Acer ASPIRE E 14 - Your Acer Notebook Tour

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YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Setup Guide, let us

show you around your new Acer computer.

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Table of Contents3
First Things First6
Your Guides6
Basic Care and Tips for Using Your Computer6
Turning Your Computer off6
Taking Care of Your Computer7
Taking Care of Your AC Adapter7
Taking Care of Your Battery Pack8
Cleaning and Servicing8
Your Acer Notebook Tour9
Screen View10
Keyboard View11
Left View12
Information on USB 3.012
Right View14
Base View14
16 - Using the Keyboard16
Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad16
Hotkeys17
Windows Keys18
Touchpad19
Touchpad Basics19
Touchpad Gestures19
Recovery21
Creating a Recovery Backup21
Creating a Drivers and Applications Backup23
Recovering Your System25
Reinstalling Drivers and Applications26
Returning to an Earlier System Snapshot28
Returning Your System to Its Factory Condition29
Recovering from Windows29
Recovering from a Recovery Backup32
Connecting to the Internet35
Connecting with a Cable35
Built-In Network Feature35
Connecting Wirelessly36
Connecting to a Wireless LAN36
Using a Bluetooth Connection37
Enabling and Disabling Bluetooth37
Enable Bluetooth and Add a Device37
BIOS Utility40
Boot Sequence40
Setting Passwords40
Securing Your Computer41
Using a Computer Security Lock41
Using Passwords41
Entering Passwords42
Power Management43
Saving Power43
Battery Pack45
Battery Characteristics45
Charging the Battery45
Optimizing Battery Life46
Checking the Battery Level47
Battery-Low Warning47
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack48
Traveling with Your Computer49
Disconnecting from the Desktop49
Moving Around49
Preparing the Computer49
What to Bring to Meetings50
Taking the Computer Home50
Preparing the Computer50
What to Take with You51
Special Considerations51
Setting up a Home Office51
Traveling with the Computer52
Preparing the Computer52
What to Take with You52
Special Considerations52
Traveling Internationally53
Preparing the Computer53
What to Bring with You53
Special Considerations53
Memory Card Reader55
Connectivity Options55
Video and Audio Connectors57
Hdmi58
Universal Serial Bus (USB)59
Frequently Asked Questions61
Requesting Service63
Tips and Hints for Using Windows 8.165
How Do I Get to Start65
What Are "Charms65
Can I Boot Directly to the Desktop66
How Do I Jump between Apps66
How Do I Turn off My Computer66
How Do I Unlock My Computer66
How Do I Set the Alarm68
Where Are My Apps69
What Is a Microsoft ID (Account)70
How Do I Add a Favorite to Internet71
Explorer71
How Do I Check for Windows Updates71
Where Can I Get more Information71
Troubleshooting72
Troubleshooting Tips72
Error Messages72
Internet and Online Security74
First Steps on the Net74
Protecting Your Computer74
Choose an Internet Service Provider74
Network Connections76
Surf the Net78
Security78
Playing Blu-Ray or DVD Movies85

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