Acer Aspire E 17 Series - User Manual

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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
Cleaning and Servicing8
Your Acer Notebook Tour9
Screen View9
Keyboard View10
Left View11
Information on USB 3.011
Right View12
Base View13
Using the Keyboard14
Lock Keys14
Hotkeys14
Windows Keys15
Touchpad16
Touchpad Basics16
Touchpad Gestures16
Recovery18
Creating a Recovery Backup18
Creating a Drivers and Applications Backup20
Recovering Your System22
Reinstalling Drivers and Applications23
Returning to an Earlier System Snapshot25
Returning Your System to Its Factory Condition26
Recovering from Windows26
Recovering from a Recovery Backup29
Connecting to the Internet32
Connecting with a Cable32
Built-In Network Feature32
Connecting Wirelessly33
Connecting to a Wireless LAN33
Connecting to a 3G Network34
Using a Bluetooth Connection35
Enabling and Disabling Bluetooth35
Enable Bluetooth and Add a Device35
BIOS Utility38
Boot Sequence38
Setting Passwords38
Securing Your Computer39
Using a Computer Security Lock39
Using Passwords39
Entering Passwords40
Power Management41
Saving Power41
Battery Pack43
Battery Characteristics43
Charging the Battery43
Optimizing Battery Life44
Checking the Battery Level45
Battery-Low Warning45
Traveling with Your Computer46
Disconnecting from the Desktop46
Moving Around46
Preparing the Computer46
What to Bring to Meetings47
Taking the Computer Home47
Preparing the Computer47
What to Take with You48
Special Considerations48
Setting up a Home Office48
Traveling with the Computer49
Preparing the Computer49
What to Take with You49
Special Considerations49
Traveling Internationally49
Preparing the Computer50
What to Bring with You50
Special Considerations50
Memory Card Reader52
Connectivity Options52
54 - Video and Audio Connectors54
Hdmi55
Universal Serial Bus (USB)56
Frequently Asked Questions58
Requesting Service60
Tips and Hints for Using Windows 8.162
How Do I Get to Start62
What Are "Charms62
Can I Boot Directly to the Desktop63
How Do I Jump between Apps63
How Do I Turn off My Computer63
How Do I Unlock My Computer63
How Do I Set the Alarm65
Where Are My Apps66
What Is a Microsoft ID (Account)67
How Do I Add a Favorite to Internet Explorer68
How Do I Check for Windows Updates68
Where Can I Get more Information68
Troubleshooting69
Troubleshooting Tips69
Error Messages69
Internet and Online Security71
First Steps on the Net71
Protecting Your Computer71
Choose an Internet Service Provider71
Network Connections73
Surf the Net75
Security75
82 - Playing Blu-Ray or DVD Movies82

Brand	Acer
Model	Aspire E 17 Series
Category	Laptop
Language	English

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