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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
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Also use this Acer ID to register this product.
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important data. Keep this email in a safe place.
Manage your registered products
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Summary of Contents for Acer N17H1

  • Page 1: Quick Guide

    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.
  • Page 2: Obtaining Acer Accessories

    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...
  • Page 3 © 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: __________________________________________________________ NVIRONMENT Temperature: Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C...
  • Page 4: First Things First

    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.
  • Page 5: Acer Support

    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...
  • Page 6: Your Acer Computer Tour

    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.
  • Page 7: Rear View

    Rear view Item Description Webcam Web camera for video communication. Kickstand Allows the computer to function as a display.
  • Page 8: Top View

    Top view 1 2 3 4 Item Description Indicates the computer’s battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is Battery indicator charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Power button Turns the computer on and off. Volume control key Adjusts the system volume.
  • Page 9: Left Views

    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.
  • Page 10: Base View

    Base view Item Description Keyboard connector Connects to the keyboard. 10 -...
  • Page 11: Keyboard View

    Keyboard view Item Description Keyboard connector Connects to the computer. For entering data into your computer. Keyboard 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 Touchpad click.
  • Page 12: Attaching And Detaching The Keyboard

    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.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14: Using The Keyboard

    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.
  • Page 15 Hotkey Icon Function Description 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 + Fn + Pg Up Home Scrolls to the beginning of a document.

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