Acer Aspire ES1-711 user manual Table of Contents

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	First things first		6	Using passwords		39
	Your guides		6	Entering passwords		40
	Basic care and tips for using your			Power management		41
	computer		6	Saving power		41
	Turning your computer off		6	Battery pack		43
	Taking care of your computer		7
	Taking care of your AC adapter		7	Battery characteristics		43
	Cleaning and servicing		8	Charging the battery		43
	Your Acer notebook tour		9	Optimizing battery life		44
	Screen view		9	Checking the battery level		45
				Battery-low warning		45
	Keyboard view		10
				Traveling with your computer		46
	Left view		11
				Disconnecting from the desktop		............ 46
	Information on USB 3.0		11
				Moving around		46
	Right view		11
	Base view		13	Preparing the computer		46
	Using the keyboard		14	What to bring to meetings		47
				Taking the computer home		47

Lock keys	14
Hotkeys	14
Windows keys	16
Touchpad	17
Touchpad basics	17
Touchpad gestures	17
Recovery	19
Creating a recovery backup	19
Creating a drivers and applications
backup	21
Recovering your system	23
Reinstalling drivers and applications	24
Returning to an earlier system snapshot ..	26
Returning your system to its factory
condition	27
Recovering from Windows	27
Recovering from a recovery backup	30
Connecting to the Internet	33
Connecting with a cable	33
Built-in network feature	33
Connecting wirelessly	33
Connecting to a wireless LAN	34
Connecting to a 3G network	34
Using a Bluetooth connection	35
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth	35
Enable Bluetooth and add a device	35
BIOS utility	38
Boot sequence	38
Setting passwords	38
Securing your computer	39
Using a computer security lock	39

Preparing the computer	47
What to take with you	48
Special considerations	48
Setting up a home office	48
Traveling with the computer	48
Preparing the computer	49
What to take with you	49
Special considerations	49
Traveling internationally	49
Preparing the computer	49
What to bring with you	50
Special considerations	50
Memory card reader	52
Connectivity options	52
Video and audio connectors	54
HDMI	55
Universal Serial Bus (USB)	56
Frequently asked questions	58
Requesting service	60
Tips and hints for using Windows 8.1 ....	62
How do I get to Start?	62
What are "Charms?"	62
Can I boot directly to the desktop?	63
How do I jump between apps?	63
How do I turn off my computer?	63
How do I unlock my computer?	63
How do I set the alarm?	65
Where are my apps?	66
What is a Microsoft ID (account)?	67
How do I add a favorite to Internet
Explorer?	68
How do I check for Windows updates?	68
Where can I get more information?	68
Troubleshooting	69

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Contents User’s Manual There are three great reasons for you to get an Acer ID Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefitsTable of Contents Playing Blu-Ray or DVD movies This section you will find Getting startedTurning your computer off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst Things First Your guidesTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Your Acer Notebook Tour Screen viewIcon Item Icon Item Description Keyboard viewIcon Left viewRight view Information on USB# Icon Item Description # Icon Description Base viewLock key Description Using the KeyboardLock keys HotkeysEnd HomePg Up Pg DnKeyDescription Windows keysTouchpad Touchpad basicsTouchpad gestures Swipe in from right Toggle the charms Creating a recovery backup RecoveryRecovery Creating a drivers and applications backup Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Recovering your system Click Reinstall Drivers or Applications Reinstalling drivers and applicationsImages for reference only Returning to a restore point Click Open System Restore, then NextReturning to an earlier system snapshot Returning your system to its factory condition Recovering from WindowsClick Restore Factory Settings Restore Factory Settings with Acer Recovery ManagementClick Customized Restore Retain User Data Recovering from the hard drive during startupCustomized Restore with Acer Recovery Management Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your PCRecovering from a recovery backup Reset your PC from the recovery backup Refresh your PC from the recovery backup Built-in network feature Connecting to the InternetConnecting with a cable Connecting wirelesslyConnecting to a 3G network Connecting to a wireless LANUsing a Bluetooth Connection Enabling and disabling BluetoothEnable Bluetooth and add a device Using a Bluetooth connection Keeping your computer Data safe Bios Utility Boot sequenceSetting passwords Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring Your Computer Entering passwords Power Management Saving powerDisable Fast startup Select Save changes Select Change settings that are currently unavailableConditioning a new battery pack Battery PackBattery characteristics Charging the batteryOptimizing battery life Situation Recommended Action Checking the battery levelBattery-low warning Battery rapidlyPreparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopTraveling with Your Computer Moving aroundWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer What to take with youTraveling internationally What to bring with you Ports and connectors Inserting a memory card Memory Card ReaderConnectivity options Memory card readerClick on the Safely Remove Hardware icon Removing a card from a memory card readerHeadphones and microphone Video and Audio ConnectorsHdmi Universal Serial BUS USB Got a question? Frequently Asked Questions Nothing appears on the screenNo audio is heard from the computer Printer does not work Keyboard does not respondRequesting service Want to restore my computer to its original settingsInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Before you call Tips and hints for using Windows How do I get to Start?What are Charms? How do I unlock my computer? Can I boot directly to the desktop?How do I jump between apps? How do I turn off my computer?Can I arrange tiles in groups? How do I set up the lock screen slideshow?Can I personalize the Lock screen? How do I move tiles?Can I make tiles bigger or smaller? How do I set the alarm?Can I change the screen resolution? Adjust screen resolutionWhere are my apps? How do I make an app appear on Start?How do I remove a tile from Start? What is a Microsoft ID account? Do I need one? How do I check for Windows updates?Where can I get more information? How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer?Error messages Corrective action TroubleshootingTroubleshooting tips Error messagesError messages Protecting your computer Choose an Internet Service ProviderInternet and Online Security First steps on the net3G Wwan or Wireless Wide-Area Network DSL e.g. AdslCable Wireless networks Components of a wireless LANNetwork connections Network cable RJ45 Wireless adapterDiagram of a working network Turning on/off a wireless network connectionSurf the Net SecurityAcer website Definitions What is a virus?What is spyware? What is malware?How to protect your computer What is a personal firewall?Protect your computer with security software Choose strong passwords and keep them safeProtect your personal information Review bank and credit card statements regularly Online offers that look too good to be true usually areWindows Updates How do I know when my computer is at risk?Protect your computer with Windows security tools Region code Country or region Playing BLU-RAY or DVD Movies