Acer SP313-51N Convertible Spin 3 2-In-1 Touchscreen Laptop User Guide

acer SP313-51N Convertible Spin 3 2-In-1 Touchscreen Laptop

© 2020. All Rights Reserved. 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.

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%

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 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

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

 Keyboard view

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.

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).

Back view

 Base view

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.

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