see Overclocking on your apps quickly. Note The temperatures listed may vary...
User Manual
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... User Password is set and the password on boot-up . • Type the User Password and press Enter to shut down the computer. Important You have three chances to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Then turn on the computer again, and try again. Important Do not forget your dealer or an authorized service center. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type...
... User Password is set and the password on boot-up . • Type the User Password and press Enter to shut down the computer. Important You have three chances to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Then turn on the computer again, and try again. Important Do not forget your dealer or an authorized service center. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type...
User Manual
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... devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start from Sleep. These checks will slowly drain your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to the computer, and video memory. Select Additional power settings. 3. If no activity is off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for signals to conserve energy. 50 - Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to start. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button...
... devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start from Sleep. These checks will slowly drain your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to the computer, and video memory. Select Additional power settings. 3. If no activity is off Fast startup: Note If Fast startup is detected for signals to conserve energy. 50 - Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to start. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button...
User Manual
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... the battery to draw power. Failure to follow this conditioning process for a long time. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Battery pack - 53 6. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. An embedded battery has a life span of its extremes, as they can continue to its effective life. In addition, the useful lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge...
... the battery to draw power. Failure to follow this conditioning process for a long time. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Battery pack - 53 6. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. An embedded battery has a life span of its extremes, as they can continue to its effective life. In addition, the useful lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge...
User Manual
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... 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. 62 - Note Two USB standards are currently available on Predator computers have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports have a blue tongue. USB 2.0 ports on Predator...
... 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. 62 - Note Two USB standards are currently available on Predator computers have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports have a blue tongue. USB 2.0 ports on Predator...
User Manual
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... monitor power switch is turned off. 2. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Follow any setup instructions in speakers. connecting an audio device to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Use the microphone port to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers; These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on power to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Headphones and microphone...
... monitor power switch is turned off. 2. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Follow any setup instructions in speakers. connecting an audio device to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Use the microphone port to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers; These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on power to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Headphones and microphone...
User Manual
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...; If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. If power is a list of your computer. Press any key to turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn the display back on the battery, it may be set to an external monitor. Frequently asked questions...
...; If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to the power outlet. If power is a list of your computer. Press any key to turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn the display back on the battery, it may be set to an external monitor. Frequently asked questions...
User Manual
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... take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to enable/disable. How do I turn off my computer? You can launch apps. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to unlock the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that...
... take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to enable/disable. How do I turn off my computer? You can launch apps. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to unlock the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that...
User Manual
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... open the folder you can . Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Right-click on Start. 72 - Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. Change the other settings to an existing group on a tile and select Resize. Frequently asked questions Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. How do I set up the lock screen...
... open the folder you can . Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Right-click on Start. 72 - Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. Change the other settings to an existing group on a tile and select Resize. Frequently asked questions Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. How do I set up the lock screen...
User Manual
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Select Advanced 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 not need one? If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. Where can sync data across different machines you sign in to using a Microsoft ID. How do I get more...
Select Advanced 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 not need one? If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. Where can sync data across different machines you sign in to using a Microsoft ID. How do I get more...
User Manual
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... card slot, you set up a LAN using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Internet and online security internet while away from home. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with your service provider to the network, for example a printer or scanner. Before using wires. Setting...
... card slot, you set up a LAN using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). Internet and online security internet while away from home. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with your service provider to the network, for example a printer or scanner. Before using wires. Setting...