4 - Table of contents
Preparing the computer ............................ 67
What to take with you................................ 67
Special considerations .............................. 67
Traveling internationally with the computer...... 67
Preparing the computer ............................ 67
What to bring with you .............................. 68
Special considerations .............................. 68
Securing your computer
69
Using passwords.............................................. 69
Entering passwords .................................. 70
Acer Theft Shield
71
Using Acer Theft Shield ................................... 73
General ..................................................... 73
Settings ..................................................... 74
Wireless networks
75
Connecting to the Internet................................ 75
Acer Instant Connect ................................ 75
Wireless networks ............................................ 75
Using a Bluetooth connection
77
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth..................... 77
Adding a Bluetooth device ............................... 79
HDMI Micro
83
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
84
BIOS utility
85
Boot sequence ................................................. 85
Setting passwords ........................................... 85
Frequently asked questions
86
Requesting service .......................................... 88
Tips and hints for using Windows 8................. 90
Three concepts you might want to
keep in mind............................................. 90
How do I access the charms? .................. 90
How do I get to Start? .............................. 90
How do I jump between apps?................. 91
How do I turn off my computer? ............... 91
Why is there a new interface?.................. 91
How do I unlock my computer?................ 91
How do I personalize my computer?........ 92
I want to use Windows in the way
that I'm used to - give me my
desktop back! ........................................... 93
Where are my apps?................................ 93
What is a Microsoft ID (account)? ............ 95
How do I add a favorite to Internet
Explorer?.................................................. 95
How do I check for Windows
updates? .................................................. 96
Where can I get more information?.......... 96
Troubleshooting............................................... 97
Troubleshooting tips................................. 97
Error messages........................................ 97
Regulations and safety notices
99
