4 - Table of contents
Securing your computer
70
Using a computer security lock ........................ 70
Using passwords.............................................. 70
Entering passwords .................................. 71
Acer Theft Shield
72
Using Acer Theft Shield ................................... 74
General ..................................................... 74
Settings ..................................................... 75
Wireless networks
76
Connecting to the Internet................................ 76
Acer Instant Connect ................................ 76
Wireless networks ............................................ 76
Using a Bluetooth connection
78
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth..................... 78
Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8 ......... 79
Adding a Bluetooth device ............................... 80
Acer Converter Port
85
HDMI
86
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
87
BIOS utility
88
Boot sequence ................................................. 88
Setting passwords............................................ 88
Frequently asked questions
89
Requesting service .......................................... 91
Tips and hints for using Windows 8................. 93
Three concepts you might want to
keep in mind............................................. 93
How do I access the charms? .................. 93
How do I get to Start? .............................. 93
How do I jump between apps?................. 94
How do I turn off my computer? ............... 94
Why is there a new interface?.................. 94
How do I unlock my computer?................ 94
How do I personalize my computer?........ 95
I want to use Windows in the way
that I'm used to - give me my
desktop back! ........................................... 96
Where are my apps?................................ 96
What is a Microsoft ID (account)? ............ 98
How do I add a favorite to Internet
Explorer?.................................................. 98
How do I check for Windows
updates? .................................................. 99
Where can I get more information?.......... 99
Troubleshooting............................................. 100
Troubleshooting tips............................... 100
Error messages...................................... 100
Regulations and safety notices
102
