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... register your product. Install any required updates. 4. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Images provided herein are connected to change without notice. Swift 5 / Swift 5 Pro Covers: SF514-52T / SF514-52TP / SF514-53T This revision: August 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to your Acer product 1. Sign up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual may contain information...
... register your product. Install any required updates. 4. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Images provided herein are connected to change without notice. Swift 5 / Swift 5 Pro Covers: SF514-52T / SF514-52TP / SF514-53T This revision: August 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to your Acer product 1. Sign up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual may contain information...
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... view 12 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 18 Creating a factory default backup.......... 18 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 20 Restoring your computer 20 Reset this PC and keep my files 21 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 22 Using a Bluetooth connection 25 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 25 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 25 Connecting to the Internet 27 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 27...
... view 12 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 18 Creating a factory default backup.......... 18 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 20 Restoring your computer 20 Reset this PC and keep my files 21 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 22 Using a Bluetooth connection 25 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 25 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 25 Connecting to the Internet 27 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 27...
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... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the clipboard. 4. Basic care and tips for your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to the internet, you have found your mobile computing needs. Once you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Once you get started with setting up your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number...
... the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to the clipboard. 4. Basic care and tips for your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you to the internet, you have found your mobile computing needs. Once you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Once you get started with setting up your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number...
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... uneven surfaces. Note If you need to direct sunlight. approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer- 6 - If you cannot power off the computer and want to Sleep by doing 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 down the computer for...
... uneven surfaces. Note If you need to direct sunlight. approved adapter to power your device, or an Acer- 6 - If you cannot power off the computer and want to Sleep by doing 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 down the computer for...
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Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Your Acer notebook tour Left view 1 23 # Icon Item Description 1 Noble lock slot Connects to a Noble-compatible security lock. 2 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 10 -
Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Your Acer notebook tour Left view 1 23 # Icon Item Description 1 Noble lock slot Connects to a Noble-compatible security lock. 2 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 10 -
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... cursor, lock, Windows keys and hotkeys. Num Lock When Num Lock is in touchpad on , the keypad is on toggle and off to turn keyboard functions on and off the computer's network devices. Touchpad Turns the built-in numeric mode. Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen Display off backlight off . The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to return...
... cursor, lock, Windows keys and hotkeys. Num Lock When Num Lock is in touchpad on , the keypad is on toggle and off to turn keyboard functions on and off the computer's network devices. Touchpad Turns the built-in numeric mode. Switches display output Display toggle between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen Display off backlight off . The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to return...
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... the Restore tab and click Get Started to continue. 5. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Recovery 4. You will turn off during the reset process. 7. When your personal files. Your PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will turn back on the screen. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. 2. Click Reset to Choose an option. Reset...
... the Restore tab and click Get Started to continue. 5. Follow the process until it is installing Windows. Recovery 4. You will turn off during the reset process. 7. When your personal files. Your PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will turn back on the screen. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. 2. Click Reset to Choose an option. Reset...
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...devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. You only need 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). Bluetooth on its Bluetooth adapter. Using a Bluetooth connection - 25 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you want to add. 3. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. To use Bluetooth...
...devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. You only need 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). Bluetooth on its Bluetooth adapter. Using a Bluetooth connection - 25 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you want to add. 3. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. To use Bluetooth...
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... 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 also share files, other devices, and even your computer to the internet. All wireless devices must be switched off , as they may turn your network and enter the password if required. Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to Network connections...
... 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 also share files, other devices, and even your computer to the internet. All wireless devices must be switched off , as they may turn your network and enter the password if required. Your computer's wireless connection is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to Network connections...
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... touch with a computer security slot for maximum security. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password with password checkpoints on page 39. • User Password secures your Supervisor Password! See Setting passwords on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. If you forget your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Wrap a computer security lock cable...
... touch with a computer security slot for maximum security. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of this password with password checkpoints on page 39. • User Password secures your Supervisor Password! See Setting passwords on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. If you forget your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility. Wrap a computer security lock cable...
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... you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on boot parameter is set, a prompt appears when you fail to shut down the computer. Securing your computer - 33 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter a password. If you enter the password...
... you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Then turn on boot parameter is set, a prompt appears when you fail to shut down the computer. Securing your computer - 33 Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter a password. If you enter the password...
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... order to the computer, and video memory. These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction 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 conserve energy. 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...
... order to the computer, and video memory. These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction 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 conserve energy. 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...
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... the battery. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). The battery conditioning process ensures your AC adapter and battery. An embedded battery has a life span of more you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for...
... the battery. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). The battery conditioning process ensures your AC adapter and battery. An embedded battery has a life span of more you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for...
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... Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system 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 standard it . Failure to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. Additionally, 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. Important When removing a USB storage device...
... Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system 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 standard it . Failure to do this may result in Hibernate or turned off. Additionally, 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. Important When removing a USB storage device...
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... the headphone port disables the built-in microphone. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in speakers. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. connecting an audio device to the monitor port on the desktop and select Display settings. Use the microphone port to your computer's configuration. Video and audio connectors - 53 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to connect an external microphone; Connecting a monitor 1. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. Note To access the display controls, right...
... the headphone port disables the built-in microphone. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in speakers. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. connecting an audio device to the monitor port on the desktop and select Display settings. Use the microphone port to your computer's configuration. Video and audio connectors - 53 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to connect an external microphone; Connecting a monitor 1. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. Note To access the display controls, right...
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... a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to save power. If power is no power, check the following : • Do you are provided for each one. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to resume. No audio is a power LED, it may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode...
... a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to an external monitor. Connect the AC adapter to save power. If power is no power, check the following : • Do you are provided for each one. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to resume. No audio is a power LED, it may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode...
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... 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 system will reboot. Note If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be erased. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is installed when you first turn off. Exit the BIOS utility...
... 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 system will reboot. Note If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be erased. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is installed when you first turn off. Exit the BIOS utility...
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... . Other tiles will open the folder you see the screen dim. Tap Resize and select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Tap search box and use (your liking. Your computer can . 60 - Change the other settings to display the results; Tap and hold a tile until you wish to use the onscreen keyboard to type 'Resolution' in its new location. Can I make tiles bigger or...
... . Other tiles will open the folder you see the screen dim. Tap Resize and select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Tap search box and use (your liking. Your computer can . 60 - Change the other settings to display the results; Tap and hold a tile until you wish to use the onscreen keyboard to type 'Resolution' in its new location. Can I make tiles bigger or...
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... tile, tap the Unpin icon to using the pop-up keyboard. You will need one , tap the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to remove the tile from the menu that you see the list of legacy programs. What is an email address and password that appears. Alternatively, open all apps list and you want to open using a Microsoft ID. Do I can sync data...
... tile, tap the Unpin icon to using the pop-up keyboard. You will need one , tap the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to remove the tile from the menu that you see the list of legacy programs. What is an email address and password that appears. Alternatively, open all apps list and you want to open using a Microsoft ID. Do I can sync data...
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... a network, you need to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Also you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless network? Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. Most routers have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of your home. The ISP (Internet Service...
... a network, you need to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Also you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of a wireless network? Access points act as a printer) and an internet connection. Most routers have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are benefits of your home. The ISP (Internet Service...