Acer V 10 User Manual
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Switch V 10
Covers: SW5-017
This revision: July 2016
Regulatory model number: N16C6
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of contents - 3
First things first 5
Your guides ............................................. 5
Basic care an
d tips for using your
computer.................................................. 6
Turning your computer off ........................... 6
Taking care of your computer ..................... 6
Taking care of your AC adapter.................. 7
Cleaning and servicing................................ 7
Your Acer notebook tour 8
Front view ................................................ 8
r view................................................. 9
Rea
Bottom view ............................................. 9
Left view ................................................ 10
Information on USB 3.0............................. 10
Right view .............................................. 11
Keyboard front view .............................. 11
Keyboard left view ................................. 12
For keyboard featuring HDD .................... 12
For keyboard without HDD........................ 12
Keyboard right view ............................... 13
For keyboard featuring HDD .................... 13
For keyboard without HDD ....................... 13
Attaching and detaching the keyboard 14
Using the keyboard 16
Lock keys and embedded numeric
................................................... 16
keypad
Hotkeys ..................................................... 17
Windows keys........................................ 17
Using the Precision Touchpad 18
Touchpad gestures................................ 18
nging touchpad settings .................. 19
Cha
Recovery 22
Creating a factory default backup.......... 22
Backing up your
wireless and LAN
drivers.................................................... 25
Restoring your computer ....................... 25
Reset this PC and keep my files ............... 25
Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 26
Using a Bluetooth connection 29
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 29
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 29
Connecting to the Internet 31
Connecting to a wireless network.......... 31
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 31
Power management 36
Saving power......................................... 36
Battery pack 38
Battery characteristics ........................... 38
Charging the battery ................................. 38
Optimizing battery life ............................... 39
Checking the battery level......................... 40
Battery-low warning .................................. 40
Traveling with your computer 41
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 41
Moving aroun
Preparing the computer ............................ 41
What to bring to meetings ......................... 42
d ....................................... 41
Taking the computer home .................... 42
Preparing the computer ............................ 42
What to take with you................................ 42
Special considerations .............................. 43
Setting up a home office ........................... 43
Traveling with the computer................... 43
Preparing the computer ............................ 44
What to take with you................................ 44
Special considerations .............................. 44
Traveling internationally......................... 44
Preparing the computer ............................ 44
What to bring with you .............................. 44
Special considerations .............................. 45
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 47
Memory card reader 48
Frequently asked questions 50
Requesting service ................................ 52
ips and hints for using Windows 10 ..... 53
T
How do I get to Start? ............................... 53
How do I turn off my computer?................ 53
How do I unlock my computer?................. 53
How do I set the alarm? ............................ 55
Where are my apps?................................. 55
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 56
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 57
Where can I get more information?........... 57
Troubleshooting ..................................... 58
Troubleshooting tips.................................. 58
Error messages......................................... 58
Internet and online security 60
First steps on the net ............................. 60
Protecting your computer .......................... 60
Choose an Internet Service Provider........ 60
Network connections................................. 62
Surf the Net!.............................................. 64
Security ..................................................... 64
Getting started...
In this section you will find:
• Useful information on caring for your computer and your health
• Where to find the power button, ports and connectors
• Tips and tricks for using the touchpad and keyboard
• How to create recovery backups
• Guidelines for connecting to a network and using Bluetooth
• Information on using Acer’s bundled software
FIRST THINGS FIRST
We would like to thank you for making this Acer notebook your choice
for meeting your mobile computing needs.
Your guides
To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of
guides:
First off, the Setup Guide (or Setup Poster) helps you get started
with setting up your computer.
The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions
of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you
to be more productive, please refer to the User’s Manual. This guide
contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data
recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting.
There are two ways to download the User’s Manual. You must first
be connected to the internet.
1. Open Acer Care Center from the desktop and select My System >
Summary and click User’s Manual to download the User’s Manual.
2. Click on the link under Support.
1. The link will open the Acer Service & Support webpage.
2. From this page you can download and install the Acer
identification tool that will automatically detect your computer’s
serial number and SNID and allow you to copy it to the clipboard.
3. Scroll down to Drivers and Manuals and search for your model by
pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or
product model.
4. Once you have found your product model, select Documents and
select your language to download the User’s Manual.
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Basic care and tips for using your computer
Turning your computer off
To turn the power off, do any of the following:
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Note
• Use the Windows shutdown command: Press the Windows key or
select the Windows Start button, select Power > Shut down.
• Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out >
Shut down.
If you need to power down the computer for a short while, but don’t
want to completely shut it down, you can put it to Sleep by doing any
of the following:
• Press the power button.
• Press the sleep hotkey.
• Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button, select
Power > Sleep.
• Right-click the Windows Start button > Shut down or sign out >
Sleep.
If you cannot power off the computer normally, press and hold the power
button for up to ten seconds to shut down the computer. If you turn off the
computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least two seconds before
powering up.
Taking care of your computer
Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.
• Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near
sources of heat, such as a radiator.
• Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0º C (32º F) or
above 50º C (122º F).
• Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.
• Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.
• Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.
• Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.
• Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.
• Never place objects on top of the computer.
• Do not slam the computer display when you close it.
• Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.
Taking care of your AC adapter
Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:
• Do not connect the adapter to any other device.
• Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.
Route the power cord and any cables away from where people walk.
• When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but
pull on the plug.
• The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not
exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension
cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a
single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.
Cleaning and servicing
When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Disconnect the AC adapter.
3. Use a soft, moist cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
If your computer is dropped or visibly damaged, or does not work
normally, please contact your nearest authorized Acer service center.
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YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us
show you around your new Acer computer.
Front view
# Icon Item Description
1 Webcam
2 Touchscreen
3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
Web camera for video
communicati
Displays computer output, supports
multi-touch input.
on.
Rear view
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2
1
2
# Icon Item Description
1 Webcam
2
Fingerprint
reader
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Web camera for video
communicati
Finge
rprint reader for Acer ProShield
Security Suite (co
vary by model).
on.
nfiguration may
Bottom view
# Icon Item Description
1
2
Keyboard
connector
Keyboard hook
slots
Co
nnects to the keyboard.
ns to the keyboard.
Faste
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Left view
# Icon Item Description
1
2
3
4
5 Microphone
DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
Connects to USB devices that adopt
USB Type-C port
Headset/
speaker jack
MicroSD card
slot
the USB Ty
USB 3.1 Type-C, Gen 1 with transfer
speeds up to 5 Gb/s.
Connects to audio devices (e.g.,
speakers,
with microphone.
Insert a microSD card into this slot.
Internal microphone for sound
recording.
pe-C connector. Supports
headphones) or a headset
Information on USB 3.0
• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.
• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices.
• For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices.
• Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB).
Right view
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1
3
# Icon Item Description
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1
2 + / -
3
4 Reset pinhole
Power button Turns the computer on and off.
Volume control
key
Windows key
Keyboard front view
Adjusts the system volume.
Push to return to the Start screen, or
to the last open a
Insert a paperclip into the hole to
reboot the compu
pp.
ter.
# Icon Item Description
1 Keyboard hooks Fastens to the computer.
2 Keyboard
For entering data into your computer.
See "Using the keyboard" on page
16.
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Note
# Icon Item Description
3 Touchpad
Keyboard left view
For keyboard featuring HDD1
# Icon Item Description
1
Ethernet (RJ-45)
port (optional)
Touch-sensitive pointing device.
The touchpad and selection buttons
rm a single surface.
fo
Press down firmly on the touchpad
surface to perform a left click.
Press down firmly on the lower right
corner to perform a right click.
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/
1000-based network.
For keyboard without HDD
The slimline keyboard does not feature an internal disk drive or Ethernet port.
Keyboard right view
For keyboard featuring HDD1
# Icon Item Description
1
For keyboard without HDD1
# Icon Item Description
1
USB ports
(optional)
USB port
(optional)
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Connect to USB devices.
Connect to USB devices.
14 - Attaching and detaching the keyboard
ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE
KEYBOARD
The Acer Smart Hinge makes attaching and detaching the keyboard fast
and easy.
Attach the computer with the keyboard by aligning the keyboard
hooks and the keyboard hook slots to function as a loptop. Ensure the
computer clicks into place.
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Detach the computer from the keyboard by lifting one corner to
release it from the keyboard to function as a tablet
.
You can also attach the computer to the keyboard facing outwards as
a display. Ensure the computer clicks into place.
16 - Using the keyboard
USING THE KEYBOARD
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad,
separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock key Description
Caps Lock
Num Lock
<Fn> + <F11>
Scroll Lock
<Fn> + <F12>
When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters
typed are in uppercase.
When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in
numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator
(complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /).
Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric
data entry. A better solution would be to connect an
external keypad.
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up
or down when you press the up or down arrow keys
respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some
applications.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric
keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right
corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control
key symbols are not printed on the keys.
Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off
Number keys on
embedded keypad
Cursor-control keys
on embedded
keypad
Main keyboard
keys
Type numbers in a normal
manner.
Hold <Shift> while using
cursor-control keys.
Hold <Fn> while typing
letters on embedded
keypad.
Hold <Fn> while
using cursor-control
keys.
Type the letters in a
normal manner.
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Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most
of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the
other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
<Fn> + <F3> Airplane mode
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep
<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle
<Fn> + <F11> Number Lock
<Fn> + <F12>Scr Lk
<Fn> + < > Brightness up
<Fn> + < >
Brightness
down
Turns on / off the computer's
network devices.
Puts the computer in Sleep
mode.
Turns the speakers on and
off.
Turns the embedded numeric
keypad on or off.
Turns the scroll lock feature
on or off.
Increases the screen
brightness.
Decreases the screen
brightness.
<Fn> + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume.
<Fn> + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Description
Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen or to
Windows key
Application
key
return to the last open app.
It can also be used with other keys for special
functions, please check Windows Help.
This key has the same effect as clicking the right
mouse button; it opens the application's context
menu.
18 - 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
this will toggle the app commands. In most
apps t
to the selected item.
'right click'. In the Start screen,
his will open a context menu related
Two-finger slide
Swiftly scroll through web pages,
documents and playlists by placing two
fingers on the touchpad and moving both in
any direction.
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Note
Two-finger pinch
Zoom in and out of photos, maps and
documents with a simple finger-and-thumb
gesture.
Three-finger press
Lightly tap the touchpad with three fingers
to open Cortana (if your computer supports
Cortana) or open the Action Center (if your
computer does not support Cortana).
Three-finger swipe
Swipe across the touchpad with three
fingers.
- Swipe up to open Task V iew . Move the cursor over a
window and tap the touchpad to select that window, or
swipe downwards to exit Task Vie w.
- Swipe down to minimize all open windows and show
Desktop; swipe upwards to restore the minimized
windows.
- Swipe left or right to switch between open windows.
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.
20 - Using the Precision Touchpad
2. Select All settings.
3. Select Devices > Mouse & touchpad.
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
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the cursor from moving if you accidentally tap the touchpad with
your palm while working. Scroll down to see more settings.
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