Acer Aspire Z1-621 User Manual (Windows 8.1) - Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents - 2 Register your Acer product 2 Manage your registered products 2 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 Taking care of your AC adapter 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 Acer ProShield 25 Overview 25 Setting up Acer ProShield 25 Personal Secure Drive 27 Credential Manager 28 Data Protection 28 Data Removal 29 BIOS utility 30 Boot sequence 30 Setting passwords 30 Securing your computer 31 Using passwords 31 Entering passwords 31 Power management 33 Saving power 33 Ports and connectors 36 Information on USB 3.0 36 Rear panel audio ports 37 Memory card reader 38 Connectivity options 38 Video and audio connectors 40 HDMI 41 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 42 Frequently asked questions 44 Requesting service 46 Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1 .... 48 How do I get to Start 48 What are "Charms 48 Can I boot directly to the desktop 49 How do I jump between apps 49 How do I turn off my computer 49 How do I unlock my computer 49 How do I personalize my computer?......... 50 Where are my apps 52 What is a Microsoft ID (account 53 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 54 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 54 Where can I get more information 54 Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting tips 55 Error messages 55 Internet and online security 57 First steps on the net 57 Protecting your computer 57 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 57 Network connections 58 Surf the Net 60 Security 61 Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies 68