4 - Table of contents
Special considerations .............................. 66
Securing your computer
67
Using passwords.............................................. 67
Entering passwords .................................. 68
Acer Theft Shield
69
Using Acer Theft Shield ................................... 71
General ..................................................... 71
Settings ..................................................... 72
Wireless networks
73
Connecting to the Internet................................ 73
Wireless networks ............................................ 73
Using a Bluetooth connection
75
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth..................... 75
Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8 ......... 76
Adding a Bluetooth device ............................... 77
HDMI
82
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
83
Acer Converter Port
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
