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... product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in sleep mode. Basic care and tips for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. • The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for using your computer Before putting your computer in a carrying case, make sure that it is off the computer and remove the battery pack if applicable.
... product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in sleep mode. Basic care and tips for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. • The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for using your computer Before putting your computer in a carrying case, make sure that it is off the computer and remove the battery pack if applicable.
User Manual
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... sign up for you already have an Acer ID. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Predator Helios 300 Covers: G3-571 / G3-572 / G3-573 / PH317-51 This revision: May 2017 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app to get an Acer ID: • Create your own connected world. • Get the latest offers and...
... sign up for you already have an Acer ID. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase Predator Helios 300 Covers: G3-571 / G3-572 / G3-573 / PH317-51 This revision: May 2017 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app to get an Acer ID: • Create your own connected world. • Get the latest offers and...
User Manual
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...13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 21 Creating a factory default backup . 21 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 24 Restoring your computer 24 Reset this PC and keep my files ....... 24 Reset this PC and remove everything 26 Using a Bluetooth connection 28 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth . 28 Enable Bluetooth and add a device 28 Connecting to the Internet 31 Connecting to a wireless network.. 31 Connecting to a wireless LAN 31 Connecting with...
...13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 21 Creating a factory default backup . 21 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 24 Restoring your computer 24 Reset this PC and keep my files ....... 24 Reset this PC and remove everything 26 Using a Bluetooth connection 28 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth . 28 Enable Bluetooth and add a device 28 Connecting to the Internet 31 Connecting to a wireless network.. 31 Connecting to a wireless LAN 31 Connecting with...
User Manual
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.... From this Predator notebook your choice for your mobile computing needs. Scroll down to the clipboard. 4. Once you have connected to thank you get started with setting up your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Once you can also download and install the Predator identification utility that will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. First...
.... From this Predator notebook your choice for your mobile computing needs. Scroll down to the clipboard. 4. Once you have connected to thank you get started with setting up your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Once you can also download and install the Predator identification utility that will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. First...
User Manual
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... 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 or sign out > Sleep. First things first - 7 Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off, do any of the following : • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power...
... 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 or sign out > Sleep. First things first - 7 Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off, do any of the following : • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power...
User Manual
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... mode. 4 DC-in jack Connects to stay cool. Indicates the computer's battery status. 3 Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 12 - Rear view 1 # Icon Item Ventilation 1 and cooling fan Description Allows the computer to an AC adapter. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Your Predator notebook tour Right view 1 2 34 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB ports Connect...
... mode. 4 DC-in jack Connects to stay cool. Indicates the computer's battery status. 3 Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 12 - Rear view 1 # Icon Item Ventilation 1 and cooling fan Description Allows the computer to an AC adapter. Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Your Predator notebook tour Right view 1 2 34 # Icon Item Description 1 Headset/ speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 2 USB ports Connect...
User Manual
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... Icon Function Display toggle Display off . Decreases the sound volume. Turns the speakers on or off to the previous media file. Press any key to the next media file. Turns Scroll Lock on or off Scr Lk Ins Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Keyboard backlight toggle Scroll Lock Insert Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Decreases the screen brightness...
... Icon Function Display toggle Display off . Decreases the sound volume. Turns the speakers on or off to the previous media file. Press any key to the next media file. Turns Scroll Lock on or off Scr Lk Ins Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Keyboard backlight toggle Scroll Lock Insert Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Description Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Decreases the screen brightness...
User Manual
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it returns to the Start screen or to return to the last open app. 16 - It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. Using the keyboard Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
it returns to the Start screen or to return to the last open app. 16 - It can also be used with other keys for special functions, please check Windows Help. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it opens the application's context menu. Using the keyboard Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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.... The screen will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your personal files. Your PC will be shown the reset progress on the screen. When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will have apps installed on when it completes. 8. The screen will be removed. 4. Click Next to continue. 5. Recovery - 25 3. You will turn off...
.... The screen will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your personal files. Your PC will be shown the reset progress on the screen. When your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will have apps installed on when it completes. 8. The screen will be removed. 4. Click Next to continue. 5. Recovery - 25 3. You will turn off...
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Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair from the list of discovered devices, and select Pair. Select the device you wish to enable/disable it. 2. To enable your computer is disabled by default. Using a Bluetooth connection - 29 Bluetooth on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Your computer will automatically start searching for devices, as well as make itself visible to other devices. 3.
Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair from the list of discovered devices, and select Pair. Select the device you wish to enable/disable it. 2. To enable your computer is disabled by default. Using a Bluetooth connection - 29 Bluetooth on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Your computer will automatically start searching for devices, as well as make itself visible to other devices. 3.
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Connecting to a wireless network, please follow the steps below. 1. To connect to the Internet Predator notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on or off or control what is shared over the network. Select All settings. Note Please refer to your ISP or router documentation for details on /off . In the icon tray in the lower right-hand corner of the...
Connecting to a wireless network, please follow the steps below. 1. To connect to the Internet Predator notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on or off or control what is shared over the network. Select All settings. Note Please refer to your ISP or router documentation for details on /off . In the icon tray in the lower right-hand corner of the...
User Manual
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... set , a password prompt appears in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Entering passwords When a password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up and resume from Hibernation (if available) for four seconds to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type...
... set , a password prompt appears in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center. If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Entering passwords When a password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up and resume from Hibernation (if available) for four seconds to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type...
User Manual
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... patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery 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 ; 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...
... patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery 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 ; 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...
User Manual
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... in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to your device's documentation to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. USB 2.0 ports on Predator computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in data loss or damage to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when...
... in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to your device's documentation to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. USB 2.0 ports on Predator computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in data loss or damage to stop using the device before removing it supports. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when...
User Manual
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... connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. The type of port available depends on Display. Connecting a monitor 1. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. connecting an audio device to the monitor port on power to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Attach the video cable to the headphone port disables the built-in speakers. Use the microphone port to your computer's configuration. Video and audio connectors - 59 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to connect an external microphone; Connect the monitor power...
... connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. The type of port available depends on Display. Connecting a monitor 1. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. connecting an audio device to the monitor port on power to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. Attach the video cable to the headphone port disables the built-in speakers. Use the microphone port to your computer's configuration. Video and audio connectors - 59 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to connect an external microphone; Connect the monitor power...
User Manual
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... does not start or boot up hotkey to turn the display back on the screen. Press any key to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the power outlet. Unplug it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is being supplied to the computer, check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone...
... does not start or boot up hotkey to turn the display back on the screen. Press any key to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the power outlet. Unplug it may arise during the use of possible situations that the AC adapter is being supplied to the computer, check the following : • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone...
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...'ve created a few pointers to Start? Selecting it will open Start where you can also turn off my computer? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select All apps to enable/disable. How do I turn off notifications so that will appear in the desktop taskbar. You can enable/disable notifications for using Windows...
...'ve created a few pointers to Start? Selecting it will open Start where you can also turn off my computer? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select All apps to enable/disable. How do I turn off notifications so that will appear in the desktop taskbar. You can enable/disable notifications for using Windows...
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... open the folder you wish to use (your personal needs. Select Add a folder and open by default). If your account has a password set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. How do I arrange tiles in its new location. Under Background, select Slideshow. 3. How do I personalize the Lock screen? Yes, you can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you want it to create a new...
... open the folder you wish to use (your personal needs. Select Add a folder and open by default). If your account has a password set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. How do I arrange tiles in its new location. Under Background, select Slideshow. 3. How do I personalize the Lock screen? Yes, you can : • Select a background image for the lock screen • Turn the Slide show you want it to create a new...
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... use any email address, but it makes life easier because you can use to sign in to get one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to purchase and download apps from Store. Move your cursor to configure the settings. Alternatively, open . A Microsoft account is a Microsoft ID (account)? How do I install apps? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update...
... use any email address, but it makes life easier because you can use to sign in to get one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in to purchase and download apps from Store. Move your cursor to configure the settings. Alternatively, open . A Microsoft account is a Microsoft ID (account)? How do I install apps? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update...
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... (such as a printer) and an internet connection. The socket for example a printer or scanner. Note If your computer includes a SIM card slot, you can be built in your service provider to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless network? Internet and online security internet while away from home. Also you...
... (such as a printer) and an internet connection. The socket for example a printer or scanner. Note If your computer includes a SIM card slot, you can be built in your service provider to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless network? Internet and online security internet while away from home. Also you...