Acer Aspire S3-391 User Manual

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4 - Table of contents

Taking the computer home .............................. 70

Preparing the computer ............................ 70
What to take with you................................ 70
Special considerations .............................. 70
Setting up a home office ........................... 71

Traveling with the computer ............................. 71

Preparing the computer ............................ 71
What to take with you................................ 72
Special considerations .............................. 72

Traveling internationally with the computer...... 72

Preparing the computer ............................ 72
What to bring with you .............................. 72
Special considerations .............................. 73

Securing your computer

74

Using a computer security lock ........................ 74
Using passwords.............................................. 74

Entering passwords .................................. 75

Acer Theft Shield

76

Using Acer Theft Shield ................................... 78

General ..................................................... 78
Settings ..................................................... 79

Wireless networks

80

Connecting to the Internet................................ 80

Acer Instant Connect ................................ 80

Wireless networks ............................................ 80

Using a Bluetooth connection

82

Enabling and disabling Bluetooth..................... 82
Adding a Bluetooth device ............................... 84

HDMI

88

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

89

BIOS utility

90

Boot sequence................................................. 90
Setting passwords ........................................... 90

Frequently asked questions

91

Requesting service .......................................... 93
Tips and hints for using Windows 8................. 95

Three concepts you might want to
keep in mind............................................. 95
How do I access the charms? .................. 95
How do I get to Start? .............................. 95
How do I jump between apps?................. 96
How do I turn off my computer? ............... 96
Why is there a new interface?.................. 96
How do I unlock my computer?................ 96
How do I personalize my computer?........ 97
I want to use Windows in the way
that I'm used to - give me my
desktop back! ........................................... 98
Where are my apps?................................ 98
What is a Microsoft ID (account)? .......... 100
How do I add a favorite to Internet
Explorer?................................................ 100
How do I check for Windows
updates? ................................................ 101
Where can I get more information?........ 101

Troubleshooting............................................. 102

Troubleshooting tips............................... 102
Error messages...................................... 102

Regulations and safety notices

104

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