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2 - © 2025. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 5 / Aspire 7 Covers: A515-59G / A715G-59G This revision: January 2025 Important This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Some features described in this manual may not be supported depending on the Operating System version. 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. E NVIRONMENT Temperature: - Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C - Storage:

-20 °C to 60 °C Humidity (non-condensing): - Operating: 20% to 80% - Storage: 20% to 60% The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

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Table of contents - 3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS First things first 5 Your guides ............................................. 5 Basic care and tips for using your computer.................................................. 5 Turning your computer off........................... 5 Taking care of your computer ..................... 6 Taking care of your AC adapter.................. 7 Cleaning and servicing................................ 7 Guidelines for safe battery usage ............... 8 Internal battery....................................... 10 Your Acer notebook tour 11 Screen view........................................... 11 Keyboard view.......................................

13 Left view ................................................ 14 USB Type-A information ........................... 14 Right view ............................................. 15 USB Type-C information........................... 15 Rear view............................................... 16 USB Type-C information........................... 16 Base view .............................................. 17 Using the keyboard 18 Lock keys............................................... 18 Hotkeys.................................................. 18 Special keys .......................................... 19 The Windows OS Desktop 20 Tips and hints for using Windows..........

21 Where are my apps?................................. 21 Can I turn off notifications? ....................... 21 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 22 Where can I get more information?........... 22 Using the Precision Touchpad 23 Touchpad gestures................................ 23 Changing touchpad settings.................. 25 Recovery 26 Creating a file history backup ................ 26 Restoring your computer ....................... 28 Reset this PC and keep my files............... 28 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 31 Using a Bluetooth connection 34 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 34 Enable Bluetooth and add a device ..........

34 Connecting to the Internet 36 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 36 Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 36 Connecting with a cable......................... 40 Built-in network feature ............................. 40 Securing your computer 42 Using a computer security lock.............. 42 Using passwords ................................... 42 Entering passwords .................................. 43 BIOS utility 44 Boot sequence....................................... 44 Setting passwords ................................. 44 Power management 45 Saving power......................................... 45 Battery pack 47 Battery characteristics ...........................

47 Charging the battery ................................. 47 Optimizing battery life ............................... 48 Checking the battery level......................... 49 Battery-low warning .................................. 49 Traveling with your computer 50 Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 50 Moving around....................................... 50 What to bring............................................. 51 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 53 USB Type-C port 54 MicroSD card reader 55 Video and audio connectors 56 Connecting a monitor............................. 56 Headphones and microphone................

56 HDMI 57 Frequently asked questions 59 Requesting service ................................ 61 Troubleshooting..................................... 62 Troubleshooting tips.................................. 62 Error messages......................................... 62 Internet and online security 64 First steps on the net ............................. 64 Protecting your computer.......................... 64 Choose an Internet Service Provider........ 64 Network connections................................. 66 Surf the Net!.............................................. 67 Internet security software.......................... 68

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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 Windows 11 interface overview 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

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First things first - 5 F IRST 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 helps you get started with setting up your 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. Once you have connected to the internet, you can download updates for your computer from:

http://go.acer.com/support 1.The link will open the Acer Support webpage. 2.Scroll down to Drivers and Manuals and search for your model by pasting in or manually entering the serial number, SNID, or product model. 3.From this page you can also download and install the Acer identification utility that will automatically detect your computer’s serial number and SNID and allow you to copy it to the clipboard. 4.Once you have found your product model, any updates, or documents will be listed. Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off To turn the power off, do any of the following: Use the Windows shutdown command:

Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button , select Power > Shut down .

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