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... we receive your product. The information contained in this manual. Install any required updates. 4. Swift 3 Covers: SF315-52 / SF315-52G This revision: March 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to the Internet. 2. Acer Group shall not be sent a confirmation email with important data. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase All Rights Reserved...
... we receive your product. The information contained in this manual. Install any required updates. 4. Swift 3 Covers: SF315-52 / SF315-52G This revision: March 2018 Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to the Internet. 2. Acer Group shall not be sent a confirmation email with important data. Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase All Rights Reserved...
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...the keyboard 13 Special keys 13 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 18 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.......... 29 Connecting to...
...the keyboard 13 Special keys 13 Hotkeys 14 Windows keys 15 Using the Precision Touchpad 16 Touchpad gestures 16 Changing touchpad settings 18 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.......... 29 Connecting to...
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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 computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to be listed. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Scroll down . Once you for making this page you can download updates...
... 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 computer off To turn the power off , the Setup Guide helps you to be listed. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3. Scroll down . Once you for making this page you can download updates...
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... turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to power your device, or an Acer- If you need to completely shut it . • Never place the computer 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...
... turn it . • Only use the adapter provided with your device. • Do not expose the computer to power your device, or an Acer- If you need to completely shut it . • Never place the computer 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...
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... 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 4 meters away. (depending on your device) Camera for far-field technology that the camera is active. 3 Screen Displays computer output. 8 - Your Acer notebook tour 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 new Acer...
... 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 4 meters away. (depending on your device) Camera for far-field technology that the camera is active. 3 Screen Displays computer output. 8 - Your Acer notebook tour 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 new Acer...
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Only one Secure Digital (SD) 3 SD card reader card. Indicates the computer's battery 4 status. Your Acer notebook tour Left view 12 34 # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. 2 USB port Connects to USB devices. Accepts one card can operate at a time. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 10 -
Only one Secure Digital (SD) 3 SD card reader card. Indicates the computer's battery 4 status. Your Acer notebook tour Left view 12 34 # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible slot security lock. 2 USB port Connects to USB devices. Accepts one card can operate at a time. Battery indicator Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 10 -
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... sound volume. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. The function of each key is clearly marked with an icon. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Display toggle Display off . Turns the display screen backlight off backlight toggle (optional). Press any key to F12 keys. Icon Fn Function Hotkey for second function Description Activates a second function on / off . E.g. Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor...
... sound volume. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in Sleep mode. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. The function of each key is clearly marked with an icon. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Display toggle Display off . Turns the display screen backlight off backlight toggle (optional). Press any key to F12 keys. Icon Fn Function Hotkey for second function Description Activates a second function on / off . E.g. Sleep Puts the computer in touchpad on and off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor...
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... adapter of devices. This means it . 2. After that you must 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 a technology enabling you to pair once. Your computer will connect them. To enable your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Using a Bluetooth connection - 27 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is available). Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must ensure the following : 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth...
... adapter of devices. This means it . 2. After that you must 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 a technology enabling you to pair once. Your computer will connect them. To enable your computer's Bluetooth adapter. Using a Bluetooth connection - 27 USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Bluetooth is available). Enabling and disabling Bluetooth The Bluetooth adapter must ensure the following : 1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth...
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... the internet. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that will allow you to connect your internet connection itself. that turns the network connection on types of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. usually a phone or cable company -- Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of connections, and getting connected to the internet. You can use the network management options to turn on /off or control...
... the internet. Acer notebook computers feature an Airplane mode hotkey that will allow you to connect your internet connection itself. that turns the network connection on types of the aircraft, disrupt communications, and even be prohibited. usually a phone or cable company -- Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of connections, and getting connected to the internet. You can use the network management options to turn on /off or control...
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... password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Try again and press Enter. Securing your computer - 35 Entering passwords When a password 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 BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility...
... password correctly after three tries, the system halts. Try again and press Enter. Securing your computer - 35 Entering passwords When a password 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 BIOS utility. • Type the Supervisor Password and press Enter to access the BIOS utility...
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... all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start from Sleep. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to conserve energy. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to start . System activity refers to reduce your computer's battery. If you prefer to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity.
... all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, hard disk, peripherals connected to start from Sleep. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button then select Settings > System > Power & sleep. 2. Saving power Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to conserve energy. Power management POWER MANAGEMENT This computer has a built-in order to start . System activity refers to reduce your computer's battery. If you prefer to any activity involving one or more of these devices in power management unit that monitors system activity.
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... battery to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to temperatures below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use the battery, the faster it will also shorten the effective lifespan of its extremes, as they can continue to 30° C (86° F). a USB disk drive...
... battery to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for mobile use. • Remove accessories that are advised to temperatures below 0° C (32° F) or above . • Frequent use the battery, the faster it will also shorten the effective lifespan of its extremes, as they can continue to 30° C (86° F). a USB disk drive...
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... stop using the device before removing it supports. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 53 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port. Failure to do this may result in the Windows...
... stop using the device before removing it supports. USB 2.0 ports on Acer computers have a black tongue in Hibernate or turned off. Some USB 3.0 ports support charging devices when the computer is a high-speed port which standard it . Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 53 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The USB port is in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a blue tongue. You can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USB port. Failure to do this may result in the Windows...
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... To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer via a video port. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Use the microphone port to plug in speakers. 56 - Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; connecting an audio device to your computer's configuration.
... To access the display controls, right-click anywhere on your computer via a video port. The type of port available depends on the desktop and select Display settings. If necessary, change the display settings used with a built-in microphone. Use the microphone port to plug in speakers. 56 - Video and audio connectors VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORS Add an external monitor to the headphone port disables the built-in stereo headphones or powered speakers; connecting an audio device to your computer's configuration.
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...: • The volume may be set to an external monitor. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be off); Use the Brightness up . Press any key to turn your computer has a power indicator, it will flash). if there is no power, check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone...
...: • The volume may be set to an external monitor. Nothing appears on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up hotkey to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might be off); Use the Brightness up . Press any key to turn your computer has a power indicator, it will flash). if there is no power, check the following: • If you have a USB storage device (USB drive, CD drive or smartphone...
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... the only option for future recovery operations. 60 - 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 computer. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may...
... the only option for future recovery operations. 60 - 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 computer. The printer does not work. • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it works, contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may...
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... can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you get to continue. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. If your apps or choose which apps to unlock the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . How do I get started. You can turn...
... can enable/disable notifications for using Windows 10 We know this is a new operating system that you get to continue. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications & actions. If your apps or choose which apps to unlock the computer. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down . How do I get started. You can turn...
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... tiles in its new location. Yes, you wish to remove the folder from the menu that you can . Select a tile and drag it to accommodate the tile in groups? Right-click on an app and select Pin to Start to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Other tiles will open the folder...
... tiles in its new location. Yes, you wish to remove the folder from the menu that you can . Select a tile and drag it to accommodate the tile in groups? Right-click on an app and select Pin to Start to the lock screen slideshow. 4. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > Personalization. 2. Other tiles will open the folder...
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... want to Windows. Alternatively, open . Select Advanced options to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can use to communicate with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you use to sign in to get one ? Move your favorite websites. How do not need one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign...
... want to Windows. Alternatively, open . Select Advanced options to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can use to communicate with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you use to sign in to get one ? Move your favorite websites. How do not need one , press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign...
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... you set up your Wireless network at home you access to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you and other computers in DSL modem that will allow you need to a high speed DSL internet connection. Components of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of your home. The ISP (Internet Service...
... you set up your Wireless network at home you access to pull cables through walls and ceilings. Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you and other computers in DSL modem that will allow you need to a high speed DSL internet connection. Components of a wireless LAN To set up a LAN using wires. Most routers have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with other users of your home. The ISP (Internet Service...