Acer Aspire Z24-891 User Manual - Page 33

What is a Microsoft ID (account)?, How do I check for Windows updates?

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Frequently asked questions - 33 How do I install apps? You will need to have a Microsoft ID to purchase and download apps from Microsoft Store. I can't find apps like Notepad and Paint! Where are they? Tap search box and type the name of the app you would like to open using the pop-up keyboard. Alternatively, open all apps list and scroll to 'Windows Accessories' to see the list of legacy programs. What is a Microsoft ID (account)? A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use to sign in to Windows. You can use any email address, but it is best if you choose the one you already use to communicate with friends and sign in to your favorite websites. When you sign in to your PC with a Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and devices you care about. Do I need one? You do not need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life easier because you can sync data across different machines you sign in to using a Microsoft ID. How do I get one? If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with a Microsoft account or you don't have a Microsoft account and want to get one, tap the Windows Start button > Settings > Accounts > Sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and follow the onscreen instructions. How do I check for Windows updates? Tap the Windows Start button > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Tap Advanced options to configure the settings. Where can I get more information? For more information please visit the following pages: • Windows 10 information: go.acer.com/windows-tutorial

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Frequently asked questions - 33
How do I install apps?
You will need to have a Microsoft ID to purchase and download apps
from
Microsoft Store
.
I can't find apps like Notepad and Paint! Where are they?
Tap search box and type the name of the app you would like to open
using the pop-up keyboard. Alternatively, open all apps list and scroll
to ’Windows Accessories’ to see the list of legacy programs.
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?
A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use to
sign in to Windows. You can use any email address, but it is best if
you choose the one you already use to communicate with friends and
sign in to your favorite websites. When you sign in to your PC with a
Microsoft account, you'll connect your PC to the people, files, and
devices you care about.
Do I need one?
You do not need a Microsoft ID to use Windows 10, but it makes life
easier because you can sync data across different machines you sign
in to using a Microsoft ID.
How do I get one?
If you've already installed Windows 10 and didn't sign in with a
Microsoft account or you don't have a Microsoft account and want to
get one, tap the
Windows Start button
>
Settings
>
Accounts
>
Sign
in with a Microsoft account instead
, and follow the onscreen
instructions.
How do I check for Windows updates?
Tap the
Windows Start button
>
Settings
>
Update & Security
>
Windows Update
. Tap
Advanced options
to configure the settings.
Where can I get more information?
For more information please visit the following pages:
Windows 10 information:
go.acer.com/windows-tutorial