Acer Explore beyond limits User Manual
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Windows 10
Addendum to your
User’s Manual
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Important
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This revision: August 2015
The purpose of this addendum
Microsoft is offering upgrades from Windows 7 or Windows 8 to Windows
10. You will notice there are some differences in how Windows 10 works
compared to your older operating system.
This addendum contains updated information for using Windows 10, please
use it in addition to your computer’s User’s Manual.
This does not replace your User’s Manual, and there may be information
included that does not apply to your computer.
This addendum contains proprietary information that is protected by
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change without notice. Images provided herein are for reference only
and may contain information or features that do not apply to your
computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained in this manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of contents - 3
Using the Precision Touchpad 4
Touchpad gestures.................................. 4
Changing touchpad settings .................... 5
Using a Bluetooth connection 7
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth ............ 7
Enable Bluetooth and add a device ............ 7
Connecting to the Internet 9
Connecting to a wireless network............ 9
Connecting to a wireless LAN..................... 9
Connecting with a cable ........................ 13
Built-in network feature ............................. 13
Connecting to a cellular network ........... 13
Acer Bluelight Shield 14
Frequently asked questions 15
Requesting service ................................ 17
Tips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 19
How do I get to Start? ............................... 19
How do I turn off my computer?................ 19
How do I unlock my computer?................. 19
How do I set the alarm? ............................ 21
Where are my apps?................................. 22
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 22
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 23
Where can I get more information?........... 23
4 - Using the Precision Touchpad
USING THE PRECISION TOUCHPAD
The touchpad controls the arrow (or 'cursor') on the screen. As you
slide your finger across the touchpad, the cursor will follow this
movement. The Precision Touchpad (PTP) is designed to provide a
more uniform, smooth, and accurate touchpad experience. Many
applications support precision touchpad gestures that use one or
more fingers, however, some gestures may not be supported by the
specific application or program you are using.
Touchpad gestures
Single-finger slide
Slide a finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.
Single-finger press or tap
Press the touchpad down, or lightly tap the touchpad with
your finger, to perform a 'click', which will select or start an
item. Quickly repeat the tap to perform a double tap or
'double click'.
Two-finger press
Lightly tap the touchpad with two fingers to perform a
'right click'. In the Start screen, this will toggle the app
commands. In most apps this will open a context menu
related to the selected item.
Two-finger slide
Swiftly scroll through web pages, documents and playlists
by placing two fingers on the touchpad and moving both in
any direction.
Two-finger pinch
Zoom in and out of photos, maps and documents with a
simple finger-and-thumb gesture.
Using the Precision Touchpad - 5
Note
The precision touchpad includes added technology features that help
recognize and prevent unintentional gestures such as accidental taps,
gestures, and pointer movement.
The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; the lighter the touch, the better
the response. Please keep the touchpad and your fingers dry and clean.
Changing touchpad settings
To change the touchpad settings to suit your personal requirements,
please do the following.
1. In the icon tray in the lower right-hand corner of the screen, select
the Notifications icon to open the Notifications pane.
2. Select All settings.
3. Select Devices > Mouse & touchpad.
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4. Now you can adjust the settings to suit your personal needs. You
can change the primary button for left- or right-handed use, turn the
touchpad off if you prefer to use a mouse, or set a delay to prevent
the cursor moving if you accidentally tap the touchpad with your
palm while working. Scroll down to see more settings.
Using a Bluetooth connection - 7
Note
USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
Bluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly over
short distances between many different types of devices. Bluetoothenabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless
headsets, and keyboards.
To use Bluetooth, you must ensure the following:
1. Bluetooth is enabled on both devices.
2. Your devices are "paired" (or connected).
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth
The Bluetooth adapter must be enabled on both devices. For your
computer, this may 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 available).
Please check your devices owner’s manual to determine how to turn on its
Bluetooth adapter.
Enable Bluetooth and add a device
Every new device must first be "paired" with your computer’s
Bluetooth adapter. This means it must first be authenticated for
security purposes. You only need to pair once. After that, simply
turning on the Bluetooth adapter of both devices will connect them.
Bluetooth on your computer is disabled by default. To enable your
computer’s Bluetooth adapter, do the following:
1. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button >
Settings > Devices > Bluetooth, and click the toggle under
Bluetooth to enable/disable it.
2. Your computer will automatically start searching for devices, as well
as make itself visible to other devices.
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