Acer PRH517-52 Predator Helios Laptop User Guide

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Predator Helios 500

Covers: PH517-52

This revision: April 2021

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: _____________________________________________

E NVIRONMENT

Temperature:

­ Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C

­ Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C

Humidity (non-condensing):

­ Operating: 20% to 80%

­ Storage: 20% to 60%

WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation.

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First things first

We would like to thank you for making this Predator notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Predator 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 Predator Helios 500 User’s Manual. The Predator

Helios 500 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.

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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 upto-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 Predator notebook tour

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

Screen view

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Microphones

Webcam

Screen

Speakers

Description

Internal digital microphones for sound recording.

Web camera for video communication.

A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active.

Displays computer output.

Deliver stereo audio output.

Keyboard view

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TURBO

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TURBO key

Keyboard

Touchpad

Click buttons

(left and right)

Description

Switches overclocking and fan speed level.

For entering data into your computer.

See "Using the keyboard" on page 9.

Touch-sensitive pointing device.

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.

PredatorSense key Launches PredatorSense application.

Ventilation and cooling fan

Hard drive indicator

Battery indicator

Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

Indicates when the computer’s hard drive is active.

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.

Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.

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Left view

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Power button

Your Predator notebook tour

Description

Turns the computer on and off.

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Ventilation and cooling fan

USB Type-C /

Thunderbolt 4 ports

USB port with power-off charging

Description

Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

Connect to USB devices with a USB Type-C connector.

Supports Thunderbolt ™ 4 and displays.

Connects to USB devices.

HDMI 2.1

port

Supports high-definition digital video connections.

Mini DisplayPort Connects to an external display device.

USB Type-C information

• USB 3.2 Gen 2 with transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps.

• Supports DisplayPort ™ audio/video output.

• Compatible with Thunderbolt ™ 4.

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

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).

Right view

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Headset/speaker jack

Mic-in jack

Description

Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones)

Connects to an external microphone for recording audio.

USB ports with power-off charging

Ethernet (RJ-45) port

Ventilation and cooling fan

Kensington lock slot

Connect to USB devices.

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/

1000Mbps/2.5Gbps-based network.

Pull the lip down to open the port fully.

Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

Connects to a Kensington-compatible security lock.

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).

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Rear view

RTX 3080 SKU

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RTX 3070 SKU

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Your Predator notebook tour

Description

Connects to an AC adapter.

1 DC-in jack

Note: Please press the AC adapter into the tunnel to the power connector. You will feel a click indicating it is connected. Then, check the light of battery indicator shows amber while charging.

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Ventilation and cooling fan

Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

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Base view

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Ventilation and cooling fan

Description

Allows the computer to stay cool.

Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

2 Subwoofer Delivers enhanced bass audio.

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Battery reset pinhole

Main storage and memory compartment

Simulates removing and reinstalling the battery.

Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds.

Houses the computer’s main storage and memory.

You may upgrade your computer’s main storage and memory. To reduce compatibility risk, Acer recommends asking an approved service center to do this.

Using the keyboard

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

Windows keys and hotkeys.

10 Using the keyboard

Hotkeys

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

Hotkey

Fn + F3

Icon Function

Flight mode

Description

Turns on / off the computer's network devices.

Fn + F4

Fn + F5

Fn + F6

Fn + F7

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.

Fn + F8

Fn + F9

Fn + F10

Fn + F11

Fn + F12

Fn + Del

Fn + Home

Fn + Pg Up

Fn + Pg Dn

Fn + End

Fn +

Scr Lk

Ins

Fn +

Fn +

Fn +

Speaker toggle

Keyboard backlight decrease

Keyboard backlight increase

Microphone toggle

Scroll Lock

Insert

Play/Pause

Stop

Previous

Next

Brightness up

Turns the speakers on and off.

Decreases the intensity of the keyboard backlight.

Increases the intensity of the keyboard backlight.

Turns the microphones on and off.

Turns Scroll Lock on or off.

Turns Insert on or off.

Plays or pauses a selected media file.

Stop playing the selected media file.

Returns to the previous media file.

Jumps to the next media file.

Increases the screen brightness.

Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

Volume up

Volume down

Increases the sound volume.

Decreases the sound volume.