USER’S MANUAL
10 - Your Acer notebook tourBack viewBase view# Icon Item Description1Ventilation and cooling fanAllows the computer to stay cool.Do not cover or obst
Your Acer notebook tour - 11Left view USB Type-C information• USB 3.1 Gen 1 with transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.• Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video outp
12 - Your Acer notebook tourRight view# Icon Item Description1Power indicatorIndicates the computer’s power status.Battery indicatorIndicates the comp
Using the keyboard - 13USING THE KEYBOARDThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad,separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and
14 - Using the keyboardHotkeysThe computer uses hotkeys (key combinations) to access functionkeys and navigation commands. To activate hotke
Using the keyboard - 15Windows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key DescriptionWindows keyPressed alone it return
16 - Using the Precision TouchpadUSING THE PRECISION TOUCHPADThe touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the screen. As youslide you
Using the Precision Touchpad - 17The precision touchpad includes added technology features that helprecognize and prevent unintentional gestures such
18 - Using the Precision TouchpadChanging touchpad settingsTo change the touchpad settings to suit your personal requirements,please do the following.
Using the Precision Touchpad - 19
2 - © 2017. All Rights Reserved.Spin 5Covers: SP513-52NThis revision: July 2017Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefitsOpen the Acer Portal app
20 - RecoveryRECOVERYIf you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently askedquestions (see Got a question? on page 59) do not
Recovery - 212. Select the Backup tab and click Get Started for Create FactoryDefault Backup to open the Recovery Drive window. 3. Make sure B
22 - Recovery• Since the recovery backup requires at least 8 GB of storage afterformatting, it is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacityof 16
Recovery - 23Backing up your wireless and LAN driversBack up your wireless and LAN drivers. You can use these backups toinstall the wireless and L
24 - Recovery3. Select Keep my files to refresh your PC and reinstall your operatingsystem without removing your personal files. Click Next to continu
Recovery - 252. Select the Restore tab and click Get Started to Choose an option. 3. Select Remove everything to reset your PC back to its
26 - Recoveryyour computer. This process will take longer, but will be moresecure. 5. Click Reset to continue.6. You will be shown the
Using a Bluetooth connection - 27USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONBluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly overshort distances
28 - Using a Bluetooth connection3. Select the device you wish to pair from the list of discovereddevices, and select Pair.4. A code disp
Connecting to the Internet - 29CONNECTING TO THE INTERNETThis chapter includes general information on types of connections,and getting connect
Table of contents - 3TABLE OF CONTENTSFirst things first 5Your guides ... 5Basic care and tips for using y
30 - Connecting to the Internetmanagement options to turn your wireless network on/off or controlwhat is shared over the network.To connect t
Connecting to the Internet - 315. Make sure Wi-Fi is On and select Show available networks.6. You will see a list of available wireless networks. Sele
32 - Connecting to the Internet7. Once you select a wireless network, select Connect.8. If required, enter the network’s password.
Bluelight Shield - 33BLUELIGHT SHIELDThe Bluelight Shield can be enabled to reduce blue-light emissionsfrom the screen to protect your eyes.T
Keeping your computer and data safe...In this section you will find:• How to secure your computer• Setting passwords• What you need to prepare when yo
Securing your computer - 35SECURING YOUR COMPUTERYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of.Learn how to protect and take ca
36 - Securing your computerEntering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center ofthe display screen.• When the Superviso
Fingerprint Reader - 37FINGERPRINT READERIn addition to using an account password or PIN to sign in to Windowsapps and services, you can also use the
38 - Fingerprint Reader2. Set a PIN code. 3. In Windows Hello, select Set up to configure the fingerprint reader.
Fingerprint Reader - 394. In the Windows Hello set up window, select Get started to begin thefingerprint configuration. 5. Enter your PIN to confirm
Getting started...In this section you will find:• Useful information on caring for your computer and your health• Where to find the power button, port
40 - Fingerprint Reader6. When the Windows Hello setup window appears, follow theonscreen directions. Press and hold your finger on th
Fingerprint Reader - 417. Once the fingerprint configuration is complete, you will be able tosign in or unlock your computer by placing
42 - BIOS utilityBIOS UTILITYThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into yourcomputer's BIOS.Your computer is alrea
Power management - 43POWER MANAGEMENTThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitorssystem activity. System activity refers
44 - Power management6. Select Change settings that are currently unavailable. 7. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 8. Select Save changes
Battery pack - 45BATTERY PACKThe computer uses an embedded Lithium battery that gives you longuse between charges.Battery characteristicsThe battery i
46 - Battery packUse this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a batteryhasn't been used for a long time. The battery c
Battery pack - 47Checking the battery levelThe power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursorover the battery/power icon on the
48 - Traveling with your computerTRAVELING WITH YOUR COMPUTERThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving aroundor traveling with you
Traveling with your computer - 49You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing the Sleephotkey or by closing the display.When you are
First things first - 5FIRST THINGS FIRSTWe would like to thank you for making this Acer notebook your choicefor meeting your mobile computing needs.Yo
50 - Traveling with your computerWhat to take with youUnless you have some items at home, take the following items withyou:• AC adapter and pow
Traveling with your computer - 51Traveling with the computerWhen you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from youroffice building to a
52 - Traveling with your computerPreparing the computerPrepare the computer as you would normally prepare it for traveling.What to bring with youBring
In this section you will find:• Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your computerPorts and connectors...
54 - Universal Serial Bus (USB)UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB)The USB port is a high-speed port which allows you to connect USBperipherals, such as a m
USB Type-C port - 55USB TYPE-C PORTA USB Type-C port is a connector that allows you to easily connectUSB Type-C peripherals, such as additional s
56 - SD card readerSD CARD READERSD (Secure Digital) cards are used in a wideselection of digital cameras, tablets, media playersand cel
Video and audio connectors - 57VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORSAdd an external monitor to your computer via a video port. The type ofport available depends
58 - HDMIHDMIHDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a high-quality, digitalaudio/video interface. HDMI allows you to connect any
Got a question?In this section you will find:• Frequently asked questions• Tips for using Windows 10• Troubleshooting information• How to protect your
6 - First things first• Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out >Shut down.If you need to power down the computer f
60 - Frequently asked questionsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during theuse of your computer.
Frequently asked questions - 61icon in the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and deselect theMute all option.• The volume level may be
62 - Frequently asked questionsFor more information, see Restoring your computer on page 23.Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty (ITW)Yo
Frequently asked questions - 63Tips and hints for using Windows 10We know this is a new operating system that will take some gettingused to, so
64 - Frequently asked questionsTo change the background, tap the Windows Start button and tapSettings > Personalization. From here you can:
Frequently asked questions - 65How do I set the alarm?Your computer can act as an alarm clock. Type ’Alarms’ to search forthe Alarms & Clock app.1
66 - Frequently asked questionsHow do I make an app appear on Start?If you're in All apps and you want to make an app appear on Start, tapand hol
Frequently asked questions - 67How do I get one?If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with aMicrosoft account
68 - Internet and online securityINTERNET AND ONLINE SECURITYFirst steps on the netProtecting your computerIt is vital to protect your computer from
Internet and online security - 69internet as the connection speed is low and connection time istypically charged per hour. DSL (e.g. ADSL)DS
First things first - 7Taking care of your AC adapterHere are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:• Do not connect the adapter to any other devic
70 - Internet and online securityNetwork connectionsA LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of computers (for example,within an office bui
Internet and online security - 71point/router for detailed setup instructions.Network cable (RJ45)A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is used to
72 - Internet and online securityInternet security softwareTo help you stay ahead of cybercriminals, Acer has partnered withNorton to offer
Internet and online security - 73Don't be fooled if someone calls your phoneA tech support scam is a form of online fraud where people call youon
74 - Internet and online securityBotnetsA botnet is a string of infected, connected computers coordinatedtogether to perform a task. Bot
Internet and online security - 75between these transmissions. They then set up tools programmed to"listen in" on transmissions, intercept da
76 - Internet and online securityHowever, do not blame every computer problem on a virus! If yoususpect your computer is infected, the firs
8 - Your Acer notebook tourYOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOURAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let usshow you around your new Ace
Your Acer notebook tour - 9Keyboard view# Icon Item Description1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.2 KeyboardFor entering data into your computer.S
Komentarze do niniejszej Instrukcji