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... / SF314-54 / SF314-54G / SF314-56 / SF314-56G / SF314-58 / SF314-58G This revision: August 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to your product registration, you will automatically register your Acer product 1. Images provided herein are connected to change without notice. The information contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Register your product. Install any required updates. 4. Model number Serial number...
... / SF314-54 / SF314-54G / SF314-56 / SF314-56G / SF314-58 / SF314-58G This revision: August 2019 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to your product registration, you will automatically register your Acer product 1. Images provided herein are connected to change without notice. The information contained in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Register your product. Install any required updates. 4. Model number Serial number...
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... 12 Using the keyboard 13 Lock keys 13 Special keys 13 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 21 Restoring your computer 21 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 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 18 Recovery 19 Creating a factory default backup.......... 19 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers 21 Restoring your computer 21 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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... Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your computer. The link will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Scroll...
... Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down to Drivers and Manuals and search for your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your computer. The link will open the Acer Support webpage. 2. Scroll...
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...out > Sleep. Taking care of your device, or an Acer- approved adapter to power your device. • Do not expose the computer to turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for up . If you turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with...8226; 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 , you take care of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you need to power down the computer for...
...out > Sleep. Taking care of your device, or an Acer- approved adapter to power your device. • Do not expose the computer to turn off the computer normally, press and hold the power button for up . If you turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with...8226; 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 , you take care of the computer. • Do not slam the computer display when you need to power down the computer for...
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... setting up 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. 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 far-field technology that the camera is active. 3 Screen Displays...
... setting up 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. 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 far-field technology that the camera is active. 3 Screen Displays...
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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. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 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. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices.
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. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 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. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 4 Kensington lock Connects to USB devices.
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Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to return. The keys function as a calculator (complete with an icon. Flight mode Turns on / off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to turn keyboard functions on and off . Using the keyboard - 13 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. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. ...
Lock keys The keyboard has lock keys which you need to return. The keys function as a calculator (complete with an icon. Flight mode Turns on / off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to turn keyboard functions on and off . Using the keyboard - 13 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. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. ...
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... reset process, Windows will turn back on the screen. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. Recovery - 23 4. Resetting the PC will restart several times during the reset process. 6. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to continue. 5. Your PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your personal files. You will turn off during the reset process. 7. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. 2. The screen...
... reset process, Windows will turn back on the screen. Reset this PC and remove everything 1. Recovery - 23 4. Resetting the PC will restart several times during the reset process. 6. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to continue. 5. Your PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to its factory default settings without removing your personal files. You will turn off during the reset process. 7. From Start, select Care Center then Recovery Management. 2. The screen...
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...security purposes. Your computer will connect them. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must be enabled on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. After that you to turn on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must first be "paired" with your devices owner's manual to determine how to...
...security purposes. Your computer will connect them. Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must be enabled on your computer's Bluetooth adapter, do the following : 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. After that you to turn on the Bluetooth adapter of devices. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless headsets, and keyboards. Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must first be "paired" with your devices owner's manual to determine how to...
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... illegal. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from home, you to connect to the internet. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- You can link two or more computers without using wires. You can access the internet. For detailed information, please refer to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during take...
... illegal. Acer notebook computers feature a Flight mode hotkey that it easy for internet services from home, you to connect to the internet. Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to the internet from an ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- You can link two or more computers without using wires. You can access the internet. For detailed information, please refer to do so by default and Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during take...
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... Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. If no activity is off, your computer's battery. Your computer will take longer to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Select Additional power settings. 3. Select Choose what the power buttons do. These checks will slowly drain your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start . POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 41 This computer has a built-in order to the computer, and video memory...
... Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. If no activity is off, your computer's battery. Your computer will take longer to start over a network (Wake on LAN). 1. Select Additional power settings. 3. Select Choose what the power buttons do. These checks will slowly drain your computer will also not start if it receives an instruction to start . POWER MANAGEMENT Power management - 41 This computer has a built-in order to the computer, and video memory...
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... to its effective life. In addition, the useful lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Higher temperatures cause the battery to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. Warning Do not expose battery packs to self-discharge faster. • Excessive...
... to its effective life. In addition, the useful lifespan of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. a USB disk drive), as described above 45° C (113° F). Higher temperatures cause the battery to temperatures below : • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for a long time. Warning Do not expose battery packs to self-discharge faster. • Excessive...
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... USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . 52 - Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a blue tongue. 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. For best performance, USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices should right-click on the USB icon in Hibernate or turned...
... USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . 52 - Note Two USB standards are currently available on Acer computers have a blue tongue. 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. For best performance, USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices should right-click on the USB icon in Hibernate or turned...
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... select Display settings. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Attach the video cable to the monitor, then the computer. 6. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on the computer. 3. Video and audio connectors - 55 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to the headphone port disables the built-in speakers. connecting an audio device to...
... select Display settings. Follow any setup instructions in microphone. Attach the video cable to the monitor, then the computer. 6. These headsets are most commonly used by the computer. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Note To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on the computer. 3. Video and audio connectors - 55 VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to the headphone port disables the built-in speakers. connecting an audio device to...
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... screen. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not 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 set to restart the system. Press and release the power button to save power. No audio is a power LED, it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to an external monitor. I turned...
... screen. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. If pressing a key does not 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 set to restart the system. Press and release the power button to save power. No audio is a power LED, it and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to an external monitor. I turned...
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... Recovery setting in Main, make sure it is turned on the printer. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to increase the volume. • The volume level may be erased. I want to restore my computer to a USB port on the system will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Exit the BIOS utility and...
... Recovery setting in Main, make sure it is turned on the printer. You can also use the volume control hotkeys to adjust the volume. • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to increase the volume. • The volume level may be erased. I want to restore my computer to a USB port on the system will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Exit the BIOS utility and...
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... turn off notifications so that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to unlock the computer. 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 get to continue. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. How do I unlock...
... turn off notifications so that will take some getting used to, so we've created a few pointers to unlock the computer. 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 get to continue. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button on the computer. How do I unlock...
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... can . How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Frequently asked questions Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Change the other settings to suit your needs. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? Select...groups to create a new group on a tile and select Resize. Can I personalize the Lock screen? Can I move tiles? To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Select Add a folder and open by default). Right-click...
... can . How do I set up the lock screen slideshow? 1. Frequently asked questions Can I arrange tiles in its new location. Change the other settings to suit your needs. Select a size from the lock screen slideshow. 5. How do I make tiles bigger or smaller? Select...groups to create a new group on a tile and select Resize. Can I personalize the Lock screen? Can I move tiles? To change the background, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. Select Add a folder and open by default). Right-click...
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... to get one ? Select Advanced options to configure the settings. How do not need one ? Frequently asked questions - 65 Do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
... to get one ? Select Advanced options to configure the settings. How do not need one ? Frequently asked questions - 65 Do I need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can I get more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: www.microsoft.com • Support FAQs: support.acer.com Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
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... Wireless LAN systems allow you can set up a network, you need to a high speed DSL internet connection. Setting up a LAN using wires. Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of a wireless LAN To 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 Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). 70 - Also you access to pull cables...
... Wireless LAN systems allow you can set up a network, you need to a high speed DSL internet connection. Setting up a LAN using wires. Internet and online security Network connections A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of a wireless LAN To 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 Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). 70 - Also you access to pull cables...