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4 - Table of contents How do I unlock my computer 69 How do I personalize my computer?......... 70 Where are my apps 72 What is a Microsoft ID (account 73 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 74 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 74 Where can I get more information 74 Troubleshooting 75 Troubleshooting tips 75 Error messages 75 Internet and online security 77 First steps on the net 77 Protecting your computer 77 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 77 Network connections 79 Surf the Net 81 Security 81

Section	Page
Aspire V7 & V5 Series (14\	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	10
Left view	11
Information on USB 3.0	11
Right view	11
Information on USB 3.0	12
Rear view	12
Information on USB 3.0	13
Base view	14
Using the keyboard	15
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad	15
Hotkeys	16
Windows keys	17
Touchpad	18
Touchpad basics	18
Touchpad gestures	18
Recovery	20
Creating a recovery backup	20
Creating a drivers and applications backup	22
Recovering your system	24
Reinstalling drivers and applications	25
Returning to an earlier system snapshot	27
Returning your system to its factory condition	28
Recovering from Windows	28
Recovering from a recovery backup	31
Connecting to the Internet	35
Connecting with a cable	35
Built-in network feature	35
Connecting wirelessly	36
Connecting to a wireless LAN	36
Connecting to a 3G network	37
Using a Bluetooth connection	38
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth	38
Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1	38
Adding a Bluetooth device	39
Keeping your computer and data safe...	42
BIOS utility	43
Boot sequence	43
Setting passwords	43
Securing your computer	44
Using a computer security lock	44
Using passwords	44
Entering passwords	45
Power management	46
Saving power	46
Battery pack	48
Battery characteristics	48
Charging the battery	48
Optimizing battery life	49
Checking the battery level	50
Battery-low warning	50
Traveling with your computer	51
Disconnecting from the desktop	51
Moving around	51
Preparing the computer	51
What to bring to meetings	52
Taking the computer home	52
Preparing the computer	52
What to take with you	53
Special considerations	53
Setting up a home office	53
Traveling with the computer	53
Preparing the computer	54
What to take with you	54
Special considerations	54
Traveling internationally with the computer	54
Preparing the computer	54
What to bring with you	55
Special considerations	55
Ports and connectors...	56
Acer Converter Port	57
Memory card reader	58
Connectivity options	58
Video and audio connectors	60
HDMI	61
Universal Serial Bus (USB)	62
Got a question?	63
Frequently asked questions	64
Requesting service	66
Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1	68
How do I get to Start?	68
What are \	68
Can I boot directly to the desktop?	69
How do I jump between apps?	69
How do I turn off my computer?	69
How do I unlock my computer?	69
How do I personalize my computer?	70
Where are my apps?	72
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?	73
How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer?	74
How do I check for Windows updates?	74
Where can I get more information?	74
Troubleshooting	75
Troubleshooting tips	75
Error messages	75
Internet and online security	77
First steps on the net	77
Protecting your computer	77
Choose an Internet Service Provider	77
Network connections	79
Surf the Net!	81