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Register your Acer product ......................... 2
Manage your registered products ............... 2
Your guides ............................................. 6
computer.................................................. 6
Turning your computer off........................... 6
Taking care of your computer ..................... 7
Taking care of your AC adapter .................. 7
Cleaning and servicing................................ 8
Screen view ............................................. 9
Keyboard view ....................................... 10
Rear view............................................... 11
Left view ............................................... 12
Information on USB 3.0............................. 12
Right view ............................................. 13
Base view .............................................. 14
keypad ................................................... 15
Hotkeys ..................................................... 16
Touchpad basics ................................... 18
Touchpad gestures................................ 18
Creating a recovery backup................... 20
backup ................................................... 22
Recovering your system ........................ 24
Reinstalling drivers and applications......... 25
condition.................................................... 28
Recovering from Windows ........................ 28
Recovering from a recovery backup ......... 31
Connecting with a cable ........................ 34
Built-in network feature ............................. 34
Connecting wirelessly............................ 35
Connecting to a wireless LAN................... 35
Connecting to a 3G network ..................... 36
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth .......... 37
Enable Bluetooth and add a device .......... 37
Boot sequence....................................... 40
Setting passwords ................................. 40
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Using a computer security lock.............. 41
Using passwords ................................... 41
Entering passwords .................................. 42
Saving power ......................................... 43
Battery characteristics ........................... 45
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Charging the battery ................................. 45
Optimizing battery life ............................... 46
Checking the battery level......................... 47
Battery-low warning .................................. 47
Disconnecting from the desktop ............ 48
Moving around ....................................... 48
Preparing the computer ............................ 48
What to bring to meetings ......................... 49
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Taking the computer home .................... 49
Preparing the computer ............................ 49
What to take with you................................ 50
Special considerations .............................. 50
Setting up a home office ........................... 50
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Traveling with the computer................... 50
Preparing the computer ............................ 51
What to take with you................................ 51
Special considerations .............................. 51
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Traveling internationally......................... 51
Preparing the computer ............................ 51
What to bring with you .............................. 52
Special considerations .............................. 52
Connectivity options............................... 54
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Requesting service ................................ 62
How do I get to Start? ............................... 63
Can I boot directly to the desktop? ........... 64
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How do I jump between apps?.................. 64
How do I turn off my computer?................ 64
How do I unlock my computer?................. 64
How do I set the alarm? ............................ 66
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Where are my apps?................................. 67
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 68
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