Acer W701 User Manual - Page 70

How do I jump between apps?, How do I turn off my computer?, Why is there a new interface?, Settings

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How do I jump between apps? Swipe the left-hand edge of the screen inwards to cycle through apps that are currently running. How do I turn off my computer? Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards, 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. Why is there a new interface? The new interface for Windows 8 is designed to work well with touch input. Windows Store apps will automatically use the whole screen and don't require closing in the traditional way. Windows Store apps will be displayed on Start using live-tiles. What are 'live tiles?' Live tiles are similar to thumbnails of the app 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. How do I unlock my computer? Swipe the lock screen upwards and tap a user account icon to unlock the computer. If your account has a password set, you will need to enter the password to continue. 70 - Frequently asked questions

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70 - Frequently asked questions
How do I jump between apps?
Swipe the left-hand edge of the screen inwards to cycle through apps that
are currently running.
How do I turn off my computer?
Swipe the right-hand edge of the screen inwards, 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.
Why is there a new interface?
The new interface for Windows 8 is designed to work well with touch input.
Windows Store apps will automatically use the whole screen and don't
require closing in the traditional way. Windows Store apps will be
displayed on Start using live-tiles.
What are ’live tiles?’
Live tiles are similar to thumbnails of the app 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.
How do I unlock my computer?
Swipe the lock screen upwards and tap a user account icon to unlock the
computer. If your account has a password set, you will need to enter the
password to continue.