E n g l i s h Switch 3 Quick Guide Install any required updates. 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. 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 log onto Once you have completed 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. registration process, you can the
- 1 h s i l g n E Obtaining Acer accessories We are happy to inform you that Acers 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. 2 -
03/2017. All Rights Reserved. Switch 3 Covers: SW312-31 This revision: March 2017 Regulatory model number: N17H1 Model number: _____________________________________________________________ Serial number: _____________________________________________________________ Date of purchase: ___________________________________________________________ Place of purchase: __________________________________________________________ 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%
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- 3 h s i l g n E 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 Users Manual. The Switch 3 Users 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 Users 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. 4 -
E n g l i s h 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 computers Warranty.
- 5 h s i l g n E 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 1 2 3 Item Speakers Front webcam Touchscreen Description Deliver stereo audio output. Web camera for video communication. Displays computer output, supports multi-touch input. No. 1 2 3 6 -
E n g l i s h Rear view 1 2 No. 1 2 Item Webcam Kickstand Description Web camera for video communication. Allows the computer to function as a display.
- 7 h s i l g n E Top view 1 2 3 4 No. Item 1 2 3 4 Battery indicator Power button Volume control key Windows key Description Indicates the computers battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Turns the computer on and off. Adjusts the system volume. Push to return to the Start screen, or to the last open app. 8 -
E n g l i s h Left views 1 2 3 45 6 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item DC-in jack MicroSD card slot USB port Microphone USB Type-C port Headset/speaker jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. Insert a microSD card into this slot. Connects to USB devices. Internal stereo microphone for sound recording. Connects to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector. Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones) or a headset with microphone. 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.
- 9 h s i l g n E Base view 1 No. 1 Item Keyboard connector Description Connects to the keyboard. 10 -
E n g l i s h Keyboard view 1 2 3 4 No. 1 Item Keyboard connector 2 3 4 Keyboard Touchpad Stylus holder Description Connects to the computer. For entering data into your computer. See "Using the keyboard" on page 14. 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. Holds the stylus pen.
- 11 h s i l g n E 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. 12 -
E n g l i s h 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.
- 13 h s i l g n E 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 computers 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 Airplane mode Description Turns on/off the computers network devices.
(Network devices vary by configuration.) Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Display toggle Display off Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. NumLk Number Lock Scr Lk Scroll Lock Turns the embedded numeric keypad on or off. Turns Scroll Lock on or off. Fn + F3 Fn + F4 Fn + F5 Fn + F6 Fn + F7 Fn + F8 Fn + F11 Fn + F12 14 -
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Icon Function Description Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Volume up Increases the sound volume. Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Fn + Pg Up Fn + Pg Dn Home End Scrolls to the beginning of a document. Scrolls to the end of a document.
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