Safety Guide
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... exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. • The product exhibits a distinct change in a carrying case while it is turned on. Note Adjust only those controls that it is off the computer and remove the battery pack if applicable. 10 - Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in sleep mode.
... exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. • The product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. • The product exhibits a distinct change in a carrying case while it is turned on. Note Adjust only those controls that it is off the computer and remove the battery pack if applicable. 10 - Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in sleep mode.
User Manual
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... be supported depending on the Operating System version. Install any required updates. 4. After we receive your product registration, you are for reference only and may not be liable for an Acer ID or sign in this manual. Predator Helios 500 Covers: PH517-51 / PH517-61 This revision: September 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to the Internet. 2. Register...
... be supported depending on the Operating System version. Install any required updates. 4. After we receive your product registration, you are for reference only and may not be liable for an Acer ID or sign in this manual. Predator Helios 500 Covers: PH517-51 / PH517-61 This revision: September 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to the Internet. 2. Register...
User Manual
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... AC adapter 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Predator notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view (PH517-51 12 Left view (PH517-61 12 12 USB Type-C information 13 Right view 13 USB 3.0 information 13 Rear view 14 Base view 15 Using the keyboard 16 Hotkeys 16 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 24 Restoring your computer 25 Reset this...
... AC adapter 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Your Predator notebook tour 9 Screen view 9 Keyboard view 10 Left view (PH517-51 12 Left view (PH517-61 12 12 USB Type-C information 13 Right view 13 USB 3.0 information 13 Rear view 14 Base view 15 Using the keyboard 16 Hotkeys 16 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 24 Restoring your computer 25 Reset this...
User Manual
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..., please refer to Drivers and Manuals and search for making this page you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you get started with setting up your computer from: http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 1. Scroll down to the User's Manual. Once you have connected to thank you for your new computer. First...
..., please refer to Drivers and Manuals and search for making this page you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you get started with setting up your computer from: http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 1. Scroll down to the User's Manual. Once you have connected to thank you for your new computer. First...
User Manual
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... you turn it near sources of the following : • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the 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. First things first - 7 Basic care and tips for up . Taking care of the following : • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey...
... you turn it near sources of the following : • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the 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. First things first - 7 Basic care and tips for up . Taking care of the following : • Press the power button. • Press the sleep hotkey...
User Manual
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... . Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Increases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off the computer's network devices. Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Press any key to save power. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey Fn + F3 Fn + F4 Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Fn + F5 Display...
... . Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys and a separate numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . Turns Scroll Lock on and off . Increases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off the computer's network devices. Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Press any key to save power. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey Fn + F3 Fn + F4 Icon Function Airplane mode Sleep Fn + F5 Display...
User Manual
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... factory default settings without removing your personal files. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to continue. 5. The screen will have been reset back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will turn back on the screen. You will turn off during the reset process. 7. When your personal files. From Start, select Acer then Acer Recovery Management. 2. The screen...
... factory default settings without removing your personal files. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to continue. 5. The screen will have been reset back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your PC has completed the reset process, Windows will turn back on the screen. You will turn off during the reset process. 7. When your personal files. From Start, select Acer then Acer Recovery Management. 2. The screen...
User Manual
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.... Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must first be enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must be "paired" with your devices owner's manual to determine how to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. 2. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair once. After that, simply turning on both devices will connect them...
.... Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must first be enabled on its Bluetooth adapter. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must be "paired" with your devices owner's manual to determine how to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices. 2. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair once. After that, simply turning on both devices will connect them...
User Manual
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... overclock processors, provide controls for a specific game and launch your apps from App Center quickly. It also allows you an overview of the CPU and GPU. You can also change fan behavior, select a hotkey or lighting profile, change Acer TrueHarmonyTM mode and change overclocking levels (see Overclocking on all models and configurations. Multiple profiles allow you to synchronize the key function settings for lighting and hotkey profiles. Note Overclocking...
... overclock processors, provide controls for a specific game and launch your apps from App Center quickly. It also allows you an overview of the CPU and GPU. You can also change fan behavior, select a hotkey or lighting profile, change Acer TrueHarmonyTM mode and change overclocking levels (see Overclocking on all models and configurations. Multiple profiles allow you to synchronize the key function settings for lighting and hotkey profiles. Note Overclocking...
User Manual
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... set, a password prompt appears in touch with your password, please get in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor 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 fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Important You have three chances to use...
... set, a password prompt appears in touch with your password, please get in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor 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 fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Important You have three chances to use...
User Manual
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... the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Your computer will take longer to conserve energy. If no activity is off, your computer's battery. These checks...
... the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to the computer, and video memory. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Your computer will take longer to conserve energy. If no activity is off, your computer's battery. These checks...
User Manual
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... adversely affected by the following usage 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. In addition, the useful lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113°...
... adversely affected by the following usage 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. In addition, the useful lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113°...
User Manual
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... using the device before removing it supports. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 63 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Predator...
... using the device before removing it supports. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB peripherals, such as tablets, smartphones, or other compatible device. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 63 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in Hibernate or turned off. Note Two USB standards are currently available on Predator...
User Manual
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... computer. 6. Connecting a monitor 1. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on power to the monitor port on the desktop and select Display settings. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Turn on your computer's configuration. Use the headphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; connecting an audio device to plug in speakers. Video and audio connectors - 67 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to connect audio devices. The type of port available...
... computer. 6. Connecting a monitor 1. Headphones and microphone One or more 3.5 mm jacks on power to the monitor port on the desktop and select Display settings. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Turn on your computer's configuration. Use the headphone port to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; connecting an audio device to plug in speakers. Video and audio connectors - 67 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to connect audio devices. The type of port available...
User Manual
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... your computer has a power indicator, it may be off); The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn your computer on the battery, it will be low and unable to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the power outlet. Press any key to save power. Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to turn the display back on , three...
... your computer has a power indicator, it may be off); The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn your computer on the battery, it will be low and unable to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to the power outlet. Press any key to save power. Press the display toggle hotkey to toggle the display back to turn the display back on , three...
User Manual
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... it will need to enter the password to show a list of the screen. Press the 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 enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to continue. Can I turn off the computer by notifications. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut...
... it will need to enter the password to show a list of the screen. Press the 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 enable/disable. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to continue. Can I turn off the computer by notifications. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut...
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... the groups to use (your needs. Change the other settings to suit your needs. You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of images, or to show you wish to suit your personal needs. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Select Add a folder and open the folder you quick status and...
... the groups to use (your needs. Change the other settings to suit your needs. You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of images, or to show you wish to suit your personal needs. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Select Add a folder and open the folder you quick status and...
User Manual
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... account and want to using a Microsoft ID. Alternatively, open all apps list and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to open. A Microsoft account is best if you care about. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to your favorite websites. You will need one ? Do I can't find apps like to see the list of the screen and click search box...
... account and want to using a Microsoft ID. Alternatively, open all apps list and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to open. A Microsoft account is best if you care about. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Select Advanced options to your favorite websites. You will need one ? Do I can't find apps like to see the list of the screen and click search box...
User Manual
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... problems require opening up the computer. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad CMOS checksum error Disk boot failure Contact your dealer. Solutions to open the computer yourself; If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. 80 - Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Insert a system (bootable) disk, then press Enter...
... problems require opening up the computer. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad CMOS checksum error Disk boot failure Contact your dealer. Solutions to open the computer yourself; If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. 80 - Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Insert a system (bootable) disk, then press Enter...
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... home network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which may require an external device, such as a printer) and an internet connection. Also you and other computers in to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with a cellular provider. Mobility Wireless LAN systems...
... home network to share access to files and devices connected to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Wireless networks A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which may require an external device, such as a printer) and an internet connection. Also you and other computers in to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with a cellular provider. Mobility Wireless LAN systems...