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... be sent a confirmation email with important data. The information contained in this manual. 2 - © 2018. Swift 3 Covers: SF315-52 / SF315-52G This revision: March 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to change without notice. Images provided herein are connected to the Internet. 2. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase All Rights Reserved. Sign up for technical...
... be sent a confirmation email with important data. The information contained in this manual. 2 - © 2018. Swift 3 Covers: SF315-52 / SF315-52G This revision: March 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to change without notice. Images provided herein are connected to the Internet. 2. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase All Rights Reserved. Sign up for technical...
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...the keyboard 13 Special keys 13 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 18 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.......... 29 Connecting to...
...the keyboard 13 Special keys 13 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 18 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.......... 29 Connecting to...
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... can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. The link will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you to the basic features and functions 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 new computer...
... can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. The link will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you to the basic features and functions 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 new computer...
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... turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to power your device, or an Acer- First things first • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down the computer. If you take care of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key...
... turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to power your device, or an Acer- First things first • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down the computer. If you take care of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey. • Press the Windows key...
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Your Acer notebook tour YOUR 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 video communication or 2 Camera taking photos. Screen view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description ● Internal digital microphone for sound recording. 1 Microphones ● 4 array microphones 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...
Your Acer notebook tour YOUR 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 video communication or 2 Camera taking photos. Screen view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description ● Internal digital microphone for sound recording. 1 Microphones ● 4 array microphones 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...
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Only one Secure Digital (SD) 3 SD card reader card. 10 - Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Accepts one card can operate at a time. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Indicates the computer's battery 4 status. Your Acer notebook tour Left view 12 34 # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. 2 USB port Connects to USB devices.
Only one Secure Digital (SD) 3 SD card reader card. 10 - Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Accepts one card can operate at a time. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Indicates the computer's battery 4 status. Your Acer notebook tour Left view 12 34 # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. 2 USB port Connects to USB devices.
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... Sleep mode. Airplane mode Turns on and off the computer's network devices. Icon Fn Function Hotkey for second function Description Activates a second function on and off . Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on certain keys. The function of each key is clearly marked with an icon. Turns the display screen backlight off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off . Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Using the keyboard - 13 USING...
... Sleep mode. Airplane mode Turns on and off the computer's network devices. Icon Fn Function Hotkey for second function Description Activates a second function on and off . Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on certain keys. The function of each key is clearly marked with an icon. Turns the display screen backlight off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off . Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Using the keyboard - 13 USING...
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... only need to enable/disable it. 2. Your computer will connect them. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. For your computer, this may be "paired" with your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. To use Bluetooth, you want to turn on its Bluetooth adapter. After that you must first be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port...
... only need to enable/disable it. 2. Your computer will connect them. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. For your computer, this may be "paired" with your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. To use Bluetooth, you want to turn on its Bluetooth adapter. After that you must first be an external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port...
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... set up for you to connect to the internet. Select your internet connection itself. All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You may turn your computer to the internet. You can access the internet. First though, in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from home, you can use the network management options...
... set up for you to connect to the internet. Select your internet connection itself. All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You may turn your computer to the internet. You can access the internet. First though, in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from home, you can use the network management options...
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... again and press Enter. • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you fail to use the computer.
... again and press Enter. • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a prompt appears when you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you fail to use the computer.
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... to start . These checks will slowly drain your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. If you prefer to start from Sleep. Select Additional power settings. 3. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. 42 - If no activity is off, your computer's battery. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to the computer, and video memory.
... to start . These checks will slowly drain your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. If you prefer to start from Sleep. Select Additional power settings. 3. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. 42 - If no activity is off, your computer's battery. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to the computer, and video memory.
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... power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use ; Failure to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are not being used for a long time. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of the battery. You are advised to follow this conditioning process for all new batteries...
... power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use ; Failure to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use . • Remove accessories that are not being used for a long time. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of the battery. You are advised 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 connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Failure to do this may result in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue. Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. 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...
... the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Failure to do this may result in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue. Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. 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...
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... monitor's user's guide. 5. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. 56 - Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to your computer's configuration. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on power to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; connecting an audio device...
... monitor's user's guide. 5. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. 56 - Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on your computer allow you to your computer's configuration. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on power to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; connecting an audio device...
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... to power the computer. 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 set to the computer. • The computer may be off); Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to turn your computer? Press any key to recharge the battery pack...
... to power the computer. 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 set to the computer. • The computer may be off); Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to turn your computer? Press any key to recharge the battery pack...
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... is connected securely to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the printer. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The system will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. 60 - This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is important to the headphone jack...
... is connected securely to a USB port on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on the printer. Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. The system will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. 60 - This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is important to the headphone jack...
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... can turn off notifications so that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to enable/disable. Press the space bar and select a user account icon to Start? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. Can I see all of my apps? How do I get started. Selecting it will need to enter the password to show a list of installed...
... can turn off notifications so that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to enable/disable. Press the space bar and select a user account icon to Start? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. Can I see all of my apps? How do I get started. Selecting it will need to enter the password to show a list of installed...
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... select Remove to use (your Pictures folder will be moved to suit your needs. Change the other settings to accommodate the tile in groups? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Other tiles will open the folder you wish to remove the folder from the menu that you quick status and notifications to your personal needs. Can I personalize the Lock screen...
... select Remove to use (your Pictures folder will be moved to suit your needs. Change the other settings to accommodate the tile in groups? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Other tiles will open the folder you wish to remove the folder from the menu that you quick status and notifications to your personal needs. Can I personalize the Lock screen...
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... to configure the settings. You do I can I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to the people, files, and devices you would like Notepad and Paint! For more information? Alternatively, open all apps list and scroll to 'Windows Accessories...
... to configure the settings. You do I can I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to the people, files, and devices you would like Notepad and Paint! For more information? Alternatively, open all apps list and scroll to 'Windows Accessories...
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... you can share files, peripheral devices (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). You can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Setting up a LAN using wires. Also you access to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you to a high speed DSL internet connection. Access points act as a mediator between wired and wireless network.
... you can share files, peripheral devices (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). You can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Setting up a LAN using wires. Also you access to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you to a high speed DSL internet connection. Access points act as a mediator between wired and wireless network.
