Acer Aspire A717-72G Manual do Utilizador

USER’S MANUALAspire 7

10 - Your Acer notebook tourKeyboard view# Icon Item Description1 KeyboardFor entering data into your computer.See "Using the keyboard" on p

Your Acer notebook tour - 11Left view# Icon Item Description1Kensington lock slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible security lock.2Ethernet (RJ-45) p

12 - Your Acer notebook tourRight view USB 3.0 information• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices. • For opt

Your Acer notebook tour - 13Base view# Icon Item Description1Ventilation and cooling fanAllows the computer to stay cool.Do not cover or obstruct the

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

Using the keyboard - 15HotkeysTo activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing theother key in the hotkey combination.Windows

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.Aspire 7Covers: A717-72GThis revision: May 2018Register your Acer product1. Ensure you are connected to the Internet.2

20 - RecoveryRECOVERYIf you are having trouble with your computer, and the frequently askedquestions (see Got a question? on page 59) 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 - 25remove all of your personal files, apps, and settings. 4. Select Just remove my files if you are keeping your computer. Thiswill be quic

26 - Recovery6. You will be shown the reset progress on the screen. The screen willturn off during the reset process.7. The screen will turn back on w

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 6Your guides ... 6Basic 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 - Connecting to the InternetConnecting with a cableBuilt-in network featureIf your computer has a network port, plug one end of a network cableinto

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 yo

4 - Table of contentsNetwork connections... 72Surf the Net!... 73Internet sec

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 management4. Select Change settings that are currently unavailable. 5. Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup. 6. 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 t

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

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

50 - 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 - 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 storag

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 firstFIRST THINGS FIRSTWe would like to thank you for making this Acer notebook your choicefor meeting your mobile computing needs.Yo

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 drag theslider to the right to increase the volume.• The

62 - Frequently asked questionsFor more information, see Restoring your computer on page 22.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, s

64 - 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 - 65Can I change the screen resolution?Yes, you can. Move your cursor to the lower left-hand corner of thescreen

66 - 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 - 67I can't find apps like Notepad and Paint! Where are they?Move your cursor to the lower left-hand corner of the scr

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

Frequently asked questions - 69If you still encounter problems after going through the correctivemeasures, please contact your dealer or an a

First things first - 7• Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out >Shut down.If you need to power down the computer for

70 - 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 - 71internet as the connection speed is low and connection time istypically charged per hour. DSL (e.g. ADSL)DS

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

Internet and online security - 73point/router for detailed setup instructions.Network cable (RJ45)A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is used to

74 - Internet and online securityInternet security softwareTo help you stay ahead of cybercriminals, Acer has partnered withNorton to offer

Internet and online security - 75Don't be fooled if someone calls your phoneA tech support scam is a form of online fraud where people call youon

76 - Internet and online securityBotnetsA botnet is a string of infected, connected computers coordinatedtogether to perform a task. Bot

Internet and online security - 77between these transmissions. They then set up tools programmed to"listen in" on transmissions, intercept da

78 - Internet and online securityHowever, do not blame every computer problem on a virus! If yoususpect your computer is infected, the firs

8 - First things firstTaking care of your AC adapterHere are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:• Do not connect the adapter to any other devic

Your Acer notebook tour - 9YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOURAfter setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let usshow you around your new Ace