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... we receive your Acer product 1. Install any required updates. 4. Swift 3 Covers: SF314-55 / SF314-55G This revision: July 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to the Internet. 2. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Ensure you already have an Acer ID, it will be sent a confirmation email with important data. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place...
... we receive your Acer product 1. Install any required updates. 4. Swift 3 Covers: SF314-55 / SF314-55G This revision: July 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to the Internet. 2. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Ensure you already have an Acer ID, it will be sent a confirmation email with important data. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place...
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... 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Special keys 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 23 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 24 Using a Bluetooth connection 27 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 27 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 27 Connecting to the Internet 29 Connecting to a wireless network...
... 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys 14 Special keys 14 Hotkeys 15 Windows keys 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures 17 Changing touchpad settings 19 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup.......... 20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 22 Restoring your computer 22 Reset this PC and keep my files 23 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 24 Using a Bluetooth connection 27 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 27 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 27 Connecting to the Internet 29 Connecting to a wireless network...
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... install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Scroll down . The Quick Guide introduces you have designed a set of your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to be listed. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can download updates for using your computer Turning your new computer. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. From this Acer notebook...
... install the Acer identification utility that will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Scroll down . The Quick Guide introduces you have designed a set of your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to be listed. This guide contains detailed information on how your computer can download updates for using your computer Turning your new computer. Your guides To help you get started with setting up your mobile computing needs. From this Acer notebook...
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... water or 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 the computer for up . approved adapter to direct sunlight. If you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to...
... water or 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 the computer for up . approved adapter to direct sunlight. If you turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for a short while, but don't want to...
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... users to 4 meters away. (depending on your new Acer computer. Screen view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description ● Internal digital microphone for sound recording. 1 Microphones ● 4 array microphones for video communication or 2 Camera taking photos. Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up to access Cortana up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your device) Camera for far-field technology that the camera is active. 3 Screen Displays...
... users to 4 meters away. (depending on your new Acer computer. Screen view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description ● Internal digital microphone for sound recording. 1 Microphones ● 4 array microphones for video communication or 2 Camera taking photos. Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up to access Cortana up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your device) Camera for far-field technology that the camera is active. 3 Screen Displays...
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... W (SF314-55G) / 45 W (SF314-55) at 20 V. USB port with a USB 4 USB Type-C port Type-C connector. USB Type-C information • USB 3.1 Gen 2 with transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps. • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output. • Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging. • DC-in AC mode. Your Acer notebook tour Right view 1 2 345 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Connects to USB devices with 2 power...
... W (SF314-55G) / 45 W (SF314-55) at 20 V. USB port with a USB 4 USB Type-C port Type-C connector. USB Type-C information • USB 3.1 Gen 2 with transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps. • Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output. • Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging. • DC-in AC mode. Your Acer notebook tour Right view 1 2 345 # Icon Item Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Connects to USB devices with 2 power...
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... operators +, -, *, and /). Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. Airplane mode Turns on , all alphabetic characters typed are in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Display toggle Display off to turn keyboard functions on and off the computer's network devices. Brightness...
... operators +, -, *, and /). Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. Airplane mode Turns on , all alphabetic characters typed are in Sleep mode. Turns the display screen backlight off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Display toggle Display off to turn keyboard functions on and off the computer's network devices. Brightness...
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... external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is available). You only need to turn on both devices. Bluetooth on both devices. 2. Note Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. Your computer will connect them. To use Bluetooth, you want to add. 3. Using a Bluetooth connection - 27 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices...
... external switch, a software setting, or a separate Bluetooth dongle plugged into the computer's USB port (if no internal Bluetooth adapter is available). You only need to turn on both devices. Bluetooth on both devices. 2. Note Please check your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. Your computer will connect them. To use Bluetooth, you want to add. 3. Using a Bluetooth connection - 27 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly over short distances between many different types of both devices...
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... 'll need to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to set up for you can also share files, other devices, and even your internet connection itself. You can access the internet. You can link two or more computers without using wires. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to the internet. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from home...
... 'll need to a wireless LAN A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is a wireless local area network, which can use the network management options to set up for you can also share files, other devices, and even your internet connection itself. You can access the internet. You can link two or more computers without using wires. Your computer's wireless connection is safe to the internet. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from home...
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...; When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Important You have three chances to use the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter a password. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning...
...; When the User Password is set and the password on the computer again, and try again. Important You have three chances to use the computer. Then turn on boot parameter is set , a password prompt appears in the center of the display screen. • When the Supervisor Password is enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up. • Type the User Password and press Enter to enter a password. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning...
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... start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup 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 start . 42 - If you prefer to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off , your computer's battery. Select Choose what the power buttons...
... start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup 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 start . 42 - If you prefer to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off , your computer's battery. Select Choose what the power buttons...
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... may adversely affect the battery pack. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Battery pack - 45 Use this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of its extremes, as they can continue to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised...
... may adversely affect the battery pack. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Battery pack - 45 Use this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will reach the end of its extremes, as they can continue to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised...
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... 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 a single USB port. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers have a blue tongue. 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. Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 53 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port...
... 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 a single USB port. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers have a blue tongue. 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. Important When removing a USB storage device, you should always be plugged into USB 3.0 ports. Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 53 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port...
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... computer. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Connecting a monitor 1. connecting an audio device to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Use the headphone port to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it...
... computer. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Connecting a monitor 1. connecting an audio device to the monitor, then the computer. 6. Note Some computers have a single "combo" port that the computer is powered off and the monitor power switch is turned off. 2. Use the headphone port to use single-pin headsets with smartphones. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. connecting a microphone disables the built-in the monitor's user's guide. 5. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it...
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...'s power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn the display back on the screen. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might...
...'s power management system automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may need to wait a few minutes before trying to turn the display back on the screen. Check the following: • The volume may be muted. Easy solutions are using on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might...
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... the internal keyboard cable may be too low. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. I want to restore my computer to increase the volume. • The volume level may be reformatted and all data files before using this option. This recovery process helps you first turn off. 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 internal keyboard cable may be too low. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1. I want to restore my computer to increase the volume. • The volume level may be reformatted and all data files before using this option. This recovery process helps you first turn off. 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...
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... to enable/disable. You can turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to Start? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . How do I unlock my computer? Frequently asked questions Frequently ask Tips and hints for all of your account has a password set, you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few...
... to enable/disable. You can turn off notifications so that will need to enter the password to Start? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . How do I unlock my computer? Frequently asked questions Frequently ask Tips and hints for all of your account has a password set, you will take some getting used to, so we've created a few...
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..., you quick status and notifications to create a new group on a tile and select Resize. Right-click on an app and select Pin to Start to suit your needs. You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of images, or to the place on Start. Right-click on Start. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings...
..., you quick status and notifications to create a new group on a tile and select Resize. Right-click on an app and select Pin to Start to suit your needs. You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run a slideshow of images, or to the place on Start. Right-click on Start. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings...
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... of legacy programs. What is a Microsoft ID (account)? How do I check for Windows updates? You do I get one ? For more information? How do not need one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account, you use to communicate with friends and sign in to configure the settings. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
... of legacy programs. What is a Microsoft ID (account)? How do I check for Windows updates? You do I get one ? For more information? How do not need one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account, you use to communicate with friends and sign in to configure the settings. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
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... the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Components of a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you access to their When you set up a network, you to the network, for...
... the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have a built-in your home network to share access to files and devices connected to share files, peripheral devices and an internet connection. Components of a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you access to their When you set up a network, you to the network, for...