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How do I jump between programs/apps?, How do I turn off my computer? - touch screen not working

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18 How do I jump between programs/apps? Swipe the left-hand edge of the screen inwards to cycle through programs/apps that are currently running. Alternatively you can drag the left-hand edge of the screen in slightly and release the thumbnail to open thumbnails of current programs/apps. How do I turn off my computer? Open the Charms bar, tap Settings > Power and select the action you'd like to take. Alternatively, from Desktop, tap Acer Power Button and select the action you'd like to take. For more information please refer to your computer's User's Manual (open the Charms bar and search for 'User's Manual') or visit the following pages: - Windows 8 tutorials: www.acer.com/windows8-tutorial - Support FAQs: www.acer.com/support.acer.com What is this thing called "Metro?" "Metro" is a new interface for Windows 8 that is designed to work well with touch input. Programs written for Metro will automatically use the whole screen and don't require closing in the traditional way. Metro apps will be displayed on Start using live-tiles. What are "live tiles?" Live tiles are similar to thumbnails of the programs that will be updated with new content whenever you're connected to the Internet. So, for example, you can view weather or stock updates without needing to open the app.

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How do I jump between programs/apps?
Swipe the left-hand edge of the screen inwards to cycle through
programs/apps that are currently running.
Alternatively you can drag the left-hand edge of the screen in slightly and
release the thumbnail to open thumbnails of current programs/apps.
How do I turn off my computer?
Open the Charms bar, tap
Settings
>
Power
and select the action you'd like
to take. Alternatively, from
Desktop
, tap
Acer Power Button
and select the
action you'd like to take.
For more information please refer to
your computer's User's Manual
(open
the Charms bar and search for 'User's Manual') or visit the following pages:
-
Windows 8 tutorials:
www.acer.com/windows8-tutorial
-
Support FAQs:
www.acer.com/support.acer.com
What is this thing called "Metro?"
"Metro" is a new interface for Windows 8 that is designed to work well with
touch input. Programs written for Metro will automatically use the whole
screen and don't require closing in the traditional way. Metro apps will be
displayed on
Start
using live-tiles.
What are "live tiles?"
Live tiles are similar to thumbnails of the programs that will be
updated with new content whenever you're connected to the
Internet. So, for example, you can view weather or stock updates
without needing to open the app.
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