Acer Aspire 5 (A515-53 Series) User Manual & Service Guide PDF (EN)

2 - © 2018. All Rights Reserved. Aspire 5 Covers: A515-53 / A515-53G / A515-53K / A515-53KG This revision: September 2018 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. Register your Acer product 1.Ensure you are connected to the Internet.

2.Open the Acer Product Registration app. 3.Install any required updates. 4.Sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID, it will automatically register your product. After we receive your product registration, you will be sent a confirmation email with important data. Model number: _________________________________ Serial number: _________________________________ Date of purchase: ______________________________ Place of purchase: ______________________________

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Table of contents - 3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS First things first 6 Your guides ............................................. 6 Basic care and tips for using your computer.................................................. 6 Turning your computer off........................... 6 Taking care of your computer ..................... 7 Taking care of your AC adapter.................. 8 Cleaning and servicing................................ 8 Your Acer notebook tour 9 Screen view ............................................ 9 Keyboard view ...................................... 10 Left view ............................................... 11 Right view .............................................

11 USB 3.0 information.................................. 12 USB Type-C information........................... 12 Rear View ............................................. 12 Base view ........................................... 13 Using the keyboard 14 Lock keys............................................... 14 Special keys .......................................... 14 Hotkeys.................................................. 15 Windows keys........................................ 16 Using the Precision Touchpad 17 Touchpad gestures................................ 17 Changing touchpad settings.................. 19 Recovery 20 Creating a factory default backup..........

20 Backing up your wireless and LAN drivers.................................................... 22 Restoring your computer ....................... 22 Reset this PC and keep my files............... 23 Reset this PC and remove everything ...... 24 Using a Bluetooth connection 27 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 27 Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 27 Connecting to the Internet 29 Connecting to a wireless network.......... 29 Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 29 Connecting with a cable ........................ 32 Built-in network feature ............................. 32 Connecting to a cellular network ...........

32 Bluelight Shield 33 Power management 38 Saving power......................................... 38 Battery pack 40 Battery characteristics ........................... 40 Charging the battery ................................. 40 Optimizing battery life ............................... 41 Checking the battery level......................... 42 Battery-low warning .................................. 42 Traveling with your computer 43 Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 43 Moving around....................................... 43 Preparing the computer ............................ 43 What to bring to meetings......................... 44 Taking the computer home....................

44 Preparing the computer ............................ 44 What to take with you................................ 45 Special considerations.............................. 45 Setting up a home office ........................... 45 Traveling with the computer................... 46 Preparing the computer ............................ 46 What to take with you................................ 46 Special considerations.............................. 46 Traveling internationally......................... 46 Preparing the computer ............................ 47 What to bring with you .............................. 47 Special considerations..............................

47 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 49 USB Type-C port 50 SD card reader 51 Video and audio connectors 52 Connecting a monitor............................. 52 Headphones and microphone................ 52 HDMI 53 Frequently asked questions 55 Requesting service ................................ 57 Tips and hints for using Windows 10..... 59 How do I get to Start? ............................... 59 How do I turn off my computer?................ 59 How do I unlock my computer?................. 59 How do I set the alarm?............................ 61 Where are my apps?................................. 62 What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 62 How do I check for Windows updates?.....

63 Where can I get more information?........... 63 Troubleshooting..................................... 64 Troubleshooting tips.................................. 64 Error messages......................................... 64 Internet and online security 66 First steps on the net ............................. 66 Protecting your computer.......................... 66 Choose an Internet Service Provider........ 66 Securing your computer 35 Using a computer security lock.............. 35 Using passwords ................................... 35 Entering passwords .................................. 36 BIOS utility 37 Boot sequence.......................................

37 Setting passwords ................................. 37

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4 - Table of contents Network connections................................. 68 Surf the Net!.............................................. 69 Internet security software.......................... 70 Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies 75

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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 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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