Acer N17H1 User manual

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Switch 3
Quick Guide
Enjoy the benefits of having an Acer ID
With an Acer ID, you can:
• Create your own connected world.
• Get the latest updates, offers, and product information.
• Register your device for quick, personalized customer support.
How to sign up for an Acer ID
1. Ensure you are connected to the internet.
2. Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen.
3. Install any required updates.
4. Sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID.
Register your Acer product
You can register your product from Acer Portal directly by selecting
Also use this Acer ID to register this product.
After we receive your product registration, you will be sent a confirmation email with
important data. Keep this email in a safe place.
Manage your registered products
Once you have completed the registration process, you can log onto
account.acer.com using your Acer ID and password to see and manage all your
registered products.
Note: It may take a few days for your information to be updated to the database.

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Obtaining Acer accessories
We are happy to inform you that Acer’s warranty extension program and notebook
accessories are available online. Come and visit our online shop and find what you
need at store.acer.com.
The Acer Store is being progressively rolled out, and may not yet be available in
some regions. Please check regularly to see when it will be available in your
country.

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© 03/2017. All Rights Reserved.
Switch 3
Covers: SW312-31
This revision: March 2017
Regulatory model number: N17H1
ENVIRONMENT
Temperature:
- Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
- Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
Humidity (non-condensing):
- Operating: 20% to 80%
- Non-operating: 20% to 80%
Model number: _____________________________________________________________
Serial number: _____________________________________________________________
Date of purchase: ___________________________________________________________
Place of purchase: __________________________________________________________

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First things first
We would like to thank you for making an Acer computer your choice for meeting
your mobile computing needs.
Your guides
To help you use your Acer computer, we have designed a set of guides:
First off, the Setup Guide helps you get started with setting up your computer.
The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new
computer.
For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to
the Switch 3 User’s Manual. The Switch 3 User’s Manual contains useful
information applying to your new computer. It covers basic topics such as using the
keyboard and audio, etc.
This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data
recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty
information and the general regulations and safety notices for your computer.
The User’s Manual can be downloaded from the Acer support website by going to:
http://go.acer.com/?id=17883
Software installation
The first time you turn on your computer, it will automatically install software and set
up for use. This may take some time, please do not turn off your computer; wait
until the installation has finished.
Recovery
You should create recovery backups as soon as you can. The Acer Care Center
program allows you to create recovery backups and then to restore or reinstall
applications and drivers provided by Acer.
Having trouble?
Acer provides several options to support your purchase.

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Acer support
Make sure you write down your computer serial number, date and place of
purchase and model name on the area provided in this guide; save your proof of
purchase. Before you call us, please write down any error message that
accompanies the problem, and have the computer in front of you and switched on if
possible. Having these items to hand when contacting us will ensure better and
quicker service.
Acer website
Remember to visit www.acer.com and refer to the support section for up-to-date
information, help, drivers and downloads.
Warranty and contact information
You can find information about the warranty for your computer and how to contact
technical support in your computer’s Warranty.

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Your Acer computer tour
After setting up your device as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you
around your new Acer computer. You can enter information into your new computer
via the touchscreen.
Computer
Your device has two components: The computer and the keyboard.
The following set of images will describe all of these. The views are labeled as if
you are holding the computer with the screen towards you and the camera at the
top.
Screen view
No. Item Description
1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
2 Front webcam Web camera for video communication.
3 Touchscreen Displays computer output, supports multi-touch input.
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Rear view
No. Item Description
1 Webcam Web camera for video communication.
2 Kickstand Allows the computer to function as a display.
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Top view
No. Item Description
1 Battery indicator
Indicates the computer’s battery status.
Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is
charging.
Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.
2 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
3 Volume control key Adjusts the system volume.
4 Windows key Push to return to the Start screen, or to the last open app.
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Left views
Information on USB 3.0
• USB 3.0 compatible ports are blue.
• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices.
• For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices.
• Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB).
USB Type-C Information
• USB 3.1 Gen 1 with transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
• Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output.
• Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging.
For optimal performance, please use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power
Delivery device.
No. Item Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card into this slot.
3 USB port Connects to USB devices.
4 Microphone Internal stereo microphone for sound recording.
5 USB Type-C port Connects to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector.
6 Headset/speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a
headset with microphone.
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Base view
No. Item Description
1 Keyboard connector Connects to the keyboard.
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Keyboard view
No. Item Description
1 Keyboard connector Connects to the computer.
2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
See "Using the keyboard" on page 14.
3 Touchpad
Touch-sensitive pointing device.
The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface.
Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a left
click.
Press down firmly on the lower right corner to perform a right
click.
4 Stylus holder Holds the stylus pen.
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Attaching and detaching the keyboard
The Acer Snap Hinge Gold makes attaching and detaching the keyboard fast and
easy.
Detach the computer from the keyboard by lifting one corner to release it from the
keyboard to function as a tablet.

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Attach the pad and keyboard to function as a laptop. Prop the keyboard up using
the magnetic strip at the top of the keyboard for a better typing experience.
The adjustable kickstand allows the computer to also function as a display that you
can control using touch input.

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Using the keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate
cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
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 combination.
Hotkey Icon Function Description
Fn + F3 Airplane mode
Turns on/off the computer’s network
devices.
(Network devices vary by configuration.)
Fn + F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
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 Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off.
Fn + F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
Fn + F11 NumLk Number Lock Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or
off.
Fn + F12 Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns Scroll Lock on or off.

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Fn + Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Fn + Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
Fn + Volume up Increases the sound volume.
Fn + Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
Fn + Pg Up Home Scrolls to the beginning of a document.
Fn + Pg Dn End Scrolls to the end of a document.
Hotkey Icon Function Description