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... your computer. The information contained in this manual. Acer Group shall not be liable for an Acer ID or sign in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Swift 3 Covers: SF314-54 / SF314-54G / SF314-56 / SF314-56G This revision: July 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply...
... your computer. The information contained in this manual. Acer Group shall not be liable for an Acer ID or sign in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Swift 3 Covers: SF314-54 / SF314-54G / SF314-56 / SF314-56G This revision: July 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply...
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...Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Special keys 14 15 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 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 29 Connecting to a wireless network...
...Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Special keys 14 15 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 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 29 Connecting to a wireless network...
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... Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the internet, you for making this page you to the clipboard. 4. Once you have connected to Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Scroll down . 6 - Basic care and tips for your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to the User's Manual. The Quick Guide...
... Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the internet, you for making this page you to the clipboard. 4. Once you have connected to Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Scroll down . 6 - Basic care and tips for your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to the User's Manual. The Quick Guide...
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...turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to shut down or sign out > Sleep. If you take care 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... on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you need to power down . Do not place it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. ...
...turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to shut down or sign out > Sleep. If you take care 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... on top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you need to power down . Do not place it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. ...
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... ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up to access Cortana up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your device) Camera for far-field technology that the camera is active. 3 Screen Displays computer output. A light next to the camera indicates that allows users to 4 meters away. (depending on your new Acer computer. Screen view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description ● Internal digital microphone for sound recording. 1 Microphones ● 4 array microphones for video...
... ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up to access Cortana up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your device) Camera for far-field technology that the camera is active. 3 Screen Displays computer output. A light next to the camera indicates that allows users to 4 meters away. (depending on your new Acer computer. Screen view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description ● Internal digital microphone for sound recording. 1 Microphones ● 4 array microphones for video...
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12 - Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Your Acer notebook tour Right view 1 2 34 # Icon Item Description Accepts one card can operate at a time. 2 USB port Connects to USB devices. Only one Secure Digital (SD) 1 SD card reader card. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
12 - Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Your Acer notebook tour Right view 1 2 34 # Icon Item Description Accepts one card can operate at a time. 2 USB port Connects to USB devices. Only one Secure Digital (SD) 1 SD card reader card. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
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... save power. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. The keys function as a calculator (complete with an icon. 14 - Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to turn keyboard functions on / off . Use this mode when you can use to do a lot of each key is clearly marked with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Airplane mode Turns on and off the computer's network devices.
... save power. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. The keys function as a calculator (complete with an icon. 14 - Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to turn keyboard functions on / off . Use this mode when you can use to do a lot of each key is clearly marked with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Airplane mode Turns on and off the computer's network devices.
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... Add Bluetooth or other devices. You only need to turn on its Bluetooth adapter. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter 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 by default. For your computer, this may be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to enable/disable it must be "paired" with your devices owner's manual to...
... Add Bluetooth or other devices. You only need to turn on its Bluetooth adapter. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter 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 by default. For your computer, this may be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to enable/disable it must be "paired" with your devices owner's manual to...
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... cable company -- Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to the internet. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to do so by default and Windows will allow you to connect your computer to turn on your wireless network on or off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You can use the network management options to the internet. All wireless devices must be prohibited. that will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service...
... cable company -- Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to the internet. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to do so by default and Windows will allow you to connect your computer to turn on your wireless network on or off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You can use the network management options to the internet. All wireless devices must be prohibited. that will detect and display a list of connections, and getting connected to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service...
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... a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on boot parameter is set, a prompt appears when you fail to enter a password. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to access the BIOS utility...
... a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on boot parameter is set, a prompt appears when you fail to enter a password. Press and hold the power button for four seconds to access the BIOS utility...
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... power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start from Sleep. Your computer will take longer to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off , your computer's battery. If you prefer to the computer, and video memory. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Choose what the power buttons...
... power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start from Sleep. Your computer will take longer to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off , your computer's battery. If you prefer to the computer, and video memory. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Choose what the power buttons...
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... effective life. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). You are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Failure to follow this conditioning process for a long time. An embedded battery has a life span of more you use ; Warning Do not expose battery packs to draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge.
... effective life. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). You are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Failure to follow this conditioning process for a long time. An embedded battery has a life span of more you use ; Warning Do not expose battery packs to draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge.
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... damage to a single USB port. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 53 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. Important When removing a USB storage device, you to stop using the device before removing it supports. Consult your peripheral. Additionally, 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. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to your device's documentation to see which...
... damage to a single USB port. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 53 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. Important When removing a USB storage device, you to stop using the device before removing it supports. Consult your peripheral. Additionally, 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. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to your device's documentation to see which...
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..." port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. 56 - Check that allows you to plug in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow any setup instructions in stereo headphones or powered speakers; connecting an audio device to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on power to the headphone port disables the built-in microphone. Turn on the desktop and select Display settings. connecting a microphone disables the...
..." port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. 56 - Check that allows you to plug in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Follow any setup instructions in stereo headphones or powered speakers; connecting an audio device to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on power to the headphone port disables the built-in microphone. Turn on the desktop and select Display settings. connecting a microphone disables the...
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... be low and unable to an external monitor. I turned on the screen. If power is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to the computer (if your computer on . If pressing a key does not turn your computer has a power indicator, it and press Ctrl + Alt...
... be low and unable to an external monitor. I turned on the screen. If power is being supplied to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be muted. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to the computer (if your computer on . If pressing a key does not turn your computer has a power indicator, it and press Ctrl + Alt...
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... original settings. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port and the corresponding port on the system will be erased. The printer does not work. • Make sure that it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker...
... original settings. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port and the corresponding port on the system will be erased. The printer does not work. • Make sure that it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker...
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... can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you get to continue. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. You can launch apps. You can turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to Start? From here you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to unlock...
... can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you get to continue. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. You can launch apps. You can turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to Start? From here you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to unlock...
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...-click on or off • Select lock screen apps. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Can I personalize the Lock screen? Frequently asked questions - 63 Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Select Add a folder and open by default). To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Right-click on Start. You can . Change the other settings to suit your needs.
...-click on or off • Select lock screen apps. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Can I personalize the Lock screen? Frequently asked questions - 63 Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Select Add a folder and open by default). To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Right-click on Start. You can . Change the other settings to suit your needs.
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... PC to open all apps list and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com You can sync data across different machines you already use to sign in to using a Microsoft ID. Do I get one ? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Type the...
... PC to open all apps list and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com You can sync data across different machines you already use to sign in to using a Microsoft ID. Do I get one ? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Type the...
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... cables through walls and ceilings. Also you and other computers in DSL modem that share a common communications line and resources. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you access to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Components of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is easy and allows you set up a LAN using wires. When you to a high speed DSL internet connection. Internet and online security - 71 Network connections A LAN...
... cables through walls and ceilings. Also you and other computers in DSL modem that share a common communications line and resources. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you access to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Components of a wireless LAN To set up a wireless network is easy and allows you set up a LAN using wires. When you to a high speed DSL internet connection. Internet and online security - 71 Network connections A LAN...