Acer TravelMate P245-MP User Manual

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4 - Table of contents

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

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

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

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

Traveling internationally with the

computer................................................ 72

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

Memory card reader

75

Connectivity options .............................. 75

Video and audio connectors

77

HDMI

78

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

79

Frequently asked questions

81

Requesting service ................................ 83
Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1.... 85

How do I get to Start? ............................... 85
What are "Charms?" ................................. 85
Can I boot directly to the desktop? ........... 86
How do I jump between apps?.................. 86
How do I turn off my computer?................ 86
How do I unlock my computer?................. 86
How do I personalize my computer?......... 87
Where are my apps?................................. 89
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?............. 90
How do I add a favorite to Internet
Explorer?................................................... 91
How do I check for Windows updates?..... 91
Where can I get more information?........... 91

Troubleshooting ..................................... 92

Troubleshooting tips.................................. 92
Error messages......................................... 92

Internet and online security

94

First steps on the net ............................. 94

Protecting your computer.......................... 94
Choose an I
nternet Service Provider ........ 94
Network connections................................. 96
Surf the Net!.............................................. 98
Security ..................................................... 98

Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies

105

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