Acer G3-571-77QK User Manual

Your Predator notebook tour - 11
Left view
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#IconItemDescription
1
Kensington 
lock slot Connects to a Kensington-
compatible security
 lock.
2
Ethernet (RJ-
45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/
100/
1000-based net

work.
Pull the lip down to open the 
po rt full

y.
3
USB Type-C 
port Connects to USB devices with a 
USB Ty
pe-C connector.
4
HDMI port Supports high-definition digital 
video c
o
nnections.
5
USB port with 
power-off 
charging Connects to USB devices.
6
SD card 
reader Accepts one...

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Right view
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#IconItemDescription
1
Headset/
speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., 
speakers, headphones) 
or a
 
headset with microphone.
2
USB ports Connect to USB devices.
3
Power 
indicator Indicates the computer’s power 
stat
us.
Battery 
indicator Indicates the computer’s 
b
a

ttery status.
Charging:  The light shows 
amber when 
 the battery is 
charging.
Fu l ly  c h a rg e d :  The 
 light shows 
blue when in AC mode.
4
DC-in jack Connects to an AC...

Your Predator notebook tour - 13
Base view
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4
2 1
3
#IconItemDescription
1 Ventilation 
and c
o

oling 
fan Allows the computer to stay 
cool.
Do not cover or obstruct the 
openings

.
2 Main storage 
c
o

mpartment Houses the computer’s main 
st
or

age.
You may upgrade your 
c o

mputer’s main storage. 
Predator recommends asking an 
approved service center to do 
this.
3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
4
Battery reset 
pinhole Simulates removing and 
reinst
alling the

 battery.
Insert a...

14 - Using the keyboard
USING THE KEYBOARD
The keyboard has full-sized keys and a separate numeric 
keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special 
keys.
Lock keys
The keyboard has lock keys which you can use to turn 
keyboard functions on and off.
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...

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Fn + F5 Display 
toggle Switches display output 
between the display screen, 
external monitor (if 
connected) and both.
Fn  + F6 Display off Turns the display screen 
backlight off to save power. 
Press any key to return.
Fn  + F7 To u c h p a d  
toggle Turns the built-in touchpad 
on and off.
Fn  + F8 Speaker 
toggle Turns the speakers on and 
off.
Fn  + F9 Keyboard 
backlight 
toggle Tu r n s  t h e  k ey b o a rd  
backlight on and off.
Fn  + F12
Scr LkScroll Lock Turns...

16 - Using the keyboard
Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific 
functions.
KeyDescription
Windows key Pressed alone it returns to the Start 
screen or to return to the last open 
app. 
 
It can also be used with other keys 
for special functions, please check 
Windows Help.
Application key This key has the same effect as 
clicking the right mouse button; it 
opens the application's context menu. 

Using the Precision Touchpad - 17
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 th at use one or more fingers, 
however, some gestures may not be supported by the 
specific application or program you...

18 - Using the Precision Touchpad
The precision touchpad includes added technology features 
that help recognize and preven t unintentional gestures such 
as accidental taps, gestur es, and pointer movement. 
Changing touchpad settings
To change the touchpad settings to suit your personal 
requirements, please do the following.
Tw o - fi n g e r  p i n c h 
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...

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1. In the icon tray in the lower right-hand corner of the 
screen, select the  Notifications icon to open the 
Notifications  pane.
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 the cursor from 
moving if you accidentally tap the touchpad with...

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