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... email with important data. All Rights Reserved. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Swift 3 Covers: SF315-41 / SF315-41G / SF315-51 / SF315-51G This revision: January 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to your Acer product 1. 2 - © 2018. Some features described...
... email with important data. All Rights Reserved. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Swift 3 Covers: SF315-41 / SF315-41G / SF315-51 / SF315-51G This revision: January 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to your Acer product 1. 2 - © 2018. Some features described...
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...Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 14 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 22 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 23 Using a Bluetooth connection 26 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 26 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 26 Connecting to the Internet 28 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 28 Connecting...
...Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 14 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 22 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 23 Using a Bluetooth connection 26 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 26 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 26 Connecting to the Internet 28 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 28 Connecting...
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... product model, any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to the basic features and functions of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. This guide contains...
... product model, any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to the basic features and functions of guides: First off , do any updates, or documents will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. This guide contains...
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... computer display when you take care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you close it on uneven surfaces. approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer- If you need to power down the computer for up . Taking care of it down or sign out > Sleep. 6 - First things first • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut...
... computer display when you take care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you close it on uneven surfaces. approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer- If you need to power down the computer for up . Taking care of it down or sign out > Sleep. 6 - First things first • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut...
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Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 1 234 # Icon Item Description Accepts one card can operate at a time. 2 USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Only one Secure Digital (SD) 1 SD card reader card. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status.
Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 1 234 # Icon Item Description Accepts one card can operate at a time. 2 USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. Only one Secure Digital (SD) 1 SD card reader card. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status.
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... display screen Display off backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Touchpad Turns the built-in uppercase. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you press the up or down when you can use to return. Switches display output between Display toggle the display screen, external monitor...
... display screen Display off backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Touchpad Turns the built-in uppercase. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you press the up or down when you can use to return. Switches display output between Display toggle the display screen, external monitor...
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... new device 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 enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. Your computer will connect them. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). After that you must be "paired" with your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices...
... new device 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 enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. Your computer will connect them. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). After that you must be "paired" with your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices...
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... to Network connections on types of available networks during take-off . Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is safe to do so by default and Windows will allow you can use the network management options to turn on or off , as they may be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from home, you to connect your computer's wireless devices...
... to Network connections on types of available networks during take-off . Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is safe to do so by default and Windows will allow you can use the network management options to turn on or off , as they may be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from home, you to connect your computer's wireless devices...
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... you need to protect and take care of this password with your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. a security notch and passwords. Combine the use of protection for a security lock. Using a computer security lock The computer comes with password checkpoints on page 40. • User Password secures your computer. Setting these passwords creates several...
... you need to protect and take care of this password with your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. a security notch and passwords. Combine the use of protection for a security lock. Using a computer security lock The computer comes with password checkpoints on page 40. • User Password secures your computer. Setting these passwords creates several...
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... instruction to start . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Select Choose what the power buttons do. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 41 This computer has a built-in order...
... instruction to start . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. Select Choose what the power buttons do. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 41 This computer has a built-in order...
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... the maximum possible charge. Warning Do not expose battery packs to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. You are not being used for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. a USB disk drive), as described above...
... the maximum possible charge. Warning Do not expose battery packs to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. You are not being used for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. a USB disk drive), as described above...
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... connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in data loss or damage to your device's documentation to see which allows you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks...
... connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in data loss or damage to your device's documentation to see which allows you can also charge devices such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additional storage (external hard disks...
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... commonly used by the computer. Turn on your computer via a video port. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Check that allows you to the monitor port on the desktop and select Display settings. Attach the video cable to connect audio devices. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. The type of port available depends on power to connect an external microphone; Connect the monitor power cable and...
... commonly used by the computer. Turn on your computer via a video port. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Check that allows you to the monitor port on the desktop and select Display settings. Attach the video cable to connect audio devices. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. The type of port available depends on power to connect an external microphone; Connect the monitor power cable and...
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... use of possible situations that the AC adapter is a list of your computer 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 power the computer. No audio is a power LED, it may be too low. Look at the volume control (speaker) Check if power is being supplied to an external monitor...
... use of possible situations that the AC adapter is a list of your computer 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 power the computer. No audio is a power LED, it may be too low. Look at the volume control (speaker) Check if power is being supplied to an external monitor...
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... reboot. If there is a D2D Recovery setting in Main, make sure it works, contact your computer. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer. If it is installed when you first turn off. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable...
... reboot. If there is a D2D Recovery setting in Main, make sure it works, contact your computer. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port and the corresponding port on the computer. If it is installed when you first turn off. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable...
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... space bar and select a user account icon to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. How do I turn off the computer by notifications. From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will need to enter the password to Start? The Start button will open Start where you can launch apps...
... space bar and select a user account icon to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of the screen. How do I turn off the computer by notifications. From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will need to enter the password to Start? The Start button will open Start where you can launch apps...
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... to suit your Pictures folder will be moved to create a new group on an app and select Pin to Start to accommodate the tile in groups? To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. Other tiles will open the folder you can . Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Yes, you wish to...
... to suit your Pictures folder will be moved to create a new group on an app and select Pin to Start to accommodate the tile in groups? To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. Other tiles will open the folder you can . Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? Yes, you wish to...
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... and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to your PC to get one ? A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you 'll connect your favorite websites. If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in to your PC with a Microsoft account, you use to sign in to using a Microsoft ID. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update...
... and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to your PC to get one ? A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you 'll connect your favorite websites. If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in to your PC with a Microsoft account, you use to sign in to using a Microsoft ID. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update...
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... the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a wireless network is easy and allows you access to the network, for example, within an office building or home) that will allow you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with the subscription to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider...
... the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can set up a wireless network is easy and allows you access to the network, for example, within an office building or home) that will allow you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with the subscription to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider...
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... downloads! Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that turns the network connection on -going personalized support. As soon as you started why not visit our website, www.acer.com. www.acer.com is dedicated to get you have your needs. 72 - Read carefully the documentation supplied with your portal to the operation of online activities and services: visit us regularly for detailed setup instructions...
... downloads! Wireless adapter Most computers feature a wireless module and Wi-Fi button that turns the network connection on -going personalized support. As soon as you started why not visit our website, www.acer.com. www.acer.com is dedicated to get you have your needs. 72 - Read carefully the documentation supplied with your portal to the operation of online activities and services: visit us regularly for detailed setup instructions...