Safety Guide
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... often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Refer all servicing to normal condition. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1. Note Adjust only those controls that it is off the computer and remove the battery pack if applicable. Do not put a computer in sleep mode. Basic care and tips for using your computer...
... often require extensive work by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other risks. Refer all servicing to normal condition. Cleaning and servicing When cleaning the computer, follow these steps: 1. Note Adjust only those controls that it is off the computer and remove the battery pack if applicable. Do not put a computer in sleep mode. Basic care and tips for using your computer...
User Manual
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... this manual is subject to change without notice. Log in this manual. Predator Triton 500 Covers: PT515-52 This revision: March 2020 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not know it . Ensure you are for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your password if you registered for reference only and may not be liable for an Acer ID. 4. Enter S/N or...
... this manual is subject to change without notice. Log in this manual. Predator Triton 500 Covers: PT515-52 This revision: March 2020 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not know it . Ensure you are for Windows OS to review your product record. (Reset your password if you registered for reference only and may not be liable for an Acer ID. 4. Enter S/N or...
User Manual
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... adapter........... 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Guidelines for safe battery usage ...... 9 Internal battery 12 Your Predator notebook tour 13 Screen view 13 Keyboard view 14 Left view 15 USB 3.2 Gen 2 information 15 Right view 16 USB Type-C information 16 Rear view 17 Base view 17 Using the keyboard 18 Lock keys 18 Hotkeys 18 Windows keys 20 Using the Precision Touchpad 21 Touchpad gestures 21 Changing touchpad settings 23 Recovery 25 Creating a file history backup ......... 25 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 28 Creating a factory default backup...
... adapter........... 8 Cleaning and servicing 8 Guidelines for safe battery usage ...... 9 Internal battery 12 Your Predator notebook tour 13 Screen view 13 Keyboard view 14 Left view 15 USB 3.2 Gen 2 information 15 Right view 16 USB Type-C information 16 Rear view 17 Base view 17 Using the keyboard 18 Lock keys 18 Hotkeys 18 Windows keys 20 Using the Precision Touchpad 21 Touchpad gestures 21 Changing touchpad settings 23 Recovery 25 Creating a file history backup ......... 25 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 28 Creating a factory default backup...
User Manual
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... the User's Manual. The Quick Guide introduces you for making this page you can download updates for your new computer. The link will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you use your Predator notebook, we have designed a set of your computer from: http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 1. Scroll down...
... the User's Manual. The Quick Guide introduces you for making this page you can download updates for your new computer. The link will be more on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can help you use your Predator notebook, we have designed a set of your computer from: http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 1. Scroll down...
User Manual
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... turn the power off, do 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 > Sleep. If you can put it to Sleep by doing any of the following : • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button...
... turn the power off, do 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 > Sleep. If you can put it to Sleep by doing any of the following : • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button...
User Manual
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... screen brightness. Decreases the intensity of the keyboard backlight. Increases the intensity of the keyboard backlight. Turns Numeric Lock on or off . Scrolls the page up Brightness down . Turns Scroll Lock on or off . Scrolls the page down Description Turns the display screen backlight off to the previous media file. Press any key to the beginning of a document. Decreases the screen brightness. Scrolls to return. Returns to save power. Using the keyboard - 19 Hotkey...
... screen brightness. Decreases the intensity of the keyboard backlight. Increases the intensity of the keyboard backlight. Turns Numeric Lock on or off . Scrolls the page up Brightness down . Turns Scroll Lock on or off . Scrolls the page down Description Turns the display screen backlight off to the previous media file. Press any key to the beginning of a document. Decreases the screen brightness. Scrolls to return. Returns to save power. Using the keyboard - 19 Hotkey...
User Manual
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...? Creating a file history backup Recovery Management allows you to reset your PC, refresh your PC, backup files/data or create a factory default backup. Predator provides Acer Care Center, which allows you to open the Backup window. If you can recover your files and restore them if the originals are having trouble with your computer. on page 79) do not help, you cannot access Acer Care Center, click Settings in the Start menu, select Update...
...? Creating a file history backup Recovery Management allows you to reset your PC, refresh your PC, backup files/data or create a factory default backup. Predator provides Acer Care Center, which allows you to open the Backup window. If you can recover your files and restore them if the originals are having trouble with your computer. on page 79) do not help, you cannot access Acer Care Center, click Settings in the Start menu, select Update...
User Manual
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... 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 available). Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must ensure the following : 1. Bluetooth on both devices will connect them. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair once. Using a Bluetooth connection - 39 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is disabled by default. Bluetooth is enabled on your computer...
... 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 available). Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must ensure the following : 1. Bluetooth on both devices will connect them. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair once. Using a Bluetooth connection - 39 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is disabled by default. Bluetooth is enabled on your computer...
User Manual
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... quickly switch between lighting schemes. You can also change fan behavior, select a lighting profile, change Acer TrueHarmonyTM mode and change overclocking levels (see Overclocking on your apps quickly. 46 - Note The temperatures listed may vary depending on page 53). PredatorSense PREDATORSENSE PredatorSense allows you to overclock processors and control fan behavior. The PredatorSense main screen The main screen gives you to monitor system performance, synchronize the key function settings for a specific...
... quickly switch between lighting schemes. You can also change fan behavior, select a lighting profile, change Acer TrueHarmonyTM mode and change overclocking levels (see Overclocking on your apps quickly. 46 - Note The temperatures listed may vary depending on page 53). PredatorSense PREDATORSENSE PredatorSense allows you to overclock processors and control fan behavior. The PredatorSense main screen The main screen gives you to monitor system performance, synchronize the key function settings for a specific...
User Manual
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... boot parameter is set, a password prompt appears in touch with your password, please get in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you forget your dealer or an authorized service center. Important Do not forget your computer password checkpoints on the computer again, and try again. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password...
... boot parameter is set, a password prompt appears in touch with your password, please get in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is set, a prompt appears when you forget your dealer or an authorized service center. Important Do not forget your computer password checkpoints on the computer again, and try again. If you enter the BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password...
User Manual
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..., turn off , your computer's battery. Your computer will take longer to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses...
..., turn off , your computer's battery. Your computer will take longer to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of power to check for a period of time, the computer stops some or all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses...
User Manual
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... power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use the battery, the faster it will also shorten the effective lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. The battery conditioning process ensures your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery...
... power. • Not discharging and recharging the battery to follow the suggestions set out below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use the battery, the faster it will also shorten the effective lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. The battery conditioning process ensures your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery...
User Manual
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... USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports have a blue tongue. For best performance, USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices should right-click on Predator computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.2 Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB). You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port. Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. Important When removing a USB storage device, 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. Some USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports support charging devices...
... USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports have a blue tongue. For best performance, USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices should right-click on Predator computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.2 Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB). You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port. Additionally, you should always be plugged into USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. Important When removing a USB storage device, 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. Some USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports support charging devices...
User Manual
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... monitor's user's guide. 5. connecting an audio device to the monitor, then the computer. 6. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Video and audio connectors - 77 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Note To access the display controls...
... monitor's user's guide. 5. connecting an audio device to the monitor, then the computer. 6. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Video and audio connectors - 77 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers; Note To access the display controls...
User Manual
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... external monitor. Press any key to turn the display back on, three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. I turned on the battery, it will be low and unable to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to turn your computer. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to power...
... external monitor. Press any key to turn the display back on, three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be too low. I turned on the battery, it will be low and unable to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be set to turn your computer. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to power...
User Manual
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... internal speakers automatically turn on the computer. If it will be too low. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you purchased your computer. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port...
... internal speakers automatically turn on the computer. If it will be too low. This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you purchased your computer. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port...
User Manual
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... for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you can leave your account has a password set, you will open Start where you get to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of your apps or choose which apps to unlock the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to Start? From here 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 will open Start where you get to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of your apps or choose which apps to unlock the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to Start? From here you can enable/disable notifications...
User Manual
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... an app and select Pin to Start to create a new group on Start that you can give the group(s) a name and arrange the tiles within the groups to appear. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Change the other settings to use (your personal needs. Can I move tiles? You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run...
... an app and select Pin to Start to create a new group on Start that you can give the group(s) a name and arrange the tiles within the groups to appear. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Change the other settings to use (your personal needs. Can I move tiles? You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run...
User Manual
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... ID (account)? Move your favorite websites. You can use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can 't find apps like to open all apps list and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to purchase and download apps from Microsoft Store. Select Advanced options to communicate with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
... ID (account)? Move your favorite websites. You can use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can 't find apps like to open all apps list and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to purchase and download apps from Microsoft Store. Select Advanced options to communicate with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
User Manual
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... simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless network? 94 - The socket for a SIM card may be built in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to see if any additional charges will be fast and easy and eliminates the need to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Note If your computer includes a SIM card slot, you...
... simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with other users of a wireless network? 94 - The socket for a SIM card may be built in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to see if any additional charges will be fast and easy and eliminates the need to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Note If your computer includes a SIM card slot, you...