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... reference only and may not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Sign up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. 2 - © 2018. Acer Group shall not be sent a confirmation email with important data. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. After we receive your Acer product 1. Swift 3 Covers: SF314-54 / SF314-54G This revision: March 2018 Important This...
... reference only and may not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Sign up for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. 2 - © 2018. Acer Group shall not be sent a confirmation email with important data. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. After we receive your Acer product 1. Swift 3 Covers: SF314-54 / SF314-54G This revision: March 2018 Important This...
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... 12 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Special keys 13 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 14 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 21 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 22 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 23 Using a Bluetooth connection 26 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 26 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 26 Connecting to the Internet 28 Connecting to a wireless network...
... 12 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Special keys 13 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 14 Using the Precision Touchpad 15 Touchpad gestures 15 Changing touchpad settings 17 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 21 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 22 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 23 Using a Bluetooth connection 26 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 26 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 26 Connecting to the Internet 28 Connecting to a wireless network...
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...: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you for making this page you to be listed. The link will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you have designed a set of guides: First off , do any updates, or...
...: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you for making this page you to be listed. The link will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you have designed a set of guides: First off , do any updates, or...
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approved adapter to power your device. • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top 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 the computer for up . Do not place it near sources...
approved adapter to power your device. • Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt. • Never place objects on top 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 the computer for up . Do not place it near sources...
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...; Internal digital microphone for sound recording. 1 Microphones ● 4 array microphones for video communication or 2 Camera taking photos. A light next to 4 meters away. (depending on your device) Camera for far-field technology that allows users to access Cortana up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. Your Acer notebook tour YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up to the camera indicates that the camera is active. 3 Screen Displays...
...; Internal digital microphone for sound recording. 1 Microphones ● 4 array microphones for video communication or 2 Camera taking photos. A light next to 4 meters away. (depending on your device) Camera for far-field technology that allows users to access Cortana up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your new Acer computer. Your Acer notebook tour YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up to the camera indicates that the camera is active. 3 Screen Displays...
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Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Only one Secure Digital (SD) 1 SD card reader card. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 1 2 34 # Icon Item Description Accepts one card can operate at a time. 2 USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock.
Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Indicates the computer's battery 3 status. Only one Secure Digital (SD) 1 SD card reader card. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices. Right view Your Acer notebook tour - 11 1 2 34 # Icon Item Description Accepts one card can operate at a time. 2 USB port Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock.
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... Activates a second function on and off the computer's network devices. Keyboard Turns the keyboard backlight on certain keys. Increases the sound volume. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. press the Fn key to activate the F1 to return. Brightness down Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off . Using the keyboard - 13 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard...
... Activates a second function on and off the computer's network devices. Keyboard Turns the keyboard backlight on certain keys. Increases the sound volume. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. press the Fn key to activate the F1 to return. Brightness down Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off . Using the keyboard - 13 USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard...
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26 - 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 turn on both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. Your computer will connect them. For your computer, this may be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible...
26 - 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 turn on both devices will automatically start searching for security purposes. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. Your computer will connect them. For your computer, this may be authenticated for devices, as well as make itself visible...
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... so by default and Windows will allow you can also share files, other devices, and even your computer to the internet. For detailed information, please refer to the internet. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to the operation of available networks during setup. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that will install a small...
... so by default and Windows will allow you can also share files, other devices, and even your computer to the internet. For detailed information, please refer to the internet. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to the operation of available networks during setup. Warning Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that will install a small...
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... your computer against unauthorized use of your dealer or an authorized service center. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of a locked drawer. If you must enter this password with password checkpoints on page 40. • User Password secures your Supervisor Password! a security notch and passwords. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility.
... your computer against unauthorized use of your dealer or an authorized service center. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of a locked drawer. If you must enter this password with password checkpoints on page 40. • User Password secures your Supervisor Password! a security notch and passwords. Using passwords Passwords protect your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the notch and turn the key to the BIOS utility.
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... power settings. 3. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 41 This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. Your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start . Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep...
... power settings. 3. POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 41 This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. Your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start . Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Select Choose what the power buttons do. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep...
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... : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use the battery, the faster it will also shorten the effective lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you use . • Remove accessories that are advised to 30° C (86° F). the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. a USB disk drive), as described...
... : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use the battery, the faster it will also shorten the effective lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you use . • Remove accessories that are advised to 30° C (86° F). the more than 1,000 charge/discharge cycles. a USB disk drive), as described...
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... 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. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is 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. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click...
... 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. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers: USB 2.0 (High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). Universal Serial Bus (USB) UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is 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. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should right-click...
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Connecting a monitor 1. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer's configuration. connecting an audio device to connect an external microphone; The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. Check that allows you to connect audio devices. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. Use the microphone port to the headphone port disables the built...
Connecting a monitor 1. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer's configuration. connecting an audio device to connect an external microphone; The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. Check that allows you to connect audio devices. The correct resolution and refresh rate should be detected automatically. Use the microphone port to the headphone port disables the built...
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... have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. Nothing appears on . Easy solutions are using on again. • Make sure that may be too low. Connect the AC adapter to save power. Use the Brightness up . No audio is a list of your computer has a power indicator, it...
... have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone) plugged into the computer and to an external monitor. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. Nothing appears on . Easy solutions are using on again. • Make sure that may be too low. Connect the AC adapter to save power. Use the Brightness up . No audio is a list of your computer has a power indicator, it...
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... service center as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port and the corresponding port on the system will be too low. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is a D2D Recovery setting...
... service center as the internal keyboard cable may be the only option for future recovery operations. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a USB port and the corresponding port on the system will be too low. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is a D2D Recovery setting...
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... started. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of my apps? Frequently ask Frequently asked questions - 61 Tips and hints for all of the screen. Selecting it will open Start where you can also turn off my computer? Can I turn off notifications so that you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows...
... started. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button to show a list of installed apps on the lower left-hand corner of my apps? Frequently ask Frequently asked questions - 61 Tips and hints for all of the screen. Selecting it will open Start where you can also turn off my computer? Can I turn off notifications so that you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows...
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... image for the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on Start. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. How do I personalize the Lock screen? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Yes, you quick status and notifications to remove the folder from the menu that you can. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Right-click...
... image for the lock screen • Turn the Slideshow on Start. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. How do I personalize the Lock screen? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Yes, you quick status and notifications to remove the folder from the menu that you can. To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Right-click...
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..., files, and devices you use to communicate with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. Move your favorite websites. For more information? You do I check for Windows updates? Frequently asked questions - 65 I can't find apps like to open all apps list and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to configure the settings. How do not need one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts...
..., files, and devices you use to communicate with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. Move your favorite websites. For more information? You do I check for Windows updates? Frequently asked questions - 65 I can't find apps like to open all apps list and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to configure the settings. How do not need one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts...
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... need to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to a high speed DSL internet connection. When you set up a wireless network is easy and allows you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Also you have a built-in DSL modem that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. The ISP (Internet Service...
... need to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can share an internet connection with the subscription to a high speed DSL internet connection. When you set up a wireless network is easy and allows you to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Also you have a built-in DSL modem that broadcast data into the surrounding environment. The ISP (Internet Service...