Acer N21H1 Notebook Laptop User Guide

N21H1 Notebook Laptop
User Guide

N21H1 Notebook Laptop

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Swift 3
Covers: SF314-44
This revision: February 2022
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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.

Notebook Computer

Model number: N21H1____
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%

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.
For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the Swift 3 User’s Manual. The Swift 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/support

Software installation

The first time you turn on your computer, it will automatically install software and set it 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 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 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 for 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

A light next to the camera indicates that the camera is active.
3| | Screen| Displays computer output, supports touch or non-touch option.

Keyboard view

See “Using the keyboard” on page 8.
2| | Touchpad| 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.
3| | Power button with
fingerprint reader| Turns the computer on and off.
Touch lightly to use the fingerprint reader for Windows Hello and security.

Left view

with a USB Type-C connector.
Supports Thunderbolt ™  4 and displays
2| | HDMI port| Supports high-definition digital video connections.
3| | USB port with power-off
charging| Connects to USB devices.

USB Type-A 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).

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 a power adapter or power source providing 65 W at 20 V.
  For optimal performance, please use a certified Acer power adapter or USB Power Delivery device.

Right view

headphones) or a headset with a microphone.
2| | USB port| Connects to USB devices.
3| | 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.
| Power indicator| Indicates the computer’s power status.
4| | Kensington lock slot| Connects to a Kensington-compatible security lock.

Base view

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.
3| | Speakers| Deliver stereo audio output.

Using the keyboard

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

monitor (if connected), and both.
| Lock your computer| Locks your computer to secure your information. You can enter a password to continue your work.
| Flight mode| Turns on / off the computer’s network devices.
| Touchpad toggle| Turns the built-in touchpad on and off.
| Keyboard backlight control| Adjusts keyboard backlight brightness
| Snipping tool| Snips a rectangle, freeform, window, or full screen to your clipboard.

Hotkeys

For more information on how to achieve optimal cooling
efficiency in different scenarios, please launch the Acer Quick Access application.
Fn + Delete| ins| Turns Insert on or off.
| home| Scrolls to the beginning of a document.
| end| Scrolls to the end of a document.
| pg up| Scrolls up a page in a document.
| pg in| Scrolls down a page in a document.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

FCC regulations restrict the operation of this device to indoor use only.
The operation of this device is prohibited on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft, except that operation of this device is permitted in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 feet.
Operation of transmitters in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.

CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

RF Exposure Information (SAR)
This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.
The exposure standard employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the EUT transmitting at the specified power level in different channels.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/eot/ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID: HLZMT7922A22M

Canada, ISED notice:
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information
The radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below the Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada radio frequency exposure limits. The Wireless Device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
This device has been evaluated for and shown compliant with the IC Specific Absorption Rate (“SAR”) limits when operated in portable exposure conditions.
This device is for indoor use only when operated in the frequency band 5150 ~5250 MHz

Caution:
Users should also be advised that:

1. the device for operation in the band 5150‐5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co‐channel mobile satellite systems;
2. the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250‐5350 MHz and 5470‐5725 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and
3. the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725‐5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point‐to‐point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate. High‐power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250‐5350 MHz and 5650‐5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE‐LAN devices.

CE RED Compliance Statement

•  Simplified DoC statement
  Hereby, Acer Incorporated declares that the radio equipment type N21H1 Notebook Computer is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
  The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.acer.com.

•  UNII device: The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range.

• Wi-Fi 6E: The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5945 to 6425 MHz frequency range.

• RF Exposure Information (SAR):
  This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.

The limits are part of extensive recommendations for the protection of the general public. These recommendations have been developed and checked by independent scientific organizations through regular and thorough evaluations of scientific studies. The unit of measurement for the European Council’s recommended limit for mobile devices is the “Specific Absorption Rate” (SAR), and the SAR limit is 2.0 W/Kg averaging over 10 grams of body tissue. It meets the requirements of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).

For next-to-body operation, this device has been tested and meets the ICNRP exposure guidelines and the European Standard EN 50566 and EN 62209-2. SAR is measured with the device directly contacted to the body while transmitting at the highest certified output power level in all frequency bands of the mobile device.

RF Output table:

Technologies| Frequency range (MHz)| Max. Transmit Power| Note
---|---|---|---
Bluetooth| 2402-2480 MHz| 11.6| EIRP
WLAN| 2412-2472 MHz| 16.07| EARP
5150-5350 MHz| 21.76| EIRP
5470-5725 MHz| 21.10| EIRP
5725-5875 MHz| 11.83| EARP
5945-6425 MHz| 20.88| EARP

• CE Marking

The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

UKCA:
Wi-Fi 6E :
The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5925 to 6425 MHz frequency range.
EU importer: Acer ltaly s.r.l Viale delle Industrie 1/A, 20020 Arese (MI), Italy
Manufacturer: Acer Inc. 8F. 88, Sec.1 Xintai 5th Rd., New Taipei City, Taiwan
Acer UK Ltd Heathrow Boulevard lll 282 Bath Road West Drayton Greater London UB7 0DQ

References

• Download Acer Support Drivers and Manuals | Acer United States
• Acer Laptops, Desktops, Chromebooks, Monitors & Projectors | Acer United States

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