Acer Aspire V7-481 User Manual page 4

Securing your computer
Using a computer security lock ........................ 68
Using passwords.............................................. 68
Entering passwords .................................. 69
Acer Theft Shield
Using Acer Theft Shield ................................... 72
General ..................................................... 72
Settings ..................................................... 73
Wireless networks
Connecting to the Internet................................ 74
Acer Instant Connect ................................ 74
Wireless networks ............................................ 74
Using a Bluetooth connection
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth..................... 76
Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8 ......... 77
Adding a Bluetooth device ............................... 78
Acer Converter Port
HDMI
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
BIOS utility
Boot sequence ................................................. 86
Setting passwords............................................ 86
4 - Table of contents
68 Frequently asked questions
Requesting service .......................................... 89
Tips and hints for using Windows 8................. 91
Three concepts you might want to
keep in mind............................................. 91
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How do I access the charms? .................. 91
How do I get to Start? .............................. 91
How do I jump between apps?................. 92
How do I turn off my computer? ............... 92
Why is there a new interface?.................. 92
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How do I unlock my computer?................ 92
How do I personalize my computer?........ 93
I want to use Windows in the way
that I'm used to - give me my
76
desktop back! ........................................... 94
Where are my apps?................................ 94
What is a Microsoft ID (account)? ............ 96
How do I add a favorite to Internet
Explorer?.................................................. 96
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How do I check for Windows
updates? .................................................. 97
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Where can I get more information?.......... 97
Troubleshooting............................................... 98
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Troubleshooting tips................................. 98
86
Error messages........................................ 98
Regulations and safety notices
87
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