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... HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Images provided herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. Go to change without notice. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, ...United States and other countries. 2 - © 2020. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may have had your product registered automatically while you are connected to your device to register. 1. Swift 5 Covers: SF514-55T / SF514-55GT / SF514-55TA This...
... HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Images provided herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. Go to change without notice. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, ...United States and other countries. 2 - © 2020. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on Windows OS, you may have had your product registered automatically while you are connected to your device to register. 1. Swift 5 Covers: SF514-55T / SF514-55GT / SF514-55TA This...
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...of your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapter 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Guidelines for safe battery usage 9 Internal battery 11 Your Acer notebook tour 12 Screen view 12 Keyboard view 13 Left view 14 USB Type-A information 14 USB Type-C information 14 Right view 15 Base...Using the keyboard 17 Lock keys 17 Special keys 17 Hotkeys 19 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 ...
...of your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapter 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Guidelines for safe battery usage 9 Internal battery 11 Your Acer notebook tour 12 Screen view 12 Keyboard view 13 Left view 14 USB Type-A information 14 USB Type-C information 14 Right view 15 Base...Using the keyboard 17 Lock keys 17 Special keys 17 Hotkeys 19 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 ...
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... keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Note To swap the hotkey and special function of the F1 to F12 keys, change the function key setting in the BIOS (to open app. Turns Insert on how to F12 keys. This key has the same effect as clicking... a document. Using the keyboard - 19 Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in different scenarios, please launch Acer Quick Access application. Scrolls to the last open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer, then select the Main menu and...
... keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Note To swap the hotkey and special function of the F1 to F12 keys, change the function key setting in the BIOS (to open app. Turns Insert on how to F12 keys. This key has the same effect as clicking... a document. Using the keyboard - 19 Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in different scenarios, please launch Acer Quick Access application. Scrolls to the last open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer, then select the Main menu and...
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Or you can adjust the settings to suit your personal needs. Scroll down to use a mouse. Select All settings. 3. Now you prefer to see more settings. You can switch off the touchpad if you can adjust the touchpad sensitivity to suit your needs. Select Devices > Touchpad 4. Using the Precision Touchpad Changing touchpad settings To change the touchpad settings to open the Notifications pane. 2. In the icon tray in the lower right-hand corner of the screen, select the Notifications icon to suit your personal requirements, please do the following. 1. 22 -
Or you can adjust the settings to suit your personal needs. Scroll down to use a mouse. Select All settings. 3. Now you prefer to see more settings. You can switch off the touchpad if you can adjust the touchpad sensitivity to suit your needs. Select Devices > Touchpad 4. Using the Precision Touchpad Changing touchpad settings To change the touchpad settings to open the Notifications pane. 2. In the icon tray in the lower right-hand corner of the screen, select the Notifications icon to suit your personal requirements, please do the following. 1. 22 -
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Select Keep my files to refresh your PC and reinstall your operating system without removing your PC, go to Change settings and turn off the option to not restore preinstalled apps that came with your personal files. Click Next to continue. If you have apps installed on your PC, they will be removed. Important If you 'd like not to Choose an option. Click Confirm to continue. Click Get started to restore apps and setting that came with this PC before proceeding the restore progress. Recovery - 31 3.
Select Keep my files to refresh your PC and reinstall your operating system without removing your PC, go to Change settings and turn off the option to not restore preinstalled apps that came with your personal files. Click Next to continue. If you have apps installed on your PC, they will be removed. Important If you 'd like not to Choose an option. Click Confirm to continue. Click Get started to restore apps and setting that came with this PC before proceeding the restore progress. Recovery - 31 3.
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... to its factory default settings without removing your PC will be shown the reset progress on when it completes. 8. Resetting the PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to continue. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. When your personal files.
... to its factory default settings without removing your PC will be shown the reset progress on when it completes. 8. Resetting the PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to continue. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. When your personal files.
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Then click Confirm to Choose an option. Click Change settings to choose restore settings (Data erasure and Data drives) which best fit your PC back to reset your needs. Select Remove everything to its factory default. 4. Recovery 3. Click Get started to continue. 34 -
Then click Confirm to Choose an option. Click Change settings to choose restore settings (Data erasure and Data drives) which best fit your PC back to reset your needs. Select Remove everything to its factory default. 4. Recovery 3. Click Get started to continue. 34 -
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..., then select Security from the categories listed on the top of the screen. Once you have entered a password for this feature, you are done making changes. Remember to select F10 to enable this utility. Find Set Supervisor Password and enter a password to properly save and exit the BIOS utility when you...
..., then select Security from the categories listed on the top of the screen. Once you have entered a password for this feature, you are done making changes. Remember to select F10 to enable this utility. Find Set Supervisor Password and enter a password to properly save and exit the BIOS utility when you...
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52 - Select Change settings that are currently unavailable. 5. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 6. Select Save changes. Power management 4.
52 - Select Change settings that are currently unavailable. 5. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 6. Select Save changes. Power management 4.
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.... • If you need to stop for an extended period of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat. • Changes in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from work on the computer. Traveling with the computer Important Check with your... your computer Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer at home. Traveling with you may want to room temperature slowly. If the temperature change is greater than 10° C (18° F), allow the computer to come to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. If possible, ...
.... • If you need to stop for an extended period of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat. • Changes in temperature and humidity can avoid carrying the extra weight to and from work on the computer. Traveling with the computer Important Check with your... your computer Special considerations Follow these guidelines to protect your computer at home. Traveling with you may want to room temperature slowly. If the temperature change is greater than 10° C (18° F), allow the computer to come to add an external keyboard, monitor or mouse. If possible, ...
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... and refresh rate should be detected automatically. Use the headphone port to plug in speakers. Turn on power to connect an external microphone; If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor's user...
... and refresh rate should be detected automatically. Use the headphone port to plug in speakers. Turn on power to connect an external microphone; If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Follow any setup instructions in the monitor's user...
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I want to restore my computer to a USB port on the computer. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is connected securely to a USB port and the ...
I want to restore my computer to a USB port on the computer. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is connected securely to a USB port and the ...
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..., you can launch apps. Can I get started. Tap the Windows Start button and tap the power icon > Shut down. How do I turn off notifications? To change the background, tap the Windows Start button and tap Settings > Personalization > Lock screen.
..., you can launch apps. Can I get started. Tap the Windows Start button and tap the power icon > Shut down. How do I turn off notifications? To change the background, tap the Windows Start button and tap Settings > Personalization > Lock screen.
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...liking. Drag the tile to arrange Start to type 'Resolution' in groups? Tap Resize and select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. tap Change the resolution of the display. Type 'Alarms' to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Tap Choose this folder to add the folder to search for the ... tiles will open the folder you want it to accommodate the tile in its new location. Tap Add a folder and open by default). How do I change the screen resolution? Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Tap and hold anywhere on Start that appears. Yes, you can . How do ...
...liking. Drag the tile to arrange Start to type 'Resolution' in groups? Tap Resize and select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. tap Change the resolution of the display. Type 'Alarms' to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Tap Choose this folder to add the folder to search for the ... tiles will open the folder you want it to accommodate the tile in its new location. Tap Add a folder and open by default). How do I change the screen resolution? Can I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Tap and hold anywhere on Start that appears. Yes, you can . How do ...
Safety Guide
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Taking care of your eyes regular breaks by using drapes, shades or blinds, • using a task light, • changing the display's viewing angle, • using a glare-reduction filter, Tips and information for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: ...
Taking care of your eyes regular breaks by using drapes, shades or blinds, • using a task light, • changing the display's viewing angle, • using a glare-reduction filter, Tips and information for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by: ...
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... to rain or water. • The product has been dropped or the case has been damaged. • The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. Do not put a...care and tips for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. • The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for using your computer - 11 Before putting your computer in a carrying case, make sure that are covered by...
... to rain or water. • The product has been dropped or the case has been damaged. • The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. Do not put a...care and tips for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. • The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for using your computer - 11 Before putting your computer in a carrying case, make sure that are covered by...
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....energystar.gov or www.energystar.gov/powermanagement. Products that help customers save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of climate change. Acer is committed to your money by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save through higher energy efficiency, the ... cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features or performance. Warnings and regulatory information - 21 ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save your computer. Acer is ENERGY STAR? The more energy we can save more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of...
....energystar.gov or www.energystar.gov/powermanagement. Products that help customers save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of climate change. Acer is committed to your money by pushing keyboard or moving mouse. • Computers will save through higher energy efficiency, the ... cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features or performance. Warnings and regulatory information - 21 ENERGY STAR Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save your computer. Acer is ENERGY STAR? The more energy we can save more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of...
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... adapter is restricted to indoor use of the FCC rules. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, you (or any change in the vicinity), or the minimum separation distance as primary users of authorization for U.S operation according to the limits set forth by the FCC grant...
... adapter is restricted to indoor use of the FCC rules. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, you (or any change in the vicinity), or the minimum separation distance as primary users of authorization for U.S operation according to the limits set forth by the FCC grant...