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4 - Table of contents Memory card reader 67 Connectivity options 67 Video and audio connectors 69 HDMI 70 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 71 Frequently asked questions 73 Requesting service 75 Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1.... 77 How do I get to Start 77 What are "Charms 77 Can I boot directly to the desktop 78 How do I jump between apps 78 How do I turn off my computer 78 How do I unlock my computer 78 How do I personalize my computer?......... 79 Where are my apps 81 What is a Microsoft ID (account 82 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 83 How do I check for Windows updates?..... 83 Where can I get more information 83 Troubleshooting 84 Troubleshooting tips 84 Error messages 84 Internet and online security 86 First steps on the net 86 Protecting your computer 86 Choose an Internet Service Provider ........ 86 Network connections 88 Surf the Net 90 Security 90 Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies 97

Section	Page
TravelMate P4 Series (15\	1
User’s Manual	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
Taking care of your battery pack	8
Cleaning and servicing	8
Your Acer notebook tour	9
Screen view	9
Keyboard view	10
Left view	11
Information on USB 3.0	12
Right view	12
Base view	13
Using the keyboard	14
Lock keys	14
Hotkeys	14
Windows keys	15
Touchpad	17
Touchpad basics	17
Touchpad gestures	17
Recovery	19
Creating a recovery backup	19
Creating a drivers and applications backup	21
Recovering your system	23
Reinstalling drivers and applications	24
Returning to an earlier system snapshot	26
Returning your system to its factory condition	27
Recovering from Windows	27
Recovering from a recovery backup	30
Changing to Windows 8.1 or Windows 7	33
Changing to Windows 8.1	33
Changing to Windows 7	34
Changing BIOS settings	35
Changing between Windows 7 and 8.1 during startup	37
Connecting to the Internet	38
Connecting with a cable	38
Built-in network feature	38
Connecting wirelessly	39
Connecting to a wireless LAN	39
Connecting to a 3G network	40
Using a Bluetooth connection	41
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth	41
Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1	41
Adding a Bluetooth device	42
Contact pickup	45
Sending your contact information	45
Keeping your computer and data safe...	46
Acer ProShield	47
Overview	47
Setting up Acer ProShield	47
Personal Secure Drive	49
Credential Manager	50
Fingerprint Registration*	50
Data Protection	51
Data Removal	51
BIOS utility	52
Boot sequence	52
Setting passwords	52
Securing your computer	53
Using a computer security lock	53
Using passwords	53
Entering passwords	54
Power management	55
Saving power	55
Battery pack	57
Battery characteristics	57
Charging the battery	57
Optimizing battery life	58
Checking the battery level	59
Battery-low warning	59
Installing and removing the battery pack	60
Traveling with your computer	61
Disconnecting from the desktop	61
Moving around	61
Preparing the computer	61
What to bring to meetings	62
Taking the computer home	62
Preparing the computer	62
What to take with you	63
Special considerations	63
Setting up a home office	63
Traveling with the computer	64
Preparing the computer	64
What to take with you	64
Special considerations	64
Traveling internationally with the computer	64
Preparing the computer	65
What to bring with you	65
Special considerations	65
Ports and connectors...	66
Memory card reader	67
Connectivity options	67
Video and audio connectors	69
HDMI	70
Universal Serial Bus (USB)	71
Got a question?	72
Frequently asked questions	73
Requesting service	75
Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1	77
How do I get to Start?	77
What are \	77
Can I boot directly to the desktop?	78
How do I jump between apps?	78
How do I turn off my computer?	78
How do I unlock my computer?	78
How do I personalize my computer?	79
Where are my apps?	81
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?	82
How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer?	83
How do I check for Windows updates?	83
Where can I get more information?	83
Troubleshooting	84
Troubleshooting tips	84
Error messages	84
Internet and online security	86
First steps on the net	86
Protecting your computer	86
Choose an Internet Service Provider	86
Network connections	88
Surf the Net!	90
Security	90