Acer Aspire V7-581 User Manual

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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

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