USER’S MANUALSwift 3
10 - Your Acer notebook tourLeft viewInformation on USB 3.0• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For op
Your Acer notebook tour - 11Right view # Icon Item Description1 SD card readerAccepts one Secure Digital (SD) card.Only one card can operate at a time
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 an embedded numeric keypad,separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and
14 - Using the keyboardHotkeysTo activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing theother key in the hotkey combinationWindows
Using the Precision Touchpad - 15USING THE PRECISION TOUCHPADThe touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the screen. As youslide you
16 - Using the Precision TouchpadThe precision touchpad includes added technology features that helprecognize and prevent unintentional gestures such
Using the Precision Touchpad - 17Changing touchpad settingsTo change the touchpad settings to suit your personal requirements,please do the following.
18 - Using the Precision Touchpad
Recovery - 19RECOVERYIf you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently askedquestions (see Got a question? on page 57) do not
2 - © 2018. All Rights Reserved.Swift 3Covers: SF314-54 / SF314-54GThis revision: March 2018Register your Acer product1. Ensure you are connected to t
20 - Recovery1. From Start, select Acer then Acer Recovery Management.2. Select the Backup tab and click Get Started for Create FactoryDefault Back
Recovery - 214. 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
22 - RecoveryReset this PC and keep my files1. From Start, select Acer then Acer Recovery Management.2. Select the Restore tab and click Get started t
Recovery - 234. Resetting the PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back totheir factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps and pr
24 - Recovery3. Select Remove everything to reset your PC back to its factorydefault. This process will reinstall your operating syst
Recovery - 255. 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
26 - Using a Bluetooth connectionUSING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONBluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly overshort distances
Using a Bluetooth connection - 274. Select the device you wish to pair from the list of discovereddevices.5. After pairing, if there is a c
28 - Connecting to the InternetCONNECTING TO THE INTERNETThis chapter includes general information on types of connections,and getting connect
Connecting to the Internet - 29To connect to a wireless network, please follow the steps below.1. Ensure you have a wireless router/access point and c
Table of contents - 3TABLE OF CONTENTSFirst things first 5Your guides ... 5Basic care and tips for using y
30 - Connecting to the Internet4. Once you select a wireless network, select Connect.5. If required, enter the network’s password.
Bluelight Shield - 31BLUELIGHT 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 - 33SECURING YOUR COMPUTERYour computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of.Learn how to protect and take ca
34 - Securing your computerEntering passwordsWhen a password is set, a password prompt appears in the center ofthe display screen.• When the Superviso
Fingerprint Reader - 35FINGERPRINT READERIn addition to using an account password or PIN to sign in to Windowsapps and services, you can also use the
36 - Fingerprint Reader2. Set a PIN code.3. In Windows Hello, select Set up to configure the fingerprint reader.
Fingerprint Reader - 374. In the Windows Hello set up window, select Get started to begin thefingerprint configuration.5. Enter your PIN to confirm yo
38 - Fingerprint Reader6. When the Windows Hello setup window appears, follow theonscreen directions. Press and hold your finger on th
Fingerprint Reader - 397. Once the fingerprint configuration is complete, you will be able tosign in or unlock your computer by placing
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 - BIOS utilityBIOS UTILITYThe BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into yourcomputer's BIOS.Your computer is alrea
Power management - 41POWER MANAGEMENTThis computer has a built-in power management unit that monitorssystem activity. System activity refers
42 - Power management4. Select Change settings that are currently unavailable. 5. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 6. Select Save changes
Battery pack - 43BATTERY PACKThe computer uses an embedded Lithium battery that gives you longuse between charges.Battery characteristicsThe battery i
44 - 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 - 45Checking the battery levelThe power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursorover the battery/power icon on the t
46 - 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 - 47You can put the computer in Sleep mode by pressing the Sleephotkey or by closing the display.When you are
48 - Traveling with your computerWhat to take with youUnless you have some items at home, take the following items withyou:• AC adapter and po
Traveling with your computer - 49Traveling with the computerWhen you are moving within a larger distance, for instance, from youroffice building to a
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 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...
52 - 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 - 53USB TYPE-C PORTA USB Type-C port is a connector that allows you to easily connectUSB Type-C peripherals, such as additional storag
54 - SD card readerSD CARD READERSD (Secure Digital) cards are used in a wideselection of digital cameras, tablets, media playersand cel
Video and audio connectors - 55VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTORSAdd an external monitor to your computer via a video port. The type ofport available depends
56 - 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
58 - Frequently asked questionsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSThe following is a list of possible situations that may arise during theuse of your computer.
Frequently asked questions - 59icon in the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and drag theslider to the right to increase the volume.• The
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 questionsFor more information, see Restoring your computer on page 21.Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty (ITW)Yo
Frequently asked questions - 61Tips and hints for using Windows 10We know this is a new operating system that will take some gettingused to, s
62 - Frequently asked questionsCan I personalize the Lock screen?You can personalize the lock screen with a different image, to run aslideshow of ima
Frequently asked questions - 63Can I change the screen resolution?Yes, you can. Move your cursor to the lower left-hand corner of thescreen
64 - Frequently asked questions9. Select On or Off to activate or deactivate the alarm. Where are my apps?Move your cursor to the lower left-hand co
Frequently asked questions - 65I can't find apps like Notepad and Paint! Where are they?Move your cursor to the lower left-hand corner of the scr
66 - Frequently asked questionsTroubleshootingThis chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it before calling a technician
Frequently asked questions - 67If you still encounter problems after going through the correctivemeasures, please contact your dealer or an a
68 - Internet and online securityINTERNET AND ONLINE SECURITYFirst steps on the netProtecting your computerIt is vital to protect your computer from v
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 - 71services. Read carefully the documentation supplied with your Accesspoint/router for detailed setup instructions.Wire
72 - Internet and online securitySelect Acer computers include protection by Norton SecurityNorton Security is pre-installed on select Acer computers,
Internet and online security - 73company like Norton or Microsoft and that you have a virus. The mainmotive behind these scams is to extort mon
74 - Internet and online securitytablet, or IoT device is entirely under the control of the person whocreated the botnet. Most people who
Internet and online security - 75can 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
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