Acer Predator GX21-71 driver and firmware
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Safety Guide - Page 6
...• Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders. • Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within
comfortable reach. • If you view your...graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections by:
• placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source,
• minimizing room light by using drapes, shades...
User Manual W10 - Page 3
... up your wireless and LAN
drivers 32
Restoring your computer 32
Reset this PC and keep my files ........ 32
Reset this PC and remove everything 34
Using a Bluetooth connection 36 Enabling and disabling Bluetooth . 36
Enable Bluetooth and add a device 36
Connecting to the Internet
39
Connecting to a wireless network. 39
Connecting to a wireless LAN 39
Connecting with a cable 42
Built...
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... with you 66 Special considerations 66
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
69
Thunderbolt 3 port
70
Displays 70
SD card reader
71
Video and audio connectors
72
HDMI
73
Customizing your computer's inside
panel
74
Eligibility and limitations 74
Installing the new panel 75
Frequently asked questions
77
Requesting service 79
Tips and hints for using Windows
10 81
How do I get to...
User Manual W10 - Page 6
... 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...
User Manual W10 - Page 27
... using Tobii Eye Tracking with games.
Settings
The Settings allow you to control Security, Touchpad, Mouse, and Windows control options.
Security
Use eye tracking to lock your Windows if you are not in front of your computer. You may also use eye tracking to sign in with Windows Hello: 1. Select Windows Start. 2. Select Settings > Accounts > Sign-in Options.
Note
Make...
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...Windows
Use eye tracking to control the Application switcher, Task view and Windows snap assist.
About
Check for updates and get help with a troubleshooter.
Gaze Trace
A circle highlights the gaze point while you use your computer..., and delete or recalibrate existing profiles.
Tips and more help
For best results, set up your desk so you sit in a comfortable, consistent seating position, and open...
User Manual W10 - Page 29
... the frequently asked questions (see Got a question? on page 76) do not help, you can recover your computer. This section describes the recovery tools available on your computer. Acer provides Acer Care Center, which allows you to reset your PC, refresh your PC, or create a factory default backup.
Note
Acer Care Center is only available with a pre-installed Windows operating system...
User Manual W10 - Page 32
...up your wireless and LAN drivers. You can use these backups to install the wireless and LAN drivers if you install another operating system. 1. From Start, select All apps then Acer. Select Acer
Recovery Management in the list of Acer apps. 2. Select the Backup tab and click Get started for Backup
wireless and LAN drivers. Choose a folder to save your drivers and select OK.
Restoring your computer...
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Recovery - 33
3. Select Keep my files to refresh your PC and reinstall your operating system without removing your personal files. Click Next to continue.
Important
If you have apps installed on your PC, they will be removed.
4. Resetting the PC will reinstall Windows, change settings back to their factory defaults and remove all preinstalled apps...
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Recovery - 35
keeping your computer. This process will take longer, but will be more secure.
Warning
Selecting "Remove files and clean the drive" will remove all of your personal files and accounts, along with pre-existing drivers that may affect your Windows installation.
5. Click Reset to continue.
6. You will be shown the reset progress on the screen...
User Manual W10 - Page 39
... ISP (Internet Service Provider) -- usually a phone or cable company -that will have to go to your home or office to set up internet service. The ISP will install a small box, a router or modem, that will allow you to connect to the internet.
Connecting to a wireless network
Connecting to a wireless LAN
A wireless LAN (or WLAN) is a wireless local area network, which can link two or more computers...
User Manual W10 - Page 78
... port on the printer.
I want to restore my computer to its original settings.
Note
If your system is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations.
This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed...
User Manual W10 - Page 81
...installed apps on the computer.
How do I turn off my computer?
Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select the power icon > Shut down. You can also turn off the computer by right-clicking the Windows...you can leave your computer running, but not be disturbed by notifications. Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button and select Settings > System > Notifications...
User Manual W10 - Page 85
...installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account or you don't have a Microsoft account and want to get one, press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account, and follow the onscreen instructions.
How do I check for Windows updates?
Press the Windows key or select the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & recovery...
User Manual W10 - Page 92
...of cable may also be used to connect peripheral devices to the access point.
Wireless adapter
An internal wireless adapter is normally already installed in your computer. A button or controls in Windows allow you to activate or deactivate the adapter.
Diagram of a working network
1. Access point/router 2. Desktop computer 3. Modem 4. Printer 5. Portable computer 6. PDA/Smartphone 7. Network cables...
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..., using up resources or clogging up a network.
Note
Acer guarantees that your computer was 100% virus free at the time of purchase and does not cover damages due to viruses.
What is spyware?
Spyware refers to generally unwanted programs that are downloaded onto your computer while connected to the internet, often without you knowing it. Once...
User Manual W10 - Page 95
...-to-date antivirus and anti-malware software.
What is a personal firewall?
A personal firewall is a software program designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. It acts as a shield to protect your internet connection from unwanted connections, some of which may attempt to take control of your computer to install or re-distribute viruses or malicious...
User Manual W10 - Page 96
... automated attacks completely, and might be enough to discourage less-determined attackers, so they will give up and look for a more vulnerable computer elsewhere.
More recent versions of Microsoft Windows and other popular software can be configured to download and apply updates automatically so that you do not have to remember to check for the latest...
User Manual W10 - Page 97
...a comprehensive security suite an attractive alternative to installing, configuring and updating several different types of security software.
A complete version of McAfee Internet Security Suite is pre-installed on your Acer system. It includes a free trial subscription to protection updates. Make sure you Activate it!
Choose strong passwords and keep them safe
Passwords are a fact of life on the...
User Manual W10 - Page 100
...take necessary action.
Protect your computer with Windows security tools
Windows provides a variety of protection applications.
Windows Updates
If you have an active internet connection, Windows can check for important updates for your computer and install them automatically. These updates include security patches and program updates that can improve your computing experience and help protect your...