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... are for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Swift 3 Covers: SF314-57 / SF314-57G This revision: August 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to the Internet. 2. Images provided herein are connected to your Acer product 1. Install any required updates. 4. The information contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of...
... are for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Swift 3 Covers: SF314-57 / SF314-57G This revision: August 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to the Internet. 2. Images provided herein are connected to your Acer product 1. Install any required updates. 4. The information contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of...
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... 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Special keys 14 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...
... 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Special keys 14 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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... mobile computing needs. For more productive, please refer to thank you for making this page you get started with setting up your computer. The link will automatically detect your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you can help you use your Acer notebook, we have connected to the internet, you can download updates for using your computer Turning your computer's serial number and SNID...
... mobile computing needs. For more productive, please refer to thank you for making this page you get started with setting up your computer. The link will automatically detect your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you can help you use your Acer notebook, we have connected to the internet, you can download updates for using your computer Turning your computer's serial number and SNID...
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... top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when 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 > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator...
... top of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when 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 > Shut down or sign out > Sleep. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator...
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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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Your Acer notebook tour Right view 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. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. 12 - Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status.
Your Acer notebook tour Right view 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. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. 12 - Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status.
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... the screen brightness. 14 - Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is clearly marked with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on / off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to do a lot of each key is on and off . Use this mode when you can use to save power. The function of numeric data entry. Flight mode Turns on...
... the screen brightness. 14 - Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is clearly marked with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Icon Function Description Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on / off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to do a lot of each key is on and off . Use this mode when you can use to save power. The function of numeric data entry. Flight mode Turns on...
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... Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. 2. Recovery 4. You will turn back on the screen. Click Reset to Choose an option. Your PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your personal files. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to continue. 5. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. The screen will have been reset back to their factory defaults and remove...
... Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. 2. Recovery 4. You will turn back on the screen. Click Reset to Choose an option. Your PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your personal files. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to continue. 5. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. The screen will have been reset back to their factory defaults and remove...
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... need to pair once. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on both devices. Bluetooth is enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. To use Bluetooth, you must be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it 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 available). Using a Bluetooth connection - 27 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth...
... need to pair once. To enable your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on both devices. Bluetooth is enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. To use Bluetooth, you must be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible to other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to enable/disable it 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 available). Using a Bluetooth connection - 27 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth...
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...'s wireless devices only when informed that turns the network connection on /off . The ISP will install a small box, a router or modem, that will allow you 'll need to do so by default and Windows will have to go to your wireless network on or off or control what is safe to sign up internet service. You can use the network management options to the internet. Your computer's built-in order to connect...
...'s wireless devices only when informed that turns the network connection on /off . The ISP will install a small box, a router or modem, that will allow you 'll need to do so by default and Windows will have to go to your wireless network on or off or control what is safe to sign up internet service. You can use the network management options to the internet. Your computer's built-in order to connect...
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... computer's battery. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Your computer will slowly drain your computer will take longer to start . System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This...
... computer's battery. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Your computer will slowly drain your computer will take longer to start . System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This...
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... set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Higher temperatures cause the battery to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries...
... set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are advised to self-discharge faster. • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Higher temperatures cause the battery to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries...
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... the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. 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 can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Failure...
... the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. 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 can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks), or any other devices through a USB port. Failure...
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... to connect audio devices. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on the computer. 3. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Note To access the display controls, right...
... to connect audio devices. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on the computer. 3. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Note To access the display controls, right...
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... before trying to turn the display back on the battery, it will be muted. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to save power. Use the Brightness up . Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to an external monitor. I turned on the screen. Check the following...
... before trying to turn the display back on the battery, it will be muted. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be low and unable to save power. Use the Brightness up . Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to an external monitor. I turned on the screen. Check the following...
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... jack on the system will be loose. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Note If your computer. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Frequently asked questions icon in the taskbar. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is important to a USB port on the printer. Try attaching an external keyboard...
... jack on the system will be loose. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. Note If your computer. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Frequently asked questions icon in the taskbar. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is important to a USB port on the printer. Try attaching an external keyboard...
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... bar and select a user account icon to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. You can launch apps. From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can also turn off the computer by notifications. Selecting it will need to enter the password to show a list of installed apps on the...
... bar and select a user account icon to enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. You can launch apps. From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can also turn off the computer by notifications. Selecting it will need to enter the password to show a list of installed apps on the...
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... Pin to Start to suit your needs. Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. Can I personalize the Lock screen? Frequently asked questions - 63 Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Yes, you quick status and notifications to create a new group on or off • Select lock screen apps. Can I arrange tiles in its new location. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. You...
... Pin to Start to suit your needs. Under Lock screen, select Slideshow. 3. Can I personalize the Lock screen? Frequently asked questions - 63 Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Yes, you quick status and notifications to create a new group on or off • Select lock screen apps. Can I arrange tiles in its new location. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. You...
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... information? 66 - You do not need 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. Select Advanced options to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I need a Microsoft ID to configure the settings. Where can sync data across different...
... information? 66 - You do not need 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. Select Advanced options to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I need a Microsoft ID to configure the settings. Where can sync data across different...
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... network to share access to files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. When you set up a network, you need to their Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a LAN using wires. Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you and other computers in DSL modem that share a common communications line and resources. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network...
... network to share access to files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. When you set up a network, you need to their Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a LAN using wires. Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you and other computers in DSL modem that share a common communications line and resources. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network...