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Predator 17 X Covers: GX-792 This revision: October 2016 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you to get an Acer ID: • Create your own connected world. • Get the latest offers and product information. • Register your computer. All Rights Reserved...
Predator 17 X Covers: GX-792 This revision: October 2016 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you to get an Acer ID: • Create your own connected world. • Get the latest offers and product information. • Register your computer. All Rights Reserved...
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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 16 Lock keys 16 Hotkeys 16 Windows keys 18 Using the Precision Touchpad 19 Touchpad gestures 19 Changing touchpad settings 21 Recovery 23 Creating a factory default backup 23 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 16 Lock keys 16 Hotkeys 16 Windows keys 18 Using the Precision Touchpad 19 Touchpad gestures 19 Changing touchpad settings 21 Recovery 23 Creating a factory default backup 23 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers...
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... a set of your computer can download and install the Predator identification tool that will open the Predator Service & Support webpage. 2. Scroll down to Drivers and Manuals and search for your language to the internet. 1. Click on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Once you to copy it to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the Setup Guide (or Setup Poster) helps you use your Predator notebook...
... a set of your computer can download and install the Predator identification tool that will open the Predator Service & Support webpage. 2. Scroll down to Drivers and Manuals and search for your language to the internet. 1. Click on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. Once you to copy it 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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... to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up to ten seconds to shut down the computer. Note If you can put it 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...
... to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before powering up to ten seconds to shut down the computer. Note If you can put it 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...
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For entering data into your computer. 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. Indicates the computer's power status. See "Using the keyboard" on page 16. Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows red when in AC mode. 10 -
For entering data into your computer. 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. Indicates the computer's power status. See "Using the keyboard" on page 16. Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows red when in AC mode. 10 -
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... devices. 2 charging USB port Connects to USB devices. 3 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 4 External display (DisplayPort) port Connects to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging. Connects to an Ethernet 10/ 45) port 100/1000-based network. 6 Kensington lock slot Connects to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. USB Type-C information • USB 3.1 Gen 2 with transfer speeds up to a display device using the high-definition DisplayPort interface. 5 Ethernet (RJ- Supports Thunderbolt™ 3, displays. Right view Your Predator notebook...
... devices. 2 charging USB port Connects to USB devices. 3 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 4 External display (DisplayPort) port Connects to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging. Connects to an Ethernet 10/ 45) port 100/1000-based network. 6 Kensington lock slot Connects to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. USB Type-C information • USB 3.1 Gen 2 with transfer speeds up to a display device using the high-definition DisplayPort interface. 5 Ethernet (RJ- Supports Thunderbolt™ 3, displays. Right view Your Predator notebook...
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... media file. Return to the next media file. Jump to the previous media file. Decreases the screen brightness. Decreases the sound volume. Turns the display screen backlight off Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Keyboard backlight toggle Scr Lk Scroll Lock 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. Stop playing the selected media file. Increases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard - 17 Hotkey...
... media file. Return to the next media file. Jump to the previous media file. Decreases the screen brightness. Decreases the sound volume. Turns the display screen backlight off Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Keyboard backlight toggle Scr Lk Scroll Lock 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. Stop playing the selected media file. Increases the screen brightness. Using the keyboard - 17 Hotkey...
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To enable your computer is disabled by default. Using a Bluetooth connection - 31 Bluetooth on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other devices. 3. Your computer will automatically start searching for devices, as well as make itself visible to enable/disable it. 2. Select the device you wish to pair from the list of discovered devices, and select Pair.
To enable your computer is disabled by default. Using a Bluetooth connection - 31 Bluetooth on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following: 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to other devices. 3. Your computer will automatically start searching for devices, as well as make itself visible to enable/disable it. 2. 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 /off . To connect to the Internet networks during setup. Note Please refer to your choice. 34 - Connecting to a wireless network, please follow the steps below. 1. Ensure you have the wireless network's name. Select your wireless network on or off or control what is shared over the network. In the icon tray in the lower right-hand corner...
Predator notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that turns the network connection on /off . To connect to the Internet networks during setup. Note Please refer to your choice. 34 - Connecting to a wireless network, please follow the steps below. 1. Ensure you have the wireless network's name. Select your wireless network on or off or control what is shared over the network. In the icon tray in the lower right-hand corner...
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... you to quickly switch between key functions. You can also select a hotkey profile. The PredatorSense main screen The main screen gives you to increase performance. The center of the CPU and GPU. Note The speeds and frequencies listed may vary depending on or off and change multimedia modes. PredatorSense also allows you a one-glance overview of your computer's configuration and the power output...
... you to quickly switch between key functions. You can also select a hotkey profile. The PredatorSense main screen The main screen gives you to increase performance. The center of the CPU and GPU. Note The speeds and frequencies listed may vary depending on or off and change multimedia modes. PredatorSense also allows you a one-glance overview of your computer's configuration and the power output...
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... to enter a password. Then turn on boot-up . • Type the User Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press Enter. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up and resume from Hibernation (if available) for four seconds to shut down the computer. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. •...
... to enter a password. Then turn on boot-up . • Type the User Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Try again and press Enter. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up and resume from Hibernation (if available) for four seconds to shut down the computer. Entering passwords When a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. •...
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... charge/discharge cycles. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). You are not being used for mobile use ; Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. The recommended temperature is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to follow the suggestions set out...
... charge/discharge cycles. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). You are not being used for mobile use ; Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack. The recommended temperature is adversely affected by the following usage patterns: • Using the computer on constant AC power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to follow the suggestions set out...
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.... 6. Make sure that the computer is powered off . 2. Check that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of connection supported depends on the computer. Secure the cable connection with the monitor. Turn on Display. If necessary change the display settings used by the computer. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on power to plug in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Use the microphone port to connect an external microphone...
.... 6. Make sure that the computer is powered off . 2. Check that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of connection supported depends on the computer. Secure the cable connection with the monitor. Turn on Display. If necessary change the display settings used by the computer. Note To access the display controls, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Display" and then click on power to plug in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Use the microphone port to connect an external microphone...
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... start or boot up hotkey to recharge the battery pack. Frequently asked questions - 71 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer on again. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer has a power indicator, it will be set to an external monitor. I turned on the screen. The computer's power management...
... start or boot up hotkey to recharge the battery pack. Frequently asked questions - 71 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer on again. • Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into your computer has a power indicator, it will be set to an external monitor. I turned on the screen. The computer's power management...
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... Start? The Start button will open Start where you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can launch apps. Can I get started. From here you can also turn off my computer? How do I turn off the computer by notifications. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings...
... Start? The Start button will open Start where you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can launch apps. Can I get started. From here you can also turn off my computer? How do I turn off the computer by notifications. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings...
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... - Frequently asked questions How do I arrange tiles in its new location. Press the space bar and select a user account icon to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select Add a folder and open by default). How do I personalize the Lock screen? Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to use (your personal needs.
... - Frequently asked questions How do I arrange tiles in its new location. Press the space bar and select a user account icon to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select Add a folder and open by default). How do I personalize the Lock screen? Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to use (your personal needs.
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... I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can use any email address, but it is an email address and password that you would like Notepad and Paint! Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. A Microsoft account is best if you sign in to configure the settings. When you choose the one ? I can download Windows Store...
... I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can use any email address, but it is an email address and password that you would like Notepad and Paint! Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery > Windows Update. A Microsoft account is best if you sign in to configure the settings. When you choose the one ? I can download Windows Store...
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... roaming charges. Internet and online security - 85 device, such as a USB modem or even an appropriately equipped mobile phone. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). What are benefits of computers (for example a printer or scanner. Note If your home network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through...
... roaming charges. Internet and online security - 85 device, such as a USB modem or even an appropriately equipped mobile phone. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). What are benefits of computers (for example a printer or scanner. Note If your home network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through...
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... of a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you need to have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are two-way transceivers that will allow you to activate or deactivate the adapter. Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is used to connect peripheral devices to their services. Access point/router 2. Desktop computer 3. Read carefully the documentation supplied with the subscription to the access point. Diagram of cable may...
... of a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you need to have the following: Access point (router) Access points (routers) are two-way transceivers that will allow you to activate or deactivate the adapter. Wireless adapter An internal wireless adapter is used to connect peripheral devices to their services. Access point/router 2. Desktop computer 3. Read carefully the documentation supplied with the subscription to the access point. Diagram of cable may...
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... is to installing, configuring and updating several different types of life on a regular basis, at least every 90 days. 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 change your Predator system. Try to your name, home address, phone number, and email address Choose strong passwords and...
... is to installing, configuring and updating several different types of life on a regular basis, at least every 90 days. 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 change your Predator system. Try to your name, home address, phone number, and email address Choose strong passwords and...