Acer Spin 3 User manual

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Spin 3

Covers: SP313-51N

This revision: October 2020

This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws. The

information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Some features

described in this manual may not be supported depending on the Operating System

version. Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or

features that do not apply to your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical

or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual.

Model number: ________________________________________

Serial number: _________________________________________

Date of purchase: ______________________________________

Place of purchase: _____________________________________

ENVIRONMENT

Temperature:

- Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C

- Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C

Humidity (non-condensing):

- Operating: 20% to 80%

- Storage: 20% to 60%

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making this Acer notebook your choice for meeting

your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Acer notebook, 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 Spin 3 User’s Manual. The Spin 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 notebook.

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 Recovery

Management 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.

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

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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.

Your Acer notebook tour

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Your Acer notebook tour

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us show you

around your new Acer computer.

Screen view

#Icon Item Description

1 Microphones Internal digital microphones for sound recording.

2 Camera

Camera for video communication or taking photos.

A light next to the webcam indicates that the

webcam is active.

3 Touchscreen Displays computer output, supports multi-touch

input.

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Keyboard view

#Icon Item Description

1 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.

2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

See "Using the keyboard" on page 9.

3Fingerprint reader

(optional) Fingerprint reader for Windows Hello and security.

4Touchpad

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.

5Rechargeable active

stylus

Remove the pen from the slot and perform touch

actions on the screen.

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Left view

USB 3.2 Gen 2 information

• USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatible ports are blue.

• Compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2 and earlier devices.

• For optimal performance, use USB 3.2 Gen 2-certified devices.

• Defined by the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification (SuperSpeed USB).

USB Type-C information

• Supports DisplayPort™ audio/video output.

• Compatible with Thunderbolt™4.

• Delivers up to 3 A at 5 V DC for USB charging.

• DC-in: requires power adapter or power source providing 65 W at 19~20 V.

For optimal performance, please use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power

Delivery device.

#Icon Item Description

1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

2USB Type-C /

Thunderbolt™ 4 port

Connects to USB devices with a USB Type-C

connector.

Supports Thunderbolt™ 4 and displays.

3 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections.

4USB port with power-

off charging Connects to USB devices.

5 MicroSD card reader Accepts one Secure Digital (microSD) card.

Only one card can operate at a time.

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Right view

USB 3.2 Gen 1 information

• USB 3.2 Gen 1 compatible ports are blue.

• Compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and earlier devices.

• For optimal performance, use USB 3.2 Gen 1-certified devices.

• Defined by the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification (SuperSpeed USB).

#Icon Item Description

1Stylus slot

Insert the stylus into the slot completely to start

charging.

(Specifications vary depending on model.)

Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.

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.

3 Power button Press to turn the computer on and off.

4 USB port Connects to USB devices.

5 Headset/speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers,

headphones) or a headset with microphone.

6 Noble lock slot Connects to a Noble-compatible security lock.

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Your Acer notebook tour

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Back view

Base view

#Icon Item Description

1Ventilation and cooling

fan

Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

2 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.

#Icon Item Description

1Ventilation and cooling

fan

Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

2 Battery reset pinhole

Simulates removing and reinstalling the battery.

Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four

seconds.

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Using the keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys, a numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows,

special keys and hotkeys.

Special keys

Your computer’s keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. The function

of each key is clearly marked with an icon.

Icon Function Description

Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Flight mode Turns on / off the computer's network devices.

Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,

external monitor (if connected) and both.

Display off Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.

Press any key to return.

Touchpad toggle Turns the built-in touchpad on and off.

Keyboard backlight

toggle Turns the keyboard backlight on and off.

Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

Microphone toggle Turns the microphones on and off.

Prt Sc Print Screen Take quick screen shots.

Using the keyboard

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Hotkeys

To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the

hotkey combination.

Pause

Br Pause / Break Sends a Break Command.

Insert Insert Turns Insert on or off.

Pg Up Page up Scrolls up a page in a document.

Pg Dn Page down Scrolls down a page in a document.

Hotkey Icon Function Description

Fn + F1-F12 Function keys Activates the F1 to F12 keys.

Fn + F

Switches fan mode between Silent,

Normal and Performance.

For more information on how to achieve

optimal cooling efficiency in different

scenarios, please launch Acer Quick

Access application.

Fn + Pg Up Home Scrolls to the beginning of a document.

Fn + Pg Dn End Scrolls to the end of a document.

Icon Function Description

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