User manual
Table Of Contents
- First things first
- Your Acer computer tour
- Using the keyboard
- Touchpad
- Recovery
- Connecting to the Internet
- Using a Bluetooth connection
- Acer Bluelight Shield
- BIOS utility
- Securing your computer
- Power management
- Battery pack
- Memory card reader
- Video and audio connectors
- HDMI Micro
- Universal Serial Bus (USB)
- Micro USB
- Frequently asked questions
- Requesting service
- Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1
- How do I get to Start?
- What are "Charms?"
- Can I boot directly to the desktop?
- How do I jump between apps?
- How do I turn off my computer?
- How do I unlock my computer?
- How do I set the alarm?
- Where are my apps?
- What is a Microsoft ID (account)?
- How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer?
- How do I check for Windows updates?
- Where can I get more information?
- Troubleshooting
- Internet and online security
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