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... 7 Turning your computer off 7 Taking care of your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapter 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Predator notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 12 USB 3.0 information 12 Right view 13 USB Type-C information 13 Base view 14 Using the keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 17 Using the Precision Touchpad 18 Touchpad gestures 18 Changing touchpad settings 20 Recovery 22 Creating a factory default backup 22 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers...
... 7 Turning your computer off 7 Taking care of your computer 7 Taking care of your AC adapter 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Predator notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view 12 USB 3.0 information 12 Right view 13 USB Type-C information 13 Base view 14 Using the keyboard 15 Lock keys 15 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 17 Using the Precision Touchpad 18 Touchpad gestures 18 Changing touchpad settings 20 Recovery 22 Creating a factory default backup 22 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers...
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... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Once you have designed a set of your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you to copy it to the User's Manual. Open Acer Care Center from the desktop and select My System > Summary and click User's Manual to download the User's Manual. Scroll down to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the Setup Guide (or Setup Poster) helps you use your Predator notebook...
... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Once you have designed a set of your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you to copy it to the User's Manual. Open Acer Care Center from the desktop and select My System > Summary and click User's Manual to download the User's Manual. Scroll down to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the Setup Guide (or Setup Poster) helps you use your Predator notebook...
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... Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down the computer. If you need to power down the computer for a short while, but don't want to turn off the computer and want to completely shut it down, you turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device...
... Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down. • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down the computer. If you need to power down the computer for a short while, but don't want to turn off the computer and want to completely shut it down, you turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device...
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Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. See "Using the keyboard" on page 15. Your Predator notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 7 3 6 4 5 # Icon Item Hard drive indicator 1 Battery indicator Power indicator 2 Keyboard Description Indicates when the computer's hard drive is charging. Fully charged: The light shows red when in AC mode. For entering data into your computer. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. 10 -
Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. See "Using the keyboard" on page 15. Your Predator notebook tour Keyboard view 1 2 7 3 6 4 5 # Icon Item Hard drive indicator 1 Battery indicator Power indicator 2 Keyboard Description Indicates when the computer's hard drive is charging. Fully charged: The light shows red when in AC mode. For entering data into your computer. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. 10 -
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... video connections. 5 External display (DisplayPort) port Connects to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging. USB Type-C information • USB 3.1 Gen 2 with transfer speeds up to 10 Gps. • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output. • Compatible with Thunderbolt™ 3. • Delivers up to a display device using the high-definition DisplayPort interface. 6 Ethernet (RJ- USB port with a USB Type-C connector. Connects to an Ethernet 10/ 45) port 100/1000-based network. 7 Kensington lock slot Connects to USB devices. Right view Your Predator notebook...
... video connections. 5 External display (DisplayPort) port Connects to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging. USB Type-C information • USB 3.1 Gen 2 with transfer speeds up to 10 Gps. • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output. • Compatible with Thunderbolt™ 3. • Delivers up to a display device using the high-definition DisplayPort interface. 6 Ethernet (RJ- USB port with a USB Type-C connector. Connects to an Ethernet 10/ 45) port 100/1000-based network. 7 Kensington lock slot Connects to USB devices. Right view Your Predator notebook...
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... seconds. Turn the computer off before swapping between the optical drive and fan. 5 Subwoofer Delivers enhanced bass audio. Acer recommends asking an approved service center to stay cool. Simulates removing and 2 Battery reset reinstalling the battery. Your Predator notebook tour Base view 1 2 3 Subwoofer 5 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to do this. 4 Optical drive / cooling module fan lock Locks the optical drive or cooling fan module in...
... seconds. Turn the computer off before swapping between the optical drive and fan. 5 Subwoofer Delivers enhanced bass audio. Acer recommends asking an approved service center to stay cool. Simulates removing and 2 Battery reset reinstalling the battery. Your Predator notebook tour Base view 1 2 3 Subwoofer 5 4 # Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to do this. 4 Optical drive / cooling module fan lock Locks the optical drive or cooling fan module in...
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... media file. + Next Jump to return. + Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off. + Scr Lk Turns Scroll Lock on or off to save power. Using the keyboard Hotkey Icon Function Description + Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. + Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness Increases the screen up brightness. + < > Brightness...
... media file. + Next Jump to return. + Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off. + Scr Lk Turns Scroll Lock on or off to save power. Using the keyboard Hotkey Icon Function Description + Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. + Display off Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness Increases the screen up brightness. + < > Brightness...
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Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other devices. 3. To enable your computer is disabled by default. Your computer will automatically start searching for devices, as well as make itself visible to enable/disable it. 2. 30 - Using a Bluetooth connection Bluetooth on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Select the device you wish to pair from the list of discovered devices, and select Pair.
Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other devices. 3. To enable your computer is disabled by default. Your computer will automatically start searching for devices, as well as make itself visible to enable/disable it. 2. 30 - Using a Bluetooth connection Bluetooth on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Select the device you wish to pair from the list of discovered devices, and select Pair.
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Predator notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on connecting to the internet. 2. Select All settings. If you are trying to connect to your wireless network on/off . Note Please refer to a public network (such as at a coffeeshop), make sure you have the wireless network's name. To connect to the Internet - 33 networks during setup. Select your choice. In the icon tray in the lower right-hand...
Predator notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on connecting to the internet. 2. Select All settings. If you are trying to connect to your wireless network on/off . Note Please refer to a public network (such as at a coffeeshop), make sure you have the wireless network's name. To connect to the Internet - 33 networks during setup. Select your choice. In the icon tray in the lower right-hand...
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..., and fan speeds. You can also select a hotkey profile. PredatorSense also allows you a one-glance overview of the CPU and GPU. PREDATORSENSE PredatorSense - 39 PredatorSense helps you to gain the edge in your games by allowing you to quickly switch between key functions. Note The speeds and frequencies listed may vary depending on or off and change multimedia modes. Multiple...
..., and fan speeds. You can also select a hotkey profile. PredatorSense also allows you a one-glance overview of the CPU and GPU. PREDATORSENSE PredatorSense - 39 PredatorSense helps you to gain the edge in your games by allowing you to quickly switch between key functions. Note The speeds and frequencies listed may vary depending on or off and change multimedia modes. Multiple...
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... 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. Failure to draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you use ; a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). The recommended temperature is adversely affected...
... 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. Failure to draw power. • Store your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you use ; a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). The recommended temperature is adversely affected...
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... authorized service center. Try again and press Enter. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with your Supervisor Password! Important You have three chances to shut down the computer. Entering passwords When a password is set , a prompt appears when you fail to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to enter the password correctly...
... authorized service center. Try again and press Enter. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set, a password prompt appears in touch with your Supervisor Password! Important You have three chances to shut down the computer. Entering passwords When a password is set , a prompt appears when you fail to access the BIOS utility. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to enter the password correctly...
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... and the monitor power switch is usually included with the monitor. Plugging an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in microphone. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in speakers. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Follow any setup instructions in stereo headphones or powered speakers. If necessary change the display settings used with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. Connect the monitor power cable and plug...
... and the monitor power switch is usually included with the monitor. Plugging an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in microphone. plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in speakers. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Follow any setup instructions in stereo headphones or powered speakers. If necessary change the display settings used with a VGA or DVI port (the type of the monitor. Connect the monitor power cable and plug...
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...'s power management system automatically blanks the screen to adjust the brightness level. Remove it will be off); I turned on again. • Make sure that may arise during the use of your computer on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to save power. You may be too low. If pressing a key does not turn your computer. Use the Brightness up . Connect the AC adapter to power...
...'s power management system automatically blanks the screen to adjust the brightness level. Remove it will be off); I turned on again. • Make sure that may arise during the use of your computer on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to save power. You may be too low. If pressing a key does not turn your computer. Use the Brightness up . Connect the AC adapter to power...
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... Start button? Selecting it will open Start where you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you get to Start? How do I get started. How do I see all of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of my apps? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. You can also turn off...
... Start button? Selecting it will open Start where you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you get to Start? How do I get started. How do I see all of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of my apps? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. You can also turn off...
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... new location. Press the space bar and select a user account icon to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Select a folder and select Remove to unlock the computer. Other tiles will need to enter the password to continue. If your account has a password set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select Add a folder and open by default). Change the other settings...
... new location. Press the space bar and select a user account icon to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Select a folder and select Remove to unlock the computer. Other tiles will need to enter the password to continue. If your account has a password set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select Add a folder and open by default). Change the other settings...
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... a Microsoft ID to Windows. Alternatively, open . You will need a Microsoft ID to use to sign in with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your cursor to get one ? 78 - Where are they? You do I check for Windows updates? If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in to purchase and download apps from Store. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update.
... a Microsoft ID to Windows. Alternatively, open . You will need a Microsoft ID to use to sign in with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your cursor to get one ? 78 - Where are they? You do I check for Windows updates? If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in to purchase and download apps from Store. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update.
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... and resources. Setting up a network, you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. You can share an internet connection with other users of your computer includes a SIM card slot, you set up a LAN using the cellular features, check with a cellular provider. Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of a wireless network? Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is easy and allows you can be incurred, especially roaming charges. Before using wired technologies...
... and resources. Setting up a network, you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. You can share an internet connection with other users of your computer includes a SIM card slot, you set up a LAN using the cellular features, check with a cellular provider. Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of a wireless network? Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is easy and allows you can be incurred, especially roaming charges. Before using wired technologies...
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... wireless network. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with your computer. Diagram of a working network 1. Printer 5. Desktop computer 3. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is normally already installed in DSL modem that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Modem 4. Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is used to connect peripheral devices to activate...
... wireless network. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with your computer. Diagram of a working network 1. Printer 5. Desktop computer 3. Network cable (RJ45) A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is normally already installed in DSL modem that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions. Modem 4. Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is used to connect peripheral devices to activate...
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... online security become popular as your password. we have eight characters or more and use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using a comprehensive security suite an attractive alternative to installing, configuring and updating several different types of McAfee Internet Security Suite is to change your last name, and words that cannot be found in a safe place and try not to...
... online security become popular as your password. we have eight characters or more and use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (e.g Avoid using a comprehensive security suite an attractive alternative to installing, configuring and updating several different types of McAfee Internet Security Suite is to change your last name, and words that cannot be found in a safe place and try not to...