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... in sleep mode. Note Adjust only those controls that it is off the computer and remove the battery pack if applicable. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1. Turn off ...work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in performance, indicating a need for using your computer Before putting your computer in a carrying case, make sure that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to dangerous voltage points or other controls...
... in sleep mode. Note Adjust only those controls that it is off the computer and remove the battery pack if applicable. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1. Turn off ...work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Unplug this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in performance, indicating a need for using your computer Before putting your computer in a carrying case, make sure that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to dangerous voltage points or other controls...
User Manual
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... provided herein are connected to your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for an Acer ID or sign in this manual. Install any required updates. 4. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase All Rights Reserved. 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. Open the Acer Product Registration...
... provided herein are connected to your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for an Acer ID or sign in this manual. Install any required updates. 4. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase All Rights Reserved. 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. Open the Acer Product Registration...
User Manual
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... (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 PC and keep my files ........ 25 Reset this PC and remove everything 26 Using a Bluetooth connection 29 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth . 29 Enable Bluetooth...
... (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 PC and keep my files ........ 25 Reset this PC and remove everything 26 Using a Bluetooth connection 29 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth . 29 Enable Bluetooth...
User Manual
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... can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you to copy it to thank you can download updates for your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the Setup Guide helps you use your Predator notebook, we have...
... can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you to copy it to thank you can download updates for your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the Setup Guide helps you use your Predator notebook, we have...
User Manual
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... you can put it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer-approved adapter to power your device. • Do not expose the computer 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 or sign out...
... you can put it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device, or an Acer-approved adapter to power your device. • Do not expose the computer 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 or sign out...
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...Lock Brightness up Description Turns on and off the computer's network devices. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the screen brightness. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the built-in Sleep mode. 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 Scroll Lock...
...Lock Brightness up Description Turns on and off the computer's network devices. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Increases the screen brightness. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the built-in Sleep mode. 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 Scroll Lock...
User Manual
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... the reset process. 6. Recovery 4. From Start, select Acer then Acer Recovery Management. 2. Your PC will have been reset back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your personal files. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. Click Reset to Choose an option. 26 - The screen will reinstall Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your personal files. Resetting the PC will turn off during the reset process. 7. The screen...
... the reset process. 6. Recovery 4. From Start, select Acer then Acer Recovery Management. 2. Your PC will have been reset back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and programs without removing your personal files. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. Click Reset to Choose an option. 26 - The screen will reinstall Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your personal files. Resetting the PC will turn off during the reset process. 7. The screen...
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... check your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on your computer's Bluetooth adapter. This means it . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair once. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must 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 disabled by default. Bluetooth on its Bluetooth adapter. For your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the...
... check your devices owner's manual to determine how to turn on your computer's Bluetooth adapter. This means it . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair once. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must 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 disabled by default. Bluetooth on its Bluetooth adapter. For your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the...
User Manual
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... to quickly switch between key functions. PredatorSense PREDATORSENSE PredatorSense helps you to overclock processors, provide controls for lighting and hotkey profiles. The PredatorSense main screen The main screen gives you to gain the edge in your apps from App Center quickly. 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. Note The temperatures listed...
... to quickly switch between key functions. PredatorSense PREDATORSENSE PredatorSense helps you to overclock processors, provide controls for lighting and hotkey profiles. The PredatorSense main screen The main screen gives you to gain the edge in your apps from App Center quickly. 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. Note The temperatures listed...
User Manual
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... or an authorized service center. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in touch with your Supervisor Password! Entering passwords When a password is set , a prompt appears when you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Try again and...
... or an authorized service center. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in touch with your Supervisor Password! Entering passwords When a password is set , a prompt appears when you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system halts. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility. Try again and...
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... take longer to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Power management - 51 POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to the computer, and video memory. These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction to start . Select Choose what the power buttons do. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of...
... take longer to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Power management - 51 POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to the computer, and video memory. These checks will also not start if it receives an instruction to start . Select Choose what the power buttons do. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of...
User Manual
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... use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow this conditioning process for a long time. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Failure to its effective life. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. You are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. The battery conditioning process ensures your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Battery...
... use . • Remove accessories that are advised to follow this conditioning process for a long time. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Failure to its effective life. the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. You are not being used for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used (e.g. The battery conditioning process ensures your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Battery...
User Manual
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... Predator computers have a blue tongue. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port. 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. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB...
... Predator computers have a blue tongue. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port. 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. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click on the USB icon in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a black tongue in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to connect USB...
User Manual
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... To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on power to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Use the headphone port to plug in microphone. connecting an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. If necessary, change the display settings used...
... To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on power to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Use the headphone port to plug in microphone. connecting an audio device to the headphone port disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. If necessary, change the display settings used...
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... to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be off); Check if power is no power, check the following : • Do you are provided for each one. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. If pressing a key does not turn the display...
... to turn the display back on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be off); Check if power is no power, check the following : • Do you are provided for each one. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. If pressing a key does not turn the display...
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... by right-clicking the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. You can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can leave your account has a password set, you can also turn off notifications? How do I see all of installed apps on the lower...
... by right-clicking the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down . Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. You can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can leave your account has a password set, you can also turn off notifications? How do I see all of installed apps on the lower...
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..., 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 notifications to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select a folder and select Remove to suit your liking. Frequently asked questions - 75 Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Yes...
..., 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 notifications to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow. 5. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select a folder and select Remove to suit your liking. Frequently asked questions - 75 Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Yes...
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... see the list of the screen and click search box. Move your favorite websites. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. How do I check for Windows updates? Where are they? Frequently asked questions How do I install apps? You can sync data across different machines you use to communicate with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. Do...
... see the list of the screen and click search box. Move your favorite websites. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. How do I check for Windows updates? Where are they? Frequently asked questions How do I install apps? You can sync data across different machines you use to communicate with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. Do...
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Solutions to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad CMOS checksum error Disk boot failure Contact your dealer. Insert a system (bootable) disk, then press Enter to more serious problems require opening up the computer. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to open the computer yourself; Do not attempt to reboot. Equipment configuration error Press F2 (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together...
Solutions to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad CMOS checksum error Disk boot failure Contact your dealer. Insert a system (bootable) disk, then press Enter to more serious problems require opening up the computer. The following table lists the error messages in the BIOS utility to open the computer yourself; Do not attempt to reboot. Equipment configuration error Press F2 (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in alphabetical order together...
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..., peripheral devices and an internet connection. Before using wires. You can set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using the cellular features, check with a cellular provider. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). The socket for a SIM card may require an external device, such as a USB modem or...
..., peripheral devices and an internet connection. Before using wires. You can set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using the cellular features, check with a cellular provider. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share files, peripheral devices (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). The socket for a SIM card may require an external device, such as a USB modem or...