Acer SF315-52G User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

10 - Your Acer notebook tourLeft view# Icon Item Description1Kensington lock slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible security lock.2 USB port Connects

Your Acer notebook tour - 11Right view Information on USB 3.0• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For

12 - Your Acer notebook tourBase view# Icon Item Description1Ventilation and cooling fanAllows the computer to stay cool.Do not cover or obstruct the

Using the keyboard - 13USING THE KEYBOARDThe keyboard has full-sized keys and a separate numeric keypad,separate cursor, lock, Windows, funct

14 - Using the keyboardHotkeysTo activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing theother key in the hotkey combination.Volume

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 - © 2018. All Rights Reserved.Swift 3Covers: SF315-52 / SF315-52GThis revision: March 2018Register your Acer product1. Ensure you are connected to t

20 - RecoveryRECOVERYIf you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently askedquestions (see Got a question? on page 58) do not

Recovery - 211. From Start, select Acer then Acer Recovery Management.2. Select the Backup tab and click Get Started for Create FactoryDefault Back

22 - Recovery4. Plug in the USB drive and wait for the PC to detect the USB drivethen click Next. 5. Everything on the drive will be deleted. Click C

Recovery - 23Reset this PC and keep my files1. From Start, select Acer then Acer Recovery Management.2. Select the Restore tab and click Get started t

24 - Recovery4. Resetting the PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back totheir factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and pr

Recovery - 253. Select Remove everything to reset your PC back to its factorydefault. This process will reinstall your operating syst

26 - Recovery5. Click Reset to continue.6. You will be shown the reset progress on the screen. The screen willturn off during the reset process.7. Th

Using a Bluetooth connection - 27USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONBluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly overshort distances

28 - Using a Bluetooth connection4. Select the device you wish to pair from the list of discovereddevices.5. After pairing, if there is a c

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 InternetTo connect to a wireless network, please follow the steps below.1. Ensure you have a wireless router/access point and c

Connecting to the Internet - 314. Once you select a wireless network, select Connect.5. If required, enter the network’s password.

32 - Bluelight ShieldBLUELIGHT 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

34 - Securing your computerSECURING YOUR COMPUTERYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of.Learn how to protect and take ca

Securing your computer - 35Entering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center ofthe display screen.• When the Superviso

36 - Fingerprint ReaderFINGERPRINT READERIn addition to using an account password or PIN to sign in to Windowsapps and services, you can also use the

Fingerprint Reader - 372. Set a PIN code.3. In Windows Hello, select Set up to configure the fingerprint reader.

38 - Fingerprint Reader4. In the Windows Hello set up window, select Get started to begin thefingerprint configuration.5. Enter your PIN to confirm yo

Fingerprint Reader - 396. When the Windows Hello setup window appears, follow theonscreen directions. Press and hold your finger on th

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 Reader7. Once the fingerprint configuration is complete, you will be able tosign in or unlock your computer by placing

BIOS utility - 41BIOS UTILITYThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into yourcomputer's BIOS.Your computer is alrea

42 - Power managementPOWER MANAGEMENTThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitorssystem activity. System activity refers

Power management - 434. Select Change settings that are currently unavailable. 5. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 6. Select Save changes

44 - Battery packBATTERY PACKThe computer uses an embedded Lithium battery that gives you longuse between charges.Battery characteristicsThe battery i

Battery pack - 45Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a batteryhasn't been used for a long time. The battery c

46 - Battery packChecking the battery levelThe power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursorover the battery/power icon on the t

Traveling with your computer - 47TRAVELING WITH YOUR COMPUTERThis section gives you tips and hints to consider when moving aroundor traveling with you

48 - Traveling with your computerYou can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing the Sleephotkey or by closing the display.When you are

Traveling with your computer - 49What to take with youUnless you have some items at home, take the following items withyou:• AC adapter and po

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 computerTraveling with the computerWhen you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from youroffice building to a

Traveling with your computer - 51Preparing 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...

Universal Serial Bus (USB) - 53UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB)The USB port is a high-speed port which allows you to connect USBperipherals, such as a m

54 - USB Type-C portUSB TYPE-C PORTA USB Type-C port is a connector that allows you to easily connectUSB Type-C peripherals, such as additional storag

SD card reader - 55SD CARD READERSD (Secure Digital) cards are used in a wideselection of digital cameras, tablets, media playersand cel

56 - Video and audio connectorsVIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORSAdd an external monitor to your computer via a video port. The type ofport available depends

HDMI - 57HDMIHDMI (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

Frequently asked questions - 59FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during theuse of your computer.

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 for

60 - Frequently asked questionsicon in the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and drag theslider to the right to increase the volume.• The

Frequently asked questions - 61For more information, see Restoring your computer on page 22.Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty (ITW)Yo

62 - Frequently asked questionsTips and hints for using Windows 10We know this is a new operating system that will take some gettingused to, s

Frequently asked questions - 63Can I personalize the Lock screen?You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run aslideshow of ima

64 - Frequently asked questionsCan I change the screen resolution?Yes, you can. Move your cursor to the lower left-hand corner of thescreen

Frequently asked questions - 659. Select On or Off to activate or deactivate the alarm. Where are my apps?Move your cursor to the lower left-hand co

66 - Frequently asked questionsI can't find apps like Notepad and Paint! Where are they?Move your cursor to the lower left-hand corner of the scr

Frequently asked questions - 67TroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician

68 - Frequently asked questionsIf you still encounter problems after going through the correctivemeasures, please contact your dealer or an a

Internet and online security - 69INTERNET AND ONLINE SECURITYFirst steps on the netProtecting your computerIt is vital to protect your computer from v

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 securityinternet as the connection speed is low and connection time istypically charged per hour. DSL (e.g. ADSL)DS

Internet and online security - 71Network connectionsA LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of computers (for example,within an office bui

72 - Internet and online securityservices. Read carefully the documentation supplied with your Accesspoint/router for detailed setup instructions.Wire

Internet and online security - 73Select Acer computers include protection by Norton SecurityNorton Security is pre-installed on select Acer computers,

74 - Internet and online securitycompany like Norton or Microsoft and that you have a virus. The mainmotive behind these scams is to extort mon

Internet and online security - 75tablet, or IoT device is entirely under the control of the person whocreated the botnet. Most people who

76 - Internet and online securitycan encrypt all the data that you send and receive while using a publicWi-Fi hotspot, securing your information from

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 KeyboardFor entering data into your computer.See "Using the keyboard" on pa