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Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back: - Numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation. - Aching, soreness or tenderness. - Pain, swelling or throbbing. - Stiffness or tightness. - Coldness or weakness. If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department. The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use. Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips: - Refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture. - Avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward. - Stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles. - Take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders. - Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders. - Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach. - If you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain. Safety and comfort - 13

Section	Page
Table of contents	3
Safety and comfort	5
First things first	16
Your guides	16
Basic care and tips for using your computer	16
Turning your computer on and off	16
Taking care of your computer	17
Taking care of your AC adapter	18
Cleaning and servicing	18
Your Acer notebook tour	19
Screen view	20
Keyboard view	22
Front view	23
Left view	24
Right view	25
Information on USB 3.0	25
Base view	26
Touchpad	27
Touchpad basics	27
Touchpad gestures	28
Using the keyboard	29
Hotkeys	29
Windows keys	31
Recovery	32
Creating a recovery backup	32
Creating a drivers and applications backup	35
Recovering your system	38
Reinstalling drivers and applications	39
Returning to an earlier system snapshot	42
Returning your system to its factory condition	43
Recovering from Windows	44
Recovering from a recovery backup	48
Acer clear.fi	52
Navigating media and photos	52
Shared files	53
Which devices are compatible?	53
Playing to another device	54
Power management	55
Acer Green Instant On	55
Saving power	56
Battery pack	59
Battery pack characteristics	59
Charging the battery	59
Optimizing battery life	61
Checking the battery level	61
Battery-low warning	62
Traveling with your computer	63
Disconnecting from the desktop	63
Moving around	63
Preparing the computer	64
What to bring to meetings	64
Taking the computer home	65
Preparing the computer	65
What to take with you	65
Special considerations	65
Setting up a home office	66
Traveling with the computer	66
Preparing the computer	67
What to take with you	67
Special considerations	67
Traveling internationally with the computer	67
Preparing the computer	67
What to bring with you	68
Special considerations	68
Securing your computer	69
Using passwords	69
Entering passwords	70
Acer Theft Shield	71
Using Acer Theft Shield	73
General	73
Settings	74
Wireless networks	75
Connecting to the Internet	75
Acer Instant Connect	75
Wireless networks	75
Using a Bluetooth connection	77
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth	77
Adding a Bluetooth device	79
HDMI Micro	83
Universal Serial Bus (USB)	84
BIOS utility	85
Boot sequence	85
Setting passwords	85
Frequently asked questions	86
Requesting service	88
Tips and hints for using Windows 8	90
Three concepts you might want to keep in mind	90
How do I access the charms?	90
How do I get to Start?	90
How do I jump between apps?	91
How do I turn off my computer?	91
Why is there a new interface?	91
How do I unlock my computer?	91
How do I personalize my computer?	92
I want to use Windows in the way that I'm used to - give me my desktop back!	93
Where are my apps?	93
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?	95
How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer?	95
How do I check for Windows updates?	96
Where can I get more information?	96
Troubleshooting	97
Troubleshooting tips	97
Error messages	97

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Safety and comfort -

Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis

or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may appear in the hands,

wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:

Numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation.

Aching, soreness or tenderness.

Pain, swelling or throbbing.

Stiffness or tightness.

Coldness or weakness.

If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain

related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's

health and safety department.

The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.

Finding your comfort zone

Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or

raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips:

Refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture.

Avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward.

Stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles.

Take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders.

Avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders.

Install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable

reach.

If you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the center

of your desk to minimize neck strain.