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4 - Table of contents Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1.... 74 How do I get to Start 74 What are "Charms 74 Can I boot directly to the desktop 75 How do I jump between apps 75 How do I turn off my computer 75 How do I unlock my computer 75 How do I personalize my computer?......... 76 Where are my apps 78 What is a Microsoft ID (account 79 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 80 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 80 Where can I get more information 80 Troubleshooting 81 Troubleshooting tips 81 Error messages 81 Internet and online security 83 First steps on the net 83 Protecting your computer 83 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 83 Network connections 85 Surf the Net 87 Security 87

Section	Page
User’s Manual	1
Getting started...	5
First things first	6
Your guides	6
Basic care and tips for using your computer	6
Turning your computer on and off	6
Taking care of your computer	7
Taking care of your AC adapter	7
Cleaning and servicing	8
Your Acer notebook tour	9
Screen view	9
Keyboard view	11
Front view	12
Left view	12
Information on USB 3.0	12
Right view	13
Base view	14
Using the keyboard	15
Hotkeys	15
Windows keys	16
Touchpad	17
Touchpad basics	17
Touchpad gestures	17
Recovery	19
Creating a recovery backup	19
Creating a drivers and applications backup	21
Recovering your system	23
Reinstalling drivers and applications	23
Returning to an earlier system snapshot	25
Returning your system to its factory condition	26
Recovering from Windows	26
Recovering from a recovery backup	29
Connecting to the Internet	33
Connecting with a cable	33
Built-in network feature	33
Connecting wirelessly	34
Connecting to a wireless LAN	34
Connecting to a 3G network	35
Using a Bluetooth connection	36
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth	36
Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1	36
Adding a Bluetooth device	37
Acer Touch Tools	40
Touch tool controls	40
Pointing	41
Using AccuFinger	41
RepliView	42
Settings	42
Acer Screen Grasp	44
Overview	44
Adjusting the Settings	45
The editing tool	45
Acer Scrapboard	47
Keeping your computer and data safe...	48
BIOS utility	49
Boot sequence	49
Setting passwords	49
Securing your computer	50
Using passwords	50
Entering passwords	50
Power management	52
Saving power	52
Battery pack	54
Battery characteristics	54
Charging the battery	54
Optimizing battery life	55
Checking the battery level	56
Battery-low warning	56
Traveling with your computer	57
Disconnecting from the desktop	57
Moving around	57
Preparing the computer	57
What to bring to meetings	58
Taking the computer home	58
Preparing the computer	58
What to take with you	59
Special considerations	59
Setting up a home office	59
Traveling with the computer	59
Preparing the computer	60
What to take with you	60
Special considerations	60
Traveling internationally with the computer	60
Preparing the computer	60
What to bring with you	61
Special considerations	61
Ports and connectors...	62
Acer Converter Port	63
Memory card reader	64
Connectivity options	64
Video and audio connectors	66
HDMI	67
Universal Serial Bus (USB)	68
Got a question?	69
Frequently asked questions	70
Requesting service	72
Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1	74
How do I get to Start?	74
What are \	74
Can I boot directly to the desktop?	75
How do I jump between apps?	75
How do I turn off my computer?	75
How do I unlock my computer?	75
How do I personalize my computer?	76
Where are my apps?	78
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?	79
How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer?	80
How do I check for Windows updates?	80
Where can I get more information?	80
Troubleshooting	81
Troubleshooting tips	81
Error messages	81
Internet and online security	83
First steps on the net	83
Protecting your computer	83
Choose an Internet Service Provider	83
Network connections	85
Surf the Net!	87