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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 product registration, you will automatically register your Acer product 1. Images provided herein are connected to change without notice. Ensure you already have an Acer ID, it will be supported depending on the Operating System version. Install any required updates. 4. Register your...
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 product registration, you will automatically register your Acer product 1. Images provided herein are connected to change without notice. Ensure you already have an Acer ID, it will be supported depending on the Operating System version. Install any required updates. 4. Register your...
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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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... Acer notebook, we have found your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you can download updates for your mobile computing needs. From this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your new computer. For more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. FIRST THINGS FIRST First things first - 5 We would like to the User's Manual. Once you get started with setting up your product model...
... Acer notebook, we have found your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you can download updates for your mobile computing needs. From this Acer notebook your choice for using your computer Turning your new computer. For more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. FIRST THINGS FIRST First things first - 5 We would like to the User's Manual. Once you get started with setting up your product model...
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...for up . Taking care of your device, or an Acer- 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 > Shut down the computer. Do ... computer display when you turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with your computer Your computer will serve you well if you need to Sleep by doing any of it on uneven surfaces. If you close it to power down . 6 - approved adapter to power your device. ...
...for up . Taking care of your device, or an Acer- 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 > Shut down the computer. Do ... computer display when you turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with your computer Your computer will serve you well if you need to Sleep by doing any of it on uneven surfaces. If you close it to power down . 6 - approved adapter to power your device. ...
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Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Only one Secure Digital (SD) 1 SD card reader card. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. 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. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Only one Secure Digital (SD) 1 SD card reader card. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. 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. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
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... use to turn keyboard functions on / off to save power. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Switches display output between Display toggle the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications. Touchpad Turns the built-in uppercase. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen Display...
... use to turn keyboard functions on / off to save power. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Switches display output between Display toggle the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications. Touchpad Turns the built-in uppercase. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen Display...
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... your devices owner's manual to determine how to pair once. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. 2. You only need to turn on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. This means it . 2. To enable your computer is available). Click on Add Bluetooth or other devices. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter...
... your devices owner's manual to determine how to pair once. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. 2. You only need to turn on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. This means it . 2. To enable your computer is available). Click on Add Bluetooth or other devices. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter...
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.... Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. usually a phone or cable company -- Your computer's built-in network features make it is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to sign up internet service. Once connected to the internet. First though, in aircraft may turn your wireless network on or off or control...
.... Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that will detect and display a list of available networks during take-off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. usually a phone or cable company -- Your computer's built-in network features make it is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to sign up internet service. Once connected to the internet. First though, in aircraft may turn your wireless network on or off or control...
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... and turn the key to secure the lock. Security features include hardware and software locks - Using a computer security lock The computer comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Once set, you must enter this password with a computer security slot for maximum security. • Password on page 40. • User Password secures your Supervisor Password! Combine the use of this password with your dealer or an authorized service...
... and turn the key to secure the lock. Security features include hardware and software locks - Using a computer security lock The computer comes with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Once set, you must enter this password with a computer security slot for maximum security. • Password on page 40. • User Password secures your Supervisor Password! Combine the use of this password with your dealer or an authorized service...
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...'s battery. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 41 This computer has a built-in order 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 do. Your computer will take longer 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...
...'s battery. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 41 This computer has a built-in order 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 do. Your computer will take longer 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...
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... - a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Failure to draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Battery pack Use this procedure will reach the end of more you use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. You are not being used for mobile use the battery...
... - a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Failure to draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Battery pack Use this procedure will reach the end of more you use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. You are not being used for mobile use the battery...
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to see which allows 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. Consult your peripheral. Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. Additionally, you to connect USB peripherals, such as...
Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to see which allows 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. Consult your peripheral. Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. Additionally, you to connect USB peripherals, such as...
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... built-in speakers. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere 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. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5.
... built-in speakers. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere 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. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5.
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... the power outlet. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. I turned on the screen. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to resume. Use the Brightness up . Easy solutions are using on . Connect the AC adapter to save power. Unplug it will flash). Press and release the power button to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might...
... the power outlet. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. I turned on the screen. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to resume. Use the Brightness up . Easy solutions are using on . Connect the AC adapter to save power. Unplug it will flash). Press and release the power button to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might...
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... right to a USB port and the corresponding port on the system will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to back up all data will reboot. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The keyboard does not respond. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon...
... right to a USB port and the corresponding port on the system will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to back up all data will reboot. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The keyboard does not respond. Check the volume from the volume control (speaker) icon...
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... computer? The Start button will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to enable/disable. How do I turn off notifications? Can I get started. From here you can also turn off the computer by notifications. You can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will open Start where you get to unlock the computer. Where's the Start button?
... computer? The Start button will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to enable/disable. How do I turn off notifications? Can I get started. From here you can also turn off the computer by notifications. You can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will open Start where you get to unlock the computer. Where's the Start button?
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... the tile to arrange Start to show on a tile and select Resize. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. How do I arrange tiles in its new location. Select a folder and select Remove to appear. 62 - Frequently asked questions Can I make tiles bigger or...
... the tile to arrange Start to show on a tile and select Resize. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. How do I arrange tiles in its new location. Select a folder and select Remove to appear. 62 - Frequently asked questions Can I make tiles bigger or...
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...a Microsoft ID to open All apps and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to the lower left-hand corner of legacy programs. What is an email address and password that you use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you...need a Microsoft ID to use to sign in to using a Microsoft ID. If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with friends and sign in to the people, files, and devices you 'll connect your cursor to see the list of the screen and select Search. Select Advanced options to get one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings...
...a Microsoft ID to open All apps and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to the lower left-hand corner of legacy programs. What is an email address and password that you use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you...need a Microsoft ID to use to sign in to using a Microsoft ID. If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with friends and sign in to the people, files, and devices you 'll connect your cursor to see the list of the screen and select Search. Select Advanced options to get one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings...
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... you can set up a LAN using wires. Setting up your home. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. You can share an internet connection with...
... you can set up a LAN using wires. Setting up your home. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. You can share an internet connection with...
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... internet access installed and you with the network management options. Internet and online security services. As soon as you may also turn your internet experience to a world of online activities and services: visit us regularly for detailed setup instructions. Acer website To get help tailored to the access point. 72 - Switch off . Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called an internet browser. Check out our Support section to get you need a program called RJ45 cable...
... internet access installed and you with the network management options. Internet and online security services. As soon as you may also turn your internet experience to a world of online activities and services: visit us regularly for detailed setup instructions. Acer website To get help tailored to the access point. 72 - Switch off . Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called an internet browser. Check out our Support section to get you need a program called RJ45 cable...