Acer Aspire TC-105 User Manual - Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents - 3 First things first 5 Your guides 5 Basic care and tips for using your computer 5 Turning your computer on and off 5 Taking care of your computer 6 Power cord information 6 Cleaning and servicing 7 Recovery 8 Creating a recovery backup 8 Creating a drivers and applications backup 10 Recovering your system 12 Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 13 Returning to an earlier system snapshot .. 15 Returning your system to its factory condition 16 Recovering from Windows 16 Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 19 Connecting to the Internet 23 Connecting with a cable 23 Built-in network feature 23 BIOS utility 25 Boot sequence 25 Setting passwords 25 Securing your computer 26 Using passwords 26 Entering passwords 26 Power management 28 Saving power 28 Ports and connectors 31 Information on USB 3.0 32 Rear panel audio ports 32 Memory card reader 33 Connectivity options 33 Video and audio connectors 35 HDMI 36 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 37 Frequently asked questions 39 Requesting service 41 Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1 .... 43 How do I get to Start 43 What are "Charms 43 Can I boot directly to the desktop 44 How do I jump between apps 44 How do I turn off my computer 44 How do I unlock my computer 44 How do I personalize my computer?......... 45 Where are my apps 47 What is a Microsoft ID (account 48 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 49 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 49 Where can I get more information 49 Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshooting tips 50 Error messages 50 Internet and online security 52 First steps on the net 52 Protecting your computer 52 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 52 Network connections 53 Surf the Net 55 Security 56 Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies 63