Acer Predator Helios 500 Gaming Laptop Manuals

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Acer Predator Helios 500 User Manual (106 pages)

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 9.64 MB

Table of Contents
4
First Things First
7
Your Guides
7
Basic Care and Tips for Using Your Computer
8
Turning Your Computer off
8
Taking Care of Your Computer
8
Taking Care of Your AC Adapter
9
Cleaning and Servicing
9
Guidelines for Safe Battery Usage
10
Internal Battery
13
Your Predator Notebook Tour
14
Screen View
14
Keyboard View
15
Left View
16
USB Type-C Information
17
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Information
17
Right View
17
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Information
18
Rear View
19
Base View
20
Using the Keyboard
22
Lock Keys
22
Hotkeys
22
Windows Keys
24
Using the Precision Touchpad
25
Touchpad Gestures
25
Changing Touchpad Settings
27
Recovery
29
Creating a File History Backup
29
Creating a Factory Default Backup
31
Backing up Your Wireless and LAN Drivers
33
Restoring Your Computer
33
Reset this PC and Keep My Files
33
Reset this PC and Remove Everything
36
Using a Bluetooth Connection
40
Enabling and Disabling Bluetooth
40
Enable Bluetooth and Add a Device
40
42 - Connecting to the Internet
43
Connecting to a Wireless Network
43
Connecting to a Wireless LAN
43
Connecting with a Cable
46
Built-In Network Feature
46
Connecting to a Cellular Network
46
Predatorsense
47
The Predatorsense Main Screen
47
Predatorsense and Acer
48
Trueharmonytm Settings
48
WASD Settings
49
Boot Logo Customization
51
Planet9 Website
51
Adjusting the Pulsar Lighting
52
Keyboard-Static Lighting
52
Keyboard-Dynamic Lighting
53
Light Bar
53
Interactive
54
Rear Light-Static Lighting
55
Touchpad
55
Creating a Lighting Profile
56
Operating Mode
57
Fan Control
58
Monitoring
58
Game Sync Settings
59
App Center
60
App Management
60
60 - Bluelight Shield
61
Securing Your Computer
63
Using a Computer Security Lock
63
Using Passwords
63
Entering Passwords
64
BIOS Utility
65
Boot Sequence
65
Setting Passwords
65
Power Management
66
Saving Power
66
Battery Pack
68
Battery Characteristics
68
Charging the Battery
68
Optimizing Battery Life
69
Checking the Battery Level
70
Battery-Low Warning
70
70 - Traveling with Your Computer
71
Disconnecting from the Desktop
71
Moving Around
71
Preparing the Computer
71
What to Bring to Meetings
72
Taking the Computer Home
72
Preparing the Computer
72
What to Take with You
73
Special Considerations
73
Setting up a Home Office
73
Traveling with the Computer
74
Preparing the Computer
74
What to Take with You
74
Special Considerations
74
Traveling Internationally
75
Preparing the Computer
75
What to Bring with You
75
Special Considerations
75
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
78
78 - USB Type-C Port
79
Thunderbolt 4 Port
80
Displays
80
80 - Video and Audio Connectors
81
Connecting a Monitor
81
Headphones and Microphone
81
Hdmi
82
Frequently Asked Questions
84
Requesting Service
86
Tips and Hints for Using Windows
88
How Do I Get to Start
88
How Do I Turn off My Computer
88
How Do I Unlock My Computer
88
How Do I Set the Alarm
90
Where Are My Apps
91
What Is a Microsoft ID (Account)
92
How Do I Check for Windows Updates
92
Where Can I Get more Information
93
Troubleshooting
94
Troubleshooting Tips
94
Error Messages
94
Internet and Online Security
96
First Steps on the Net
96
Protecting Your Computer
96
Choose an Internet Service Provider
96
Network Connections
98
Surf the Net
100
Internet Security Software
100

Acer Predator Helios 500 User Manual (106 pages)

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 9.64 MB

Table of Contents
4
First Things First
7
Your Guides
7
Basic Care and Tips for Using Your Computer
8
Turning Your Computer off
8
Taking Care of Your Computer
8
Taking Care of Your AC Adapter
9
Cleaning and Servicing
9
Guidelines for Safe Battery Usage
10
Internal Battery
13
Your Predator Notebook Tour
14
Screen View
14
Keyboard View
15
Left View
16
USB Type-C Information
17
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Information
17
Right View
17
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Information
18
Rear View
19
Base View
20
Using the Keyboard
22
Lock Keys
22
Hotkeys
22
Windows Keys
24
Using the Precision Touchpad
25
Touchpad Gestures
25
Changing Touchpad Settings
27
Recovery
29
Creating a File History Backup
29
Creating a Factory Default Backup
31
Backing up Your Wireless and LAN Drivers
33
Restoring Your Computer
33
Reset this PC and Keep My Files
33
Reset this PC and Remove Everything
36
Using a Bluetooth Connection
40
Enabling and Disabling Bluetooth
40
Enable Bluetooth and Add a Device
40
42 - Connecting to the Internet
43
Connecting to a Wireless Network
43
Connecting to a Wireless LAN
43
Connecting with a Cable
46
Built-In Network Feature
46
Connecting to a Cellular Network
46
Predatorsense
47
The Predatorsense Main Screen
47
Predatorsense and Acer
48
Trueharmonytm Settings
48
WASD Settings
49
Boot Logo Customization
51
Planet9 Website
51
Adjusting the Pulsar Lighting
52
Keyboard-Static Lighting
52
Keyboard-Dynamic Lighting
53
Light Bar
53
Interactive
54
Rear Light-Static Lighting
55
Touchpad
55
Creating a Lighting Profile
56
Operating Mode
57
Fan Control
58
Monitoring
58
Game Sync Settings
59
App Center
60
App Management
60
60 - Bluelight Shield
61
Securing Your Computer
63
Using a Computer Security Lock
63
Using Passwords
63
Entering Passwords
64
BIOS Utility
65
Boot Sequence
65
Setting Passwords
65
Power Management
66
Saving Power
66
Battery Pack
68
Battery Characteristics
68
Charging the Battery
68
Optimizing Battery Life
69
Checking the Battery Level
70
Battery-Low Warning
70
70 - Traveling with Your Computer
71
Disconnecting from the Desktop
71
Moving Around
71
Preparing the Computer
71
What to Bring to Meetings
72
Taking the Computer Home
72
Preparing the Computer
72
What to Take with You
73
Special Considerations
73
Setting up a Home Office
73
Traveling with the Computer
74
Preparing the Computer
74
What to Take with You
74
Special Considerations
74
Traveling Internationally
75
Preparing the Computer
75
What to Bring with You
75
Special Considerations
75
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
78
78 - USB Type-C Port
79
Thunderbolt 4 Port
80
Displays
80
80 - Video and Audio Connectors
81
Connecting a Monitor
81
Headphones and Microphone
81
Hdmi
82
Frequently Asked Questions
84
Requesting Service
86
Tips and Hints for Using Windows
88
How Do I Get to Start
88
How Do I Turn off My Computer
88
How Do I Unlock My Computer
88
How Do I Set the Alarm
90
Where Are My Apps
91
What Is a Microsoft ID (Account)
92
How Do I Check for Windows Updates
92
Where Can I Get more Information
93
Troubleshooting
94
Troubleshooting Tips
94
Error Messages
94
Internet and Online Security
96
First Steps on the Net
96
Protecting Your Computer
96
Choose an Internet Service Provider
96
Network Connections
98
Surf the Net
100
Internet Security Software
100

Acer Predator Helios 500 User Manual (90 pages)

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 8.19 MB

Table of Contents
3
First Things First

6
- Your Guides
  6
- Basic Care and Tips for Using Your Computer
  7
Your Predator Notebook Tour

9
- Screen View
  9
- Keyboard View
  10
- Left View (PH517-51)
  12
- Left View (PH517-61)
  12
  - USB Type-C Information
    13
- Right View
  13
  - USB 3.0 Information
    13
- Rear View
  14
- Base View
  15
Using the Keyboard

16
- Hotkeys
  16
- Windows Keys
  17
18 - Using the Precision Touchpad

18
- Touchpad Gestures
  18
- Changing Touchpad Settings
  20
Recovery

22
Using a Bluetooth Connection

29
- Enabling and Disabling Bluetooth
  29
  - Enable Bluetooth and Add a Device
    29
32 - Connecting to the Internet

32
36 - Predatorsense

36
- The Predatorsense Main Screen
  36
  - Predatorsense and Acer Tureharmonytm Settings
    37
- Adjusting the Keyboard Backlight
  37
- Overclocking
  38
- Adjusting the Hotkeys
  39
  - Assign an Action to a Hotkey
    39
  - Record a Macro
    40
- Creating Profiles
  41
- Fan Control
  42
- Monitoring
  42
- Sync Game Settings
  43
- App Center
  44
Bluelight Shield

45
Securing Your Computer

47
- Using a Computer Security Lock
  47
- Using Passwords
  47
  - Entering Passwords
    48
BIOS Utility

49
- Boot Sequence
  49
- Setting Passwords
  49
Power Management

50
- Saving Power
  50
Battery Pack

52
- Battery Characteristics
  52
  - Charging the Battery
    52
  - Optimizing Battery Life
    53
  - Checking the Battery Level
    54
  - Battery-Low Warning
    54
Traveling with Your Computer

55
- Disconnecting from the Desktop
  55
- Moving Around
  55
  - Preparing the Computer
    55
  - What to Bring to Meetings
    56
- Taking the Computer Home
  56
  - Preparing the Computer
    56
  - What to Take with You
    57
  - Special Considerations
    57
  - Setting up a Home Office
    57
- Traveling with the Computer
  58
  - Preparing the Computer
    58
  - What to Take with You
    58
  - Special Considerations
    58
- Traveling Internationally
  59
  - Preparing the Computer
    59
  - What to Bring with You
    59
  - Special Considerations
    59
Universal Serial Bus (USB)

62
USB Type-C Port

63
64 - Thunderbolt 3 Port

64
- Displays
  64
66 - Video and Audio Connectors

66
- Connecting a Monitor
  66
- Headphones and Microphone
  66
Hdmi

67
Frequently Asked Questions

69
- Requesting Service
  71
- Tips and Hints for Using Windows 10
  73
  - How Do I Get to Start
    73
  - How Do I Turn off My Computer
    73
  - How Do I Unlock My Computer
    73
  - How Do I Set the Alarm
    75
  - Where Are My Apps
    76
  - What Is a Microsoft ID (Account)
    77
  - How Do I Check for Windows Updates
    77
  - Where Can I Get more Information
    78
- Troubleshooting
  79
  - Troubleshooting Tips
    79
  - Error Messages
    79
Internet and Online Security

81
- First Steps on the Net
  81
  - Protecting Your Computer
    81
  - Choose an Internet Service Provider
    81
  - Network Connections
    83
  - Surf the Net
    85
  - Internet Security Software
    85

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Acer Predator Helios 500 User Manual (90 pages)

Table of Contents

First Things First

Your Predator Notebook Tour

Using the Keyboard

18 - Using the Precision Touchpad

Recovery

Using a Bluetooth Connection

32 - Connecting to the Internet

36 - Predatorsense

Bluelight Shield

Securing Your Computer

BIOS Utility

Power Management

Battery Pack

Traveling with Your Computer

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

USB Type-C Port

64 - Thunderbolt 3 Port

66 - Video and Audio Connectors

Hdmi

Frequently Asked Questions

Internet and Online Security

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