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Swift 5 Covers: SF514-51 This revision: September 2016 Sign up for quick, personalized customer support. There are for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Images provided herein are three great reasons for you already have an Acer ID. Acer Group shall not be liable for reference only and may contain information or features that is subject to...
Swift 5 Covers: SF514-51 This revision: September 2016 Sign up for quick, personalized customer support. There are for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Images provided herein are three great reasons for you already have an Acer ID. Acer Group shall not be liable for reference only and may contain information or features that is subject to...
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... the keyboard 13 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 23 Restoring your computer 23 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...
... the keyboard 13 Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad 13 Hotkeys 13 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 23 Restoring your computer 23 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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... download and install the Acer identification tool that will open the Acer Service & Support webpage. 2. For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 4. The Quick Guide introduces you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. Once you to copy it to the clipboard. 3. Scroll down to Drivers...
... download and install the Acer identification tool that will open the Acer Service & Support webpage. 2. For more productive, please refer to the User's Manual. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 4. The Quick Guide introduces you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. Once you to copy it to the clipboard. 3. Scroll down to Drivers...
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... the power button for a short while, but don't want to turn off the computer and want to shut down . If you need to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any 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...
... the power button for a short while, but don't want to turn off the computer and want to shut down . If you need to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water or any 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...
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...to USB devices that adopt 1 USB Type-C port the USB USB 3.1 Type-C connector. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 5 DC-in jack Connects to USB devices. charging 3 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. Indicates the computer's battery 4 status. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 1 2 3 45 # Icon Item Description Connects to 5 Gb/s. Supports Type-C, Gen 1 with 2 power-off...
...to USB devices that adopt 1 USB Type-C port the USB USB 3.1 Type-C connector. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 5 DC-in jack Connects to USB devices. charging 3 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. Indicates the computer's battery 4 status. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 1 2 3 45 # Icon Item Description Connects to 5 Gb/s. Supports Type-C, Gen 1 with 2 power-off...
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... mode. Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on the keys. Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal embedded keypad manner. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like a desktop numeric keypad. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect...
... mode. Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on the keys. Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal embedded keypad manner. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like a desktop numeric keypad. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect...
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... the sound volume. Fn + Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness. Fn + F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . 14 - Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F3 Airplane mode Turns on or off the computer's network devices. Turns the embedded numeric keypad on / off . Using the keyboard To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Increases the keyboard backlight brightness. Fn + Fn + Brightness down Volume up...
... the sound volume. Fn + Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness. Fn + F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . 14 - Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F3 Airplane mode Turns on or off the computer's network devices. Turns the embedded numeric keypad on / off . Using the keyboard To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Increases the keyboard backlight brightness. Fn + Fn + Brightness down Volume up...
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...After that, simply turning on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other devices. Using a Bluetooth connection - 27 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is available). For your computer is disabled by default. This means it . 2. You only need to turn on both devices. To enable your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards.
...After that, simply turning on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other devices. Using a Bluetooth connection - 27 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is available). For your computer is disabled by default. This means it . 2. You only need to turn on both devices. To enable your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Your devices are "paired" (or connected). Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards.
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... to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during setup. You may be illegal. Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network, which can use the network Select your internet connection itself. You can link two or more computers without using a cable or a wireless connection. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- First though, in...
... to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during setup. You may be illegal. Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network, which can use the network Select your internet connection itself. You can link two or more computers without using a cable or a wireless connection. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- First though, in...
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... need to take care of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of . Combine the use . If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to the BIOS utility. See Setting passwords on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use...
... need to take care of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of . Combine the use . If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to the BIOS utility. See Setting passwords on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in touch with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer against unauthorized use...
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... they can continue to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Battery pack Use this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Extreme...
... they can continue to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. Battery pack Use this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Extreme...
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... use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port 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. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in Hibernate or turned off. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the Windows...
... use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port 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. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in Hibernate or turned off. Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the Windows...
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... display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to an external monitor. Easy solutions are using on again. • Make sure that may be set to adjust the brightness level. Press and release the power button to restart the system. Unplug it may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn the display back on the screen. Look at the volume control...
... display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to an external monitor. Easy solutions are using on again. • Make sure that may be set to adjust the brightness level. Press and release the power button to restart the system. Unplug it may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn the display back on the screen. Look at the volume control...
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..., make sure it is enabled or not. 2. The keyboard does not respond. 60 - You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a power outlet and that it works, contact your computer. This recovery process helps you purchased your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations...
..., make sure it is enabled or not. 2. The keyboard does not respond. 60 - You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a power outlet and that it works, contact your computer. This recovery process helps you purchased your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations...
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... Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Press the space bar and select a user account icon to continue. You can turn off my computer? If your account has a password set, you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to enable/disable...
... Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Press the space bar and select a user account icon to continue. You can turn off my computer? If your account has a password set, you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to enable/disable...
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... your personal needs. Change the other settings to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Select Add a folder and open by default). Other tiles will be moved to use (your liking. Right-click on or off • Select lock screen apps. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Yes, you can . Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Select...
... your personal needs. Change the other settings to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Select Add a folder and open by default). Other tiles will be moved to use (your liking. Right-click on or off • Select lock screen apps. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Yes, you can . Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Select...
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How do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. If you don't have a Microsoft account and want to get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to configure the settings. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Where can sync data across...
How do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I check for Windows updates? Select Advanced options to using a Microsoft ID. If you don't have a Microsoft account and want to get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to configure the settings. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. Where can sync data across...
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... files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. You can set up a wireless network is a group of a wireless network? Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to their The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. Components of your home. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which...
... files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. You can set up a wireless network is a group of a wireless network? Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to their The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to a high speed DSL internet connection. Components of your home. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which...
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... access point. Internet and online security services. Modem 4. PDA/Smartphone 7. Switch off . Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is shared over the network with your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you to the operation of a working network 1. Search 'HomeGroup' and then click on or off , ask the cabin crew if you may be illegal. Printer 5. If your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Diagram...
... access point. Internet and online security services. Modem 4. PDA/Smartphone 7. Switch off . Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is shared over the network with your computer has wireless access, but does not feature a Communication button, you to the operation of a working network 1. Search 'HomeGroup' and then click on or off , ask the cabin crew if you may be illegal. Printer 5. If your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Diagram...
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..., numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using a comprehensive security suite an attractive alternative to installing, configuring and updating several different types of the wrong hands. If you Activate it should do so every time you use the same password for everything from viruses, worms, Trojan horse and other features such as your password: your login name, anything based on your passwords in a safe place...
..., numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using a comprehensive security suite an attractive alternative to installing, configuring and updating several different types of the wrong hands. If you Activate it should do so every time you use the same password for everything from viruses, worms, Trojan horse and other features such as your password: your login name, anything based on your passwords in a safe place...