4 - Table of contents
Special considerations .............................. 69
Traveling internationally with the computer...... 69
Preparing the computer ............................ 69
What to bring with you .............................. 70
Special considerations .............................. 70
Securing your computer
71
Using passwords.............................................. 71
Entering passwords .................................. 72
Acer Theft Shield
73
Using Acer Theft Shield ................................... 75
General ..................................................... 75
Settings ..................................................... 76
Connecting to a network
77
Built-in network feature .................................... 77
Wireless networks
78
Connecting to the Internet................................ 78
Acer Instant Connect ................................ 78
Acer Instant Update .................................. 78
Wireless networks ............................................ 78
What are benefits of a wireless
network? ................................................... 79
Components of a wireless LAN................. 79
Using a Bluetooth connection
80
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth..................... 80
Adding a Bluetooth device ............................... 82
HDMI
86
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
87
Playing DVD movies
88
BIOS utility
89
Boot sequence ................................................. 89
Enable disk-to-disk recovery ........................... 89
Setting passwords ........................................... 89
Frequently asked questions
90
Requesting service .......................................... 92
Troubleshooting............................................... 94
Troubleshooting tips................................. 94
Error messages........................................ 94
Tips and hints for using Windows 8................. 96
Three concepts you might want to
keep in mind............................................. 96
How do I access the charms? .................. 96
How do I get to Start? .............................. 96
How do I jump between apps?................. 97
How do I turn off my computer? ............... 97
Why is there a new interface?.................. 97
How do I unlock my computer?................ 98
How do I personalize my computer?........ 98
I want to use Windows in the way
that I'm used to - give me my
desktop back! ........................................... 99
Where are my apps?................................ 99
What is a Microsoft ID (account)? .......... 101
How do I add a favorite to Internet
Explorer?................................................ 101
How do I check for Windows
updates? ................................................ 102
Where can I get more information?........ 102
Regulations and safety notices
103
