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Ports and connectors...

In this section you will find:

• Information on the ports and connectors fitted to your 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
Cleaning and Servicing8
Your Acer Notebook Tour9
Screen View9
Keyboard View10
Left View11
Information on USB 3.012
Right View12
Base View13
14 - Using the Keyboard14
Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad14
Hotkeys15
Windows Keys16
Precision Touchpad17
Recovery19
Creating a Recovery Backup19
Creating a Drivers and Applications Backup21
Recovering Your System23
Reinstalling Drivers and Applications24
Returning to an Earlier System Snapshot26
Returning Your System to Its Factory Condition27
Recovering from Windows27
Recovering from a Recovery Backup30
Changing Your Windows Version33
Changing to Windows 8.133
Changing to Windows 734
Changing BIOS Settings35
Changing between Windows 7 and 8.1 During Startup36
Connecting to the Internet37
Connecting with a Cable37
Built-In Network Feature37
Connecting Wirelessly37
Connecting to a Wireless LAN38
Connecting to a 3G Network38
Using a Bluetooth Connection39
Enabling and Disabling Bluetooth39
Enable Bluetooth and Add a Device39
Acer Bluelight Shield41
BIOS Utility43
Boot Sequence43
Setting Passwords43
Securing Your Computer44
Using a Computer Security Lock44
Using Passwords44
Entering Passwords45
Power Management46
Saving Power46
Battery Pack48
Battery Characteristics48
Charging the Battery48
Optimizing Battery Life49
Checking the Battery Level50
Battery-Low Warning50
Traveling with Your Computer51
Disconnecting from the Desktop51
Moving Around51
Preparing the Computer51
What to Bring to Meetings52
Taking the Computer Home52
Preparing the Computer52
What to Take with You53
Special Considerations53
Setting up a Home Office53
Traveling with the Computer53
Preparing the Computer54
What to Take with You54
Special Considerations54
Traveling Internationally54
What to Bring with You55
Special Considerations55
Memory Card Reader57
Connectivity Options57
Video and Audio Connectors59
Hdmi60
Universal Serial Bus (USB)61
Frequently Asked Questions63
Requesting Service65
Tips and Hints for Using Windows 8.167
How Do I Get to Start67
What Are "Charms67
Can I Boot Directly to the Desktop68
How Do I Jump between Apps68
How Do I Turn off My Computer68
How Do I Unlock My Computer68
How Do I Set the Alarm70
Where Are My Apps71
What Is a Microsoft ID (Account)72
How Do I Add a Favorite to Internet Explorer73
How Do I Check for Windows Updates73
Where Can I Get more Information73
Troubleshooting74
Troubleshooting Tips74
Error Messages74
Internet and Online Security76
First Steps on the Net76
Protecting Your Computer76
Choose an Internet Service Provider76
Network Connections78
Surf the Net80
Security80
Playing Blu-Ray or DVD Movies87

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