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... for reference only and may not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. After we receive your Acer product 1. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Install any required updates. 4. 2 - © 2018. Swift 3 Covers: SF314-55 / SF314-55G This revision: July 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to...
... for reference only and may not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. After we receive your Acer product 1. Acer Group shall not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Install any required updates. 4. 2 - © 2018. Swift 3 Covers: SF314-55 / SF314-55G This revision: July 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to...
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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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... turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you for making this page you can download updates for your new computer. Your guides To help you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you have found your product model, any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button...
... turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you for making this page you can download updates for your new computer. Your guides To help you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer's serial number and SNID and allow you have found your product model, any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button...
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...; Do not slam the computer display when you take care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you close it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose ...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. If you need to power down . First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down the computer for a short while, but don't want to turn...
...; Do not slam the computer display when you take care of your computer Your computer will serve you well if you close it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose ...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. If you need to power down . First things first - 7 • Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out > Shut down the computer for a short while, but don't want to turn...
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Screen view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description ● Internal digital microphone for sound recording. 1 Microphones ● 4 array microphones for far-field technology that the camera is active. 3 Screen Displays computer output. Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up to 4 meters away. (depending on your new Acer computer. A light next to the camera indicates that allows users to access Cortana up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your device) Camera for video communication or 2 Camera taking photos.
Screen view 1 2 3 # Icon Item Description ● Internal digital microphone for sound recording. 1 Microphones ● 4 array microphones for far-field technology that the camera is active. 3 Screen Displays computer output. Your Acer notebook tour - 9 YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR After setting up to 4 meters away. (depending on your new Acer computer. A light next to the camera indicates that allows users to access Cortana up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you around your device) Camera for video communication or 2 Camera taking photos.
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...Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. USB port with a USB 4 USB Type-C port Type-C connector. charging 3 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in : requires power adapter or power source providing 65 W (SF314-55G) / 45 W (SF314-55) at 20 V. Connects to USB devices with 2 power-off Connects to USB devices. Supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™. 5 DC-in jack Connects to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging. • DC-in AC mode. USB Type-C information • USB...
...Description Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. USB port with a USB 4 USB Type-C port Type-C connector. charging 3 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in : requires power adapter or power source providing 65 W (SF314-55G) / 45 W (SF314-55) at 20 V. Connects to USB devices with 2 power-off Connects to USB devices. Supports DisplayPort™ over USB-C™. 5 DC-in jack Connects to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging. • DC-in AC mode. USB Type-C information • USB...
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... in Sleep mode. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Display toggle Display off to turn keyboard functions on and off . Use this mode when you can use to save power. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to return. 14 - Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is clearly marked with the arithmetic operators...
... in Sleep mode. Special keys Your computer's keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. Display toggle Display off to turn keyboard functions on and off . Use this mode when you can use to save power. Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to return. 14 - Using the keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, special keys and hotkeys. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is clearly marked with the arithmetic operators...
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... your devices owner's manual to determine how to add. 3. This means it . 2. Bluetooth is enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. You only need to enable/disable it must ensure the following : 1. To enable your computer is available). For your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair once. Your computer will connect them. Using a Bluetooth connection - 27 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling...
... your devices owner's manual to determine how to add. 3. This means it . 2. Bluetooth is enabled on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. You only need to enable/disable it must ensure the following : 1. To enable your computer is available). For your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices, and click the toggle under Bluetooth to pair once. Your computer will connect them. Using a Bluetooth connection - 27 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is a technology enabling...
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... Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to the internet from home, you can use the network management options to turn on page 71. All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You can access the internet. First though, in aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that...
... Using wireless devices while flying in order to connect to the internet from home, you can use the network management options to turn on page 71. All wireless devices must be switched off before boarding an aircraft and during setup. You can access the internet. First though, in aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that...
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... power button for four seconds to enter a password. 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 use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set...
... power button for four seconds to enter a password. 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 use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, a warning message appears. Try again and press Enter. Try again and press Enter. • When the User Password is set...
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... the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start . If you prefer to conserve energy. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off , your computer's battery. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of power to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected...
... the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start . If you prefer to conserve energy. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to reduce your computer's power requirements and environmental impact, turn off , your computer's battery. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of power to start quickly, but also uses a small amount of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected...
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...; Not discharging and recharging the battery to draw power. • Store your AC adapter and battery. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). The battery conditioning process ensures your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. An embedded battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Battery pack - 45 Use this procedure will prevent you from...
...; Not discharging and recharging the battery to draw power. • Store your AC adapter and battery. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). The battery conditioning process ensures your battery accepts the maximum possible charge. An embedded battery has a life span of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. Battery pack - 45 Use this procedure will prevent you from...
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... Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. Consult your peripheral. Additionally, you to your device's documentation to see which allows 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 Hibernate or turned...
... Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell the operating system to stop using the device before removing it supports. Consult your peripheral. Additionally, you to your device's documentation to see which allows 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 Hibernate or turned...
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... port to connect audio devices. connecting a microphone 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. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Turn on power to the monitor port on your computer via a video port. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Connecting a monitor 1. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone...
... port to connect audio devices. connecting a microphone 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. Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet. 4. Turn on power to the monitor port on your computer via a video port. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. Connecting a monitor 1. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone...
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... not start or boot up hotkey to the computer, check the following : • The volume may arise during the use of your computer on . The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. Press and release the power button to turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is a power LED, it...
... not start or boot up hotkey to the computer, check the following : • The volume may arise during the use of your computer on . The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to recharge the battery pack. Press and release the power button to turn the display back on again. • Make sure that may be in Sleep or Hibernate mode (if there is a power LED, it...
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... also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a power outlet and that it works, contact your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is connected to the headphone jack on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on...
... also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to a power outlet and that it works, contact your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you restore the C: drive with the original software content that the printer cable is connected to the headphone jack on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn on...
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... account has a password set, you get to help you will open Start where you can turn off notifications so that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to Start? Press the space bar and select a user account icon to continue. From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you...
... account has a password set, you get to help you will open Start where you can turn off notifications so that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to Start? Press the space bar and select a user account icon to continue. From here you can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you...
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... your needs. From here, you wish to use (your liking. Can I personalize the Lock screen? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select Add a folder and open by default). Change the other settings to create a new group on Start. Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Right-click on or off • Select lock screen apps...
... your needs. From here, you wish to use (your liking. Can I personalize the Lock screen? Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Select Add a folder and open by default). Change the other settings to create a new group on Start. Select an existing tile and drag the tile to arrange Start to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Right-click on or off • Select lock screen apps...
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... devices you use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I need a Microsoft ID to use to sign in with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC with a Microsoft account or you would like Notepad and Paint! If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in to using a Microsoft ID. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update...
... devices you use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I need a Microsoft ID to use to sign in with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC with a Microsoft account or you would like Notepad and Paint! If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in to using a Microsoft ID. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update...
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... a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. When you set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can set...
... a wireless LAN To set up your Wireless network at home you need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. When you set up a wireless network is a wireless local area network, which may link two or more computers without using wired technologies (such as Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as a mediator between wired and wireless network. Access points act as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you can set...